Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. What is construction quality management?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2022

Favorable construction outcomes are rooted in strong project management practices. When teams can stay on top of multiple project components—including timelines, scheduling, budget, and client relationships—they’re much more likely to deliver successful projects. Take out new Project and Cost Master Class.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Enter the event marketing experts at the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) to elucidate on how to improve trade show marketing effectiveness using the CMA 41-Point Trade Show Marketing Checklist (presented in chronological order ) , along with some additional, relevant resources.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Traditional construction project delivery is antiquated, outdated, antagonistic, and prone to failure.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Marketing is changing, and the skills required to manage this marketing revolution are different. Can senior marketing executives manage young managers without understanding new media and marketing? On the construction service side, proposal writing and bid management take priority in marketing.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Mckinsey stated years ago that the majority of construction projects experience cost and budget overruns , and that statement still rings true in 2023.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Working with cloud-based, integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page by providing equipment, materials and worker status visibility, project progress and productivity and timeline transparency — all in real time. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

The common misconception is that only big companies with flexible budgets can afford it, but that’s not true. Here are five steps construction managers should take to successfully implement new technology. Integrating tech in small doses will make the learning curve more manageable for your employees. About 59.9%

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

NEW THIS YEAR: attendees of the digital contractor roadshow events will get CPE credit for attendance! He was the CIO and CISO of Wells Fargo Business Payroll Services and a senior group manager at Target. As a principal with FMI , Gregg specializes in the areas of productivity and project management.

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Lets Build

JUNE 4, 2021

During one of our recent LetsBuild webinars, a Senior Project Manager on a residential project made a great analogy. The way we plan a residential project today is similar to the way we planned a road trip 40 years ago. . Learn more: Did you know that 80% of the people who deliver on time stick to their budget?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. During that project, my boss, the VP of Development, retired.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Project Management & accounting software plays a vital role for construction companies. Now-a-days industry-specific project management software plays an important role for expanding integrated project management modules to participate with the leading stand-alone project management systems.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule. Senior Management Representative.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation. Pay attention to market impacts Logistical bottlenecks and price escalation are two of the biggest factors affecting your ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Improving change order management helps reduce costs and schedule disruptions. Better designs, visualizations, and communications help improve change order management. Cloud-based document management adds additional visibility and accountability during a project. Faulty budgets and schedules.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Across the globe, from Dublin, Ireland to Des Moines, Iowa, the industry is grappling with workforce challenges, making it critical to think differently about how labor and other resources are managed. And with the new Covid-era of protocols, site safety programs have become increasingly complex to manage.? .

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Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 27, 2015

He has been our Senior Oracle Primavera Technical Consultant and Oracle certified Enterprise Portfolio Implementation Specialist for the implementation of P6 Project Management, Ken has over thirty plus years of executive level experience in program and project management, working in state and federal government, defense and commercial industries.

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Lets Build

JULY 8, 2022

Yet working from home requires closer management, both to maintain productivity and to counter mental health issues surrounding isolation and self-reliance. While there’s still a high desire for well-built homes, we anticipate declining demand for retail space as consumer budgets shrink. Impact on construction budgets.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 7, 2012

Fleet Management. Management Best Practices. Project Management. Home > Bath/Kitchen > Showers > Enforcement of showerhead standard prohibited by House Budget Bill. Home > Bath/Kitchen > Showers > Enforcement of showerhead standard prohibited by House Budget Bill. Management.

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BD+C

JUNE 29, 2023

K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success 0 dbarista Thu, 06/29/2023 - 10:59 School Construction When constructing a K-12 school, building positive relationships with the community—including students, parents, school staff and residents—is critical to the success of the project.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While paper-based processes are time-consuming and error-prone, some firms find them familiar and manageable, in contrast to new tech solutions. Technology can improve resource management, reducing expenses related to labour and equipment allocation. Another reason is resistance to change.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While paper-based processes are time-consuming and error-prone, some firms find them familiar and manageable, in contrast to new tech solutions. Technology can improve resource management, reducing expenses related to labour and equipment allocation. Another reason is resistance to change.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. The Importance of Project Risk Planning. Health and Safety Hazards. Analyze and update company safety policies.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

While improved weather forecasting technology has helped contractors better plan for weather events, the scenario of weather-related rework is still fairly common, along with the domino effect of weather-impacted schedules followed by hastily performed work—a vicious cycle if not managed properly. Design Issues.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Almost all construction projects will sooner or later come across a delay that will be unavoidable. In most cases, this delay will signify an additional press on your budget and several changes in your short-term and most probably your master planning, as well. By documenting everything, you can keep your project safe at all times.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 14, 2015

The integration will create a new job in Procore, with the fully-developed Sage Estimate distributed into Procore’s project budget. Cassell Consulting is partnering with Procore in developing their generic public API, also scheduled for August release. Procore Technologies, Inc.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Portfolio-based facilities management (aka asset management).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. New Orleans, LA., September 27, 2022 – Autodesk University – Autodesk , Inc. Autodesk Build continues gaining industry traction, consistently enhanced based on customer feedback.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 5, 2020

The following is a guest post from Anastasios Koutsogiannis, Content Marketing Manager at LetsBuild. In construction, interruptions are events that break the continuity or progress of construction work. Project managers or directors spend many hours collating progress reports instead of focusing on productive work.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Utilizing a data-driven and detail-oriented approach, she guides departmental collaboration and manages the customer experience."

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 25, 2018

Project Managers: Learn to Maximize Your Software Use at Collaborate 2018. If there’s one role touching virtually all aspects of construction operations, it’s the project manager. We’ve created a special track just for you — the project management and operations professional. So Much More.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 27, 2019

Not only is there a legal requirement to improve practices, but an ever-changing landscape, new technologies and tightening budgets compel us to enhance what we do or risk losing large projects to other contractors. Viewpoint’s JobPac is designed to help contractors work smarter and easier.

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ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

Construction daily reports are a vital part of managing construction projects. They provide an ongoing record of incidents, conditions, and the full range of tasks related to a project in progress. The problem is that supers and project managers often skip out on daily reporting or breeze through the steps.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. According to the same source, a mere quarter of projects came within 10% of their deadlines (and not on the favorable side of that date). And timelines?

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It’s why we have an “Innovation Committee,” a mixed bag of job titles including project managers, architects, quality control managers and IT pros. . We brag about our “open-door” management policy that empowers employees to question the systems and frameworks under which they operate. There’s always a better way.

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ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

Construction daily reports are a vital part of managing construction projects. They provide an ongoing record of incidents, conditions, and the full range of tasks related to a project in progress. . The problem is that supers and project managers often skip out on daily reporting or breeze through the steps.

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