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Top 5 ways contractors can leverage modern processes and tools to save construction costs
Learn why construction drawings reinforced with QR codes are important for every building design.
Construction drawings or building drawings are created by Architects to showcase their ideas, project nuances, and other information required onsite for installation and record keeping after a handover. Construction drawings are a holistic term that structure a specific part of building data, that is enriched into crucial documentation and later on as agreement data sets for construction work. This means they hold law-driven importance and form between the general contractor and the client.
While the creation and use of construction drawings are important for construction activities, project stakeholders need to store these datasets in an organized and updated manner. A myriad of cloud-based construction management tools offer capabilities to store 2D deliverables, yet the design and construction teams fail to utilize an updated set of drawings. This leads to poor communication, collaboration, rework, and cost and time delays. Construction management apps from iFieldSmart Technologies understand design and construction pain points to store, download, and access 2D drawings.
QR code integration from iFieldSmart Technologies supports construction teams with new technology and solutions to access and use a fresh set of drawings that ensure time and cost savings and improved construction quality.
Here are the top 3 reasons why construction drawing sets are important for modern design and construction.
Construction drawings produce a realistic representation of actual construction.
Construction drawings provide an accurate and realistic representation of what needs to be assembled or installed. These drawings are coordinated and condensed to consider multiple opportunities, remove uncertainties, and confusion. Delays and ambiguities can be lowered by appropriately coordinating a set of construction drawings.
iFieldSmart Technologies deliver best-in-class 2D storage and access capabilities that filter 2D files by revision number, version, drawing date, last updated, trade name, etc.
Construction drawings deliver accurate and complete specifications.
Construction drawings pack in accurate and detailed specifications including materials, procedures, principles, etc. to complete onsite installation. A graphical representation indicates the course of action for building components, measurements, detailing, and more. Appropriate coordination between construction parts leads to mitigated ambiguities. An updated set of drawings with the latest project information promotes a precise and complete instruction set. This prompts spending lower time on onsite installation and construction.
Construction drawings ensure streamlined and required onsite construction.
The significance of construction drawings lies in the seamless and streamlined execution of onsite construction. Information stored in these drawings has to be sufficient to drive project execution. Before assigning construction drawings for onsite construction, each 2D dataset needs to be investigated and approved by the concerned designer and other specialized personnel to mitigate ambiguities onsite. Data represented on engineering drawings portray specific directions, dimensions, titles, etc. that need to be executed as per required instruction.
Conclusion
With years of expertise and experience in the field of construction management, iFieldSmart Technologies provides best-in-class cloud-based 2D storage and access for multiple teams. Keeping track of 2D deliverables promotes higher working productivity, time, and cost savings, reinforced by enhanced construction quality. Schedule a demo to unlock construction management capabilities and achieve a seamless 2D experience.
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Top tools to manage a remote BIM team efficiently
A myriad of AEC teams, BIM managers, and other stakeholders found themselves disconnected during the pandemic. As firms continue to evolve with better upgrades and agility, it is crucial to leverage remote technology and platforms. BIM can be challenging whilst teams work through compartmentalized workflows. BIM tools and technology need to move projects to people, rather than the opposite.
Supporting remote teams requires BIM managers to assess parameters that make remote workflows challenging and rather demanding. Failing to understand these factors leads to a decline in project performance and inefficient engagement. A change in mindset and operating models is needed to achieve effective remote working objectives in an integrated and seamless manner.
CHALLENGES OBSERVED WITH BIM REMOTE SUPPORT – TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES FOR NEW WAYS OF WORKING.
Teams working from remote locations aren’t a temporary fix, but a new working model. Reimagining orthodox workflows to coordinate and collaborate through remote technologies and managing BIM models can be demanding. As BIM draws in on collaboration, teams need the right set of tools to thrive and move forward.
TAKING PROJECTS TO PEOPLE.
