Lets Build

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Cost and schedule deviations are some of the greatest challenges project managers face—they stem from inefficient scheduling, timeline alterations, and high waste rates. Many construction project managers are familiar with the Last Planner® System—it’s a way to collaboratively manage construction projects from design to completion.

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Lets Build

MAY 26, 2017

That’s why it’s critical to start endorsing the use of construction software as a step forward towards the modernisation of the construction industry. Challenges for Implementing Construction Software. Using construction software they would be completely redundant and save on the overhead wages bill. Conflict of interest.

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Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If people feel disrespected, they may leave a project, which can delay it and disrupt its continuity. Planning Trust is essential, but without a clear plan, it’s like having a blueprint but no instructions. Planning means setting goals to make sure the team moves in the same direction. Why does it matter to the task?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. As for me, I’m in the VDC department, specializing in construction management, BIM, and construction technology. Walk us through your career and what led you to become VDC Project Manager. That would be it.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

With only 37% of respondents reported to be taking full advantage of the preconstruction software available to them, it’s clear that successful digital transformation requires more than just purchasing software. However, it’s critical for bid-management teams to take a proactive approach to process improvements. Main Image.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 27, 2021

Jonathan Mabe learned these lessons first-hand as a young assistant project manager at Eckardt Group. In our latest Behind the Build interview, Jonathan recounts his experience in overcoming unexpected challenges when a project he was working on faced extreme weather conditions and pandemic-related issues. .

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Project Management Constraints. Edwards Deming – T he System of Profound Knowledge.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 30, 2024

A construction management app can help electrical contractors manage their projects better, faster, and help ensure safety and quality standards. Discover real life examples on how Fieldwire is used on electrical projects to save time and money. To Kevin Raveaud, Field Technician at CEME, Fieldwire is “a real time saver.”

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Understanding of planning, forecasting, budgeting and market research are required skills for the certain levels of marketing management. Project management skills, writing skills, and the ability to generate creative ideas, or at least brief, guide and manage other creative staff or agencies are all typical marketing roles.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2018

These speakers covered highly-relevant topics including organizational change, strategy framework, becoming a pioneer of the digital future, technology strategic planning, developing an insight-driven culture, emerging trends in the construction industry and building an information bridge between field and office. Happy Hour Networking.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 23, 2021

All this repetitive work depends on the steady schedule of your project plan so that whatever happens, your project progresses at a regular pace. This is one of your primary responsibilities as a project manager—maintaining the project rhythm. Break down your construction plan into smaller jobs.

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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? I’ve seen more and more project managers, foremen and site workers are pulling up plans on tablets or smart phones and entering job information.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

I worked in estimating, was a superintendent, and also did project management. I was, at that time, in charge of identifying professional services such as general contractors, engineers, architects, and others and negotiating contracts with them for our global portfolio of new projects. It’s robust and also super intuitive. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Wright: At Sachse, I was the director of empowerment, handling training, processes and the company’s ERP software. Wright: I think a lot of contractors don’t have the ability or resources on site to manage the IT infrastructure that would be required to host software on premise. I did that for just under seven years.

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

Project coordination : Construction companies can use several features of ChatGPT to improve their project coordination efforts. For example, you can share your project plans with ChatGPT and it will offer insights and identify potential challenges, helping prevent delays and rework.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 27, 2019

In itself, the construction industry, despite being governed by scopes of works documentation, project phases and timelines, can be dynamic and unpredictable and it is only those who are agile and responsive that thrive. Helping employees learn how to use new software and understand its functions can go a long way toward ensuring success.

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

Project coordination : Construction companies can use several features of ChatGPT to improve their project coordination efforts. For example, you can share your project plans with ChatGPT and it will offer insights and identify potential challenges, helping prevent delays and rework.

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Better manage commercial risk and opportunity. Use Time-Phased Planning to Improve Validation and Accuracy of Forecasts. The best benefit of a time-phased cost budget baseline is that project forecasts will be more accurate, with improvements in validation and efficiency. But a standard cash flow forecast is not enough.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Leveraging technology The first place you should look for project improvements is technology.

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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. Construction Software Usage, Integration Still Evolving.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. I was in the Army for nine years and developed good management and leadership skills. But that gave me valuable skills in leadership, personnel management, and project management. It was a 19-story Hampton Inn.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 13, 2022

In this blog, we’ll go over some of the basics about becoming a construction manager, such as defining construction management and what a construction manager does, how to get into construction management, and the difference between construction management and project management. .

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget. You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. It probably comes as no surprise that I’m a bit of a technology geek, after all, I do develop construction software for a living. STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. Project Team Communication & Effectiveness.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. « Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. » Considering New Accounting Software? STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 25, 2022

Best for: Construction Executives and Project Managers. How to communicate with hesitant parties across the entire project team. Choosing the right software vendor and how to partner with them. Best for: BIM/VDC Managers, BIM/VDC Specialists, and Project Managers. REGISTER NOW. September 16, 2022.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

He recalls multiple instances that sounded something like this: “I had it in my head that we were only over budget by a few thousand dollars, I had no idea we were this far over!”. This was not the first time Molthan had turned to software to solve common home building problems. “We ECI Software Solutions. Business Management.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Better yet, what would you do if you suddenly found more work than you planned on? Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

– Adam Plunkett, Group Manager of Business Technology & Planning at John Holland. The industry’s future will be built on software; learn how to code, build an app, or automate repetitive tasks. Leverage these people to bounce ideas off, get constructive feedback, or align career goals and opportunities.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Software applications for business have traditionally been delivered as discs or downloads installed on company servers and workstations. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction 120

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Operations and management: Train building occupants in proper use. What should you know to maximize your profits and grow your business?

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2023

Collaboration fosters innovation through idea-sharing and creative problem-solving. These benefits lead to improved decision-making, project efficiency, and successful project outcomes. Key Results: Implement integrated project management software.

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