Contractor Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

Software designed to streamline the use of Manual J calculations, a cloud-based collaborative inventory management solution, service management software for contractors with residential and commercial clients and more.

Inventory 56

Inventory Software Software Residential 56

Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Point of Rental Software, provider of rental and inventory management software, recently installed its Elite ERP product in Simplex Equipment Renta l’s 41 locations throughout Quebec and eastern Ontario that provide tools and equipment for individuals, businesses, and the construction industry.

Inventory 48

Inventory Software Software Equipment 48

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.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 213

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 25, 2020

Equipment management requires various equipment-specific software systems and technologies to effectively manage fuel consumption, inventory, operational costs, utilization, risk, productivity, and other essential areas. Sound equipment management decisions rest on the foundation of high-quality…

Management 62

Management Inventory Foundation Equipment 62

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. Hire bad people to manage and build the project? Championing Construction Collaboration.

Project Management 182

Project Management Management Software Software 182

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Maximizing Materials Management.

Materials 247

Materials Software Software Project Management 247

Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Dealers can now create and upload parts locator records to Kubota directly from ASPEN business management software.

Software 45

Software Software Inventory Management 45

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While this type of waste cannot be eliminated entirely, transportation waste can be minimized through better communication, coordination, and daily task management. 2) Inventory In construction, inventory waste occurs when overproduction results in excess material. Optimize your inventory to reduce this type of waste.

Inventory 98

Inventory Construction Materials Transportation 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

Cost Visibility A major failing of traditional FSRM practices has been the lack of cost visibility and therefor cost management. As a result, FSRM cost estimates and the ability to validate constractor proposal have suffered. The use of generic cost estimating software or spreadsheets are not appropriate for JOC. Sustainment.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Life Cycle Estimating Management 130

Construction Marketing

JUNE 30, 2023

The situation in 2023 The companies went through the 2022 challenges by selling through inventory and focusing on the working capital. Inventory management software and multichannel order services are the best solutions to help this problem. They faced stock shortages, backroads, and delays.

Inventory 218

Inventory Materials Retail Security 218

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? One of the most significant risks that construction project managers face is disputes. By keeping detailed daily construction reports, project managers can provide evidence that can help resolve disputes promptly. Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 24, 2018

Paula Hansen , CFO of Pieper Houston Electric and James Stacey , software manager at Universal Plant Services were kind enough to serve on a panel at the show and talked directly with their peers about these relevant issues. Recently, we integrated scanners into a warehouse which changed the way we did inventory.

Profitability 189

Profitability Cash Flow Management Houston 189

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. Inventory your assets.

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Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 214

Stok

APRIL 12, 2023

For companies that are just beginning on their climate journeys and are subject to the SEC rule, we recommend taking two actions this year: #1: Develop a comprehensive GHG inventory inclusive of your operations and value chain emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3). This can be done through a variety of mechanisms, both manual and automated.

Regulation 52

Regulation Inventory Risk Software 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement. Budgeting/Capital Planning.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders. Promoting awareness and education with respect to LEAN O&M best management practices would drive significantly improved outcomes. Capital planning and management.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Management Construction Education 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

Business intelligence in its simplest terms is the gathering of data — largely produced through construction management and project management software — and sorting and analyzing it to make intelligent business decisions. Spectrum Business Intelligence is a powerful tool that makes intense data analytics easy for contractors.

Construction 200

Construction Software Software Contractors 200

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2017

BIM for Facilities Management – 12 Reasons. 12 Good Reasons to Adopt BIM for Facilities Management. Current 3-D BIM software targets sophisticated users who focus upon design yet are ill-suited to support or engage in Facilities Management functions. BIM for FM.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Visualization Environment 100

Building Information Management

JANUARY 30, 2012

Facility Inventory Information. GSA’s Office of the Design and Construction is currently encouraging, documenting, and evaluating the use of BIM technologies to support facility management and building operations. BIM - Life Cycle Facility Management. BIM Guide Series 08- Facility Management v1. BIM Data Flow - GSA.

