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[APP] Create Professional Reports from the Jobsite with #1 Rated Raken Daily Reporting Mobile App

With Raken, contractors can record work logs, subcontractor information, safety observations, equipment, visitors, materials, notes, pictures and attachments and add them to daily reports from the jobsite

December 13, 2016

With Raken, contractors can record work logs, subcontractor information, safety observations, equipment, visitors, materials, notes, pictures and attachments and add them to daily reports.

Project Management

Four Quick Wins to Make Your Job Sites More Efficient

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The longer it takes to get the right information to the right people, the greater the risk of delays and cost overruns. Here are some tools to keep vital intel just a few clicks away

December 7, 2016

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[APP] Create and Manage Important Project Notes and Documents with Field Works Mobile App

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Create, store and access your project’s daily reports, field notes, files, photos, contacts and RFIs with the eSUB Field Works mobile app

November 29, 2016

Create, store and access your project’s daily reports, field notes, files, photos, contacts and RFIs with the eSUB Field Works mobile app.

[APP] Manage Information throughout the Life of Construction Projects with Aconex Mobile App

Manage cross-project processes and access, distribute, track and archive its documents and correspondence in real time

November 15, 2016

Aconex Mobile users can send out site instructions, review change order requests, access the latest version of shop drawings and more.

Project Management

Big Advantages You Can Gain from Taking Your Worksites Digital

Digital technology enhances what you’ve always done, making your construction operation highly accurate, less wasteful and more cost effective. Now’s the time to get started.

September 19, 2016

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[APP] Closeout Streamlines General and Subcontractor Communication

Manage all project work, punch lists and streamline contractor-to-contractor communication with the Closeout construction management mobile app

August 9, 2016

Closeout provides commercial and residential contractors with a platform to streamline communication between the general contractor and subcontractor teams.

Construction Toolbox

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: TSheets

TSheets is a cloud-based time tracking and scheduling mobile app that allows field employees to clock in and out from the jobsite with their own mobile devices

July 26, 2016

Employees can clock in and out on their desktop, laptop, or mobile phone—using iPhone or Android apps, text messaging or dial in. It even works offline and has voice commands in English and Spanish.

[APP] CoConstruct Helps Contractors Manage Clients, Projects and Budgets

CoConstruct is a project management mobile app that allows you to review key bid, cost and labor information from multiple projects with a single dashboard

July 12, 2016

When clients log into the system, they receive a progress report with any recent photos that have been added, a financial overview of the project’s budge, and alerts or requests that need their attention.

Construction Toolbox

Does Your Company Cell Phone Policy Need an Upgrade?

To prevent unsafe working conditions and loss of productivity construction contractors need to have a cell phone policy covering acceptable and unacceptable use while at work

May 19, 2016

A company cell phone policy should be written and posted in strategic points in both the office and in the field if possible.

Sustainable Snippets

Are Green Retrofits the Future of Construction?

61% of all construction projects today are retrofits with Denver and Seattle pioneering ways to make the case for investing in green retrofits.

May 18, 2016

Retrofits at the Byron Rogers Federal Office Building in Denver included complete design and construction upgrades to the structural elements and all major building systems. The building upgrades, including natural daylighting reduced annual energy costs by 55%.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Site2Site

Site2Site is a complete solution that allows small and medium sized construction companies to automate day-to-day office work from estimates through completion of a job

May 17, 2016

While on the job, field workers can use Site2Site to instantly view pertinent job information such as job notes, important contractors and the subcontractors involved.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: GenieBelt

Real-time project management and quick collaboration with GenieBelt mobile app

May 10, 2016

The GenieBelt dashboard provides an overview of all projects, notifications of important actions needed and a visualization of project goals.

Construction Toolbox

Is Proprietary Project Management Software Best for Your Construction Business?

Choosing between free, open-source and proprietary construction project management software to make the best choice for your business

January 28, 2016

Overall, significantly more construction project managers who use proprietary software are satisfied with their product than their counterparts who use free and open-source products: 69 percent say they are “completely satisfied” with their proprietary software, while 31 percent are “mostly satisfied.”

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Sub

Sub will allow contractors to manage projects, find peer-reviewed and qualified contractors, send bid invitations and create change orders, bids, and invoices while in the field

January 26, 2016

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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.

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: SKYSITE

ARC Document Solutions

Access, view, manage, distribute and collaborate on construction documents in real time with SKYSITE mobile app

July 7, 2015

Capture and share real-time changes with real-time mark-up with the SKYSITE mobile app.

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