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ForConstructionPros App of the Week: harmon.ie Mobile

The harmon.ie solution for construction was developed to solve construction contractors’ issues with collaboration and access to documents and emails with or without network coverage

January 19, 2016

The harmon.ie Mobile app automatically syncs document updates to mobile devices to ensure personnel always have the latest version of key documents.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Cost to Complete Analysis Calculator

Cost to Complete Analysis Calculator helps project shareholders proactively manage cost overruns

January 12, 2016

The resulting worksheet may be emailed or printed.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: JobSnaps

Construction contractors can create photo reports for onsite issues, conduct survey and audits, manage job progress information, manage project risks and record as built details all on the JobSnaps mobile app

December 22, 2015

The free Basic JobSnaps account provides contractors with up to 100 snaps and two collaboration users. Contractors can upgrade to a small, medium or large account option to increase the number of snaps and users.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Contractor Estimating and Invoicing Tool

Construction contractors can estimate, invoice, record payments and manage projects from their mobile devices with Joist's Contractor Estimating and Invoicing mobile app

December 15, 2015

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: OnSite PlanRoom

UDA Technologies

Construction contractors can use the OnSite PlanRoom mobile app to view, share and comment on plans and files from the convenience of their mobile devices

December 8, 2015

See a current thread of recent uploads, downloads, updates and comments.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Sage Construction Anywhere

Construction contractors can manage project information and access it from anywhere with seamless integration between the cloud and their mobile devices with the Sage Construction mobile app

December 1, 2015

The app allows employees and supervisors log employee time worked, type of time worked and link entered time to the activity performed on the job or to non-job related items.

Construction Toolbox

Three Critical Factors for Construction Project Success

Early involvement, cost transparency and qualification-based selection are three keys to integrated project success

November 19, 2015

Keeping all stakeholders on the same page includes early involvement, cost transparency and selecting the project team and contractors based on qualifications not just price.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Cloze

The Cloze mobile app is like a personal assistant that organizes a user’s contact information all in one app

November 17, 2015

Users can also sort contacts by when you first met, when you last talked or distance from you. Contacts can also be organized by people you want to track with custom lists.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Prolog Mobile

Meridian Systems

Prolog Mobile can be used to access and capture vital project information in real time as well as manage construction oversight activities

November 10, 2015

Data collected with Prolog Mobile in the field is synced back to the office creating a complete system for recording project data and allowing both field and office staff to view current project info.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: FotoIn

FotoIN is a B2B business focused app that automates business photo documentation and connects the field and office in real time

October 27, 2015

Construction contractors can use the FotoIN mobile app for visual verification of completed field work.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: SmartReality

SmartReality uses a mobile device’s camera to overlay an interactive BIM model on a printed construction plan to transform the plans from 2D to 3D visualizations

October 13, 2015

Once a user has construction plans matched to the 3D model, they just open the app, load the project and point the device's camera at the 2D plan to see the 3D model overlaid.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: iAuditor

iAuditor is a free inspection checklist mobile app that allows users to create and export inspection reports

October 6, 2015

Once completed, inspections can be exported or emailed with just one tap. Reports can be exported in multiple formats.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Fleetio Fuel

Use Fleetio Fuel to track and analyze vehicle and heavy equipment fuel data to monitor fuel efficiency and save money

September 29, 2015

Fleetio Fuel automatically records location information for each fuel entry.

Construction Toolbox

How 15 Minutes a Day Can Help Build Your Pipeline of Work

Set aside 15 minutes a day to check in with clients, find network opportunities and get on social media to help fill your project pipeline

September 24, 2015

Construction contractors should set aside time each day to check in with current and past clients, find new networking opportunities and get on social media to help keep the pipeline of work flowing.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Mobile Forms

Create, fill out and distribute mobile forms while on the construction jobsite with the Mobile Forms mobile app

September 22, 2015

Automatically tag and track location of each form submission with geo-tagging.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Construct

Construction contractors can use the Construct mobile app to synchronize all moving parts of a jobsite and collaborate in real time with stakeholders and field workers

September 15, 2015

Assign tasks to other members of the team who then receive immediate notification of the task.

Construction Toolbox

6 Guidelines to Avoid Construction Worker Misclassification

Six questions to help determine if a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor

September 10, 2015

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ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Handwrytten

Construction contractors can send computer-generated handwritten thank you cards and notes with the Handwrytten mobile app

September 8, 2015

Handwrytten mobile app users select a card, type their message and can even include a gift card. Robotic handwriting machines then write the contractor’s message in realistic handwriting with a real pen on the card, address the envelope, insert optional gift cards and place it in the mail with a real stamp.

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