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How asset tracking software solves major construction management challenges

Lets Build

The role of asset tracking software in the construction industry. While solutions like construction management software can aid companies in organizing and streamlining the human elements of construction, there is also a dire need to track and manage construction equipment. Resource management before anything else.

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The 8 wastes of lean construction

Fieldwire

2) Inventory In construction, inventory waste occurs when overproduction results in excess material. While having some inventory on hand is necessary to keep the project moving, these materials should be minimized as much as possible as they tend to require a fair bit of handling (effort) and storage space.

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Talent and Tech: The Keys to Unlocking Prefabrication Success 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Investing in design software capabilities is critical, but it's also about developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that allow teams to leverage BIM to its full potential. MSUITE MSUITE is a cloud-based suite of management software to connect BIM, Fab, and field construction teams.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: How iPads and Android tablets.

Construction Cost Estimating

The contractors can utilize iPads for gathering information form project blueprints and architect’s drawings to schedule and material inventory. iPads are connected with the other computer systems that conveys minute information from project blueprints, architect’s drawings, schedules and material inventory.

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BIM Strategy for the Built Environment

Building Information Management

Identify and Rank Problems and Opportunities – Inventory, Physical and Functional Conditions, Deficiencies and Costs and Associated Impacts vs. Time. as individual drawings, could all be produced directly from the model as a “view” of the required information.” – RICS. Phasing – Impossible to Implement BIM all a once.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

They protect inventory and, when built right, improve on the efficiency with which that inventory is received, sorted, retrieved and shipped. See the drawings here if you want to skip ahead. As plans mature, we’ll likely use our 5D Macro BIM software. This layout and design tool adds the cost component to drawings.

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As the days pass and your project draws to a close, you’re ready to chalk this one up as a success and prepare for your next challenge. Equipment tracking software may be needed to account for all moveable equipment. Often the last thought in your mind when your job is running full speed ahead is project closeout.