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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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members. Ensure you incorporate all the details from the initial stages of the project to the final construction phase. Emphasize Teamwork Taking a team-oriented approach can go a long way in streamlining your construction project.

Construction 319

Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 319

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

Commercial 156

Commercial Management Project Management Construction 156

Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

“What will it take to achieve the sustainability goals of our project?” As stok’s Project Management team , this question comes across our desks at a steady cadence. Determine what’s truly important to the project. Zero Energy vs LEED vs LBC Materials Petal). Support your design team. Join our newsletter.

FAQ 64

FAQ Project Management Sustainability Management 64

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction businesses should rethink their processes, increase productivity, and deliver projects with extraordinary accuracy and speed by embracing cutting-edge solutions. These tools provide real-time data on environmental conditions, equipment performance, and worker health, allowing for timely intervention and preventive measures.

Innovation 249

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 249

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

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Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 123

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes. Key Takeaways.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

. #3 Current, locally researched cost database inclusive of all required labor, material, and equipment. Valid construction estimates are critical to efficient construction project management and best value outcomes.

Estimating 206

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 206

Job Order Contracting

JULY 14, 2021

4bt.us – Unlike other cost databases available, 4BT construction cost data includes locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs not national averages. Compliance and Risk Mitigation.

Construction 264

Construction Estimating Comparison Forecasting 264

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Timber: This is the most common material used for bracing members to the form face. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times.

Materials 138

Materials Concrete Fabrication Foundation 138

Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

4BT Job Order Contract Enterprise Management System  Program Management o Ability to roll up program, project, and workorder schedule, resource and budget data o Multi-year, multi-contractor, multi-UPB, project management o Capture initial planning and detailed Scope of Work requirements o Track variance from cost and schedule baselines across the (..)

Contract 130

Contract Management Schedule Budgeting 130

Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

These safety violations often occur when construction sites lack proper fall protection equipment, have people working on uneven surfaces, or don’t provide training on how to use the equipment. This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc. Stacking materials so they can’t slide off.

Safety 141

Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time. Additionally, the team of Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Project Manager Assistant, and Skilled Trades Partners work to deliver a project that is exactly as expected, on-time, and within budget.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 20, 2023

Chat GBT, a natural language processing tool, can assist in project management by acting as a virtual assistant to construction managers. The software can be programmed to answer questions about the project, provide updates on the progress, and even suggest solutions to potential problems.

Management 62

Management Project Management Construction Risk 62

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill. There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

BD+C

MARCH 23, 2023

A Sustainable, Connected Workflow Improves Data Workflow between Field and Office, Surveyors, and Equipment Operators 1 kcichowicz Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:36 Rachel Jones, Trimble Customer Profile: Peace River Hydro Partners is a joint venture between ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. and Samsung C&T Canada Ltd. and Samsung C&T Canada Ltd.

Office 52

Office Equipment Sustainability Sketchup 52

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2017

The software can handle the whole project lifecycle from bid to project completion by providing all-in-one solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. ProContractor is a useful construction software developed by Viewpoint. So, incomparable accuracy can be achieved.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Bidding Management 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

All waste and excess material. Sales tax on material and equipment costs. Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. Interest associated with funding of equipment and payroll. Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. Quality control. As built drawings.

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Lets Build

JULY 29, 2022

Define what you need to deliver true value to your customer: information, equipment, labor, and materials. Ordering extra materials that you have to store and might degrade. Moving materials, equipment, or people to job sites before they’re required. This is called the value stream. Create a steady workflow.

Construction 147

Construction Schedule Materials Plans 147

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Our project management system, Procore, allows us to classify subcontractors by category and rate their performance through internal analysis. This provides us with three things: a) they have reviewed the project enough to understand their scope. One of the best sources of information on performance is other subcontractors.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

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. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Using integrated construction software can make it easy to stay above the green line throughout the project lifecycle. Reduce wasted materials.

Viewpoint 153

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 153

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Project Management Constraints. P roject Failure – A project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time, to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants.No matter how well-planned your project is, lack of visibility can lead quickly to failure.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 17, 2024

This guide explores essential safety practices and certifications to equip construction teams for a secure and productive winter work season. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for warming up heavy equipment because hoses and electrical wires can become brittle in cold temperatures.

Certification 75

Certification Forecasting Safety Construction 75

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Management and administrative costs. Site-based services.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It includes the structure's geometry, such as walls, floors, roofs, and other architectural elements, as well as their physical properties like materials and finishes. In addition, the model lives in a common data environment (CDE), allowing teams to collaborate in the cloud and work on the project using updated information.

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

RFIs, on the other hand, are used to clarify, ask and determine the design intent of the project. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

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. Courtesy of Versattile.ai.

San Diego 94

San Diego Software Software Materials 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 195

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 195

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

60,000+ line items including labor, material, and equipment detailed information. Easily create project-specific reports. BIM management. Project management. Asset management. Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. Cost Estimation for JOC done right! 4BT Cost Estimating. Measure and monitor.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Documentation BIM 100

PC Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

PC brought me on board as a laborer and exposed me to a wide variety of trade work utilizing an assortment of tools, equipment and materials. When I think about my future, I hope to become a foreman and then a superintendent or even a project manager! I enjoy working in construction because it is hands on and fast paced.

Construction 88

Construction Project Management IDEA Residential 88

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

Additionally, the conference will offer 22 CPE Accredited Training Workshops that will bring vital training on a wide range of topics, such as architecture, design and BIM, building solutions, materials and sustainable building, safety, security and building, regulation, marketing tools, business skills and innovation. Contracts Managers.

New York 120

New York Conference Equipment Consulting 120

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

Additionally, the conference will offer 22 CPE Accredited Training Workshops that will bring vital training on a wide range of topics, such as architecture, design and BIM, building solutions, materials and sustainable building, safety, security and building, regulation, marketing tools, business skills and innovation. Contracts Managers.

New York 120

New York Industrial Construction Conference 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example, the Project Management Institute (PMI) defines a project as follows; “a project is a temporary endeavor. Associated detailed costs for required labor, material, and equipment to complete the task per the unit of measure, and a total cost for the same.

Contract 130

Contract Change Orders Renovating Project Management 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

An entire project can come to a screeching halt while paper plans are replaced. Many project managers or supervisors keep a duplicate set of plans in field offices, but even those can get lost, or if changes were made to the current set that was being used, the backup may not reflect these.

Documentation 153

Documentation Management Drawings Construction 153

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151