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Construction’s Digital Transformation on Full Display at Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis welcomes attendees to Portland and shares highlights of the past year. And, as business globally gravitates further to the cloud to manage financial and operational data, so to does the construction industry. It’s an exciting time to be in construction. That said, construction is still hard.

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Championing Regulatory Compliance with the Right Construction Management Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The right construction management software can help construction organisations stay on top of compliance issues. Through site visits, inspections, compliance audits and education and advice sessions, the ABCC is able to closely observe contractors. How Difficult is it to be Compliant?

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Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists

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At SMMA, we are doing this in two ways: by learning more about the scientific work being done in the spaces we are designing, and by participating in educational programs. Our labs must serve the needs of end users, cities, and institutions while also meeting ever-higher environmental and safety standards.

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Using Business Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Edge

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Whether you’re an owner, executive, project manager, or job supervisor, it’s important to know what’s happening in your business and how you stand next to the competition. Detailed reports and summaries that outline actual expenditures compared to budgeted costs allow for educated decisions as to where adjustments are needed.

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Garney Construction’s Josh Snow Discusses the Skilled Labor Challenge

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In the first of a new series of exclusive Viewpoint client Q&A sessions, Josh Snow, project engineer with Garney Construction, gives his take on the construction labor challenges facing our industry. Viewpoint: How do you see technology changing how work is done on the jobsite and in the back office?

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Keep Construction Workers Safe in Excessive Heat

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As an employer, you’re responsible and required to protect your employees from safety hazards — extreme temperatures and weather included. As an employer, project manager, or site lead, pay attention to weather forecasts and keep the index handy. Pay attention to the Heat Index to ensure worker safety. Account for acclimation.

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Can Lean Manufacturing Principles Improve Construction?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

According to the Lean Construction Institute , using lean in construction can result in improved productivity, increased safety on jobsites and significant cost savings. 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.