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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Project completion time (forecast vs. actual). Project cost (forecast vs. actual). Joint site visits are also necessary prior to the contract award.

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Autodesk Build Brings Multi-Currency to Cost Management 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s not uncommon in the construction industry for teams to work with subcontractors or materials suppliers from different countries. With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . See Multi-Currency in action! .

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Material and Equipment Defects.

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How To Improve The Management Of Construction Site Inventory

Construction Marketing

Aside from having a reliable record of materials, the speedier processing time is invaluable to any business. ERP software can inform you of possible inventory needs through smart forecasting. Other areas aided by MRP include delivery scheduling and production planning.

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The Secret Sauce to Protecting Construction Profits  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bank failures, rising interest rates, high material prices, and labor crunches are all making it more challenging for construction companies to protect, let alone, improve their margins. Cost management Flexible and customizable cloud-based cost management tools are essential for staying on top of budgets and forecasts.

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

ENR Construction

Material Trends. Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. . --> Companies. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. -->. Associations. Washington Observer. Interviews.