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. Contract Administrator issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to JOC contractor (alternately process can require contractor to submit a draft detailed SOW for owner review prior to issuance of RFP).

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

Now in its seventh year, the annual Construction Technology Report compiled by JBKnowledge is one of the most impressive surveys in the industry, providing the latest trends on everything from construction software, IT budgets and workflows, mobile apps, emerging technologies and more. Mobile Construction Technologies Seeing More Use.

Contractors 130

Contractors Industrial Mobility Software 130

Carol Hagen

MARCH 4, 2011

For instance, Corecon, a construction project management and estimating system. Their Corecon mobile login provides the project manager access to his projects, job financials, documentation, correspondence, contacts, etc and a way to update directly from the field.

Project Management 111

Project Management CoreCon Management iPad 111

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These types of defects can be particularly expensive; it’s not uncommon to only notice material defects after a contractor uses them in the project. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Inefficient document distribution. Design defects.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 19, 2018

They allow contractors to work smarter rather than harder. We’ve created and integrated whole of systems—a series of products that work the way our users want to work, either in a browser application, mobile applications or in the client itself,” Harris said. Integrated Project Management. The Right Tools for the Field.

Office 130

Office Innovation Viewpoint Contractors 130

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time. Additionally, the team of Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Project Manager Assistant, and Skilled Trades Partners work to deliver a project that is exactly as expected, on-time, and within budget.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 12, 2022

International design-build, general contracting and construction management firm makes Autodesk Construction Cloud a cornerstone of the company’s growth . Evans adopted Autodesk Build, a unified construction management and field collaboration solution in Autodesk Construction Cloud, after successfully using PlanGrid across its projects.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Contractors Construction San Francisco 98

Fieldwire

AUGUST 30, 2023

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. With Fieldwire, construction teams can easily and effectively manage tasks, plans, and documents, and ensure that projects are on track and completed successfully.

Software 52

Software Software Management Products 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 2, 2013

While I make no claim to prognosticative powers, I think there are a few tech trends and changes coming in 2013 for the construction industry that will make the “should happen” list for many contractors. Documents become as important as data in construction project management. The next big mobile app will be….

Software 189

Software Software Mobility Documentation 189

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. If you have an ECM system in place prior to litigation you’ll save money in the gathering phase and can produce native documents and metadata if necessary.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Carol Hagen

APRIL 11, 2012

It’s a visual testimonial to the expertise and capabilities of the contractor and their team. Sharing progress with the owner is paramount to relationship building with the construction project owner. General Contractors are also using milestone photos to reduce risk. Daily Log Photos.

Construction 262

Construction Visualization Documentation CoreCon 262

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It aims to continually improve all facets of operations, including productivity , an area that has become a key performance indicator for contractors. That’s an appealing goal for construction, where waste such as errors and rework can derail timelines and budgets, a problem for both contractors and customers. That sounds great, right?

Construction 169

Construction Project Management Management Contractors 169

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Management, 6(3), 159-168.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

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. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216

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. Let’s take a look.

Construction 225

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. Sheets | Full Content Search Improvements – Previously in May, we enabled content search within a drawing for new projects.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Construction Junkie

JULY 10, 2020

BIM 360, Autodesk’s project management platform, has recently released a free integration with Zoom to make offsite collaboration even easier. If you’ve been using web conferencing already, there’s no doubt the screen sharing ability built into most of the platforms is a huge plus for contractors.

Autodesk 55

Autodesk BIM Drawings Documentation 55

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. When contractors have tight budgets and deadlines, those numbers can really add up, impacting job costs and the organization’s bottom line.

OSHA 169

OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 169

Construction Junkie

MAY 19, 2020

BIM 360 Assets aims to create a single source of truth for tracking all of your construction assets from the beginning to end of the project. As a project manager, there’s no sweeter sound than “single source of truth.” Most of the time, the package with all of that information is never opened and thrown away immediately.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk BIM Materials Equipment 105

Construction Junkie

JULY 10, 2020

BIM 360, Autodesk’s project management platform, has recently released a free integration with Zoom to make offsite collaboration even easier. If you’ve been using web conferencing already, there’s no doubt the screen sharing ability built into most of the platforms is a huge plus for contractors.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Drawings Documentation 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

In an industry as large and complex as construction, simplifying processes in any way possible can reap significant benefits for contractors in terms in of productivity, mitigated project risks and profitability. That said, far too many contractors today are still conducting operations with outdated software and/or manual processes.

Software 175

Software Software Organization Contractors 175

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Project data often lives in different places—from cloud-based software and hard drives to spreadsheets and emails. This creates project management challenges because separate systems often require teams to transfer data manually and perform additional admin work. 2: Project Management. Let’s dig in!

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 15, 2013

The building contractors should also adopt this cloud based technology to get the freedom for getting information from many locations through mobile devices. There are various companies in the market wo provide mobile based solutions for construction industries. Here all the information is preserved in the cloud.

Contractors 65

Contractors Software Software Inventory 65

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Guarantee Electrical Company — Established in 1902, Guarantee, as the electrical contractor for 1904 World’s Fair in Saint Louis, introduced much of the nation to the new technology of electricity. The company added the cloud-based Viewpoint Team for streamlined project collaboration and document management.

Viewpoint 194

Viewpoint Innovation Electrical Mobility 194

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing.

CoreCon 141

CoreCon Management Software Software 141

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Construction Technology has managed to move faster in the last 5 years than in the past 100 with innovation in Operations, communications and collaboration leading the way. This pace will continue as construction project managers find the tools they learned about in college are replaced within 10 years of graduation.

Office 129

Office Viewpoint Construction Software 129

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

In most projects, internal resources are stretched thin and project managers struggle to consistently deliver the necessary performance and control assessments. Just to keep projects moving, many companies aim to control and manage construction risks within reasonable limit only—still leaving much open to ambiguity.

Risk 59

Risk Management Construction Documentation 59

Carol Hagen

MARCH 15, 2012

Construction companies communicate primarily through email, even when using a project management software solution. Often it is reminders and clarifications to help document the project. Construction operations managers often create policies to drag n drop emails into a document management system.

Construction 168

Construction Project Management Documentation Mobility 168

Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Many construction companies and project managers continue to rely on manual processes to record data, allocate work, and keep track of their projects. This creates a problem: Workers often have handfuls of documents on site. Focus on safety.

Management 157

Management Construction Schedule Software 157

Construction Junkie

MAY 22, 2020

Perhaps equally important is proper testing and documentation of the concrete’s strength over time. For decades, contractors have filled cylinders on the jobsite with samples of the concrete placed throughout their project and sent those samples to the lab to be tested for quality and strength.

Concrete 98

Concrete Massachusetts Boston Project Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

models, documents, etc.). What’s more, over 165 integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our new, comprehensive field and project management solution that combines the best-in-class features from BIM 360 and PlanGrid, with new capabilities such as Cost Management and Performance Tracking. .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction BIM Documentation 98

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.

Project Management 141

Project Management Management Contractors Software 141

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Contractors across the globe are modernizing their own operations to keep pace with modern demands. The construction industry is in the midst of a significant digital shift, adopting new cloud-based technologies and operational innovations that are helping contractors realize previously untapped potential,” Kotzabasakis said.

Viewpoint 153

Viewpoint Software Software Accounting 153

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

With their assisted reality safety solutions, construction teams can have hands-free access to project documents, plans, and models using simple voice commands, even in extremely noisy environments. . Mobile Software. Mobile software is critical to the industry as workers can access it easily on the go.

Safety 98

Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98