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Progress tracking and document management: How general contractors use Fieldwire

Fieldwire

Instead of general contractors walking around with bulky binders and heavy laptops, what we see is their phones being used as a management tool. To improve efficiency and avoid rework , general contractors are increasingly turning to construction management apps. Photo and video storage Simone Sortini, site engineer for Italy-based So.SL

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The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 3 of 4)

Construction Business Owner

The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 3 of 4) ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 13:37 Operationally superior engineering and construction (E&C) firms continuously implement changes to processes and procedures to make sure they’re operating at the highest level. But doing that initial work is just the beginning.

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Better communication and easier documentation: How subcontractors use Fieldwire

Fieldwire

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.

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New Sustainable Projects Exhibit in 2017 AIA Contract Documents

Green Building Law Update

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

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3 Tips On How To Find The Perfect Commercial Construction Contractor… And Be A Great Construction Client

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Providing a clear scope of work and investing in quality architectural drawings are key to a successful client-contractor relationship, according to Englewood Construction. As part of my interview, the reporter turned the tables on the topic and asked for my perspective on what construction firms look for in a great client.

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Improving Cost Management with Autodesk Build for SQUARE Engineering

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SQUARE Engineering firm was founded in 1992. As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. SQUARE developed various milestones, deadlines, regular checkpoints, and documentation to ensure the project’s success.

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How to Prepare Dispute Resolution Clauses with Your Company's Best Interests in Mind

Construction Business Owner

Architects and engineers (A/Es) regularly prepare the contract documents for projects, starting with the contract between the A/E and the owner and following with the contract documents between the owner and the prime contractor.