Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The same issues plaguing the industry last year—labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high material costs, lower profit margins, etc.—followed 2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. followed us into 2023.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

Technology coming to the construction industry isn’t a new topic. We’ve recently seen increases in mobile technology on the jobsite , drones , technology for project management and plenty of other tools that can change the way contractors work. Wearables at Work: Why Enterprise Usage Is Outshining Consumer Usage.

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Update September 27, 2010: Project Manager views Job Alerts on iPad using Corecon Mobile. Update: Project Manager uses iPhone to access construction documentation. Construction Project Managers main line of communication is their mobile device. Schedules. What’s missing? Google – Android.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

As we discussed in this blog before, technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the commercial construction industry. Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. Managing the Moving Pieces. Adding it All Up.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2016

firm providing scheduling training in Honolulu last week reminded me of the struggles most midsize contractors face when submitting an Initial Project Schedule (IPS) to NAVFAC or the Army Corps of Engineers. Most contractors produce a simple bar chart in MS Project for their typical jobs and aren’t familiar with P6.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. PENTA Building Group is a general commercial contractor. We build several types of projects, including hospitality, education, and healthcare. Walk us through your career and what led you to become VDC Project Manager.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. It goes to show just how quickly technology can change the way we do business.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

A big part of going from a vendor to a partner is providing insightful counsel and realistic expectations at all stages of a commercial construction project – even if it isn’t necessarily what the client wants to hear. Streamline our processes.

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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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HardHatChat

MARCH 8, 2016

Just as clients’ needs change, so too does the way we exchange information in construction management. In a post last month, we took a look inside the commercial construction technology toolbox, specifically a rundown of construction management software options that benefit not only the contractor, but also the client.

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Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process. AutoCAD comes with a comprehensive toolkit with thousands of objects, styles, etc.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

For example, GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Jump to industry learning: Great decisions require access to great data. Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows. That includes $88.69

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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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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? By moving to a paperless project management software system. Simply put, the paperless construction project management system we implemented houses all documentation for each of our jobs in one electronic folder hosted on our web site.

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Commercial Documentation Construction Project Management 120

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You’re a leader in your company – we know you’ll do whatever it takes to stay competitive in the construction industry. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You’re a leader in your company – we know you’ll do whatever it takes to stay competitive in the construction industry. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.

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Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. And what does that mean for you?

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Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing.

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CoreCon Management Software Software 141

Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

Before we get deeper into the details of a general contractor’s salary, let’s briefly talk about their role in the construction industry. The main job of a general contractor is to oversee the details of a construction project and handle the day-to-day operations. Managing on-site workers & schedules.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Recently the global construction industry has witnessed great technological evolution. Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. utilized in a construction project.

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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. No doubt, construction is a risky business. prioritizing them.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Time is money, and that’s true in construction as in any industry. Once its technical office-based teams completed design and preparatory project work, Redcon’s site-based teams could immediately pick up a project and start working. Redcon Construction chose Autodesk because it’s so well-known globally.

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Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80

Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

Commercial. ESTIMATING SERVICES – OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING – COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING. Early spring is the time of year when the construction industry normally begins to ramp up. The Construction industry is one example. How will it affect schedules? How will this affect crew sizes or work space? Be Safe!

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Construction Estimating Overhead Inspections 78

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Change orders are common to construction projects. A change order is additional work or work omitted from the original construction plan, which completely changes the original contract amount and can have a direct effect on the project completion date. Read also: Excel spreadsheets in construction: It’s time to let them go.

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Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

The more detailed construction submittals, the better likelihood of an accurate budget and schedule. To learn more about Fieldwire’s premium features like project management, register for a live demo with our construction professionals. A larger project, with dozens of subs, may have 500 or more individual submittals.

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Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

The construction industry is rapidly transforming. Author Bio Dustin DeVan is construction industry strategist and evangelist at Autodesk Construction Solutions and co-founder of BuildingConnected. 3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process. How teams can get more from their bidding technology. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 07/01/2020 - 16:41.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. While construction might not have been all of our childhood career aspirations, the majority of those who work in the industry today share a love of building. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

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Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Once the estimate is mutually approved the construction team uses the estimate for the development of the schedule of values, the cost loaded schedule, and management of the construction progress and costs within the limits of the estimate, the associated construction delivery method, contract, and detailed written operations or execution manual.

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Lets Build

APRIL 1, 2020

What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? The dispute manager. Manage risks. Not all construction project managers know what they do all the time. The construction project manager is the key figure of the construction project team. Hire, fire and supervise.

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Project Management Management Construction Drafting 173

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

But these things are only possible with the remarkable people working in the industry. The Autodesk Construction Champions is an exciting annual and global awards program recognizing 25 construction thought leaders making waves in the industry by driving innovation and change.

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Autodesk Construction Innovation BIM 52

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. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

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Project Management Software Software Management 98

Construction Junkie

JUNE 2, 2021

OneConstruct is designed to connect field staff to their management team to synchronize schedules and workplans. The company plans to target trade contractors, self-performing GCs, and commercial fabricators with the solution.

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Software Software Construction Fabrication 52

Lets Build

JULY 8, 2022

In many respects, the answer to the question “How has COVID affected the construction industry?” Because this was internationally viewed as an essential industry, often taking place outside, construction companies and their staff were able to resume something approaching normal working conditions surprisingly rapidly.

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Industrial Construction Cash Flow Retail 148

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 19, 2017

Most of the construction projects go out of control and costs back for the inability to finish the work on time. So it is important to be in schedule for maintaining the budget, but the industry is full of uncertainties so it is not possible. There are few tricks that can be used by the managers to avoid the crippling delays.

Construction 40

Construction Project Management Plans Management 40

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Your vendor can give a good idea of how long training will last, so determine this and set up an abbreviated training schedule at the point of purchase.

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