Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. In fact, inadequate documentation costs construction companies tens of billions annually in the US alone.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, accounting and financial management are like the foundation of a building. These components are hidden behind the scenes but play a crucial role in a project's success. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference. Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows.

Autodesk 124

Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Management, 6(3), 159-168.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Trust Trust is the foundation of every successful project. It affects the safety, efficiency and quality of the work, and the overall satisfaction of the general contractor and project owner. In the case of complex construction projects, proper planning involves incorporating technology.

Project Management 96

Project Management Construction Schedule Software 96

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Locate your property using Google Maps and immediately obtain all the associated construction and operational information, documents, correspondences, drawings, etc. The data for every building is stored in a constantly accessible and manageable online archive. Document Management. Project Management.

Software 100

Software Software Management Contract 100

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each project will consist of an intricate network of contractors and subcontractors that must be on the same page in order for important construction goals and milestones to be reached. However, many construction projects stall as workers wait around for important documents and approvals giving them the go-ahead to do their jobs.

Lien 182

Lien Construction Schedule Risk 182

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Whether it’s the proliferation of BIM, the shift to digital plans and documents over paper, or the rise of mobility and cloud collaboration, transformation has been part of the industry’s DNA over the last few decades. We are also an early mover in AI.

Autodesk 142

Autodesk Construction Risk Products 142

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

This variation — in project size, scope, type, materials, timelines, etc. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. At the beginning of a project, get all parties involved — architects, engineers, project managers, customers — together and make sure you understand where you’re going.

Construction 169

Construction Project Management Management Contractors 169

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. During that project, my boss, the VP of Development, retired.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. There’s a lot I could say here, but mostly, I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Foundation Software. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Cloud computing is actually serving as a catalyst for all the other significant changes in the construction software industry…. Next Generation of Document Management. Document imaging and management has been around for a while.

Software 137

Software Software Construction Documentation 137

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Nowhere is that more true than the construction industry. Without spending money bidding projects, you can’t get jobs to make money building them. Document Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert.

Bidding 150

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 150

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

While incredibly rewarding, the construction industry is a challenging sector to work in for cost-focused business and project executives. Decisions made using “bad data” are estimated to cost the industry $88.69 ” Clearly, technology can enormously influence your projects’ productivity and profitability.

Profitability 97

Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., When the process isn’t carried out efficiently, bid management takes longer and causes more stress than necessary.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Managing this information overload can be difficult. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Committing Intentional Project Communications. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. I don’t usually discuss Dexter + Chaney’s products, but I am too excited after the many months of hard work and interviewing industry experts not to introduce Venture Project Collaboration Software. Document Management. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Who is Running the Asylum at Foundation Software? At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. When something is a top industry priority, there’s always room for improvement. Being transparent and accurate in documentation contributes to good communication among team members.

Safety 98

Safety Construction Inspections Software 98

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Integrated Document Management. Resource Center.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

Use of Precast Concrete for Floors: Each year the industry makes about 5 million square meters of precast floor slabs. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? The cross-wall frame consists of floor slabs and solid walls.

Concrete 233

Concrete Foundation Maine Materials 233

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Every year, there seems to be a new product or service that’s all the industry buzz. You can’t turn the page of a magazine or open up an industry-related website without seeing it. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Confronting the brutal facts of your business and industry. For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. Resource Center.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. The construction industry is no different. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? Resource Center.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. No matter what industry you’re in, collaboration seems to be the latest “thing.” Each year at this event I’m reminded that collaboration is vital to our construction industry. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Construction personnel communicate frequently to achieve good project outcomes and this usually involves email and with more mobile devices, text messages. Most project managers I speak to are inundated with large volumes of email that take hours to process daily. That’s why we are papering projects to death.

Construction 163

Construction Documentation Project Management Management 163

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. The project manager may not have a laptop on hand or the workstation may not have the software loaded.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Project Management 137

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

For years, we as builders have been trained by industry consultants to think like manufacturers, create a process, and stick to it if we want to be profitable. Variances: Errors & omissions via hand-offs + incorrect plans/details + managing multiple documents. We might as well dig our foundations with a shovel too. .

Documentation 59

Documentation Software Software Profitability 59

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. For starters, it is designed for construction, so you’re getting software that handles the accounting and reporting challenges of your industry. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Confronting the brutal facts of your business and industry. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Accounting 160

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. Resource Center.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Foundation 137

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Confronting the brutal facts of your business and industry. Take Foundation Software, for example. We have a very strong payroll module in our construction accounting software FOUNDATION for Windows. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150