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Getting buy-in from the field for digital project management

Fieldwire

Switching from paper blueprints to shared digital drawings unlocks incredible opportunities to digitize our workflows. Not only does it greatly simplify drawing and revision management, it enables the ability to use greatly improved digital workflows for things like submittals , requests for information , change orders , and task management.

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Implementing human-centric design in operations and maintenance facilities

BD+C

It requires a deep understanding of both the automation and flow of equipment as well as the human interactions that operate the building. Too often, the human scale is overlooked during critical stages of design in favor of technology, equipment, and infrastructure. This is a unique challenge within large-scale maintenance facilities.

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Modularity: The Bigger Picture

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Drawing people into the construction workforce is more critical than ever. To make a jobsite more conducive to more people: Make it a condition of employment that people call out bad or hostile behavior when they see it. Make sure there are locker rooms, lavatories, and PPE equipment for women. But wait…there’s more!

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Equip your recruitment teams skills for diverse hiring Bringing in diverse talent starts with understanding the importance and benefits of a varied workforce. Applicants will naturally seek employers that prioritize their well-being. Moreover, this cohort is more open to technologies like AR, VR, and digital design and drawing tools.

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Why Do Construction Workers Wear Orange?

Work Gearz

It is crucial for the safety of a worker to be clearly visible while at work, especially when working around moving vehicles and equipment, from construction sites to roads or factories. Colors can assist drivers and equipment operators at a workplace to identify other workers in the area. They’re safe but also comfortable .

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The Construction Office Imperative: Digitize, Go Paperless and Mobile

Carol Hagen

Correspondence, contracts and RFIs, change orders, and drawings are frequently emailed. Subcontractor pre-qualifications, timecards, and Human Resource employment records to name a few. Making the process fully electronic saves time, eliminates filing and makes document retrieval almost instant.

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Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics

Job Order Contracting

Materials, labor, and equipment cost breakdowns and detailed descriptions in plain English provide the highest level of granularity and value when preparing a cost estimate. Anticipated productivity is also a key element.

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