Lets Build

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The only bottleneck affecting the construction industry in the EU more than material and supplier disruptions this year is the ongoing labour shortage. Not having enough skilled workers creates a bottleneck in construction projects that can have devastating effects on project managers, general contractors, and their teams.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 1, 2014

The Remodel Cost Analysis & Project Management Calculator provides remodelers a very valuable resource for creating preliminary cost estimates for rehbab projects, managing budgets and scopes of work. construction cost estimates Management calculator quantity of materials Videos'

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

What is construction quality management? Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management. It necessitates proactive monitoring of active projects at every stage, identifying and resolving issues in real-time rather than relying on client snagging lists or retrospective council intervention.

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Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

RFIs, on the other hand, are used to clarify, ask and determine the design intent of the project. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements. Want to find out how Fieldwire can streamline your project management?

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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 allows you to work within the budget.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

In an industry where large chunks of our budgets are spent on labour and materials, we benefit from every opportunity to decrease our costs, improve our efficiency, and minimise our material waste. For decades, the construction industry has relied on paper-driven processes for communication, reporting, and management.

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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 allows you to work within the budget.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. Without an effective project management tool, this probably means a whole lot of emails, spreadsheets, notebooks, and, perhaps most importantly, mental energy.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Other than increasing material prices, workforce shortages are a significant driving factor which is likely to keep construction inflation at higher-than-normal levels. Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Management and administrative costs. Site-based services.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The same issues plaguing the industry last year—labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high material costs, lower profit margins, etc.—followed 2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. followed us into 2023.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

An entire project can come to a screeching halt while paper plans are replaced. Many project managers or supervisors keep a duplicate set of plans in field offices, but even those can get lost, or if changes were made to the current set that was being used, the backup may not reflect these. Want to know more?

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill. There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Material defects. Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site. 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.

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Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 18, 2023

During this transfer, a construction schedule, permits, material ordering, and sub contracts are secured and site work or demo that is approved can start. During Phase III – Construction , your Project Manager and Project Supervisor will mobilize equipment and monitor onsite activity.

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Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager? So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. We discussed the evolution of construction financial software and the role cloud-based financials can play in a construction project.

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Lets Build

APRIL 29, 2022

Because the punch list is essentially the list of remaining tasks on any given construction project, punch list items can range greatly from site to site. These items could include anything from a final coat of paint to fixing wall dents to removing excess building materials from the site. Punch list best practices.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc. You can help prevent “struck by” safety violations by: Properly securing materials, tools, and equipment. Stacking materials so they can’t slide off. Better safe than sorry— get your personalised demo here. Being struck by an object.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 17, 2022

Linking your 3- to 6-week plan to your project’s main schedule and master plan. Managing your labour, materials, and resources to ensure they align with your plan. Every process throughout the project’s life should include feedback loops that you can use to generate information and make continuous improvements.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

When you build structures on-site, material and labour costs add up quickly. Manufacturers also have the advantage of better access to raw materials and logistics like rail cars. A case study by WRAP UK suggests that modular construction can reduce on-site material waste by up to 90% over traditional construction methods.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Successful firms generally use a combination of electronic media, printed materials and networking to achieve that. Printed materials, such as brochures and business cards, while becoming less prevalent, still provide value when a potential customer asks for information in a face-to-face meeting. Schedule Demo.

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Lets Build

MARCH 1, 2022

Construction projects are complex, and project managers have to take many factors into account. Fortunately, construction scheduling software makes it easier to keep your project on track and stay in control. 5 advantages of construction project scheduling software. Improve productivity.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Transaction information flows seamlessly between Service Management and other applications throughout Spectrum, including: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger. Request a Demo. Case Study: Service Management - Wilson Electric. Service Management Brochure. Project Management. HR + Payroll.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Waste is a broad term in the construction industry, encompassing wasted materials, time, and labour —all of which are prevalent in residential construction. There are five types of waste that impact almost every residential project: Transportation waste happens when you move materials or equipment around sites unnecessarily.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. If you have enough workers for your construction project, you may face health and safety hazards on the construction site.

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Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Many in the industry consider AutoCAD to be the best construction drafting software to create blueprints for everything from residential homes to large-scale commercial projects. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). Green Project Management (GPM). Schedule Demo. Reasons to Join.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Request a Demo. Project Management. Equipment Management. Materials Management. As with all areas of Spectrum, strong security settings ensure that only people with the proper access rights can query data. Download Spectrum Brochure. Case Study: Reporting – Interstate Electrical Services. Spectrum Overview.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

By streamlining all of your purchasing and inventory processes in Spectrum, you can ensure that your project teams have the materials they need to complete the job whenever they need to have them. Manage open commitments and their impact to job profitability. Request a Demo. Project Management. HR + Payroll.

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Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

We now know this material to be a leading contributor to CO2 emissions. With our greater awareness of ecological pressures and the impact of certain raw materials, it’s easy to make informed decisions nowadays about appropriate construction materials. Recycling existing materials. Knowledge in the present.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

Risk management is central to good planning and sound project management in construction. The upside is that a construction project is 2.5 times more likely to succeed if there is a risk-based project management system in place. Intelligent Labor Management. Schedule Demo.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

By keeping a construction and maintenance daily log, you can: Prove due diligence by recording constraints and their resolutions Show that you communicated with stakeholders, clients, and contractors Provide proof of labour hours , materials used, etc. If you’re like most site managers, you probably chose the latter.

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