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GoFormz Reduces Communication Silos Through Mobile Forms

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This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. GoFormz will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below.

One thing that many people don’t realize about the construction industry is the large amount of forms we have to fill out, such as inspections, daily logs, checklists, and meeting minutes. Traditionally, all of these forms would be filled out on paper, stored in a binder, scanned into a computer, and eventually sent to the office staff for further filing. These manual resources waste significant time and spend. Thankfully, that doesn’t have to be the case anymore, as companies like GoFormz are making the process digital.

GoFormz

GoFormz  users can create digital forms that work online and on mobile devices, like phones and tablets, in an app-like experience. These forms can look exactly like their company’s existing forms or brand new forms built from scratch. There’s no need to know how to code, as the platform provides an online, dynamic drag-and-drop form builder that anyone can use. To get started filling out your mobile forms on your devices simply download the GoFormz mobile app.

There are a variety of field options available to add to your forms, including the standards like text, drop down boxes, numbers, and dates, but they also have some advanced options that could be extremely helpful on the jobsite.  Advanced fields include the ability to add images, signatures, sketches, maps and GPS, and even barcode scanning.

Dynamic Form Fields

These aren’t just static, manual input-only forms either, as users can add logic to certain fields to perform instant calculations, make fields change color based upon the data input, or make inputs become required based on previous answers. That kind of control encourages consistency across your organization and makes data analysis much easier for the office staff.

Data Capture, Anywhere

With your forms digitized, your teams in the field can easily capture job site data using mobile devices like phones and tablets. Embedded logic and features, like auto-populated fields, accelerate form completion and improve the accuracy of input data. Once a form has been submitted, it is instantly available for review and processing, eliminating the need for manual form delivery – saving your team significant time and budget.

If your jobsite is in a remote location without a cell signal, mobile forms can be completed offline and uploaded once a signal is regained.

courtesy of GoFormz

courtesy of GoFormz

Automated Workflows

One of the biggest challenges with using paper forms is distribution. Oftentimes, we fill forms out, store them in our personal folders, and they never see the light of day unless a problem arises later.  With GoFormz, the workflow of these digital forms can be automated to distribute to certain contacts, dispatched to teams in the field, emailed to customers, and uploaded to a project management system, like Procore. Having all of this information instantly available greatly increases your chances of solving issues before they become emergencies.

GoFormz + Procore

GoFormz users who also utilize Procore can see additional benefits through the integration available within the Procore App Marketplace. With a project already set up within Procore, information from project templates, user directory, and permissions can be automatically applied to your templates within GoFormz to reduce double data entry. Data captured within GoFormz can also be used to update or create corresponding Procore records and instantly upload completed forms to the Procore Documents tool, and more.

Several other workflows can be automated through the integration, as well, including time & materials tracking, budget modification approvals, toolbox talk forms, and incorporating manpower and equipment data from Procore to daily logs within GoFormz.

To test drive the GoFormz platform, sign up here for a free trial or request a demo. 

Find GoFormz at Groundbreak 2020

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GoFormz Coupon Code.png

Groundbreak will be held virtually this year on October 27 and 28. For those interested in finding out more about GoFormz, the sponsor showcase hours for the virtual exhibitor hall will be held:

Tuesday, Oct 27 – 11:10am – 12:30pm

Wednesday, Oct 28 – 11:10am – 12:30pm

There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. There are a ton of moving parts on each project, from the estimate, to ordering materials and equipment, to billing, and having that information where and when you need it can make all the difference.

In 2015, Milwaukee Tool, the company famous for their large selection of red power tools, announced the release of ONE-KEY™, a web-based mobile tool management solution. While the systems 3 core pillars (Inventory Management, Tool Tracking, and Smart Tool Technology) remain unchanged today, the company has continued to develop and enhance the capabilities of the system in many different ways.

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say – but, when that same picture has a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software behind it, it also yields millions of valuable data points. StructionSite, a 360 degree photo documentation software, has recently developed a product to automatically track progress made on your jobsite using only photos and AI.

