Today construction firms are managing layout in 1 of 3 ways

1. You’re handling layout using the manual process that’s “always worked in the past.”
2. You’re handling layout digitally using a laser level and/or total station, but still working with manual (paper) plans and output.
3. You’re handling layout using a robotic total station (RTS) or rapid positioning tool (RPT), working from a 3D model, and feeding your data back into the BIM workflow.

If you’re in the first two buckets, you probably know there’s a better way to do things. Isn’t it time to make the switch to and improve your firm’s capabilities?

In this FREE eBook, you’ll get all the reasons you need to ditch manual methods―and learn how to convince your boss (or yourself) it’s time for a change, too.

Any construction firm that’s still using paper to manage their projects likely will admit it’s not the most efficient way of operating, especially when there are any number of software solutions that can do the job seamlessly. But being stuck in an old way of doing business is not uncommon in construction — an industry that’s often one of the last to adopt readily available technology.

For companies still using paper drawings in the field and in the office in 2021, you should know you are putting yourself at a significant competitive disadvantage in your space. Project control software like Trimble ProjectSight makes project teams significantly more productive by connecting people and technologies with timely information that is so complete it unites the virtual and real worlds.

ProjectSight streamlines productivity. No more searching through multiple systems to find the drawings and information you need to give an answer fast. ProjectSight ensures all stakeholders are working from the most up-to-date information available whether you’re in the field or in the office. Additionally, ProjectSight allows companies to:

Get Lean

Team members can collaborate and converse on issues rather than filling out information on old paper-based forms. ProjectSight automates notifications and eliminates wasting time on unproductive tasks.

Establish trust

ProjectSight establishes trust with all project stakeholders. Information is thorough, complete and a record of communication is available so you and your team gain credibility and maintains professionalism.

Create accountability

ProjectSight helps you operate as a team and ensures everyone is held accountable.

How to Say Goodbye to Paper in the Field and Office

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Trimble ProjectSight is the next-generation project control software from the makers and developers of Prolog. BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast is an authorized Trimble ProjectSight partner. Contact us today to talk about how ProjectSight can transform your teams project controls systems.

As temperatures begin to fluctuate, it’s important to ensure changes in conditions aren’t affecting the accuracy of your equipment.

At BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast we recommend your Trimble RTS unit undergo an Auto Lock Collimation test for every 10-15°F of sustained temperature change.

If you’ve never performed an Auto Lock Collimation test, we’ve got you covered. The above video provides a step-by-step guide to complete this process that should take you less than 5 minutes.

If you have any questions about this procedure or any other support needs, please call our support line at 630-821-8076.

BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast is proud to offer your teams onsite Trimble FieldLink training. We will travel to your job site to get your team up and running using Trimble digital layout, 3D scanning and mixed reality tools.

Taught by our training team with over 35 years of experience in the field your field professionals will learn:

• GPS for Site and Civil
• Accuracy for Critical Connections
• Complete the Office to Field Loop
• Quality Control With As-built and Scanning
• Site Control Across Solutions

To learn more about either our half-day or full-day onsite training sessions, call our support team at 630-821-8076.

Visit our ProServ page for more about our other outsourced services.

With laser scanning technology constantly evolving, it is necessary to periodically compare the different platforms available in the market.

Technology is changing nearly every aspect of how business around the globe is conducted — and construction is no exception. Yes, your organization might have all the tools in place now to get the job done, but is your company really scaled to meet modern demands and reap modern rewards? Here’s a quick exercise:

• Check each of the following challenges you or your organization has had to deal with over the past 24 months:
• Had a project run over budget or well beyond the expected timeline
• Had to cover a major, unplanned capital expenditure like replacing a piece of equipment or a server
• Suffered from significant productivity issues that slowed work or created problems
• Seen unnecessary material waste that ate into your bottom line
• Struggled with billing to keep cash flow fluid and/or ensuring your own bills are paid on time
• Struggled with hiring, onboarding and training new employees
• Lost money on a project that wound up not being worth the hassle
• Had a communication breakdown between project teams or other subcontractors due to a lack of accurate project data
• Experienced a business disruption that forced you/your company to have to cut costs/ resources in order to keep your business running effectively
• Spent too much time/too many resources on administrative tasks due to manual workflows or disconnected data
• Had trouble pulling together current project data for reports to owners or other project stakeholders
• Experienced a data security breach, lost sensitive documentation or other incidents that put your company’s business at risk

If you’ve experienced one or more from the list above, it might be time to invest in a connected construction management software suite like ViewpointOne. Powered by real-time data and workflows, ViewpointOne solutions connect contractors’ people, projects and processes together to improve project collaboration and provide next-level business controls. Let us show you how easy your modern construction management experience could be. Contact us now!