Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Benefits of Software Solutions for Construction Compliance.

Management 158

Management Regulation Construction Documentation 158

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Often, project managers work with information culled together in reports generated in software systems that cannot pull data until it is fully processed or individual phases of the project are completed. With more and more technologies moving to a true cloud platform it makes it much easier to integrate between software programs.

Project Management 174

Project Management Management Software Software 174

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Give your foreman the authority to train and manage contractors and subs in a way that encourages them to adhere to those quality expectations. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. Even a short delay can lead to significant quality issues, rework, and waste.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Give your foreman the authority to train and manage contractors and subs in a way that encourages them to adhere to those quality expectations. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. Even a short delay can lead to significant quality issues, rework, and waste.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers. So, the company chose Autodesk Construction Cloud as its project management software.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. 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.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Many contractors are practically drowning in data and don’t have the right tools to parse and analyze the data in ways that would have meaningful impacts on their projects. That, however, is changing. We’ve heard our customers discuss it at both our Digital Contractor Roadshows and our Collaborate 2018 user conference this year.

Construction 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors. Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Post River Software introduced Asphalt Pro mobile applications. It is free and useful for professional asphalt contractors and inspectors to examine and quality control in the job site through smartphone technology. The application also contains project documentation capabilities.

Software 45

Software Software Mobility Contractors 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. Partnering for success Kemet Corporation specialises in supplying architectural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering software to organisations looking to modernise.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Engineering Accounting 98

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Skipping these logs increases your risk of a small issue becoming a massive one because no one documented it. Protect yourself from disputes In the face of a dispute, you need a foolproof trail of documents to protect yourself and your company.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Your company’s construction financials no longer need to reside on servers, making it easier to use outside of the office and creating a much better environment for integrations with other software. We discussed the evolution of construction financial software and the role cloud-based financials can play in a construction project.

Sage 145

Sage Management ProCore Construction 145

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software » Committing Intentional Project Communications. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. So focusing on a plan to improve project document management is a great start to better project communications. STRATEGY |.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated, contractors would quickly have to adapt. In addition to benefiting contractors, BIM also benefits the end users of construction projects. In addition to benefiting contractors, BIM also benefits the end users of construction projects.

BIM 227

BIM US United States Los Angeles 227

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? » Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. So, I’d like to take this week to talk about a subject I really know – construction software – something I’ve been doing for more than thirty years. New) Mobile Construction Software.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Support: One of the Most Important “Features” of Software. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Therefore, it’s vital to your project’s success to do your diligence in the preconstruction phase and be accurate and realistic about project deadlines and costs from architects and contractors. This is the opportunity where architects, contractors, and owners can express their concerns over budget and timelines of the project.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. » Relationship between the designer and the contractor. Some of the architects, as could be expected, questioned the contractors’ ability to reason and think with both hemispheres of their brain.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Important aspects of this well coordinated process include centralizing communications and documentation.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

According to a recent survey from Autodesk and Dodge Data & Analytics, 66% of general contractors experience trouble getting off the job on at least a quarter of their projects. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Delayed change order resolution.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

During construction, specifics are everything and failure to communicate specifically could create massive change orders, cost overruns and schedule delays, which can negatively impact your bottom line. Without the dedication and proper execution of these documents, issues will likely arise when the project is finally executed.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Risk Change Orders 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. If you’re a general contractor, you may send out an invitation to bid via email, fax, online notifications, etc. STRATEGY |.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. However, this problem was exactly what one major contractor recently faced during the D.C. 2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes. In the D.C.

Management 105

Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction 122

Construction Documentation Software Software 122

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Use a system to manage the documents you and your subs use to prepare bids.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. I don’t usually discuss Dexter + Chaney’s products, but I am too excited after the many months of hard work and interviewing industry experts not to introduce Venture Project Collaboration Software. Document Management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Project data often lives in different places—from cloud-based software and hard drives to spreadsheets and emails. Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. The software makes progress tracking effortless, so you can ensure that teams stay on track.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Implement centralized and connected bid management Bid management sometimes feels like a whirlwind, where you’re tasked to review a slew of projects and go over numerous documents and information. A connected bidding platform also simplifies how you manage field proposals from other contractors and subcontractors.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. STRATEGY |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Architects, Engineers and Contractors have standardized on the PDF as the file type to share, email and collaborate on. PDF editing streamlines and helps clearly conveys changes, clarifications and improvements. But PDF editing software licensing is expensive and often cumbersome. This is deliverable today with Bluebeam.

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. If you have an ECM system in place prior to litigation you’ll save money in the gathering phase and can produce native documents and metadata if necessary.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Considering New Accounting Software? A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. STRATEGY |.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Construction Estimating Tool for General Contractors. General Contractors know the key to profitability is having accurate estimates for everything from electrical to concrete work. General Contractors are benefited with reduced costs while hiring or employing a full time Surveyor or Estimator.

Estimating 53

Estimating Contractors Software Software 53