There has been a lot of talk about the labor shortage facing the construction industry in the past few years, which makes it even more important for your company to properly manage the team members it currently has. Typically, workforce resource management is completed in spreadsheets — if completed at all – many times leading to overworked or underworked staff.

It’s no secret that closeout is one of the worst parts of any construction project. As the job is nearing its end, there are still a ton of forms, as-builts, warranty documents, O&M manuals, and other paperwork that need to be collected and put into binders to hand over to the project owner – a process that can take hundreds of man-hours, in some cases. Nevertheless, closeout is a vital component to successfully turning over a project and ending on a good note.

One thing that many people don’t realize about the construction industry is the large amount of forms we have to fill out, such as inspections, daily logs, checklists, and meeting minutes. Traditionally, all of these forms would be filled out on paper, stored in a binder, scanned into a computer, and eventually sent to the office staff for further filing. These manual resources waste significant time and spend. Thankfully, that doesn’t have to be the case anymore, as companies like GoFormz are making the process digital.

DPL offers “affordable, quick installing” construction equipment telematics on month-to-month contract

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The AssetCommand Max installed on a machine.

DPL Telematics’ new AssetCommand Max Tracking System allows users to remotely monitor their assets using a tracking device, software package and mobile app.

“The market has been seeking an affordable, quick installing telematics solution that goes a step beyond just the minimum of runtime, mileage and location,” says Tony Nicoletti, vice president of business development at DPL Telematics. The AssetCommand Max features “extend past the basics of entry-level telematics,” he says.

The company says the system is a solution for wireless monitoring and remote tracking of off-road equipment and trucks. The device tracks runtime, trips, geofences, curfews, tilt/rollover episodes and service schedules, plus allows users to remotely disable their assets. No long-term contract is required; users can deactivate and reactivate the service at any time.

The system reports usage metrics such as runtime, odometer, movement, ignition status, speed and battery health. The platform also includes a service module for scheduling by runtime, odometer or calendar and notifies users when thresholds are reached.

A starter disable function allows owners to immobilize the asset on demand from anywhere with an internet connection.  The device also has both internal antenna and backup battery, which makes it easier to hide and also sends an alert if primary power is lost.

To address potential safety hazards, asset theft and machine abuse, a tilt/rollover sensor allows owners to specify a tilt angle and receive real-time alerts if the asset reaches the specified tilt angle or rolls over.

Other features include:

  • IP 67 rated and UV stabilized design: Waterproof for deployment in harsh environments.
  • Little to no required sky view:  May be hidden inside or under certain assets.
  • Wireless, two-way communication: Activate recovery mode or set movement alerts over the air from the software or mobile app.

Bridgit Bench Helps You Optimize Construction Workforce Management in the Cloud

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This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. Bridgit will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below.

There has been a lot of talk about the labor shortage facing the construction industry in the past few years, which makes it even more important for your company to properly manage the team members it currently has. Typically, workforce resource management is completed in spreadsheets — if completed at all – many times leading to overworked or underworked staff.

Bridgit, a construction technology company, released a product called Bridgit Bench to simplify the tracking of labor resources and project planning processes.

Bridgit Bench

Launched in 2019, Bridgit Bench is a web and mobile based workforce planning application that allows users to easily see the projects that are overstaffed or understaffed, as well as the workers who are over or underworked. Appearing in a familiar Gantt chart-style format, the software allows you to make quick adjustments to overall timeline and allocated labor force to optimize your staff to your project’s needs.

Bridgit Bench also makes it easy to forecast future labor needs with a 12 month look ahead option on your projects.  That gives your HR team time to hire more people, if needed, or your sales team to find more projects to infill when workers are on the “bench” without enough work.

courtesy of Bridgit

courtesy of Bridgit

The skills, job role, experience, certifications, and even relocation preferences of individual employees are stored within the program, as well, so you can assign the best people to the right jobs. When building your project teams, employees can also be filtered based upon all of that criteria for easier access.

