Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Yes, if you use it right.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Pierce Junker, Quality Control Inspector at High Speed Rail Joint Venture, along with Michael Huff, Director of Project Management at Dean Snyder Construction shared their Fieldwire use cases with the audience. They see tremendous improvement in tracking progress: “And it’s really changed how we track our work…and now it’s really easy.”

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Punch lists are a staple part of closing out construction projects, as they help ensure that your team delivers their best work. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Fieldwire’s jobsite management software to quickly create punch list reports that include all the relevant information your teams need.

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

Construction hasn’t always been the most technologically advanced industry, but recent years have shown that technology has been beneficial in nearly every aspect of it. From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One thing is clear: construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the world. For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

Some construction companies are unsure of when they purchased a certain piece of equipment, much alone when it was last serviced. Regular maintenance and inspections help boost the safety surrounding a building site by averting several potentially harmful situations. To learn more about Fieldwire register for a live demo below.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2022

AR has also been making waves in the construction industry. Taking advantage of augmented reality in construction requires a solid understanding of the technology’s capabilities and use cases. Below, you’ll learn about the role of AR in construction today and in the future. How is augmented reality used in construction?

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Fieldwire

APRIL 4, 2023

The company estimates they’ve saved £100.000 in rework using our construction management app. They established a quality assurance process using Fieldwire’s custom forms and have been using the software to easily access project documentation and streamline communication between teams. In the construction industry, efficiency is key.

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Fieldwire

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The sub contractor works mainly in the UK and Ireland providing inspections , training and fire protection services at every stage of construction. After Fieldwire When Ogilvie started using Fieldwire’s construction management app, the back office team was doing the majority of the QA.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. A picture is worth a thousand words, they say – but, when that same picture has a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software behind it, it also yields millions of valuable data points.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Here are four topics that will be a priority for construction businesses in 2023: Reducing carbon emissions According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , the building and construction industry accounts for 36% of final energy use and 39% of energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, globally.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

Every construction site has its own set of complexities. For field teams, staying on top of assets—from construction equipment and materials to system components and moveable equipment—is a top priority. Team members must see to it that all construction assets are tracked, inspected, and accounted for.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The success of any construction project relies on scheduling, costs, and the quality of the finished product. One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. 3 types of defects in construction. 3 types of defects in construction. Material defects.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Throughout my career, I have spoken with clients and students about the benefits of preplanning activities in construction. Yes, we do plan on a macro level, spending a great deal of time on documents such as the master schedule, the construction drawings, and the project specifications. The failure isn’t in the execution.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It’s been a great couple of years for wind farm construction projects —Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East have all had more onshore wind installations than ever before. And while wind farm construction shares many of the same qualities as other projects, it also comes with some unique challenges.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

WZW Construction is a Sydney developer-builder. In part, that’s down to some of the high-profile horror stories of poor construction in buildings like Sydney’s Opal towers, but also in part to the pandemic which has reduced demand. As a result, WZW now focuses on constructing duplex homes in the suburbs of Australia’s largest city.

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Lets Build

APRIL 10, 2023

Construction site management has become increasingly complex as the industry faces more challenges than ever, like rising costs and inflation , ongoing labour shortages , supply chain disruptions , and more. Follow these 5 construction site management tips to increase efficiency and productivity, both on-site and off-site.

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Lets Build

MAY 5, 2023

Planning is key for every construction project, no matter the size. As a project manager, you have to attend to every step of the construction process, from design to handover. A single design flaw, drafting mistake, or other oversight can result in significant cost and schedule overruns. So how do we avoid this? Mitigates risk.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. Modern software and tools are vital for getting everybody on board and completing projects on time. Project management software Successful project management starts with project management software.

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Fieldwire

DECEMBER 6, 2022

TCG Construction in numbers. Based in Hong Kong with offices in Macau and Taiwan, TCG Construction have over two decades of experience providing pre-construction, fit out, addition and alteration works, facade, and building services in Asia. After trialing other construction management software, they decided on Fieldwire.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Embracing technology in the construction project life cycle In order to use today’s technology to improve your project management strategies, you must understand how it can assist you through each stage of the construction life cycle.

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Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

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Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2017

List of Common Construction Abbreviations. The consistent use of Common Construction Abbreviations are important to any LEAN construction delivery method or construction phase. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CON: Construction. CONST: Construction. CONSTR: Construction.

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