Cloud-Based Construction Estimating Software: The Easiest Way to Estimate
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 20, 2023
There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software, including flexibility, organization, and project management.
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5 Reasons Why You Need Construction Management Software
Lets Build
APRIL 21, 2022
Managing a construction project isn’t easy. From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. As a construction executive, it’s your job to keep all of these plates spinning at once.
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Getting Started With Project Management Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 5, 2017
You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution. By now you’ve hopefully determined your immediate and long-term goals for using a project management software. Implementing a new construction software is no different.
Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline
HardHatChat
MARCH 4, 2019
One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.
What to Look for in Construction Design Software
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. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.
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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers
Fieldwire
AUGUST 6, 2023
In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster.
LEAN Project Management for Best Value Construction Delivery
Job Order Contracting
MAY 14, 2019
Building in Cloud OpenJOC(TM) 4BT-PE is an innovative collaborative software solution that successfully integrates proven LEAN project management and construction project delivery processes. Contact us to see how we can assist your organization. contact-form].
Benefits of 4BT JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Software and Cost Data
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Here are just a few of the many benefits of 4BT JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Software and Cost Data that drive best value JOC Programs for public sector real property owners and their service partners. Why pay a percentage fee of construction value? Why pay for a third party “JOC project manager” when you don’t need one?
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5 Smart Approaches for Streamlining Your Construction Project
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 16, 2023
It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.
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Are You Still Using Spreadsheets for Project Management?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 18, 2018
To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more. According to JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report , construction companies rely on spreadsheets for many of these workflows.
Why Are Contractors Using Fewer Software Applications?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 24, 2018
Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. The 2017 report includes many insights about software use in our industry.
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Why Some Great Employees Fail to Launch
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 23, 2023
Why Some Great Employees Fail to Launch ccapoccia Mon, 01/23/2023 - 15:16 A leader of a construction organization once said, “I hired a senior project manager. This manager had an amazing pedigree. Worked for amazing organizations prior to mine. Trained in all the best systems and software on the market.
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Construction Cost Estimating Software
Job Order Contracting
MAY 25, 2017
Construction Cost Estimating Software including 50,000 line item construction cost database and access via a secure cloud network, only $150.00/month! Construction Cost Estimating Software . Licensed by Construction Specifiers Institute (CSI). Organized by Masterformat. Detailed line item cost data.
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8 Benefits of Using Web-Based Software in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 4, 2017
Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry. Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Poor communication can be very expensive , costing organizations an average of more than $7,000 a day.
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The Main Benefits Of Construction Management Software
Lets Build
AUGUST 3, 2017
From sales management techniques to accounting software, we have digitized and automated our work to a level where we require very less man power. In a world, where Research and Development is the thriving sector for all industries, construction seems to pay very less attention to this sector. Organized Project.
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5 Ways to Tell if Your Construction Software is Breaking Your Heart — and How to Move On
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
That’s exactly how we feel when we see construction companies stuck in bad relationships with construction software providers. You may be in a toxic relationship with your construction software provider if…. The software looks, feels and functions the same way it did in 1990.
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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process.
Staying organized and tracking progress efficiently with Fieldwire
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. It led to errors, missing files, or people just not filling them out cause they were confused or frustrated.”
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Top 10 ERP Solutions for Construction Firms
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction?
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A 6-step Guide to Improving Your Preventive Maintenance Program
Construction Marketing
MAY 2, 2024
Without it, you will experience many failures and downtimes that can cost your organization up to millions of dollars. If you’re a maintenance manager working in a highly reactive working environment, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your Preventive Maintenance Program, right? But it can be difficult and overwhelming.
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How to Implement Construction Software in Your Business
Lets Build
MAY 26, 2017
In 2004 Loughborough University conducted a study entitled Technology Implementation Strategies for Construction Organisations. However, the need for a change within construction remains acute. Challenges for Implementing Construction Software. Construction is an industry that has proved to be quite resistant to change.
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Over 275 Partners Now Integrate with Autodesk Construction Applications
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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Job Order Contracting Software
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Job Order Contracting Software and more! Building in Cloud (BiC) and the 4BT-PE/4BT-CE modules support LEAN COLLABORATIVE OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract via Software as a Service (SaaS). Program Management, Project Management, Estimate Management, Document Management, Asset Management and Facility Management are included.
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Purchasing & Inventory Construction Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
With Spectrum ® Purchasing & Inventory Construction Software, master your purchasing costs and simplify inventory controls. Spectrum purchasing construction software gives you the ability to: Create purchase orders. Manage open commitments and their impact to job profitability. Construction Accounting.
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Meet the Insider: Ellery Miles, Digital Project Manager, DBM Vircon
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 14, 2023
But without collaboration in construction, projects are less likely to finish on time or within budget. Therefore, it’s more critical than ever in today’s modern building environment to de-silo organizations and ensure interdisciplinary communication. I specialize in integrated project delivery.
Meet the New Cassell Consulting: Your Partner in Construction Technology
Cassell Construction Estimating
OCTOBER 20, 2023
After more than 25 years of continued success providing our clients with Construction Technology Consulting Services, Cassell Consulting is expanding our capabilities to offer even more value to our Construction clientele.
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Construction Estimating Made Easy
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 11, 2017
There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software, including flexibility, organization, and project management.
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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes.
What Causes Construction Project Delays?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 23, 2019
6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided.
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216 How to Successfully Integrate Construction Accounting and Operations
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 2, 2018
Visibility throughout a construction business is critical for long-term success. Decision-makers need to have access to real-time data to steer the company in the right direction, and those managing projects on the ground need clear communication from the office to execute projects efficiently and effectively.
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169 The Construction Software Toolbox Part 1: Why It Pays To Work With A Tech-Savvy Commercial Contractor
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. Adding it All Up.
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5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software
Pro Builder
APRIL 19, 2021
5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. 2) Time & Productivity Management. 5) Material Planning & Document Management.
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Data Analytics Trends in Construction
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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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
Even as technology and modern processes are changing the way contractors have traditionally done business, the construction industry as a whole is still trying to shake off a big productivity gap. Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more.
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Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud – Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software – Independent, Objective, Best Value. The easy way to keep all your current building and project information at your fingertips. Capabilities. Means Company, LL, U.S.
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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project
Fieldwire
DECEMBER 12, 2023
There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. As a subcontractor , you play a crucial role in the success of a construction project, making it essential for you to embody and instill these characteristics in your crew. It demands a team equipped with specific traits.
Why Projects Fail
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2020
The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process. Why Projects Fail. 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.”
How to Modernize Construction Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 10, 2018
Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. Manual Processes Handcuffing True Construction Management.
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The Rise of Business Intelligence in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 24, 2019
The construction industry collects mounds of data. But the contractors that dive deep into and analyze that data to make intelligent decisions about their projects and overall business strategy reap the greatest rewards. Streamlining, Simplifying Construction Data.
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Breaking Down Silos for Better Construction Collaboration
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
This lack of effective communication and collaboration can be the downfall of a business, especially in the construction industry, where tight deadlines and razor-thin profit margins rule the day. For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget.
WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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.
Better Project Management through Better Communication
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 27, 2012
Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. Does everyone who needs project information have easy access to it?
Unlocking the Potential of AI and Chat GBT in Construction Management
Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 20, 2023
The construction industry is one of the most complex and challenging sectors. Projects can be highly demanding and require a significant amount of planning and coordination to complete successfully. One of the significant challenges in construction projects is the management of data.
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Sage Intacct Construction Brings Financial Management to the Cloud
Construction Junkie
OCTOBER 21, 2020
This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020 , Procore’s annual technology conference. There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. More details can be found below.
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