Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

Planning for construction costs can mean the difference between making a decent profit and barely breaking even. When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Inventory your assets. Comparison shop.

Viewpoint 214

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 214

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Dig out” that data with software alternatives.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Constructonomics

JULY 2, 2021

The construction industry is no exception. Increased health risks that came along with COVID-19 worsened the productivity and efficiency in the construction sector. But, it is also said that construction has a strong potential to accelerate recovery due to its ability to create jobs. A lot of U.S.

Industrial 100

Industrial Construction Safety Guidelines 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. In other words, you need the right combination of people and technology to execute prefab and modular construction.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. Project Management.

Procurement 63

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 63

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.

Project Management 214

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. Project Management.

Procurement 52

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Why Construction Teams Should Be Tracking Way More Than Financials. How do you measure project success? As owners and project executives usually are looking at high-level metrics, it’s easy for teams to get driven purely by the money. Construction teams need to track more than financials to determine a project’s success.

Profitability 52

Profitability Products CFMA Construction 52

Lets Build

MAY 20, 2020

at UK BIM Task Force) during the recent Virtual Town Hall , organised by LetsBuild, perfectly describe the situation that the construction industry is currently in. Like every other industry around the world, construction is suffering the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus outbreak. Some will handle the crisis better than others.

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Construction Innovation Industrial BIM 179

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 15, 2013

There are various companies in the market wo provide mobile based solutions for construction industries. Dexter & Chaney lately launched a cloud-based service management and dispatch software tool designed for contractors. This tool facilitates contractors to be well versed with work order management and service dispatch.

Contractors 65

Contractors Software Software Inventory 65

Construction Junkie

AUGUST 17, 2020

Managers can use the app to track inventory and determine maintenance needs. Late last week, Milwaukee Tool announced a new integration into Autodesk’s construction management software, BIM 360. Back in February, Milwaukee also announced an integration with another popular construction management software, Procore.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 5, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Enhance your takeoff, estimating, and proposal management procedures with ProContractorMX™ by Maxwell. Maxwell introduces ProContractorMX™ containing robust and comprehensible features to enhance your takeoff , estimating, and proposal management procedures. adsense analytic.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series on Construction Project Management — how innovative technologies and software are helping project managers streamline processes to build faster, smarter projects. Construction Software ROI.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Investment in equipment maintenance, along with up-to-date inventories and maintenance records, can help avoid costly down time and inefficient performance. Here are seven traits of profitable contractors.

Profitability 98

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 31, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. TRAKware provides end to end solution for your construction estimating process. TRAKware is a business management solution that contains an extremely instinctive synchronized scheduling system to recreate the production schedule graphically and convey it to all the personnel engaged with the project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. Often the last thought in your mind when your job is running full speed ahead is project closeout. As the days pass and your project draws to a close, you’re ready to chalk this one up as a success and prepare for your next challenge. Key Takeaways.

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Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The construction industry is notorious for creating waste—it was responsible for 62% of total waste in the UK in 2018. One of the most significant sources of waste in residential projects comes from rework or correcting mistakes that could have easily been avoided. The problem: Waste in residential construction.

Residential 147

Residential Construction Schedule Inventory 147

ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

Construction daily reports are a vital part of managing construction projects. They provide an ongoing record of incidents, conditions, and the full range of tasks related to a project in progress. . The problem is that supers and project managers often skip out on daily reporting or breeze through the steps.

Documentation 52

Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

Historically, accounting and IT departments have managed enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments and forced project management teams to make these solutions work for operations. So, another solution emerged: the native model, which came in the form of an ERP with a project management module embedded inside it.

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Luckily, the construction industry is beginning to innovate by introducing new technologies which help increase productivity, reduce costs and provide sound ROI.

Contractors 189

Contractors Software Software BIM 189

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 21, 2013

No Inventory Reporting. QuickBooks Online is a great program for small companies including some non-profit organizations but it is not suited for a serious construction contractor with more than two projects a month and generating more than $500 a year in sales. Highly Skilled Technicians Maintain The Software.

Accounting 72

Accounting Profitability Contractors Washington 72

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Several years ago the accounting departments of smaller construction companies with less than $10M in annual sales had to slog through dozens of mind numbing General Journal Entries in order to "Close The Books". Inventory Count By December 31st. Going Forward Is QuickBooks Right For Your Construction Company?

Accounting 55

Accounting Banking Project Management Contractors 55

Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 16, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. A New Year in Construction Estimating. Hello to all the friends that I have made over the past 25 years of facilitating construction estimating seminars. Monday, January 16, 2012. Happy 2012 to all of you! Woolsey, MBA.

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Overhead Contract 45

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. Overseeing all these elements is critical for the success of any project. Seamless management can improve efficiency, simplify complexities, minimize costs, and prevent delays.

Management 78

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Construction Reporting. Spectrum ® Construction Reporting software turns data into action, accessible where and when you need it. Spectrum’s Info-Link allows you to access all your business data and create reports using any ODBC-compliant software such as Microsoft ® Excel, Word, or Crystal Reports™. HR + Payroll.

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Software Software Construction Change Orders 130

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. Overseeing all these elements is critical for the success of any project. Seamless management can improve efficiency, simplify complexities, minimize costs, and prevent delays.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A recent survey by Dodge Data & Analytics found that a significant majority of contractors (93%) indicated that their projects had been affected by rising construction costs due to supply chain issues. . To help you do that, this post covers the essentials of managing the supply chain in construction.

Management 98

Management Construction BIM Materials 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management requires and appropriate and ongoing consideration of PEOPLE, PROCESS, INFORMATION, and TECHNOLOGY is needed during the development of the Operations Manual / Execution Plan. Budgeting/Capital Planning. Fostering and requirements for ongoing training.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 26, 2017

If time is tracked daily and made available to managers, you know in advance when overtime might occur, and can put in place systems to avoid it. With the right software, project managers have access to all project information at any time. Maybe you are spending too much on storage or parts of your inventory.

Software 130

Software Software Insurance Construction 130

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction Project Management & accounting software plays a vital role for construction companies. Construction companies can reap huge benefits by applying the Project management software in their projects. Project Administrator.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Accounting 40

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

The GSA, for example doesn’t even have a centralized, efficient project delivery method for facility renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects, despite the fact these processes are readily available. Further the GSA has yet to get control of its inventory and related efficient use of space.

Sustainability 49

Sustainability Security United States Tennessee 49

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 8, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Equity 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 11, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Equity 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

No Inventory Reporting. QuickBooks Online is a great program for small companies including some non-profit organizations but it is not suited for a serious construction contractor with more than two projects a month and generating more than $500 a year in sales. Highly Skilled Technicians Maintain The Software.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Profitability Overhead 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 7, 2013

There is another solution for online bookkeeping that many mid-sized, rapidly growing businesses are using it is an Application Service Provider (ASP) to host your QuickBooks bookkeeping software and store your financial data on their servers. They are like having a smart desktop computer online. In between he learns that B.OA.T.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Documentation Profitability 48

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Requirements for facility life-cycle management, efficient repair/maintenance/sustainability, BIM. Inventory of Built Environment. The Federal Facilities Council (FFC) was established at the National Academies in 1953 as the Federal Construction Council.

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Life Cycle BIM Management Inspections 61