Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. In our blog, we’ll discuss the high cost of disconnections between the office and the field.

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Lets Build

MAY 26, 2017

That’s why it’s critical to start endorsing the use of construction software as a step forward towards the modernisation of the construction industry. Challenges for Implementing Construction Software. Using construction software they would be completely redundant and save on the overhead wages bill. Conflict of interest.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

That’s exactly how we feel when we see construction companies stuck in bad relationships with construction software providers. You may be in a toxic relationship with your construction software provider if…. The software looks, feels and functions the same way it did in 1990. Don’t fall for false integration promises any longer.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But when it comes to back-office technology, too many firms rely exclusively on elbow grease and hope—definitely not a strategy that works. Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? Defining Enterprise Resource Planning. Why Is It So Hard for Construction Firms to Find ERP?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

They must implement tools that effectively connect dispersed teams, both in the office and in the field, and facilitate collaboration with external stakeholders. Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These components are hidden behind the scenes but play a crucial role in a project's success. This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management. In order to create a seamless experience, we need a connection to our ERP.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Materials Software Software Project Management 205

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget. In many cases, though, this person isn’t involved in the process of setting that budget. In cases like this, management may need to rethink the way the company holds people accountable.

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Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 133

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Specialty trades contractors are typically forced to use whatever project management software that the General Contractor or project owner of each project requires, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits to having a project management system of their own. via Procore. via Procore. "We

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2017

As we approach the end of 2017, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that digital technology and software adoption is happening in almost every industry. Only 25 percent of construction projects are completed on time, and those delays cost money. The right tech and software solutions make a huge difference in many aspects of a project.

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Industrial Construction Viewpoint Products 145

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. This is why, at the end of the day, leadership and organizational leadership are the primary cause of endemic project failure.

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 27, 2021

Jonathan Mabe learned these lessons first-hand as a young assistant project manager at Eckardt Group. In our latest Behind the Build interview, Jonathan recounts his experience in overcoming unexpected challenges when a project he was working on faced extreme weather conditions and pandemic-related issues. .

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Project Management Management Autodesk Virgin Islands 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

From overextended budgets to project delays, an ineffective preconstruction phase can cause your construction life cycle to fall like dominoes. Research shows that as a project advances, trying to fix those problems and make changes becomes more expensive and challenging. Project Management. Section In the Office.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 1, 2013

Trimble just introduces software data assimilation aptitude connecting its all planning, estimating and management software applications. These newly launched products will facilitate the general and building contractors to retain their projects on track, on schedule, and within budget. Proliance 5.5 Proliance 5.5

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules. “This means our management team struggled to gauge the health of our projects and evaluate the performance of our subcontractors.”

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Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Developing the easiest-to-use construction management software has always been Fieldwire’s mission. We are excited to introduce our new project management module on Fieldwire. Our mission is to provide a user-friendly jobsite management software that makes the construction industry more productive and more efficient.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2018

But contractors also have to deal with a mountain of data relevant to managing the business operations to ensure construction projects are completed on time and on budget. The office, field team, engineers, project owners, subcontractors, and others need to be able to connect and collaborate in real time.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more.

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Lets Build

JULY 8, 2022

Despite piecemeal attempts to encourage staff back into the office, many employees are reluctant to resume lengthy daily commutes to sit in air-conditioned offices in close proximity to coughing colleagues. Commercial office space demand is also wavering, thanks to the switch to working from home. Impact on construction budgets.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

That’s an appealing goal for construction, where waste such as errors and rework can derail timelines and budgets, a problem for both contractors and customers. At the beginning of a project, get all parties involved — architects, engineers, project managers, customers — together and make sure you understand where you’re going.

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Construction Project Management Management Contractors 169

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

That’s why you want to align teams, costs, and expectations early on; all stakeholders must be on the same page from the outset of the project, including the earliest design phases. You can help avoid these unnecessary costs during construction by better connecting the office to the field with project management software.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

Now in its seventh year, the annual Construction Technology Report compiled by JBKnowledge is one of the most impressive surveys in the industry, providing the latest trends on everything from construction software, IT budgets and workflows, mobile apps, emerging technologies and more. in 2017 to 40.2% While 79.9%

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

But when underlying project revenue and cost forecasts are inaccurate, even the largest company can tap out its cash reserves, resulting in a failure to meet payroll payments, supplier payments, subcontractor commitments and service payment obligations. Create Rolling Enterprise Cash Flow Forecasts.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. Use Cases for Construction PM Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency. Note that 63% of projects fail due to poor communication.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Staying on track with each team’s progress at every stage is a never-ending mission for every project manager and site foreman out there. Regardless of the type or size of your project, you always need to have a full overview of the progress made on site and communicate critical issues in an efficient and effective way.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

In fact, there are numerous examples which show that irrespective of the hard work and precision which is put into place for each and every project, failure to pair this with an effective construction accounting and expense control strategy which drives back-end decision making, can be the difference between success and failure.

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Industrial Accounting Viewpoint Construction 130

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

A big part of that is because the CFO and financial team take on the invoicing, billing, accounts payable and receivable, keeping track of the suppliers and subcontractors, and facilitating project close-out in a timely fashion. Risk Manager and Safety Officer. Pre-Construction Services.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Even with so many automated solutions available in the construction industry, it’s not uncommon for paper documents to be floating around both on site and in the back office system. Change how you manage defects. Sign off on or reject documents without setting foot in the office. Inefficient document distribution.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 14, 2015

Partnership leads to an exciting software integration: Sage to Procore Interface. The integration will create a new job in Procore, with the fully-developed Sage Estimate distributed into Procore’s project budget. provides cloud-based construction software to clients across the globe. Procore Technologies, Inc.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

We offer warehouse suites in a variety of sizes with flexible terms, along with office suites and all the equipment and convenience required to run a physical products business. Once someone leases a warehouse suite or office space, they also get a membership to use our shared amenities.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2017

Different styles of leadership on a construction site have a direct impact on how the project can turn out, with great leaders influencing high performance and respect from crews and subcontractors. From project management to estimates and bids, Viewpoint has the construction tools to make all workers perform to the best of their ability.

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Viewpoint Construction Safety Equipment 205

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget. It’s safe to say that cost overruns in construction projects have become an industry-wide status quo. In fact, according to a study from KPMG, just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years. Inaccurate Project Estimates.

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Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We were based in Alpharetta for a while in terms of the office and then, sometime after that, moved here to Buckhead. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

In most projects, internal resources are stretched thin and project managers struggle to consistently deliver the necessary performance and control assessments. Just to keep projects moving, many companies aim to control and manage construction risks within reasonable limit only—still leaving much open to ambiguity.

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