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How to use the Best Planner App for Android to design and renovate office buildings

Attractive businesswoman working on a tablet in the office.

The place where you spend more than a quarter of your life plays an important role in your mental and physical health. In addition to contributing to your working productivity. That’s why office buildings and working spaces started being renovated, to cope with the demands of an ever-evolving work environment. Find out why the cloud-based App PlanRadar is the tool to utilize.

The Golden Age of Construction Software – 5 Technology Updates for 2018

November 27, 2018 Tags: construction app, construction software, software for construction Zeina Hazem

The construction industry is on the cusp of a new era in utilizing different technologies in its working cycle. The challenge of eliminating the human error factor in construction is increasing with the growth of the construction sector. The difficulties that have faced the sector for decades as sharing project information, monitoring and tracking are on their way to be totally eradicated using construction software & updated technology tools.

One minor change to your punch list that’ll make a big difference

November 12, 2018 Tags: architecture apps, blueprint app, blueprint software, punch list app Zeina Hazem

Animation. Regulatory compliance punch list. Businessmen are discussing steps to comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.

In the past, whether it was called a punch list, snag list, or defect list, used to be a paper template that is filled out on site. However, the main problem with this paper punch list is that it offers no flexibility. Once it’s done, it is difficult to add more inspects or minor changes to that paper. Learn more about PlanRadar, the ideal defect tracking software and why you need to implement it in your work routine.

Contractor Apps between Expectations and Reality

October 24, 2018 Tags: construction apps, contractor apps, contractor software Zeina Hazem

smiling site manager using tablet on construction site

In the construction industry, contractors are one of the biggest users of mobile apps and technologies. A new generation of civil engineers and construction managers grew up with smartphones and they expect the same from their contractors. Construction contractors need now to adopt new innovative technologies to be capable of working in new developed projects and systems. Read on to find out how to go about this.

The Role of Facility Management Software in Construction Industry

September 18, 2018 Tags: facility management app, facility manager, project management Zeina Hazem

Person holding tablet that shows a hologram of a facility management desktop

A popular definition for facility management is “the practice of coordinating the physical workplace with the people and work of an organization; it integrates the principles of business administration, architecture and the behavioral and engineering sciences.” Facility management software works on combining the organization and human through technology tools to provide the best version of work connectivity. They mostly work on improving the decision-making process and the managerial responsiveness at work.

The Role of Contractor Software in Managing Stress Level in the Construction Project

August 29, 2018 Tags: Construction contractors, contractor software, stress Zeina Hazem

Construction employee sits overwhelmed on a staircase

Construction sector participants are subjected to several tasks that can have a negative effect on their psychological well-being and mental health. This negative effect will not only have an impact on the individual worker but also on the organizational performance. A research study has concerned its work on investigating the mental health among construction professionals with the following methodology.

Construction Project Coordinator – Analysis of the main responsibilities in the project

August 29, 2018 Tags: construction management software, construction manager, construction productivity Zeina Hazem

Construction project coordinator and manager checking on a construction plan

Construction coordinators most of the time work under the supervision of a construction manager to help him with the technical tasks on site. They must have good knowledge of every aspect of the project, including schedules and budgeting, to assure that every team member is getting on with his own task. Once the first phases of the project are outlined and finished the construction coordinator helps in keeping all parts of the project organized and running according to plan. The first step to perform your work on the best level is to exactly know your role and duties. Here are the main responsibilities of the construction coordinator on site so you can outline your plan.

What will be the Future of Architecture Apps One Year from Now?

August 9, 2018 Tags: Architecture App, construction management, construction management software Zeina Hazem

When we talk about the future of construction management the first thing we focus on is architecture and construction apps that are totally supporting and enhancing the market now. The technological advances from these apps are becoming immeasurable because every day there is a new startup that works on solving the problems of the industry. Construction companies are obviously complex and complicated organizations that need advanced systems to organize their tasks. The project stakeholders vary between clients, project managers, and contractors. They all have to meet at some point to highlight the project headlines and share updates together. However, you no longer need a special application for each problem, now you can find all these features in one app.

Project Management Software Reviews put PlanRadar on the Top List of 2018

August 9, 2018 Tags: construction management software, efficiency, project management Zeina Hazem

A project manager looks to a promising future

The use of project management software as a tool for managing and organizing our daily tasks has grown and continuously expands at a rapid pace in all industries, especially the construction sector. The software market has a powerful effect on the construction industry and that’s why professionals in this field started to take an interest in improving the tools and techniques they use. Using the best project management system, your project team can set more realistic milestones and deadlines and keep all of your team members focused on your deliverables. In this article, we will introduce to you the key features you can use to evaluate a construction software’s efficiency and grasp how the software market is reshaping the industry now and in the future.

Facts You Need to know About the Role of Construction Contractors in Operating Sustainable Green Buildings

August 9, 2018 Tags: Construction contractors, Green building, project management, Sustainable building design Zeina Hazem

A high-rise building with a green facade

Contractors play a pivotal role in defining and operating sustainable certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings. The contractor’s role in this process starts from the beginning by planning for every measure to match the required LEED standards which are totally different from those of typical projects. The LEED rating assigns several credits to the general contractor in some environmental aspects such as sustainable sites, materials, resources, safety, and indoor environmental quality. To reach the required steps of this certification the general contractor doesn’t only need to use eco-friendly material but also, he needs to operate a job site that has a minimal impact on the surrounding environment.