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The Role of Construction Software Technology in Mitigating Risk

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Conflicts and other project risks can delay work and negatively impact bottom lines. According to EC Harris, a global asset consultancy based in the United Kingdom, in its 2013 annual report, Global Construction Disputes: A Longer Resolution , the longer the dispute is left unresolved, the more money a company loses.

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. Companies that don’t fix safety issues are at risk of higher penalties, and those that don’t learn from past mistakes also risk much more serious incidents. If you’re doing site inspections at appropriate intervals and reducing risks, that’s great.

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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

At Viewpoint, we work with contractors every day to help them find the best solutions for their organizations and we know these professionals are committed to improvement. The takeaway: Contractors who do not comply with OSHA’s electronic recordkeeping rule risk receiving a violation and a fine as high as $12,934.

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The Rise of Business Intelligence in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The larger the job, greater the amount of data and potential for unplanned costs and risks. But with the risk also comes the increased potential for improved efficiency and savings, leading to a greater profit margin for contractors that are used to typically razor thin margins on projects. Endless Opportunities for Today and Tomorrow.

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The Life of a Model: Design, Coordination, and the Field 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There’s also the issue of risk. Research from KPMG indicated that 78% of engineering and construction firms agree that risk is increasing. . Field teams can then visualize what needs to be built, where, and with what materials, all on their mobile device. . And more importantly, how is this accomplished?

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BIM-in-The-Cloud Has New Competition With Newforma | ENR.

ENR Construction

Autodesks Acquisition of Vela Systems Puts Mobile BIM On Fast Track. -- Advertising --. Using the VEO platform, project teams can access the geometry of commonly-used 3D models through the cloud "without the risk of an untrained person damaging or corrupting the model," he adds. Multimedia. Special Reports. Annual Photo Contest.

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Why You Need Integrated Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Put simply, disconnected systems increase risk. Employees enter time with a mobile device. A miscommunication is identified, the project manager consults digital documents via a mobile device to find the evidence needed to show that a task was completed. Why is Integration Important? Field defects management.

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