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. When you use construction data stored in your management software, you can weed out the inefficiencies and challenges of paper reporting.

Construction 147

Construction Site Schedule Management 147

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We’ve outlined the cause and solution for all seven below, according to Lean literature, along with an eighth waste that’s emerging in the construction industry: 1) Transportation Transportation waste involves the unnecessary movement of materials or equipment. Optimize your inventory to reduce this type of waste.

Inventory 98

Inventory Construction Materials Transportation 98

Lets Build

MARCH 1, 2022

Fortunately, construction scheduling software makes it easier to keep your project on track and stay in control. We’ll cover the benefits of scheduling software for construction crews, the best construction scheduling apps, and how to improve your communication and coordination throughout every project.

Schedule 179

Schedule Software Software Construction 179

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A pay application form works closely with the schedule of values. With progress billing, contractors submit a new payment application before the deadline of each pay period for the work completed and materials purchased in that period. Receipts : If you’ve purchased materials and already paid the invoices, include the receipts.

Lien 98

Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

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. Other project management software (28%). The results: Excel (72%).

Project Management 169

Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 169

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

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

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

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

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Planning and scheduling practices. Further reading: Most common construction problems and how construction management software can solve them. Are workers waiting for materials to arrive, someone to fix their equipment, other teams to complete their tasks, etc.? Invest in construction management software.

Products 145

Products Construction Site Accounting 145

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

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. Digital data lends itself to analytics.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 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

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

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

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

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. LetsBuild is the construction management software designed to optimise every aspect of your project.

Contractors 148

Contractors Profitability Management Schedule 148

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

Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo → The eye-opening 2021 KPMG Global Construction Survey found that construction and engineering professionals think highly of some technologies but not others. Starting a calendar also enables you to give each employee enough attention.

Management 52

Management Certification Construction Education 52

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

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

MARCH 19, 2019

However, digital document and drawing management solutions are still limited unless they’re fully integrated with back-office software, project management and collaboration solutions and other technologies in the field. Contact us today to schedule your very own personalized demo. Want to know more?

Documentation 159

Documentation Management Drawings Construction 159

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

From robotic arms for on-site construction tasks to autonomous vehicles for material delivery, robotics and automation enhance safety, precision, and efficiency, attracting technology-oriented talent to the construction sector and bridging the gap between construction and cutting-edge technologies.

BIM 52

BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

A 2021 Taiwanese construction industry study found that risk factors affect the expected achievement rates of three main performance goals, namely cost/budget, schedule/time, and quality. Every financially viable effort should be made to ensure investments in equipment made of good quality materials. Schedule Demo.

Risk 105

Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many actions can be taken to make the sector greener and more sustainable: for instance investing in electric or hydrogen vehicles and heavy machinery, or in ecological materials such as low-carbon cement. Try Fieldwire now: Schedule Demo Of the 951 fatalities, 370 of them were due to falls, slips, and trips.

Safety 52

Safety Accidents Injury Software 52

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2015

HeavyBid is an easy-to-use construction estimating software that is widely applied in the sectors like transportation, utility, oil and gas, power, industrial, and commercial construction. Some of the crucial features of HeavyBid:- HeavyBid facilitates the users to produce and sustain live schedules through Primavera and Microsoft Project.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Subcontracting Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

So, the question then is : How can safety and quality managers trust that work is on schedule and still meeting the necessary quality standards ? For field teams, staying on top of assets—from construction equipment and materials to system components and moveable equipment—is a top priority. Request a demo today.

Management 98

Management Autodesk Mobility Equipment 98

Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Construction projects are prone to failure when things have gone pear-shaped - that is to say, risk events that have materialized, threatening project deliverables. Stay on top of the trends including new equipment and technology, software project management solutions, and so on. Schedule Demo. Health and Safety Hazards.

Risk 59

Risk Plans Insurance Construction 59

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. 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. using site drawings.

Schedule 148

Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2022

When it comes to teaching people on how to use complex equipment or heavy machinery, AR can assist educators through life-like demos, so workers can see equipment in action before heading to the site. Firms can also use augmented reality to demonstrate hazardous materials or situations without exposing team members to the real thing. .

Construction 119

Construction Visualization Modeling Mobility 119

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

For example, TMG is now saving 15% of the overall materials cost on projects such as Noor City because bills of quantity are consistently audited and updated using the BIM model throughout the build. This has had a huge effect on our materials wastage and costs within TMG. Things are certainly much better than before.”

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Documentation Consulting 52

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

AUGUST 17, 2022

Planning and scheduling are at the forefront of lean design and construction – let’s explore where the lean process starts. 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. Lean scheduling.

Design 148

Design Construction Schedule Plans 148

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. In fact, over 40% of firms use construction software to ensure productivity, safety, and timely deliveries. On average, the use of software can cut construction costs by up to 20%.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 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

As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. In fact, over 40% of firms use construction software to ensure productivity, safety, and timely deliveries. On average, the use of software can cut construction costs by up to 20%.

Management 78

Management Construction Software Software 78

Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Modern software and tools are vital for getting everybody on board and completing projects on time. Project management software Successful project management starts with project management software. Building Information Modeling Another critical software for project managers is building information modeling (BIM).

Project Management 98

Project Management Management BIM Software 98