Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Software Choices for Small Contractors
Part i: 10 Things to Consider Before Selecting EPM Software SaaS. EPM. What do these acronyms mean,...The post Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Software Choices for Small Contractors appeared first...
View ArticleEight Ways to Make More Money in 2014 – Interview with June Jewell
In the interview June Jewell, the President and CEO of Acuity Business Solutions, shares insight on how AEC...The post Eight Ways to Make More Money in 2014 – Interview with June Jewell appeared first...
View ArticleEnterprise Project Management (EPM) Software Choices for Small Contractors
Part ii: 5 Ways an EPM Bundle Can Work for You EPM bundles are nothing new for...The post Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Software Choices for Small Contractors appeared first on AEC Business.
View Article10 Digital Ways of Project Communication
This presentation is an overview of 10 digital tools and services that we’ve used for project communication.... The post 10 Digital Ways of Project Communication appeared first on AEC Business.
View ArticleConstruction Projects that Broke the Bank – Infographic
This infographic was kindly provided by Gutter Masters. The post Construction Projects that Broke the Bank – Infographic appeared first on AEC Business.
View ArticleTime Clock Software for Construction Companies Launched
ClockShark, a time clock software for construction companies, is now officially available. I tested it with the free 14-day... The post Time Clock Software for Construction Companies Launched appeared...
View ArticleBenefits of 4D Planning – Interview with Jon Berkoe
In this interview with Jon Berkoe, Director of Global VDC Services at Synchro Software LTD, we discuss 4D construction... The post Benefits of 4D Planning – Interview with Jon Berkoe appeared first on...
View ArticleUnderground in Espoo – Visiting the West Metro Construction Site
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, has the world’s most northerly metro system. It was opened in 1982... The post Underground in Espoo – Visiting the West Metro Construction Site appeared first on AEC...
View ArticleNew Mobile Services for the Construction Site
Mobile, cloud-based services are entering the construction site. Here are four recent examples of the trend. Gilbane... The post New Mobile Services for the Construction Site appeared first on AEC...
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Four Innovative AEC Mobile Apps
During the last years, smartphones have become important tools also for professionals within the AEC industry. The boom in the mobile application designing industry has led to improved quality over the...
View ArticleSuccess by Design -Jenn Kennedy Interview
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenn Kennedy, the author of Success by Design – Revealing Profiles of California Architects. The video contains a slideshow of photos and quotes from the book. Listen...
View ArticleMethods and Tools For Consultants
If your company does management consulting as a part of your offering, or if you are an internal consultant, check out my e-book The Management Consulting Blueprint. Using the methods and tools...
View ArticleHow to Eliminate Digital Design Problems
A study has found that digital design needs to be supported with strong management processes. Otherwise, unintended and negative consequences could arise. An article titled “The Problem with Digital...
View ArticleTen Tips To Create Memorable Client Experiences
I had a chance to attend a panel discussion on the future of design. One of the themes for the discussion was customer experience. It is a topic many AEC companies don’t seem to care too much about....
View ArticleMaking Construction Efficient Again with Lean and BIM
The construction of the Empire State Building took 13 months in the 1930s. Today, a skyscraper of a similar size would take three to four years to complete. What has changed, and could Lean...
View ArticleWhy Not Build a Project Website?
What does your project communication plan say about external communication? Is one Web page on your company’s site enough? Perhaps you should consider investing a bit in a project website. Isn’t a...
View ArticleHow to Succeed in Internal Projects
A company has two basic kinds of project: external and internal. External projects have a paying customer; they make money, but internal projects waste it. At least that seems to be the sentiment in...
View ArticleHow to Be Successful with Construction Project Management Software
Software Advice surveyed 230 AEC professionals to find out about software adoption and effectiveness in the construction project management industry. The 2013 Construction Project Management Software...
View ArticleRemote Monitoring of Construction Projects -Interview with Cesar Abeid
My guest is Cesar Abeid of Remontech. We talk about remote monitoring of construction projects. Cesar is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and an avid AEC podcaster. His award-winning...