Moving complex projects to teams rather than moving people to projects is the first step in meeting present-day construction demands. Being able to latch onto digital workflows and manage remote working requires a change in the company structure.
RECOGNIZING CHALLENGES.
Assembling teams to work in a remote environment requires the adoption of new tools and technology. When reinforcing teams in a remote setup, BIM managers need to consider a myriad of factors to work in a challenging environment. The absence of accurate digital workflows and tools may result in performance decline and team engagement.
Remote support challenges include: • Absence of communication and collaboration • Absence of one-to-one supervision • Lack of team cohesion • Inability to access relevant information • Shortage of trust and ownership • Insufficient accountability
MODERN ENGAGEMENT DIRECTIVES FOR REMOTE SUPPORT.
1. COMMUNICATE BETTER.
Digital transformation requires the presence of Autodesk products like Revit, Navisworks, etc. but it also needs communication tools like iFMeets from iFieldSmart Technologies to resolve communication problems. Leveraging these tools leads to enhanced efficiency, improved expectations, and enhanced communication schedules.
2. BUILD DAILY CHECK-INS.
Creating daily check-in calls with remote teams helps teams achieve project goals. A series of 1 on 1 video calls with various team members drives higher collaboration through regular and predictive calls.
3. BROADCAST TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Lack of communication poses a serious challenge for a distributed workforce. Beyond daily check-ins, communicating and collaborating daily improves responsibilities, duties, tasks, etc. BIM managers need to leverage tools like iFieldSmart Technologies to build remote support opportunities for regular meetings and resolve BIM challenges in the preconstruction stage.
4. COMMUNICATING PROJECT CONFIDENCE.
Emotional intelligence supports BIM managers to identify clues and resolve challenges. BIM managers using new processes and tools can affirm confidence in team members leading to improved project outcomes.
5. MODERN PROCESSES AND RULES OF REMOTE PROJECT ENGAGEMENT.
• Deploy video conferencing tools like iFMeets • Utilize cloud storage platforms to store, access, edit, and share BIM project files in real-time • Create team expectations to handle ad-hoc calls and tasks • Use connected construction tools like iFieldSmart to handle 2D drawings, RFIs, reports, construction coordination, submittals, task management, etc.
PREEMPTIVE COLLABORATION.
Remote teams need preemptive collaboration to reduce time and effort and improve access to project data. Sharing project documents like 2D drawings, 3D models, RFIs, etc. in real-time reinforced by markups and annotations improve project outcomes and quality of deliverables.
iFieldSmart Technologies supports disconnected teams with design coordination and collaboration on a single platform. Model viewing and authoring capabilities through connected construction workflows improve efficiency and productivity to achieve project goals.
Connected construction with iFieldSmart Technologies.
ACCOUNTABILITY. Tools like iFieldSmart Technologies deliver greater accountability for teams with higher data accuracy, improved task management, reports, clash management, etc.
OWNERSHIP. Taking ownership of a project, tasks, etc. draws higher initiative to improve project effectiveness and efficiency. Clear and transparent data presence in real-time on a single dashboard improves project, data, and task ownership.
TRUST. The presence of real-time data improves accountability amongst remote team members. The ability to connect on a single platform or dashboard makes it easier to create higher trust value at every stage of the project lifecycle.
SUMMARY. iFieldSmart Technologies make it easier for BIM managers to achieve connected construction through technology collaboration, cloud storage, BIM tools, and more. Our platform builds greater construction authenticity with data-driven processes enriched with AI and ML. For more information on multiple iFieldSmart products for modern construction management, schedule a demo.
Visit Us : https://www.ifieldsmart.com/
Contact Us : +1 703-468-8575
Top tools to manage a remote BIM team efficiently
A myriad of AEC teams, BIM managers, and other stakeholders found themselves disconnected during the pandemic. As firms continue to evolve with better upgrades and agility, it is crucial to leverage remote technology and platforms. BIM can be challenging whilst teams work through compartmentalized workflows. BIM tools and technology need to move projects to people, rather than the opposite.
