Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Over the past three weeks, we’ve looked at complex construction projects, the people that run them and the technology tools they use. Thankfully these processes are on the way out.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2020

Everyone working on a project has to know exactly how they fit in, precisely what their role is and what is expected of them – that includes the project manager. Countless projects come off track, sometimes due to completely unforeseen circumstances. It should start from the site and reach back to the office.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Last week, we talked about the complexity of construction projects and the role of the project manager in managing the processes behind them. And these workers will undoubtedly change from project to project.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Without a doubt, photo documentation is one of the most essential aspects of field reporting and field tracking. This is why it is important that all stakeholders take extremely detailed photos that document every step of their work on site. That being said, photo documentation is one of your biggest assets in this effort.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 5, 2017

You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution. By now you’ve hopefully determined your immediate and long-term goals for using a project management software. What tips do you have for a smooth software transition?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

ACC Connect is a no-code platform that allows project engineers, project managers and VDC managers to connect hundreds of common SaaS applications to Autodesk Construction Cloud. With ACC Connect, a project manager can configure integrations that work around their business needs, not the other way around. .

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2018

All Project Management, Asset Management and Facility Management activities are always updated and available wherever you are so you can make the right decision at the right time. Project Management. Manage project teams. Document Management. Building explorer.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 27, 2012

Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. Does everyone who needs project information have easy access to it?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. In our blog, we’ll discuss the high cost of disconnections between the office and the field.

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Update September 27, 2010: Project Manager views Job Alerts on iPad using Corecon Mobile. Update: Project Manager uses iPhone to access construction documentation. Construction Project Managers main line of communication is their mobile device. The list is impressive: iPhone 3G Project Menu.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company , understands this fully and he’s a big fan of using technology to take care of tedious tasks. Walk us through your career and what led you to become an Assistant Project Manager. So I got a job as a project engineer in the service department.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough? the formula spits out the answer: “Based on your inputs, this superintendent can effectively manage 16 units-in-process.” Note: Front-line field superintendents are known by many names, but for this column, I’ll refer to them as project managers or PMs. Scott Sedam.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Construction companies are bombarded by documents daily and making those documents electronic will reduce paper right? If this is happening in your construction office it’s time to address the problem. It’s costing you money staying with software that doesn’t acknowledge how documents are distributed today.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 19, 2018

They integrate once-siloed functions and data throughout the construction organization and create true, real-time collaboration between the office, team and field. release , Viewpoint Chief Products Officer Matt Harris spoke of a commitment to advancing technologies, focused around connecting the office, team and field.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Workmanship defects are what usually come to mind when you think about defects in construction—they occur when someone fails to follow the project’s documents when building components or structures. Design defects.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

This pace will continue as construction project managers find the tools they learned about in college are replaced within 10 years of graduation. This is particularly noticeable between preconstruction to operations and finance, and from field to office. Document Management. Construction Silo Solution.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

They must implement tools that effectively connect dispersed teams, both in the office and in the field, and facilitate collaboration with external stakeholders. Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 30, 2024

A construction management app can help electrical contractors manage their projects better, faster, and help ensure safety and quality standards. Discover real life examples on how Fieldwire is used on electrical projects to save time and money. We have gained transparency without any additional effort.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

Document Management within Building in Cloud allows you to manage all the information connected to it (metadata), not just the document content, including version, status, upload date, etc., Administrators can easily add new team members and define information access rights at the project or building level.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 30, 2023

Fieldwire is a construction management software and mobile app that helps construction teams communicate and collaborate, whether they are in the field or at the office. With Fieldwire, construction teams can easily and effectively manage tasks, plans, and documents, and ensure that projects are on track and completed successfully.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers. In order to create a seamless experience, we need a connection to our ERP.

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Fieldwire

MAY 14, 2023

Managing dozens of projects across county and state lines made field to office communication and project documentation a challenge, so they turned to Fieldwire in 2021 in an effort to digitize their jobsites. Before Fieldwire we were hectic. We didn’t have any way to mark progress.”

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more. The not-so-good news is that many organizations adopt software at the project or regional level, so it often doesn’t connect the entire business.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Almost everything that happens on the field goes through your hands and you have to be the glue between the office and the site. You need to always be one step ahead of your project manager and communicate critical issues to them before they turn into threats to the project. Trust a single source of truth.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

You are busy from the time you arrive at work in the morning until you leave at the end of the day, often fighting fires and frantically calling subcontractors or the project manager to get or relay information. How many times have you sent an important email or message back to the office without receiving a reply?

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Specialty trades contractors are typically forced to use whatever project management software that the General Contractor or project owner of each project requires, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits to having a project management system of their own. via Procore. via Procore.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Program Management, Project Management, Estimate Management, Document Management, Asset Management and Facility Management are included. Unlike traditional systems, there is no need to worry if you have the most current document or not! Documents management.

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Lets Build

MARCH 26, 2021

By moving your project communication to the cloud, you can ensure that everyone stays on the same page and critical issues or last-minute changes are reported directly from the site in a timely manner. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. How could you change that?

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. enables full visibility.

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Lets Build

MAY 5, 2022

How often have you cursed your company’s filing systems while hunting fruitlessly through online directories or paper filing systems in search of a document? Inspection reporting software provides a unified home for any property-related documentation , combining contemporary and historic reports in a single location.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Carol Hagen

AUGUST 24, 2012

Team meetings in construction offices are transforming as we speak. After reading this CNN article, ‘Generation Y’ set to transform office life and a tweet from Jennifer Hicks it made me think about what is happening in the AEC industry. Project Documents are Changing.

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Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We are excited to introduce our new project management module on Fieldwire. Our mission is to provide a user-friendly jobsite management software that makes the construction industry more productive and more efficient. Construction management on Fieldwire. See faster turnaround on RFIs with Fieldwire.

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Fieldwire

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Over the summer, we’ve also added a new Specifications tab under each project. As an Admin, you can upload and organize specifications documents to Fieldwire so your team members can easily access. Beyond a simple storage of files, Fieldwire can help you maintain a single source of truth for your specifications documents.

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