View ArticleIncrease Your A&E Firm Profits -Interview with June Jewell
I had the privilege of interviewing CPA June Jewell, President and CEO of Acuity Business Solutions. She has released a book titled Find the Lost Dollars: Six Steps to Increase Profits in Architecture,...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Construction Claims – Interview with Scott Lowe
Unresolved construction disputes lead to claims. What are the ways to avoid claims, and ultimately litigation? To find some answers I had the opportunity to talk with an expert in the field, Scott...
View ArticleThe Present and Future of IPD – Interview with Ravi Bhatia
What are the benefits and success factors of Integrated Project Delivery, IPD? Ravi Bhatia, Principal at PLG Consulting, shares his insight in this interview. Ravi has over 25 years of real estate,...
View ArticleConstruction Manager of the Year – Interview with Thomas O’Connor
Thomas O’Connor is employed by Collen Construction in Ireland as Manager of the Building Services Department with responsibilities for the installation, commissioning and handover of the Mechanical and...
View ArticleGoing Up? That’s Going To Take A While
Over the last century there have been plenty of construction blunders that have left people asking “how could that possibly happen?” Well thanks to some overzealous developers in Spain, we are left...
View ArticleProperty Redevelopment: Knowing the Risks, How to Spot Them and How to Get...
Redeveloping properties can be both immensely satisfying and immensely profitable. However, there are some pitfalls which must be avoided if you want your build to go as smoothly and cost effectively...
View ArticleDelivering Exceptional Project Results – Interview With Jamal Moustafaev
Jamal Moustafaev, MBA, PMP is the president and founder of Thinktank Consulting an internationally acclaimed expert and speaker on the subjects of project and portfolio management, scope definition,...
View ArticleBIM for Project Managers – Interview with Tomi Henttinen
Tomi Henttinen is the Chief Innovation Officer at Gravicon. The Finnish company offers services and tools for the management of BIM projects. Tomi is also the chairman of BuildingSmart Finland. In this...
View ArticleCo-ordination for Your Renewable Energy Project: Managing Your Team Effectively
Installing a method of green energy production in your home is by no means a simple project. Without good management from top to bottom, your installation may end up running over budget or end up...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Successful Project?
At the beginning of work on the project, everybody hopes that it will be a success. All the efforts are aimed at completing it with the best possible results. And, of course, a question may arise: what...
View ArticleThe Most Significant Project Management Trends
There’s a definition and some classical rules about what project management is, how everything works and what rules should be followed to ensure the project’s success. But the reality of leading...
View ArticleHire An Expert When It Comes To Storm Water Drainage
Hiring an expert for your water drainage needs is truly the only way to ensure the safety of your home and property. Water drainage can be a nightmare for families that live on low ground or on...
View ArticleIncrease Billing and Reduce Costs with ClockShark
What is a simple way to reduce payroll costs, minimize compliance risks, and increase billing? The answer: track work hours accurately and make time management easy. That’s exactly what ClockShark has...
View ArticleMobile Collaboration in Construction – Interview with Yves Frinault, CEO of...
This is my interview with Yves Frinault, Co-founder and CEO of Fieldwire. We discuss how mobile computing is helping construction, especially on the construction site. Can you tell a little about your...
View ArticleHow Scrum Entered Sweco Structures and Forever Changed the Way They Manage...
What happened when an enthusiastic engineer brought scrum – an agile IT project-management framework – to Sweco Finland? A lot of good things, as my interview reveals. Sweco Finland is part of the...
View ArticleManaging Infrastructure Projects with Infrakit – Interview with Teemu Kivimäki
Finland has been in the vanguard in adopting building information modeling (BIM) for infrastructure construction. In this interview I discuss with Teemu Kivimäki, CEO of DCS Finland, how Infrakit helps...
View ArticleCircular Economy for AEC Firms – Interview with Pöyry
I had the pleasure to visit the headquarters of Pöyry and meet with Jaana Tyynismaa and Jouni Honkala. In this episode 48 of the AEC Business Podcast we talk about circular economy. Pöyry is an...
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