Supporting remote teams requires BIM managers to assess parameters that make remote workflows challenging and rather demanding. Failing to understand these factors leads to a decline in project performance and inefficient engagement. A change in mindset and operating models is needed to achieve effective remote working objectives in an integrated and seamless manner.
CHALLENGES OBSERVED WITH BIM REMOTE SUPPORT – TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES FOR NEW WAYS OF WORKING. Teams working from remote locations aren’t a temporary fix, but a new working model. Reimagining orthodox workflows to coordinate and collaborate through remote technologies and managing BIM models can be demanding. As BIM draws in on collaboration, teams need the right set of tools to thrive and move forward.
TAKING PROJECTS TO PEOPLE. Moving complex projects to teams rather than moving people to projects is the first step in meeting present-day construction demands. Being able to latch onto digital workflows and manage remote working requires a change in the company structure.
RECOGNIZING CHALLENGES. Assembling teams to work in a remote environment requires the adoption of new tools and technology. When reinforcing teams in a remote setup, BIM managers need to consider a myriad of factors to work in a challenging environment. The absence of accurate digital workflows and tools may result in performance decline and team engagement.
Remote support challenges include: • Absence of communication and collaboration • Absence of one-to-one supervision • Lack of team cohesion • Inability to access relevant information • Shortage of trust and ownership • Insufficient accountability
MODERN ENGAGEMENT DIRECTIVES FOR REMOTE SUPPORT.
COMMUNICATE BETTER. Digital transformation requires the presence of Autodesk products like Revit, Navisworks, etc. but it also needs communication tools like iFMeets from iFieldSmart Technologies to resolve communication problems. Leveraging these tools leads to enhanced efficiency, improved expectations, and enhanced communication schedules.
BUILD DAILY CHECK-INS. Creating daily check-in calls with remote teams helps teams achieve project goals. A series of 1 on 1 video calls with various team members drives higher collaboration through regular and predictive calls.
BROADCAST TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Lack of communication poses a serious challenge for a distributed workforce. Beyond daily check-ins, communicating and collaborating daily improves responsibilities, duties, tasks, etc. BIM managers need to leverage tools like iFieldSmart Technologies to build remote support opportunities for regular meetings and resolve BIM challenges in the preconstruction stage.
COMMUNICATING PROJECT CONFIDENCE. Emotional intelligence supports BIM managers to identify clues and resolve challenges. BIM managers using new processes and tools can affirm confidence in team members leading to improved project outcomes.
MODERN PROCESSES AND RULES OF REMOTE PROJECT ENGAGEMENT.
• Deploy video conferencing tools like iFMeets • Utilize cloud storage platforms to store, access, edit, and share BIM project files in real-time • Create team expectations to handle ad-hoc calls and tasks • Use connected construction tools like iFieldSmart to handle 2D drawings, RFIs, reports, construction coordination, submittals, task management, etc.
PREEMPTIVE COLLABORATION.
Remote teams need preemptive collaboration to reduce time and effort and improve access to project data. Sharing project documents like 2D drawings, 3D models, RFIs, etc. in real-time reinforced by markups and annotations improve project outcomes and quality of deliverables.
iFieldSmart Technologies supports disconnected teams with design coordination and collaboration on a single platform. Model viewing and authoring capabilities through connected construction workflows improve efficiency and productivity to achieve project goals.
Connected construction with iFieldSmart Technologies.
ACCOUNTABILITY. Tools like iFieldSmart Technologies deliver greater accountability for teams with higher data accuracy, improved task management, reports, clash management, etc.
OWNERSHIP. Taking ownership of a project, tasks, etc. draws higher initiative to improve project effectiveness and efficiency. Clear and transparent data presence in real-time on a single dashboard improves project, data, and task ownership.
