Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. Coming in on budget is obviously important, but another factor is on-time completion, undoubtedly one of the most important attributes for any construction project. One thing is sure: no two construction sites are the same.

Risk 105

Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are some unique construction trends in 2023, but we also have more of the same. 2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Here’s what the top construction industry trends in 2023 look like: 1.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean?

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

The one constant on any construction project is change. Paper has been the traditional format for plans, specs and drawings in construction. An entire project can come to a screeching halt while paper plans are replaced. As one project manager noted during a conference a few years back, “it ain’t cheap.”

Documentation 159

Documentation Management Drawings Construction 159

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. With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions.

Software 148

Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

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. While we have plenty of tools to get a general overview of projects and see how they should be progressing, we only have one that shows how they’re actually progressing: construction daily logs.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

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.

Safety 141

Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

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).

Safety 94

Safety Site Construction Equipment 94

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.

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

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.

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction projects are more complex than ever—with tight deadlines and budgets, small inefficiencies quickly add up to high costs and more waste. Luckily, lean construction principles offer organizations practical ways to minimize waste and maximize value throughout their projects. The top 5 lean construction benefits.

Construction 78

Construction Schedule Plans Organization 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Specialty contractors manage multiple projects at a time, and it can be easy to lose track of project information. Adopting a construction management app that can be tailored to your company’s needs can help coordinate and document your activities, avoiding potential mistakes and costly rework.

Documentation 52

Documentation Schedule Office Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 14, 2023

Autodesk University 2023, a top construction industry event, comes back to The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 13-15. SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL Read on for more details about Autodesk University 2023 and our call for construction proposals to find out how you can become a speaker at this year’s event.

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Autodesk Construction Las Vegas Industrial 98

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage. Solid Management Processes.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. We’ll discuss some of the problems construction project managers face and five ways you can simplify complicated construction management tasks.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Construction Software 147

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Construction personnel communicate frequently to achieve good project outcomes and this usually involves email and with more mobile devices, text messages. Most project managers I speak to are inundated with large volumes of email that take hours to process daily. That’s why we are papering projects to death.

Construction 163

Construction Documentation Project Management Management 163

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

Modern technology is simplifying construction processes and reducing user burdens. In an industry as large and complex as construction, simplifying processes in any way possible can reap significant benefits for contractors in terms in of productivity, mitigated project risks and profitability.

Software 175

Software Software Organization Contractors 175

Fieldwire

MARCH 29, 2022

The construction project brings together all stakeholders with a common mission: building one of the world’s most advanced and environmentally sustainable research facilities. This workflow reached its limits for this project: with multiple information sources, the risk of losing track of the latest data available arised.

US 59

US Project Management Management Documentation 59

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 10, 2022

One thing has been consistent in the construction industry over the past two years, and that’s change. While construction has historically been perceived as lagging behind technological advances, many contractors across the globe realize how essential technology is to solving the micro and macro challenges they face today.

Autodesk 93

Autodesk Construction Industrial Management 93

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is an industry with razor-thin margins. That’s why the most experienced and tenured estimators across the industry handle their projects differently, focusing on cost certainty and leveraging all the tools at their disposal. Not performing adequate risk analysis. Not using the right pricing. Not checking your work.

Estimating 52

Estimating Bidding Modeling Risk 52

Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Leveraging technology The first place you should look for project improvements is technology.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management BIM Software 98

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. Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Lets Build

OCTOBER 21, 2022

What makes a construction project successful? However, because construction sites are complex and no two projects are the same, bottlenecks are a common issue in the industry, resulting in costly delays no matter the project’s size or scale. Labour management. Spatial management. Risk management.

Construction 148

Construction Project Management Risk Budgeting 148

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. Here’s another arena where the right software serves as a key project management strategy.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 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. Use Cases for Construction PM Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software.

Project Management 52

Project Management Software Software Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Project delays in construction happen quite frequently, and typically result from poor planning. With such long time-tables, it’s difficult to plan for unforeseen schedule disruptions while managing the many moving parts of a project. This allows teams to achieve their project margins. . .

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Schedule Cash Flow Forecasting 52

Lets Build

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s no secret that the construction industry faces many project management challenges. Cost overruns are one of the most common results of these challenges, leading to construction companies going significantly over budget more often than they’d like to admit.

Construction 147

Construction Risk Site Safety 147

Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Every construction project has changes that impact the original scope, cost, and schedule. There can be thousands of change orders on a project, and it is vital to the contractor’s financial status and reporting to ensure they are managed correctly.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Project Management Management Schedule 52