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Do I Really Need Construction-Specific Project Management Software If I Have An ERP?

by InEight | May 25, 2023

Organizations involved in capital projects have traditionally relied on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems to help them maintain the financial system of record, produce financial statements, and to assess overall performance...

Improve Your Bottom Line with Construction Timesheet Software

Time is one of our most valuable resources. And it’s the one resource for which there is definitely a finite supply. So, you want to make sure everyone is making the most of every minute that goes into completing your project. It’s a lot to track for any project, but especially so for those that […]

Calculating Cost Performance Index: Software Features to Look For

“Cost overrun” is a dreaded occurrence for any construction project. Yet many builds end up exceeding their estimated budgets with implications going far beyond just project costs. They can impact a construction company’s profit on a project, their current business plus future opportunities. Project performance metrics can serve as a point-in-time indicator of the […]

What Are Cost Item Assemblies in Construction Estimating Software?

When it comes to construction, a structure isn’t just a structure. It’s the sum of myriad components. A wall for example, might consist of drywall, studs, screws, tape, spackling paste, paint and more, as well as the labor that goes into making it a finished wall. Collectively, these form a cost item […]

What Is a Quantity Takeoff in Construction?

Quantity takeoff refers to the process of estimating drawings, plans, materials, etc., to deliver an accurate forecast for construction costs. The quantity takeoff is the first step in arriving at a fully detailed estimate, with the second step being forecasting costs based on the takeoff. The takeoff is a heavily detailed, complicated process within an […]

Finally Getting Connected: Introducing Construction 365

Something has happened in construction over the last 15 months. While the world suffered through the greatest pandemic in a century, technology provided a welcome outlet, a conduit to help people navigate and solve their daily challenges. Through it all, the construction industry finally realized that a digital transformation was a requirement to operate. […]

What Is Building Commissioning Software?

Building commissioning software turns the process of testing and optimizing equipment and building systems into a digital-based one. Taking the place of paper- and computer spreadsheet-based methods, it’s designed to streamline workflows and introduce efficiencies lacking in these traditional methods. Part of that traditional approach involves starting the commissioning process when the project is near […]

The InEight Platform

The InEight construction project controls platform includes purpose-built applications that manage all phases of capital projects, starting with accurate pre-planning and ending with predictable completion and commissioning. The InEight platform is modular for flexible implementation, integrated for seamless data flow, and built for scalability.

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