BIM 53

BIM Management Life Cycle Renovating 53

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 15, 2013

Dexter & Chaney lately launched a cloud-based service management and dispatch software tool designed for contractors. This tool facilitates contractors to be well versed with work order management and service dispatch. The tool performs inside the framework of the Spectrum Construction Software management.

Contractors 65

Contractors Software Software Inventory 65

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Investing in design software capabilities is critical, but it's also about developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that allow teams to leverage BIM to its full potential. Material and resource logistics and management There are so many logistical factors involved in prefabrication.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 22, 2018

We’re excited to showcase some of the service software advancements we’ve made over the course of the last year. Why visit with us at AHR? Among them: Viewpoint’s MEP Estimating —A cloud-based digital takeoff and estimating solution for specialty contractors to create professional estimates with speed and accuracy.

US 130

US Estimating Mobility Inventory 130

Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

The software is also useful for cutting costs during your project’s closing stages. BIM VIEWER Save time and avoid rework with BIM Learn more → IoT Tracking Solutions The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of sensors and software that collect and exchange data with each other.

Inventory 52

Inventory BIM Construction Materials 52

Construction Junkie

AUGUST 17, 2020

Managers can use the app to track inventory and determine maintenance needs. Late last week, Milwaukee Tool announced a new integration into Autodesk’s construction management software, BIM 360. Back in February, Milwaukee also announced an integration with another popular construction management software, Procore.

BIM 53

BIM Milwaukee ProCore Autodesk 53

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. General Management. Software & Technology. People Management. Equipment Management. Dig out” that data with software alternatives. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

National Safety Month provides a timely opportunity to delve into effective safety and risk management strategies. Building Robust Risk Management Processes Before implementing specific technologies and techniques for a safer work zone, we must first set up a blueprint for a more compliant culture.

Risk 62

Risk Safety Management Injury 62

Constructonomics

JULY 2, 2021

The pandemic will also drive safety administrators to incorporate training and upgrading of their safety programs and plans to manage any further pandemic or outbreak. Better Supply Chain Management. Author Bio: Ed Williams is the Senior Team Lead at ProjectPro , an integrated construction accounting software.

Industrial 100

Industrial Construction Safety Guidelines 100

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. content_upgrade cu_id=”4140″]How ProcurementExpress.com Helps Construction Teams Manage Purchases Across Different Budgets–click here to access the full list.[content_upgrade_button]Click Project Management.

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Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 52

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Investment in equipment maintenance, along with up-to-date inventories and maintenance records, can help avoid costly down time and inefficient performance. Solid Management Processes. In-Demand Expertise.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. How ProcurementExpress.com Helps Construction Teams Manage Purchases Across Different Budgets–click here to access the full list. Re-skilling challenges aside, there is no excuse for avoiding software solutions.

Procurement 63

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 63

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. That makes project managers (or in some companies, project sponsors who oversee teams of project managers) arguably the most important role in an organization.

Project Management 214

Project Management Management Capterra Software 214

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

However, standardizing the way software is used may correct this. But just in case you need a refresher on the purpose KPIs serves, here is how the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) defines them. A “subcontractor inventory” is another predictive performance indicator that CFMA recommends. Measure Now.

Profitability 52

Profitability Products CFMA Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management will benefit Planning. Promoting awareness and education of LEAN O&M best management practices leads to improved outcomes. Capital planning and management. Space management. Life-cycle Management.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Education Management Plans 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Inventory of Built Environment. Maintenance management systems.

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM Management Inspections 61

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 14, 2014

So the management and maintenance of construction sites will be more improved and loss of construction assets can be prevented. Contractors can make good savings in annual equipment expenditures with superior management of obtainable assets. The data is then also wirelessly coordinated and sent back to employees in the jobsite.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Inventory Office 45

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.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

To help you do that, this post covers the essentials of managing the supply chain in construction. You will learn the benefits of supply chain management, strategies to improve, and leading technologies in the market today. . What is Construction Supply Chain Management? . Let’s dive in! . Choose the right partners

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Management Construction BIM Materials 98