LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. On average, the use of software can cut construction costs by up to 20%.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 52

Field Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

With so many moving parts onsite, ensuring all the proper safety procedures are being taken can be a challenge for construction contractors. In order to avoid these costly mistakes and ensure employees’ health and safety, we’ll give you a breakdown of the five most common violations in construction and how you can avoid them.

Construction Equipment 98

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Communication 98

LetsBuild

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management 52

Field Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. A tool like Fieldwire makes project management easier by centralizing communication on a single platform. One place where you’ll see BIM is offsite construction. Construction is a dangerous field and delays can disrupt your timeline.

Project Management 98

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Schedule Management 98

LetsBuild

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Lean Construction Site Planning 52

LetsBuild

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management 52

LetsBuild

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It’s been a great couple of years for wind farm construction projects —Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East have all had more onshore wind installations than ever before. And while wind farm construction shares many of the same qualities as other projects, it also comes with some unique challenges.

Project Management 98

Project Management Site Planning Risk Management Energy Efficiency 98

LetsBuild

MARCH 3, 2023

So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track. This includes going over your spec book, construction drawings, etc.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management Construction Management 98

LetsBuild

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s no secret that the construction industry faces many project management challenges. Cost overruns are one of the most common results of these challenges, leading to construction companies going significantly over budget more often than they’d like to admit. This is key for improving construction collaboration between teams.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Risk Management Site Planning Project Management 98

LetsBuild

JULY 7, 2023

But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Yes, if you use it right.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management 52

LetsBuild

JULY 7, 2023

But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Yes, if you use it right.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management 52

Field Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Do your skills lean more towards big-picture, communication, and organizational stuff, or do you want to focus on a handful of specific, tactile skills and make yourself an expert in those niches? BLOG Why is construction so hard? Construction expert Jim Rogers explains. Schedule a Demo

General Contracting 98

General Contracting Insurance Management Schedule Management Specialty Contracting 98

LetsBuild

APRIL 10, 2023

Construction site management has become increasingly complex as the industry faces more challenges than ever, like rising costs and inflation , ongoing labour shortages , supply chain disruptions , and more. Follow these 5 construction site management tips to increase efficiency and productivity, both on-site and off-site.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Lean Construction Risk Management 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Lean Construction Risk Management 52

LetsBuild

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

LetsBuild

MARCH 10, 2023

Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Risk Management Construction Management Stakeholder Engagement 98

LetsBuild

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are some unique construction trends in 2023, but we also have more of the same. Here’s what the top construction industry trends in 2023 look like: 1. Construction companies continue to struggle with a global labour shortage. Construction firms fight to keep their profit margins through supply chain disruptions.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Project Management Material Storage Schedule Management 98

LetsBuild

JUNE 30, 2023

And in the construction industry, those activities are extremely interdependent, relying on different trades, suppliers, contractors, etc. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management Mapping 52

LetsBuild

JUNE 30, 2023

And in the construction industry, those activities are extremely interdependent, relying on different trades, suppliers, contractors, etc. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management Mapping 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

One thing has been consistent in the construction industry over the past two years, and that’s change. While construction has historically been perceived as lagging behind technological advances, many contractors across the globe realize how essential technology is to solving the micro and macro challenges they face today.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Prefabrication Modular Construction Change Management 93

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Design-Build project delivery, lean methodologies, and joint ventures are at an all-time high, and accelerated by digital adoption from at-home work and the Covid-19 pandemic. The fundamentals of construction haven’t changed much over time. This allows teams to communicate about issues in the tools they use day-to-day.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Change Management Project Management Collaboration 52

Jonas Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

While service and construction management software can streamline business operations and enhance efficiency for both the back office and field teams, finding the right software for your business may not be as simple. What is Construction Management Software? What Makes Construction Accounting Software Unique?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Change Management 52

Jonas Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

While service and construction management software can streamline business operations and enhance efficiency for both the back office and field teams, finding the right software for your business may not be as simple. What is Construction Management Software? What Makes Construction Accounting Software Unique?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Change Management 52

Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

While service and construction management software can make work life easier and more productive for both office and field teams, finding the right software for your business may not be as simple. What is Construction Management Software? The 10 Construction Management Features You Need to Know What is Construction Accounting Software?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2017

List of Common Construction Abbreviations. The consistent use of Common Construction Abbreviations are important to any LEAN construction delivery method or construction phase. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CON: Construction. CONST: Construction. CONSTR: Construction.

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 40