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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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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build) 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that the PlanGrid Build mobile app is now Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)! Why an integrated mobile experience is so important on a jobsite Construction professionals are operating in an increasingly dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps

Pro Builder

Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps. The VirLaser Level app (shown, above) uses your iPhone’s camera to determine whether an object or material application is level. Using the PlanGrid mobile app enables you to publish amended versions of construction drawings to a cloud server and share them. Wed, 01/06/2021 - 15:02. .

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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

HardHatChat

Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. At Englewood , we now believe lead times need to be the primary driver of the project schedule. As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything.

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How construction companies use mobile field reporting to beat competition

Lets Build

You should always be able to stay in touch with your teams on the field without losing sight of both the 3-6 week planning and the master schedule. So it quickly becomes clear that effective mobile field reporting is of paramount importance not just for the success but in the long run even for the survival of your construction company.

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How Preconstruction Planning for K-12 Schools Saves Time and Money

Wolgast Corporation

We typically suggest scheduling a Treasury appointment nine months (or no less than six months) prior to the intended election date. The goal with the Treasury date is to fit within regular Board of Education meeting dates so that special Board meetings do not need to be scheduled. Constructability What Does Constructability Mean?

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

During this step/phase, the final drawings, selection of your construction team, a confirmed maximum budget, and confirmed schedule are finalized to be construction ready. We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time.