Projects can be filtered and sorted in much of the same way as the employees. Users can quickly find the projects they’re looking for based on the type, stage, geographic region, and by jobs with unfilled job roles.

Interview with Sean Erjavec, Chief Revenue Officer of Bridgit

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Sean Erjavec of Bridgit about how Bridgit got its start and how Bridgit Bench is helping with workforce management, which you can watch below. The video also includes a helpful demo of Bridgit Bench, so you can see exactly how it works!

Adapting to the Pandemic

The Coronavirus Pandemic has certainly caused a lot of changes in the construction industry, and technology adoption has been an interesting result. I’ve heard from many construction technology companies that not only have they seen a large influx of new users, but a large increase in usage for their existing customers – Bridgit being no exception.

“Over the last three months, Bridgit has experienced a 72 percent increase in usage across our customer base, both in the US and Canada,” said Mallorie Brodie, CEO and co-founder at Bridgit, in a press release announcing $7 million USD in strategic investment led by Autodesk. “With construction recently restricted and projects delayed, contractors have needed to shift their processes and are demanding the workforce data and insights that Bridgit provides. The new funding will allow us to empower contractors to use their resources effectively, build more efficiently, and with Autodesk, have a more complete picture of people and projects across their organization.”

Bridgit has also added a “COVID Impacted” section to employee profiles, so you know they will be unavailable due to quarantining or other pandemic related issues.

Bridgit Bench + Procore

Bridgit Bench customers that also use Procore enjoy additional benefits from their pre-built integrations.  Double data entry is greatly reduced as project information flows across both platforms, including overall project timelines.  Bridgit Bench is also part of Procore’s embedded app experience, allowing users to access the full version of Bridgit Bench without leaving Procore.

Find Bridgit at Groundbreak 2020

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Bridgit Grounbreak Coupon Code.png

Groundbreak will be held virtually this year on October 27 and 28. For those interested in finding out more about Bridgit, the sponsor showcase hours for the virtual exhibitor hall will be held:

Tuesday, Oct 27 – 11:10am – 12:30pm

Wednesday, Oct 28 – 11:10am – 12:30pm 

There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. There are a ton of moving parts on each project, from the estimate, to ordering materials and equipment, to billing, and having that information where and when you need it can make all the difference.

In 2015, Milwaukee Tool, the company famous for their large selection of red power tools, announced the release of ONE-KEY™, a web-based mobile tool management solution. While the systems 3 core pillars (Inventory Management, Tool Tracking, and Smart Tool Technology) remain unchanged today, the company has continued to develop and enhance the capabilities of the system in many different ways.

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say – but, when that same picture has a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software behind it, it also yields millions of valuable data points. StructionSite, a 360 degree photo documentation software, has recently developed a product to automatically track progress made on your jobsite using only photos and AI.

There has been a lot of talk about the labor shortage facing the construction industry in the past few years, which makes it even more important for your company to properly manage the team members it currently has. Typically, workforce resource management is completed in spreadsheets — if completed at all – many times leading to overworked or underworked staff.

It’s no secret that closeout is one of the worst parts of any construction project. As the job is nearing its end, there are still a ton of forms, as-builts, warranty documents, O&M manuals, and other paperwork that need to be collected and put into binders to hand over to the project owner – a process that can take hundreds of man-hours, in some cases. Nevertheless, closeout is a vital component to successfully turning over a project and ending on a good note.

One thing that many people don’t realize about the construction industry is the large amount of forms we have to fill out, such as inspections, daily logs, checklists, and meeting minutes. Traditionally, all of these forms would be filled out on paper, stored in a binder, scanned into a computer, and eventually sent to the office staff for further filing. These manual resources waste significant time and spend. Thankfully, that doesn’t have to be the case anymore, as companies like GoFormz are making the process digital.

StructionSite Harnesses AI for Automated Progress Tracking on the Jobsite

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This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. StructionSite will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below.

