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Redefining Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Aside from the obvious issues of being wasteful and bad for the environment, reliance on paper can lead to a host of other pitfalls : • Paper documents run a high risk of getting lost or misplaced, especially in the field. Documents on paper often get marked up in pen or pencil by field crews — often to the point of becoming unreadable.

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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

Fieldwire

But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. The construction contract will typically define the process for submitting a pay app, the documents to include, and the deadline for submission. Contractors get paid for the work they document.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Efficient document management Regardless of the size of the project, the phase involves sharing different documents between teams. This allows you to work within the budget.

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How to simplify your daily construction reports

Lets Build

Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns. Delays can occur due to various reasons, such as unforeseen circumstances, changes in the design or scope of work, or issues with the construction materials or equipment. All of the above?

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Efficient document management Regardless of the size of the project, the phase involves sharing different documents between teams. This allows you to work within the budget.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Material and Equipment Defects. Material and Equipment Defects.