ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2021

In a surprising shift for a traditional tool manufacturer, Stanley X, the innovation division of Stanley Black & Decker, has acquired Buildup, a project management platform used by general contractors and trade workers for punchlists, RFIs and inspections.

Project Management 74

Project Management Management Inspections Innovation 74

Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs). Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness. Ergonomic hazards: Heavy lifting, repetitive motions, etc.

Safety 148

Safety Management Inspections Injury 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

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Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. Supplier and vendor failures.

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Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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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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Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference. Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows.

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Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Time is money, and that’s true in construction as in any industry. Saving time was a key benefit Redcon Construction found when its teams started using Autodesk Construction Cloud. We’re using Autodesk Build and Autodesk BIM Collaborate , Autodesk Construction Cloud tools, and they have made our projects much easier,” he says.

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Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

In construction, documentation is always key. As a Project Manager, you need to be able at any time to retrieve critical data that will allow you to efficiently manage claims in your projects. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.

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Claims Management Project Management Construction 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Conduct Regular Inspections.

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OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 151

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. You can’t have financial success by solely looking at the money side of each project.

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Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

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. That, however, is changing.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 195

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. You can’t have financial success by solely looking at the money side of each project.

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 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

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.

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Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. Read on for 10 key ways you can improve construction safety, and set your team and future projects up for a safer, better end result. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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Safety Construction Inspections Software 98

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

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

Lets Build

AUGUST 26, 2022

Today, we want to discuss an often undervalued lean construction technique—the 5S methodology. Helps reduce and eliminate waste on construction sites. Increases everyone’s involvement in projects. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals. The 5 Ss of lean construction management.

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Site Construction Sustainability Inspections 145

Fieldwire

JANUARY 9, 2024

What is a construction closeout report? A closeout report is a document created at the end of a construction project to summarize important trends of said project. It may include final inspections and punch lists , changes to scope, budget and timeline, and even milestones or lessons learned.

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Inspections Documentation Construction Software 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If construction jobsites have one thing in common, it’s that they’re all different. This variation — in project size, scope, type, materials, timelines, etc. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. It is possible to use lean in construction. Reduce Waste.

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Construction Project Management Management Contractors 151

ENR Construction

JANUARY 27, 2021

State and municipal agencies are expanding their use of cloud-based project management tools beyond field inspections.

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Inspections Project Management Management Construction 81

Fieldwire

AUGUST 30, 2023

Construction projects are complex: they involve many tasks from different teams and need frequent changes and revisions. Fieldwire is a construction management software and mobile app that helps construction teams communicate and collaborate, whether they are in the field or at the office. What’s the ROI?

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Software Software Management Products 52

ENR Construction

JANUARY 27, 2021

State and municipal agencies are expanding their use of cloud-based project management tools beyond field inspections.

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Management DOT Inspections Project Management 69

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2016

An award-winning consulting firm that provides geotechnical engineering , construction materials testing and environmental and facilities consulting services and has been ranked as one of the top 100 engineering and environmental firms by ENR, is seeking an assistant staff project manager for construction materials testing.

Project Management 40

Project Management Materials Management Liability 40

Lets Build

JULY 8, 2022

In many respects, the answer to the question “How has COVID affected the construction industry?” Despite a temporary halt in construction during pandemic lockdowns, the impact on construction was relatively short-lived. Below, we consider the question, “How has COVID affected the construction industry?”—we’ll

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Industrial Construction Cash Flow Retail 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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

Construction firms are always in pursuit of safer jobsites. Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. In celebration of Construction Safety Week, we’re exploring some of those advancements, which are pushing the industry forward and making it safer for all. . Wearables & IoT.

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Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free. Below are some of my favorite free safety resources for construction.

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Resource Safety ProCore OSHA 140

Lets Build

JUNE 10, 2021

Project managers and their teams on site should be continuously connected around the same, live version of the programme to avoid miscommunication and work as one towards safeguarding their tasks, and by extension the entire project, from uncertainties that could lead to increased operational costs, downtime, delays or even disputes and penalties.

Plans 120

Plans Schedule Project Management Inspections 120

Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

Early spring is the time of year when the construction industry normally begins to ramp up. The Construction industry is one example. This pertains to both field tradesmen, supervision as well and office personnel and management. Some projects may be delayed and other may be outright canceled altogether. Commercial.

Construction 78

Construction Estimating Overhead Inspections 78

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Contractor proposal is prepared and submitted with the JOC System and includes: Line-items for all require construction task as selected from the UPB, and associated quantities.

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Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72