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say – but, when that same picture has a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software behind it, it also yields millions of valuable data points. StructionSite, a 360 degree photo documentation software, has recently developed a product to automatically track progress made on your jobsite using only photos and AI.

StructionSIte

For those previously unfamiliar with StructionSite, I was able to interview their Co-Founder and CEO, Matt Daly, at Groundbreak last year, and he provided a great overview of how the program works.  Using only a 360 degree camera and StructionSite’s VideoWalk app, users simply walk around their jobsite, while the program stitches those images together in the background.  The result is a perfectly organized group of images that are overlaid onto your project’s floor plan and timestamped for easy access at a later time.

SmartTrack

One of StructionSite’s newest developments is their AI-powered production tracking application called SmartTrack. With no additional effort from the user, SmartTrack analyzes the photos that were captured during VideoWalk and determines the linear footage of framing and square footage of drywall that has been installed. If quantity data from estimates or BIM models are added to the software, SmartTrack can also report on the total percent completed of the two trades.

Not only can this production data help with scheduling and project management, it also provides hard evidence of completed work when submitting for pay draws.

StructionSite customers can also use SmartTrack to go back in time and track their installation rates of previous projects, as well, helping to build more complete historical data.

Interview with Tom Alterman, VP of Product for StructionSite

I recently sat down for a virtual interview with StructionSite’s VP of Product, Tom Alterman, to discuss SmartTrack, which you can watch below. The video includes a helpful demo, showing the products dashboard and plan view.

Use Cases During the Ongoing Pandemic

The ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic has left many in the construction industry finding ways to maintain social distancing while still getting the job done, a task that’s not too easy in the hands-on world of construction. Like other construction technology companies, StructionSite has seen an increase in usage over the past few months as their product is being utilized in ways no one could have ever expected.

As many sites are limiting the number of guests and building departments have been limiting their travel, a stress has been put on how inspections can be completed.  StructionSite has seen many of their customers using their 360 degree photo tool to perform virtual inspections in conjunction with their local jurisdictions.  Being able to see the site in context, as opposed to a two dimensional picture, gives inspectors a lot more confidence that the work is being completed correctly and that it’s in the geographic area it’s supposed to be.

Being able to virtually walk jobsites through the software also reduces the need for certain site walks and gives managers enough confidence that they don’t need to physically be on-site as much as they used to be.

StructionSIte + Procore

StructionSite and Procore have a long standing partnership in terms of integrations. With the pre-built integrations, data can flow freely back and forth from the two programs, eliminating data silos and double data entry.  Users can automatically add all of the images collected within StructionSite to the Procore album of their choice and even attach images to observations and RFIs to add additional context.

StructionSite is also a part of Procore’s embedded app experience, in which users can use the full version of StructionSite without leaving Procore, reducing the need to switch between programs.

Find StructionSite at Groundbreak 2020

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Groundbreak will be held virtually this year on October 27 and 28. For those interested in finding out more about StructionSite, the sponsor showcase hours for the virtual exhibitor hall will be held:

Tuesday, Oct 27 – 11:10am – 12:30pm

Wednesday, Oct 28 – 11:10am – 12:30pm 

There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. There are a ton of moving parts on each project, from the estimate, to ordering materials and equipment, to billing, and having that information where and when you need it can make all the difference.

In 2015, Milwaukee Tool, the company famous for their large selection of red power tools, announced the release of ONE-KEY™, a web-based mobile tool management solution. While the systems 3 core pillars (Inventory Management, Tool Tracking, and Smart Tool Technology) remain unchanged today, the company has continued to develop and enhance the capabilities of the system in many different ways.

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say – but, when that same picture has a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software behind it, it also yields millions of valuable data points. StructionSite, a 360 degree photo documentation software, has recently developed a product to automatically track progress made on your jobsite using only photos and AI.

There has been a lot of talk about the labor shortage facing the construction industry in the past few years, which makes it even more important for your company to properly manage the team members it currently has. Typically, workforce resource management is completed in spreadsheets — if completed at all – many times leading to overworked or underworked staff.

