Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Last week, we talked about the complexity of construction projects and the role of the project manager in managing the processes behind them. And these workers will undoubtedly change from project to project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. The Current Role of Project Managers in Construction.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Over the past three weeks, we’ve looked at complex construction projects, the people that run them and the technology tools they use. More and more contractors are moving their operations to the cloud.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2020

Project management and document control solutions can be transformational for contractors under the best of project circumstances, and even more important under the worst. How to Avoid the Settlement Table in Construction Disputes. Rachel Fulford. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 17:00.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 30, 2024

Electrical contractors face a lot of challenges. They have to manage several projects simultaneously, sharing the right information with the right technician and making sure everything is running on time. Discover real life examples on how Fieldwire is used on electrical projects to save time and money.

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cnstrctr

AUGUST 10, 2019

When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? A construction project manager is someone who is responsible for the execution of a construction project.

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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. Project Collaboration. But we need an approach to collaboration.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Update September 27, 2010: Project Manager views Job Alerts on iPad using Corecon Mobile. Update: Project Manager uses iPhone to access construction documentation. Construction Project Managers main line of communication is their mobile device. The list is impressive: iPhone 3G Project Menu.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Every hiring client seeks suppliers that meet and exceed expectations regarding safety , work ethics, and project management. As suppliers, contractors are expected to demonstrate their training and expertise by adhering to prequalifications requirements. What Does it Mean to be Compliant in Contractor Management?

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Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2022

Favorable construction outcomes are rooted in strong project management practices. When teams can stay on top of multiple project components—including timelines, scheduling, budget, and client relationships—they’re much more likely to deliver successful projects. Project management processes have come a long way? .

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

JOC contractors, can you currently… Shorten the project development and procurement time, Provide reliable and controlled construction, Consistently meet or exceed the needs of you Customer(s), and. Delivery faster response time(s) for project commencement / on-demand renovation, repair, and minor new construction.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2013

One article I came across talked about “Cloud Wars” – how cloud computing services, particularly data and document storage services, can no longer survive by just providing “dumb” storage. Document storage is now a commodity and document sharing has been made easier with cloud computing and web-based access.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There are now hundreds of construction-specific apps available, ranging from project management, to compliance and reporting, to photo documentation, to estimating, and many more. More info: ABC Tech Alliance | Associated Builders and Contractors. Construction technology has come a long, long way in the past decades.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Specialty trades contractors are typically forced to use whatever project management software that the General Contractor or project owner of each project requires, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits to having a project management system of their own. via Procore. via Procore.

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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).

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Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution. Latest Integrations for Autodesk Aiprentice's Artifact is a powerful search engine that allows teams to find relevant files, views, assets, and metadta from their completed and ongoing projects.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough? Another is our “Trip Cost Calculator,” which exposes the true total cost of trips to building sites by suppliers and trade contractors, revealing a monumental financial impact. How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together. Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:54. Scott Sedam.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Experience working with Contractors of all sizes – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is a certified veteran-owned small business (Veterans Administration), and fully understands the needs of smaller contractors when working with government organizations for the first time and on an ongoing basis.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2021

Proposals should be reviewed and priced by a fully independent source aside from the project manager and contractor creating a mechanism to gauge whether the contractor’s proposals are reasonable. If low bid is not selected, have a document separate from the scoring sheets with a thorough explanation.

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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. The same is true for mechanical contractors. 2) Time & Productivity Management.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Change Order Management. Contract Management. Contractor Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Credentials/License Management. Document Management – Full check-in/check-out and changes management. Subcontractor Management, including MBE/WBE Tracking and Management.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction businesses should rethink their processes, increase productivity, and deliver projects with extraordinary accuracy and speed by embracing cutting-edge solutions. This prevents those who will be using the building in the future from running into trouble and difficulty.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Announcing the industry’s only LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution with Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order Management, Document Management, Issues/Task Management, Contractor and Subcontractor Management, WBE/MBE Management, Budget/Actual Management, BIM Information (..)

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 19, 2021

For construction business owners, working with independent contractors can be a lifesaver. Although, hiring Independent Contractors can get very expensive, very fast! The Internal Revenue has a defined set of rules on the difference between an "Independent Contractor" and "Employee." When you hire 1099 contractors.

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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. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

Announcing the industry’s only LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution with Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order Management, Document Management, Issues/Task Management, Contractor and Subcontractor Management, WBE/MBE Management, Budget/Actual Management, BIM Information (..)

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. But just as each tool in a toolbox has a specific purpose, it’s important for contractors to find and use the construction software component that’s “best of breed” for the task at hand.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Electrical contractors face many challenges when working on project and field management. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Fieldwire is the all-in-one app for electrical teams Learn more → Integrating project and field management Fieldwire brings unique value to electrical contractors.

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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. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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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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Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. A key difference between the two is that submittals go into more detail and assure that contractors understand the design intent of the client and architects.

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