Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). QR codes have emerged as a valuable asset in promoting safe practices.

Innovation 262

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 262

Lets Build

APRIL 9, 2021

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls. They use the wrong tools.

Project Management 142

Project Management Residential Management Schedule 142

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, with the following six approaches, you will streamline your construction projects to ensure you do everything efficiently within the stipulated time and budget. Develop a Detailed Plan A detailed plan is the foundation of any successful construction project.

Construction 330

Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 330

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.

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Construction sites are chaotic. And even if it’s mostly controlled chaos, staying on top of everything is challenging for site managers. Let’s explore the importance of keeping construction and maintenance daily logs of every on-site activity.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution. Latest Integrations for Autodesk Aiprentice's Artifact is a powerful search engine that allows teams to find relevant files, views, assets, and metadta from their completed and ongoing projects.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

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.

Software 164

Software Software Construction Budgeting 164

Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

In an industry where large chunks of our budgets are spent on labour and materials, we benefit from every opportunity to decrease our costs, improve our efficiency, and minimise our material waste. For decades, the construction industry has relied on paper-driven processes for communication, reporting, and management.

Construction 147

Construction Site Schedule Management 147

Lets Build

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Association of Professional Builders’ 2022 annual report on the state of residential construction included some alarming findings: Almost one-third of global residential construction projects were delivered late in 2021. More residential projects went over budget in 2021 compared to previous years.

Residential 148

Residential Construction Project Management Software 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes. Key Takeaways.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2017

From sales management techniques to accounting software, we have digitized and automated our work to a level where we require very less man power. Construction work happens manually and work progresses on site through multiple visits and contracts, even today. With Construction software, work allocation becomes a piece of cake.

Software 129

Software Software Maine Management 129

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

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.

Materials 232

Materials Software Software Project Management 232

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Companies worldwide are investing in construction software to improve both on- and off-site productivity.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

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. .

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Autodesk Virgin Islands 52

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.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2017

Construction sites are a sort of controlled chaos. Projects and builds are often made successful in large part by the leaders guiding the job from start to finish. From project management to estimates and bids, Viewpoint has the construction tools to make all workers perform to the best of their ability.

Viewpoint 231

Viewpoint Construction Safety Equipment 231

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2014

Now-a-days various construction companies utilize high-tech mobile gadgets to handle their estimating and project management data in the cloud. This latest application was designed to be applied with Corecon V7, a web based estimating , project management, and job-cost suite of construction software.

Project Management 45

Project Management CoreCon Estimating Management 45

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.”

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Engineering Accounting 98

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Contractors must communicate changes in costs and delivery dates, managers need to communicate about constraints and challenges , and construction executives should model a transparent culture of communication to set the tone from day one. More to read: The importance of keeping construction daily logs for every site activity 4.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A zero punch list indicates that there is no outstanding punch list work at the time of project completion. For this to occur, effective planning, project management, and transparent communication is required. Construction punch list software like Fieldwire makes the construction punch list process easy.

Contractors 98

Contractors Drawings Software Software 98

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.

Construction 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Lets Build

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Cost and schedule deviations are some of the greatest challenges project managers face—they stem from inefficient scheduling, timeline alterations, and high waste rates. Many construction project managers are familiar with the Last Planner® System—it’s a way to collaboratively manage construction projects from design to completion.

Schedule 158

Schedule Project Management Plans Management 158

Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2020

As construction faces the serious effects of the Coronavirus outbreak, more and more companies are forced to either shut down their sites or, in the best-case scenario, limit their operating activities. Read more: How to manage your construction sites during and after COVID-19. Everything!

Construction 158

Construction Site Project Management Plans 158

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.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

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.

Management 52

Management Project Management Construction Software 52

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.

Construction 201

Construction Project Management Management Contractors 201

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. This team’s work could also include initial site visits and evaluations. Pre-Construction Services.

Commercial 120

Commercial Safety Construction Project Management 120

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.

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Change orders are a regular cause of cost overruns, so contractors should plan for them during each project. Common reasons for change orders include inaccuracies in the original design or contract, inaccurate drawings, unforeseen conditions at the job site, and more. Workers or materials that do not arrive or come late to the site.

Change Orders 96

Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

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.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

These benefits include: Increased productivity Cloud-based software and mobile apps support communication and collaboration, resulting in improved productivity. Technology can improve resource management, reducing expenses related to labour and equipment allocation. Interesting find: 5 reasons project managers don’t want to digitalise.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These benefits include: Increased productivity Cloud-based software and mobile apps support communication and collaboration, resulting in improved productivity. Technology can improve resource management, reducing expenses related to labour and equipment allocation. And why they are wrong.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

But for general contractors and our clients, the result is higher project budgets and challenges in construction scheduling. Sometimes, the latest software, drone or robot is simply too expensive for us to invest in or to justify passing the cost along to our clients.

Commercial 386

Commercial Retail Construction US 386