It’s no secret that closeout is one of the worst parts of any construction project. As the job is nearing its end, there are still a ton of forms, as-builts, warranty documents, O&M manuals, and other paperwork that need to be collected and put into binders to hand over to the project owner – a process that can take hundreds of man-hours, in some cases. Nevertheless, closeout is a vital component to successfully turning over a project and ending on a good note.

One thing that many people don’t realize about the construction industry is the large amount of forms we have to fill out, such as inspections, daily logs, checklists, and meeting minutes. Traditionally, all of these forms would be filled out on paper, stored in a binder, scanned into a computer, and eventually sent to the office staff for further filing. These manual resources waste significant time and spend. Thankfully, that doesn’t have to be the case anymore, as companies like GoFormz are making the process digital.

Milwaukee Tool Continues to Enhance ONE-KEY Platform for Inventory Management and Tool Customization

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This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. Milwaukee Tool will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below.

In 2015, Milwaukee Tool, the company famous for their large selection of red power tools, announced the release of ONE-KEY™, a web-based mobile tool management solution. While the systems 3 core pillars (Inventory Management, Tool Tracking, and Smart Tool Technology) remain unchanged today, the company has continued to develop and enhance the capabilities of the system in many different ways.

Inventory Management

There are very few contractors that work on only one project at a time and managing the quantities, locations, and history of their tools and equipment can be a huge challenge. One of the key features of ONE-KEY™ is its free, online, inventory management system, which helps companies organize their entire fleet of tools onto one platform.

In addition to the inventory dashboard, users can view details of each tool, including serial numbers and purchase information, which can be extremely helpful for insurance claims and warranty repairs. ONE-KEY™ can also help you manage service reminders, through repeating alerts based upon the frequency you request, and track the history of repairs.

All of this information can be managed through the web-based application, or on-the-go through the ONE-KEY™ application from your tablet or smartphone.

Tool Tracking

When Milwaukee® first rolled out Tool Tracking, users could view the last known location of their ONE-KEY™ enabled tools or when another ONE-KEY™ user came within Bluetooth range of one of your tools. While the system still has that same functionality, there are even more ways to track tools today.

Expanded Community Bluetooth Tracking

As Bluetooth range is typically within 100 feet, it was evident at the beginning that the more people that used ONE-KEY™, the more powerful the system could become at helping others find their missing or stolen tools. A few years ago, there were about 30,000 location updates each day within the application and now there are roughly 5.5 million updates every single day.

TICK™ Tracking Devices

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For the tools and equipment, you own that aren’t ONE-KEY™ enabled, like ladders, generators, compressors, etc., Milwaukee also has an external tracking device available, called TICK. Stick it onto your tools in a discreet location using fasteners, glue, or ties and enjoy many of the same tracking benefits as ONE-KEY™ enabled tools.

Geofencing

A couple of years ago, Milwaukee expanded the tracking abilities of their ONE-KEY™ enabled tools and tracking devices with the introduction of geofencing. By setting up a virtual boundary around a tool storage area or jobsite, users will receive alerts if a tool leaves the confines of those boundaries.

Asset ID Tags

For a more economical option for smaller tools or equipment that doesn’t require location tracking, like shovels, hand tools, batteries, etc., Milwaukee has recently released Asset ID tags. Each Asset ID tag is equipped with a barcode for easy scanning and is resistant to water and chemicals, has fade protection from UV light, scratch resistance, and the adhesive is durable through significant fluctuations in temperature.

courtesy of Milwaukee Tool

courtesy of Milwaukee Tool

courtesy of Milwaukee Tool

Smart Tool Technology

In addition to tool tracking, Milwaukee’s extensive lineup of ONE-KEY™ enabled smart tools offer a ton of additional benefits. Through the app, each tool can be customized for a variety of different settings, such as RPM, LED light settings, anti-kickback and bind up controls, and even torque settings. For even more protection, users can lock their tools out, basically turning them into a paperweight until unlocked by the app or through a Milwaukee Service Center. If a service center receives a locked tool, Milwaukee will track down the original owner and return it to them, if it’s not the person who brought the tool in.

