Wrench

MARCH 20, 2024

There’s a saying among engineers: a well-documented ‘good’ product is better than a poorly-documented ‘excellent’ product. This applies to any industry where engineering documentation is key to the business process, including manufacturing and construction. What are Document Controls? What are Document Controls?

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Controls Manufacturing Cost Control Project Management 52

iField Smart

MAY 8, 2024

360° Field Documentation: A Construction Game-Changer For decades, the construction industry has relied on traditional 2D photos for site documentation. This is where 360° field documentation steps in, revolutionizing the way we document and manage construction projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Control Cost Control Site Planning 52

iField Smart

JULY 11, 2024

As-Built Documentation: A Deep Dive into the Digital Transformation of Construction As-built documentation, a cornerstone of the construction industry, serves as the ultimate record of the completed project, detailing every modification and alteration made during construction.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 82

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 82

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Projects of all sizes face an overwhelming amount of construction documentation. Still, without good digital systems in place, the task of managing all those documents can get very overwhelming and chaotic. . Fortunately, there are several tools that can help with document control. The list goes on and on. .

Project Management 97

Project Management HVAC Systems Construction Management Structural Systems 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Building Permits General Contracting Project Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Teams need to work together to move a project forward—and construction document management plays a significant role here. Stakeholders must get their hands on various documents (including plans, models, and documents) at any given time. This is why mobility is essential in document management. The good news?

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Project Management Change Management Risk Management 98

Wrench

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In today’s landscape, you often come across terms like the latest Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), cutting-edge engineering drawing control software, or advanced engineering drawing transmittal software. Now, let’s delve deeper into each of these mistakes: 1.

Engineering 52

Engineering Project Management Consulting Change Management Cost Control 52

Wrench

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over the last few years, the way we manage engineering documents has changed. That hope has not been in vain; today’s document management software is indeed an effective way to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen security, and ensure compliance. I will give you six reasons. I will give you six reasons.

Engineering 52

Engineering Cost Control Quality Control Change Management 52

Wrench

JANUARY 24, 2023

It seems straightforward, but the trouble is that compliance is measured through documentation. A lot of documentation! These procedures are recorded via a set of documents, and that documentation is handed over at completion time. Fortunately, today’s software comes with automated controls built in.

Engineering 52

Engineering Quality Control Cost Control Safety Regulations 52

Wrench

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The answer lies in the rapid digitization of the engineering and construction process, which is leading to companies seeking out more efficient ways of managing their documentation, which in turn has led to the realization that contemporary EDMS software can solve one of the biggest pain points in their process, namely, Document Handover.

Handover 52

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Wrench

OCTOBER 12, 2023

So, you’ve decided to invest in an Engineering Document Management System (EDMS). First and foremost, your document management solution should strike a balance between effectiveness and complexity. For engineering companies, it’s vital to find a document management system tailored to your specific industry.

Engineering 52

Engineering Foundation Systems Cost Control Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

61% of construction businesses reported that rising material and labour costs significantly impacted their financial viability. KPMG research also shows just 31% of projects come within 10% of the original budget, indicating that budget control is more crucial than ever in this uncertain economic climate.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Risk Management Change Management Project Management 52

Wrench

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In large projects, this data volume can be overwhelming, necessitating specialized software known as Engineering Document Control Software (EDMS). Let’s delve deeper into how Document Control software, commonly referred to as EDMS in the engineering field, uses data management to influence the outcome of construction projects.

Engineering 52

Engineering Cost Control Project Management Construction Management 52

Wrench

MAY 23, 2023

It is more important than ever that a company’s employees – whether full-time, contract, part-time, or freelance – are all able to work together seamlessly and efficiently from any location without driving up costs. This shift to cloud document management systems was a long time coming.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Change Management Project Management 52

Wrench

MARCH 30, 2023

That works out to around 16-18 minutes to just find and retrieve a document! Convert that into man-hours, and you can see how manpower becomes the biggest cost factor in an EPC project. When not managed properly, this can lead to bottlenecks, delays, and cost overruns. Next, document version control.

Engineering 52

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Buildern

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Document management in the construction industry is not an exception. From construction drawings through the licensing and permit issuing process, invoicing, bidding, reporting and scheduling, construction document management encompasses every aspect of construction projects. What Is Construction Document Management?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 52

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The ongoing construction of the Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, exemplifies how OmTrak’s integrated Document and Siteworks Modules are revolutionising construction project management. However, overseeing a project of this scale requires robust document management and meticulous site coordination.

