Construction Junkie

MAY 19, 2020

To help ease the pain of that process, Autodesk is offering a new Assets Module on its BIM 360 platform to more efficiently track relevant information for materials, fixtures, and equipment. BIM 360 Assets aims to create a single source of truth for tracking all of your construction assets from the beginning to end of the project.

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Autodesk BIM Materials Equipment 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 27, 2018

Contractors are Leveraging Power of Construction Management Software and Mobile Applications for Growth, But Where Do Responsibilities for Device Management Lie? For many, this would be a near catastrophic event, given the amount of personal (and often business) data that is often kept on any mobile device.

ABC 200

ABC Mobility Construction Security 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2018

In the office, delays or difficulties in capturing data from the jobsite like project checklists and inspection reports, can mean that project managers and leadership teams do not have the full picture of how jobs are progressing. Viewpoint’s Vista ERP lets contractors build forms to capture data for virtually any process.

Software 223

Software Software Mobility Viewpoint 223

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

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. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Read also: 10 helpful tips for project managers.

Site 158

Site Project Management Schedule Claims 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

Being a jack of all trades is something that Nate Schuetz, Construction Manager at Saltbox , knows something about. We recently had an opportunity to hear his insight on what it takes to be a construction manager at a startup. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Construction Manager. It happened by chance.

Management 97

Management Construction Software Software 97

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Step Three/Phase III – Construction Our systemized process sets us up to quickly mobilize our equipment and efficiently move through construction with the means to keep the owner regularly updated on the project progress, meet schedule milestones, obtain necessary documentation to protect our clients during and after construction.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Construction companies must rely on security to keep their equipment, assets, and people safe on site. Keep reading as we discuss what integrated data means for a construction company’s security and project management. Once they have filled in the form, they can enter the building using access credentials on their mobile device.

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Security Project Management Management Software 249

Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

Small to midsize contracting businesses and independent subcontractors can get a full return on investment and reap these benefits: Efficiency: Using the latest technology allows contractors to manage their projects more efficiently, from day-to-day jobs to business administration. About 59.9%

Management 52

Management Certification Construction Education 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Sales tax on material and equipment costs. Mobilization and close out for the total contract and each task order. Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. Depreciation of mobile office(s). Interest associated with funding of equipment and payroll. Quality control.

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Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2017

From sales management techniques to accounting software, we have digitized and automated our work to a level where we require very less man power. There are millions of ways software can transform the way construction processes are happening and here are a few ways digital transformation can be a game changer: Performance Management.

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Software Software Maine Management 129

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

This also holds true for your construction project management software. Having an enterprise content management system in place can eliminate the multiple copies, and keep you in synch when it comes to a records retention and destruction policy. What’s your process to have those emails hit the job jacket?

Mobility 204

Mobility Office Documentation Construction 204

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 26, 2018

Here is a look at our tracks by role for this year’s conference: For Project Managers. We’ve put together 63 sessions specific to construction project management. Learn all about to how to better manage your project teams using Viewpoint software. For Service, Field and Operations Management.

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Conference Viewpoint Software Software 195

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

This article will explore four ways to prevent typical bottlenecks in construction project workflows. Solid Risk Management. Solution: Set up a solid risk management program that is risk-appropriate and specific to a given construction project/workflow. The upside is that a construction project is 2.5

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Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 10, 2015

Crime is most commonly a result of frequent turnover of staff, particularly seasonal employees, the mobility of the workforce and equipment and the temporary nature of project work.

Mobility 120

Mobility Project Management Accounting Equipment 120

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? Though there are many things you need to focus on.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A site manager is one of the central gears of every construction project. 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.

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Site Project Management Construction Management 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2017

Different styles of leadership on a construction site have a direct impact on how the project can turn out, with great leaders influencing high performance and respect from crews and subcontractors. From project management to estimates and bids, Viewpoint has the construction tools to make all workers perform to the best of their ability.

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Viewpoint Construction Safety Equipment 233

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

However, delays can happen for various reasons such weather , equipment failures , labor shortages , missing or incorrect data, project mistakes and conflicts. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Labor Challenges.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Now, a full-service, national, electrical contractor established in four states, Guarantee remains committed to cutting-edge technologies and modern construction management software. The company added the cloud-based Viewpoint Team for streamlined project collaboration and document management. Stansell Electric Company, Inc.

