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. Watch out for events that can impact the costs of labour, materials, and shipping to plan ahead instead of being surprised by rising prices.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

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. Data analytics in construction helps project managers uncover the scheduling problems and overarching trends that lead to these incidents.

Construction 147

Construction Site Schedule Management 147

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

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?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

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.

Residential 147

Residential Construction Schedule Inventory 147

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals Improved efficiency Construction software provides tools for managing materials, monitoring inventories, managing equipment, and eliminating paperwork. Managers and contractors can use Gantt charts to accurately plan costs, labour, tasks, teams, and schedules.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

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.

Schedule 98

Schedule Fabrication Construction Budgeting 98

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. No matter what your schedule looks like, you’ll want to attend at least one of the following construction events in 2023 and 2024!

Construction 78

Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

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. No matter what your schedule looks like, you’ll want to attend at least one of the following construction events in 2023 and 2024!

Construction 78

Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The success of any construction project relies on scheduling, costs, and the quality of the finished product. One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Material defects. This is especially true for materials that ship out with defects. Design defects.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals Improved efficiency Construction software provides tools for managing materials, monitoring inventories, managing equipment, and eliminating paperwork. Managers and contractors can use Gantt charts to accurately plan costs, labour, tasks, teams, and schedules.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

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.

Construction 187

Construction Transportation Site Fabrication 187

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. While material shortages and supply chain disruptions are more likely to be short-term issues in the industry, the labour problem isn’t something that will go away on its own.

Construction 148

Construction Project Management Risk Budgeting 148

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements. Prior to and during construction, every piece of equipment, material types, and even details such as the exact color of paint need to be reviewed and approved via submittals.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Preliminary costs in construction impact your entire project, and you’ll find that they cover a broad range of equipment, labour, and materials. Every construction project requires planning the work and creating and maintaining schedules, and it’s not possible to assign all of these prelim costs to just one work section.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 18, 2023

Known as the Design-Builder, the entity becomes the single-source that is responsible for designing, hiring subcontractors, coordinating the schedule and building the structure on the client’s behalf. During Phase III – Construction , your Project Manager and Project Supervisor will mobilize equipment and monitor onsite activity.

Design 62

Design Budgeting Budget Permits 62

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Here are the key features to consider: Scheduling : Every project requires a schedule to ensure every task is completed on time. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

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.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

For example, focusing on green projects in your county where recycled and carbon-neutral materials are paramount can make you the local authority in sustainability. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 2. Biting off more than you can chew can put you in a bad light.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Here are the key features to consider: Scheduling : Every project requires a schedule to ensure every task is completed on time. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

A general schedule and timeline. Scope of work documents may cover information such as who will complete certain parts of the project or what kinds of materials are going to be used. . Acceptable material deviations. Material requirements. To keep track of all tools and materials, a bill of quantities is needed.

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Your plan should cover expected material usage, related costs, and potential timelines. Make the process easy with a digital tool, which allows you to visualise planned vs actual work to highlight non-working gaps and keep track of your schedule. Book a demo or get a free trial to learn more about our powerful solution.

BIM 148

BIM Site Mobility Management 148

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.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Better planning and scheduling. Inefficient scheduling is one of the largest reasons why construction professionals see productivity loss on the job site. That productivity loss takes the form of things like scheduling workers before their role is needed or scheduling them in congested areas, resulting in inefficiency all around.

Construction 78

Construction Schedule Plans Organization 78

Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

Building materials, machines, lights, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and other components contribute to the pollution. One area you can evaluate and minimize emissions is material use. Three building materials make up 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Industrial 98

Industrial Regulation Sustainability Construction 98

Fieldwire

JULY 31, 2023

It is estimated that only a third of a worker’s day is spent performing their craft, with the other part of their day filled with non productive tasks, such as locating equipment and material, reviewing plans and assigning tasks, and dealing with fabrication and logistics. See the power of the Nuron cordless platform.

Products 52

Products Software Software Management 52

Fieldwire

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s a widespread problem that attributes to some of the inefficiencies that cause large projects to run on average 20% longer to finish than scheduled and up to 80% over budget. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo → And yes, that can add up fast.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Management Products 52

Lets Build

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Consider the following issues that might arise around the upkeep of a building, 90% of whose lifetime investment takes place once it’s in operation: Inefficient planning means scheduled maintenance of a building either isn’t conducted or isn’t conducted to a satisfactory standard.

Management 78

Management Schedule Resource Visualization 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Nonetheless, the construction industry is making moves in the right direction, effectively reducing waste, reusing materials, and getting good recycling practices in place. Prefabrication pairs well with an industrialized approach to scheduling. So many building materials can be recycled now. That’s the good news.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Materials Schedule 52

Fieldwire

APRIL 26, 2023

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo → Scaffolding Some might say scaffolding fits into the general category of “fall protection.” Material safety data sheets (MSDS) also provide this information if it is not on the label. We’ll get into more detail on ladders below.

Safety 98

Safety Construction Risk Schedule 98

Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. You may have more room to pursue a specialty, greater flexibility in the projects you take on and more control over your schedule.

Subcontracting 98

Subcontracting Contractors Negotiation Employment 98

Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

Managing on-site workers & schedules. Providing materials, equipment, and temporary facilities. Further read: How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud. They play a huge role in the industry and have various responsibilities, including: Obtaining building permits.

Contractors 148

Contractors Profitability Management Schedule 148

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Planning and scheduling practices. Are workers waiting for materials to arrive, someone to fix their equipment, other teams to complete their tasks, etc.? A unified system to connect your teams, automate reporting, stay on schedule, and reduce your administrative burden is the key to improving labour productivity in construction.

Products 145

Products Construction Site Accounting 145

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.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Schedule preventive maintenance visits months in advance. Request a Demo. Materials Management. With Spectrum’s Service Contracts solution, you have the tools to ensure that no service commitments slip through the cracks. Generate proposed and executed contracts. Automatically generate work orders for service visits.

Software 130

Software Software Management Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

Contractors have a lot to keep track of daily: from crews on the jobsite and subcontractors to equipment, materials and ever-changing conditions. Plus, they need to make sure all parts of a job are executed according to plan, both in terms of cost and schedule. Have questions? Let us know.

Project Management 151

Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 151

Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

FreeCAD also offers an array of training materials to help you get started using it. From project planning and scheduling to communication, progress tracking, and more, digitizing your construction processes is the key to success in the industry.

Software 148

Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Use it to manage your AU 2023 schedule, get valuable information in real time, connect with other attendees, explore activities, share your experience in the community feed, and more. Sessions include live demos, thought leadership, and impactful use cases. AU 2023 Mobile App The AU 2023 mobile app is now live!

Autodesk 75

Autodesk Las Vegas Industrial Mobility 75