Facility Management 73

Facility Management Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management 73

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

The two-year programme delay imposed on key sections of HS2 phase 1 will inflate the overall project cost by at least £360m. The first stab at what the true cost of delaying works to control day-to-day project costs has emerged in leaked internal Government documents.

Cost Control 312

Cost Control Government Works Budgeting Engineering 312

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls Change Management 52

Roads Online

APRIL 30, 2023

Material supplied by InEight Anyone undertaking a role that involves the management of a business’ documents and records — and more holistically, data and information — is taking on more than might first be assumed. spreadsheets and databases) or unstructured (emails, images, text documents). Data can be classified as structured (i.e.,

Project Management 52

Project Management Building Products Distribution Material Storage Historic Preservation 52

Rabbet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There are many different types of contracts , but two of the most common are cost-plus and guaranteed maximum price. Cost-Plus Contracts A cost-plus contract is an agreement where the owner pays the contractor for all actual costs incurred (materials, labor, equipment) plus an agreed-upon fee or percentage for profit and overhead.

Contracts 52

Contracts Real Estate Development Cost Control Quality Control 52

Wrench

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A Standard EDMS cannot support the complexity of the engineering process or the technical nature of its data, in fact, a system intended to function as a document workflow management system for engineering teams has to take into account the unique nature of engineering data and procedures. I’ll give you an example.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Risk Management 52

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

Fast-track construction poses a challenge, however, when it comes to cost control. On a recent federal project, the contract price was to be “definitized” through negotiations once the design-build contractor had completed 95 percent of the construction documents. ” Read more.

Cost Control 120

Cost Control Government Works Building Controls Building Design 120

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This process ensures compliance with contract documents and design intent. Document Management: Maintaining version control and organizing large volumes of submittals can be a logistical nightmare. Document Management: Maintaining version control and organizing large volumes of submittals can be a logistical nightmare.

Approvals 100

Approvals Cost Control Risk Management Project Management 100

Field Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Adopting a construction management app that can be tailored to your company’s needs can help coordinate and document your activities, avoiding potential mistakes and costly rework. Since adopting Fieldwire, the German electrical contractor has control over the work being done by the teams, and can document all their activities.

Communication 52

Communication Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 20, 2024

For project managers, this new feature provides enhanced control over project costs by tracking out-of-scope changes and requesting payment for work beyond the contract. Project Managers can review issues and, if necessary, create RFI’s for project owners, linking those documents to the Potential Change Orders when needed.

Change Management 130

Change Management Project Management Cost Control Construction Management 130

In Eight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Avoiding Rework in Capital Construction delves into innovative document control strategies and technologies that streamline your operations and ensure that every stakeholder has access to accurate and timely project data.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Project Management Construction Management Collaboration 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2019

Construction Cost Control Speed Procurement, Limit Waste, Mitigate Risk. Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. Costs vary widely by location and remain hard to predict.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement 40

iField Smart

JULY 20, 2024

Challenges with Legacy Construction Project Management Tools: A Deep Dive: Traditional project management tools, characterized by their reliance on spreadsheets, paper-based documents, and disconnected software systems, have long been a thorn in the side of the construction industry.

Project Management 94

Project Management Construction Management Landscaping Schedule Management 94

The Pro Builder

MARCH 13, 2024

For builders, developers, and homeowners considering the pursuit of certification, the document provides an indispensable resource that was previously absent in the North American market. Photo © James Karpowicz, courtesy The Catskill Project The document is not a one-size-fits-all outline of service.

Building Standards 203

Building Standards Building Optimization Project Management Consulting Building Design 203

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

. – InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that will help collaboratively resolve design issues early on to avoid re-work, and embed quality control in all construction activities to enable progressive review and turnover of complex, multi-discipline projects.

Collaboration 162

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iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Document Management: Jobsite management software serves as a central repository for all project-related documents, including blueprints, permits, contracts, change orders, and safety manuals. These documents are easily accessible from anywhere, ensuring everyone is working with the latest information.

Project Management 93

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Safety Regulations 93

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.

Quality Assurance 65

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 65

iField Smart

MAY 11, 2024

It improves revision tracking, collaboration, and document sharing to reduce delays, errors, and cost overages. Efficient drawing management ensures seamless accuracy, collaboration, and scheduled completion for project wins and cost-effectiveness.

Construction Management 87

Construction Management Project Management Cost Control Schedule Management 87

iField Smart

AUGUST 26, 2024

Introduction Construction project management (CPM) is a multifaceted discipline that involves the planning, coordination, and control of resources to achieve project objectives within defined constraints of time, cost, and quality. Communication often involved phone calls, meetings, and physical site visits.

Project Management 96

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