With experienced tradespeople being harder and harder to find, the customization features of ONE-KEY™ can put new employees in a better spot to succeed, by limiting torque settings as to not over fasten into metal or reduce chipping when drilling into fragile materials with reduced RPMs.

Milwaukee’s inventory of ONE-KEY™ enabled tools has expanded to 50 different options currently, including all of the light equipment in their new MX FUEL™ lineup and the new M18 Fuel Sawzall (model #2822-22), which will be available in November.

The new M18 Fuel Sawzall with ONE-KEY™ (model #2822-22). Courtesy of Milwaukee Tool

The new M18 Fuel Sawzall with ONE-KEY™ (model #2822-22). Courtesy of Milwaukee Tool

The new M18 Fuel Sawzall with ONE-KEY™ (model #2822-22). Courtesy of Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Tool + Procore

In January, Milwaukee Tool announced an integration with the construction management platform, Procore. In the integration, Procore users can send portfolio and directory data to ONE-KEY™ for automated creation of places and people.  Reporting and alerts data from ONE-KEY™ can then be sent back to Procore’s Daily Log for automated daily reporting. 

Interview with Andy Lambert, Group Program Manager of ONE-KEY™, and Kris Lengieza, Director of Business Development for Procore

To discuss the evolution of ONE-KEY™ further, I recently had the opportunity to speak with Andy Lambert from Milwaukee Tool and Kris Lengieza from Procore, which you can watch in the video below. We discussed the benefits of the ONE-KEY™ system and Procore’s new partnership with the tool brand.

Find Milwaukee Tool at Groundbreak 2020

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Milwaukee GBK Coupon Code.png

Groundbreak will be held virtually this year on October 27 and 28. For those interested in finding out more about Buildr, the sponsor showcase hours for the virtual exhibitor hall will be held:

Tuesday, Oct 27 – 11:10am – 12:30pm

Wednesday, Oct 28 – 11:10am – 12:30pm 

There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. There are a ton of moving parts on each project, from the estimate, to ordering materials and equipment, to billing, and having that information where and when you need it can make all the difference.

In 2015, Milwaukee Tool, the company famous for their large selection of red power tools, announced the release of ONE-KEY™, a web-based mobile tool management solution. While the systems 3 core pillars (Inventory Management, Tool Tracking, and Smart Tool Technology) remain unchanged today, the company has continued to develop and enhance the capabilities of the system in many different ways.

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say – but, when that same picture has a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software behind it, it also yields millions of valuable data points. StructionSite, a 360 degree photo documentation software, has recently developed a product to automatically track progress made on your jobsite using only photos and AI.

There has been a lot of talk about the labor shortage facing the construction industry in the past few years, which makes it even more important for your company to properly manage the team members it currently has. Typically, workforce resource management is completed in spreadsheets — if completed at all – many times leading to overworked or underworked staff.

It’s no secret that closeout is one of the worst parts of any construction project. As the job is nearing its end, there are still a ton of forms, as-builts, warranty documents, O&M manuals, and other paperwork that need to be collected and put into binders to hand over to the project owner – a process that can take hundreds of man-hours, in some cases. Nevertheless, closeout is a vital component to successfully turning over a project and ending on a good note.

One thing that many people don’t realize about the construction industry is the large amount of forms we have to fill out, such as inspections, daily logs, checklists, and meeting minutes. Traditionally, all of these forms would be filled out on paper, stored in a binder, scanned into a computer, and eventually sent to the office staff for further filing. These manual resources waste significant time and spend. Thankfully, that doesn’t have to be the case anymore, as companies like GoFormz are making the process digital.

