Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM).

Innovation 262

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 262

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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Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

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.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Challenges With Traditional Delivery Models. Delivery models. Traditional delivery models just don’t encourage teams to work together from the get-go. Specialty contractors are essential to the success of projects, yet they rarely have a chance to provide input at the beginning. Project Management.

Life Cycle 286

Life Cycle Modeling Autodesk Software 286

Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

And for many construction companies that operated on slim profit margins before those setbacks, even the smallest cost overruns can result in loss-making projects. Companies worldwide are investing in digital construction technology, like construction management software , to protect their profit margins.

Profitability 144

Profitability Residential Software Software 144

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. Building Information Modeling – BIM.

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Software Software Management Contract 100

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.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Last year, Procore purchased Honest Buildings , a project management software aimed at owners and developers, before creating Procore for Owners. The company has also acquired ConstructionBI , a data insight app and BIManywhere, a mobile 3D model viewing company which helped them create Procore BIM, in recent years.

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ProCore Estimating Software Software 52

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Software cost estimation with Construction Cost Model. Dr. Barry Boehm developed the Construction Cost Model to be applied with the large majority of software projects. The construction cost model includes calibration data, formulas and details of the definitions. Tuesday, February 7, 2012. at 5:04 PM.

Modeling 58

Modeling Estimating Software Software 58

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. PENTA Building Group is a general commercial contractor. We build several types of projects, including hospitality, education, and healthcare. Walk us through your career and what led you to become VDC Project Manager.

Project Management 52

Project Management Las Vegas Management Autodesk 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Leadership is needed to fully explain the impacts of programmatic changes upon individual project’s scope, budget, schedule for all participants and stakeholders. The latter includes all internal personnel and departments as well as all external services providers (architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, etc.).

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project.

Autodesk 96

Autodesk Modeling BIM Construction 96

Constructonomics

AUGUST 16, 2012

Planning and tracking LEED credits for a construction project is a difficult and time-consuming process. In the past, contractors (and LEED APs) had to rely either on pen and paper or general construction project management software to keep track of all the documents, photos, plans etc. Here’s how it all works.

Software 130

Software Software BIM Project Management 130

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Project Management & accounting software plays a vital role for construction companies. Now-a-days industry-specific project management software plays an important role for expanding integrated project management modules to participate with the leading stand-alone project management systems.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Accounting 40

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 1, 2013

Trimble just introduces software data assimilation aptitude connecting its all planning, estimating and management software applications. These newly launched products will facilitate the general and building contractors to retain their projects on track, on schedule, and within budget. Proliance 5.5 Proliance 5.5

Estimating 70

Estimating Software Software Schedule 70

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors. Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2017

It involves a lot of components, but thanks to building information modeling (BIM), it’s not as complicated as it sounds. BIM provides architects, contractors, and engineers an accessible platform to easily collect LEED data and analyze green building benchmarks as part of the design and build process, before the construction phase.

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Certification BIM Viewpoint Portland 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Better designs, visualizations, and communications help improve change order management.

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Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The main reason construction businesses implement an integrated project management system is for the visibility that they can gain over every aspect of a project. Here’s a list of key reports that you should be able to pull at any moment from your construction project management software: Basic Accounting Reports.

Cash Flow 130

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 130

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Utilize Metrix model for effective software project duration estimation. Metrix is an easy to use stochastic model to be utilized for software project duration estimation. This model applies Monte Carlo simulation over an activity graph to deal with the project duration uncertainty.

Modeling 40

Modeling Estimating Software Software 40

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. Stansell Electric Company Technology Product Manager Michael Arnold accepts his award from Harris and Kotzabasakis.

Viewpoint 227

Viewpoint Innovation Electrical Mobility 227

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

Software & Construction Cost Data Options for JOC Panel Questions – January 16 @3:50 pm. Our clients largely include the public sector including universities, counties, cities, and their awarded JOC construction contractors. What training do you offer, and do you provide free software trials to real property owners?

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FAQ Contract Software Software 131

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate? BIM Adoption Abroad.

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BIM US United States Los Angeles 230

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Or service providers can deliver maintenance 20% more efficiently when integrating a BIM model into their maintenance system ? Architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) data have the potential to bring immense value to facilities management. The easier integration of AEC and operations software systems is a critical step.

BIM 98

BIM Autodesk Software Software 98

Lets Build

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Not having enough skilled workers creates a bottleneck in construction projects that can have devastating effects on project managers, general contractors, and their teams. Preventing this bottleneck from affecting your construction projects relies on emphasising worker training and upskilling.

Construction 148

Construction Project Management Risk Budgeting 148

Construction Junkie

JULY 27, 2020

For years, I’ve been saying that using a cloud-based project management software should be a no-brainer for any construction company. Having all relevant documents available at your fingertips is invaluable to running and properly documenting a project. courtesy of Procore. Announced today, The Travelers Companies, Inc.

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ProCore Travel Insurance North Carolina 83

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value. Using this traditional procurement method pits trade partners and contractors against each other. This can cost you more in the long run, especially when inflation is high and the market is volatile.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

BD+C

MAY 28, 2024

As such, the arrival and departure parking experience can have a profound impact on their experience with the healthcare facility, writes Beth Bryan, PE, PTOE, PTP, STP2, Principal, Project Manager, Walter P Moore. The software digitally represents all road users—vehicles, pedestrians, buses, bicycles, trucks, trains, etc.—in

Design 52

Design Transportation Modeling Project Management 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

These benefits include: Increased productivity Cloud-based software and mobile apps support communication and collaboration, resulting in improved productivity. With construction software, you can keep track of every detail, get input from experts in real time, and ensure the requirements of every phase are met. And why they are wrong.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These benefits include: Increased productivity Cloud-based software and mobile apps support communication and collaboration, resulting in improved productivity. With construction software, you can keep track of every detail, get input from experts in real time, and ensure the requirements of every phase are met. And why they are wrong.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 5, 2019

Training your end users thoroughly on how to use new software and technology is vital to successful implementations. Over my career I have personally trained more than 1,000 people on various software products in collegiate and corporate environments. Having the time to practice and learn software helps new users better adapt.

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Software Software Viewpoint Schedule 130

Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be a valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in construction. As we saw above, BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. Based on this information the full cycle of a building, from conception to completion, can be managed. The contractor is normally the one who manages a CDE.

BIM 168

BIM Aconex Aconex Construction 168

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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Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

There are numerous ways to share models with owners, architects and major specialty contractors but what do you do to make it easier for the other subcontractors and suppliers? One way to allow viewing of your project BIM views is in a browser. The 4Projects project management solution has mastered this approach.

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BIM Modeling Construction Viewpoint 163

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 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Effectively and transparently track and manage budgets, forecast performance and progress, and create a collaborative procurement and cost/project management process. Plan and execute work seamlessly between Owners, Contractors, and Building Users. BIM management. Project management. Asset management.

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Contract Estimating BIM Forecasting 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Ok, so you have now grown your business or organization to a level that can no longer be supported by spreadsheets and you now need a dedicated construction cost software application. If you server the DOD, you may need software that is approved for Government networks (Army, Air Force, etc.). There appear to be hundreds of options.

Software 40

Software Software Estimating Construction 40