TRUST. The presence of real-time data improves accountability amongst remote team members. The ability to connect on a single platform or dashboard makes it easier to create higher trust value at every stage of the project lifecycle.
SUMMARY. iFieldSmart Technologies make it easier for BIM managers to achieve connected construction through technology collaboration, cloud storage, BIM tools, and more. Our platform builds greater construction authenticity with data-driven processes enriched with AI and ML. For more information on multiple iFieldSmart products for modern construction management, schedule a demo.
VISIT US: https://www.ifieldsmart.com/
CONTACT US: +1 703-468-8575
Supporting general contractors at every level of the project lifecycle with iFieldSmart
Introduction
Acquiring greater coverage to win bids can be overwhelming and disorganized. Hence, general contractors need to leverage a fully integrated online application that helps them at every level of the preconstruction lifecycle. The preconstruction phase is one of the most crucial phases wherein GC’s need to educate clients on what would be the requirements to make a project fully functional and financially feasible.
Identifying the right sub-contractor serves as the foundation of a robust preconstruction plan, with modern software applications, GC’s can search for the right sub-contractors from a database of thousands. With updated information, it gets easier for GC’s to prefer the right sub-contractor or sub-contracting company. What GC’s want is a process or application that can handle the entire bid management process from point A, right up to the finish line.
Pre-construction services that GC’s can leverage
Various AEC firms that render pre-construction services analyze options, refine project schedules, build robust partnerships, and present realistic financials. Moving further pre-construction companies optimize workflow, look at critical project points, outline milestones, ensure on-site safety, and more.
With the construction boom in full effect, General Contractors do find a lot of work that needs to be outsourced to subcontractors or vendors, viz. bidding, negotiating contracts, submitting proposals, design-build projects, and more. Bid management is a time-consuming process as sending Invitations to Bid or ITB to various subcontractors. This is followed by emails & follow-up calls for each project.
General Contractors have the liberty to leverage pre-construction services like –
Engineering Judgment – Analysis of existing space and conditions for a project. For example evaluation of HVAC systems to understand if they would be sufficient or functional for optimum conditions.
Create a Pilot Design – Pre-construction professionals help create an initial layout that clients can view to know if all the elements like furnishings, equipment, etc.
Preliminary Budget – A budget is developed based on the schematic design. This budget is based on spaces and estimates. A bid document would be created based on the construction documents, and the final design.
Responsibility Monitoring – Pre-construction services also include the identification of deliverables from various trades, vendors, etc.
Building a Schedule – After the entire scope is laid out, a schedule is created to identify lead times, sequence construction, and estimate the time of completion.
Moving to an Efficient Digital Path
Keeping track of information can get tedious, thus General Contractors are moving toward using an online digital approach to send automated invites and monitor the status of the process from a single location- this includes project designs to closing the bid. With bid management software it takes less than ten minutes to initiate and monitor the entire project from a centralized location.
With information being the principal driving force for generating bids, bid management software use tools and features like bid leveling to compare bids and find the best possible subcontractor through collaboration. This creates a working platform that is quick and efficient to leverage great results, GC’s can leverage this software whilst leaving decisive notes to collaborate and stay organized at every level of the project lifecycle.
With advanced analytics & reporting, GC’s can make well-informed decisions through performance tracking and critical metrics. Moving forward, GC’s also adopt apps or APIs to manage prequalification and risk management. This facilitates GC’s with vendor or subs details to evaluate the risk factors. This is calculated by taking into account various parameters viz. finance metrics, performance, backlog capacity, and operational experience.
In Summary
It can be concluded that GC’s carrying modern and efficient tools under their belt can leverage technology to adopt bid management that streamlines the entire bid management process, and also takes the pressure off of estimating professionals. Accessing an enormous database pool of subcontractors saves on time and acquisition. With iFieldSmart at the helm, these applications can be accessed from anywhere, and at any time.
Visit Us: https://www.ifieldsmart.com/
Contact Us: +1 703-468-8575