Procore Acquires Cloud-Based Estimating and Takeoff Software, Esticom

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In what has become a growing trend in the construction technology sector, Procore has acquired another company to help grow their platform. Last year, Procore purchased Honest Buildings, a project management software aimed at owners and developers, before creating Procore for Owners.  The company has also acquired ConstructionBI , a data insight app and BIManywhere, a mobile 3D model viewing company which helped them create Procore BIM, in recent years.

This time, Procore is setting its sights on cloud-based estimating and takeoffs, with the acquisition of Esticom, which was announced at Groundbreak 2020. Procore previously offered preconstruction software, specifically in prequalification and bid management. To get an idea of how Esticom currently works, you can check out this 2-minute overview video below:

For specialty and trade contractors, which was a particular focus of Procore at this year’s Groundbreak, Esticom helps companies create professional quotes, while speeding up the estimating and takeoff process. The software can automatically recognize symbols, count items across multiple pages, and makes measuring lengths and area easier, among other features.

Currently, Esticom is available as in integration into Procore via the Procore App Marketplace, but will be fully integrated into the Procore platform in 2021.

“We welcome the Esticom team to Procore,” said Tooey Courtemanche, Procore Founder and CEO. “Procore is investing in the future of preconstruction, an increasingly important and impactful part of the construction process. Together, Procore and Esticom will deliver a single, comprehensive preconstruction solution on the Procore platform, with data connectivity that helps customers track costs and accurately predict estimates.”

Full Story: Procore Acquires Construction Estimating and Takeoff Company Esticom | Procore

Shane is the creator of Construction Junkie and an active construction project manager. In his career, he has managed interior remodel projects, site development, construction safety, governmental project compliance, and facility maintenance. He has a strong passion for construction technology and safety, as well as sharing the knowledge or insights he has gained throughout his career.

Specialty trades contractors are typically forced to use whatever project management software that the General Contractor or project owner of each project requires, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits to having a project management system of their own. Procore has seen a large amount of these specialty contractors joining their platform over the past year and have just announced the release of two new features specifically for them: Real-Time Labor Productivity and Time & Material Tickets.

Groundbreak, Procore’s annual construction technology conference, officially started today and, while it’s in a virtual capacity instead of in-person like usual, there’s no shortage of Procore news and updates. At Groundbreak 2 years ago, the company announced Procore BIM and, this year, their adding two new features to make even more user friendly in the field: Dynamic Wall Elevations and Follow Me.

Chances are, if your construction company is using any sort of technology, you’re using more than one different application. That’s true for many Procore customers, as well, as over 40% of them use at least two other apps that are integrated into the Procore platform. In order to help contractors manage these 3rd party apps, Procore has recently released App Management Metrics to all of their customers.

With so many things still in flux in the construction industry due to the effects of the pandemics, it’s an extremely important time for employers to be able to get their open positions in front of the right candidates and for job seekers to be able to take advantage of the opportunities that are available. Construction management software company, Procore, has recently released a new job posting platform specifically tailored to the construction industry for free.

As jobsites continue to be shut down throughout the country and office staff has been working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, more and more construction companies are relying on technology to help keep them afloat. Many companies and projects have also begun shifting into different roles, some even to help provide more facilities for healthcare and manufacturing to help in relief as the virus spreads.

Hot off of the acquisition of Honest Buildings, a project management software aimed at owners and developers, Procore has announced they have acquired yet another tech company to help bolster their offerings.

In what can be expected to be a continuous trend in the construction industry, construction management software company, Procore, has acquired yet another construction tech company to further bolster their software.

Submittals can be one of the most tedious tasks on any construction site.  Logging, tracking, and reviewing them can take a lot of hours that you might not have.  Thankfully, in recent years, several construction technology companies, like Procore, have launched automated submittal log builders to help ease the pain and increase accuracy.  To make the submittal process even less tedious, Procore recently announced the release of the new Submittal PDF markup, which is free to all users.

There’s no doubt that construction workers do not get enough recognition for the hard work they put into building our nation’s structures.  At the end of each project, the workers are typically on to the next jobsite while executives and politicians are cutting the ribbon on their new facility.