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Viewpoint Innovation Electrical Mobility 227

Lets Build

AUGUST 19, 2020

Project Managers and their teams are often ending up lost in a sea of data that lacks context. Project Managers might have to spend up to 40% of their day chasing updates, attending meetings that could have been avoided, and manually writing endless reports that might be outdated the moment they are completed.

Plans 148

Plans Project Management Construction Management 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

In an industry as large and complex as construction, simplifying processes in any way possible can reap significant benefits for contractors in terms in of productivity, mitigated project risks and profitability. Powerful mobile devices and intuitive construction apps are letting construction teams and leaders work easily on the go.

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Software Software Organization Contractors 218

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

Now in its seventh year, the annual Construction Technology Report compiled by JBKnowledge is one of the most impressive surveys in the industry, providing the latest trends on everything from construction software, IT budgets and workflows, mobile apps, emerging technologies and more. Mobile Construction Technologies Seeing More Use.

Contractors 130

Contractors Industrial Mobility Software 130

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It should not be surprising that there needs to be an emphasis on machine operators, given that they work with equipment that is often innately hazardous. Management System. Perhaps most fundamentally, there needs to be a safety management system in place. Source: Jen Yi Construction (Taiwan). Safety Training. Technology / AI.

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Safety Site Construction Equipment 94

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Is Your Software Cloud and Mobile Friendly? As recently as a few years ago, though, companies were concerned about security issues related to the cloud and mobile devices. Managing devices for the field wasn’t easy either. Finding or entering data via a browser-based solution or dedicated mobile solution is much simpler.

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Software Software Construction Mobility 204

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment. Construction time and material costs are the majority expense of every project. When planning a project, there can be hundreds of trips to the site, meetings, and plan revisions. How much more productive could your project manager and crew become?

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Project data often lives in different places—from cloud-based software and hard drives to spreadsheets and emails. This creates project management challenges because separate systems often require teams to transfer data manually and perform additional admin work. 2: Project Management. Let’s dig in!

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Lets Build

AUGUST 24, 2020

It doesn’t take much to understand that this can lead many projects over budget and generate serious legal conflicts between the different stakeholders. With the help of an up-to-date lookahead schedule, a Project manager can plan the tasks and objectives of the project for the next three to six weeks. The result?

Plans 145

Plans Project Management Schedule Management 145

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Collaborating on Cash flow » The Year of Mobile Technology? Plus, a large majority of adults already use their personal mobile devices for work purposes.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Green Industry Professionals

MAY 30, 2014

Dexter + Chaney''s Payroll Time Entry app lets supervisors and project managers quickly and easily enter labor and equipment hours directly from the jobsite.'

Mobility 40

Mobility Project Management Equipment Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

There's a significant learning curve when it comes to using prefab for construction, and you need to ensure that you equip your teams with the right tools to get the most out of prefabrication. Ultimately, those who can accurately estimate and allocate resources can bring prefab projects to life on time and with minimal waste.

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Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

The Constructor

JANUARY 22, 2012

The duration of a construction project is very much reduced by the application of these equipments. BULLDOZER A bulldozer is a crawler (caterpillar tracked tractor), equipped with a substantial metal plate (known as a blade), used to push large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, etc., during construction work.

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Equipment Construction Concrete Roads 104

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. For example, an electrical contractor specializing in installing automated manufacturing equipment might find high demand for their services in a region with strong manufacturing growth. Solid Management Processes.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Example include, general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, and contractor’s profit. Sales tax on material and equipment costs. Mobilization and close out for the total contract and each task order.

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Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100

Construction Junkie

JULY 15, 2020

The tower crane is easily one of the most fascinating pieces of equipment on any large construction project and operators certainly have a unique view of the jobsite. Available in both web and mobile view, these charts help the project management team to determine where their inefficiencies lie.

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San Diego Software Software Materials 94

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

The most common of all conflicts and one which people misunderstand as the easiest to resolve, involves miscommunication between employees; be it between an employee or a manager, between a manager and another manager, a supplier and a supervisor, or between employees themselves. Limited human resources. Weather delays.

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Risk Software Software Construction 130

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 19, 2014

Construction management and the information technology (IT) may be distant from each other, but if they could gel together, the benefit is far-reaching and outstanding. With the right use of software-based tools at their disposal, construction managers attempt to deliver projects on-budget and in-time.

Management 49

Management ProCore Software Software 49