Construction document errors can lead to project delays, costly rework, budget overruns, and safety risks. Due to the complex nature of construction projects, even small mistakes in construction documents like design plans, specifications, or submittals can create a domino effect that disrupts workflows, causes miscommunication, and leads to significant financial and operational setbacks. These errors
Research by Construction Navigant and PlanGrid show that, 9% of a project’s combined cost stems from rework, with 52% of that rework being attributed to miscommunication and poor project data. Additionally, nearly 35% of project time is lost due to ineffective activities, resulting in $280 billion in annual rework expenses. For these reasons, streamlining communication
Efficient document management and collaboration are critical for project success. But many AEC teams struggle with time-consuming tasks like finding documents, sharing them securely, ensuring timely reviews and issue resolution, as well as tracking tasks. Sometimes, this is as a result of using legacy document management solutions. zipBoard, on the other hand, helps AEC teams
Autodesk Docs vs. zipBoard. Which is the best document management and collaboration software for your AEC team? Finding the right cloud-based platform for document management and collaboration on construction projects can be a real struggle. So many features to take into consideration, ensuring that the tool you choose integrates seamlessly into your existing workflow, is
Manual processes, inefficient communication and delays in the shop drawing review process can cost you – both time and money. Construction projects need careful planning, coordination, and execution between many stakeholders. And shop drawings serve as the bridge between the design and construction phases. Shop Drawing Review Process Flow What are Shop Drawings? Shop drawings
Construction document reviews can positively and negatively impact project schedules and budgets. And this largely depends on how well you manage the construction document review process. Let’s look at how construction document reviews affect project schedules and budgets. Effects of construction document reviews on project schedules When you review construction documents according to the stipulated
How does one complete a construction complex project on time, within budget, all while ensuring a quality end result for the client? This is where collaboration in construction comes in!
Here are 6 strategies you can employ today to improve your construction document management process.
Realise the true importance of the pre-construction planning phase, before there are cost and time overruns. Here's 5 actionable steps you can incorporate to optimize your pre-construction planning.
Realise the true importance of the pre-construction planning phase, before there are cost and time overruns. Here's 5 actionable steps you can incorporate to optimize your pre-construction planning.