Recent Posts by Gordon Marx

Managing and editing Microsoft Office documents with Oracle Aconex just became easier. We’re excited to announce Microsoft Office 365 integration with Oracle Aconex, the only construction project collaboration software providing a true common data environment (CDE). Simplify how you view, edit files, and collaborate in real-time. Oracle Aconex offers an easy-to-use solution for users that collaborate and share Microsoft Office files with a wider project team from within the...

Man kann es nicht mehr verleugnen: Die Zeit für die digitale Transformation in der Bauindustrie ist gekommen. Aber dieser Aussage zu folgen erfordert mehr als nur Investitionen in Software, Hardware und Anwendungen – Sie brauchen auch Mitarbeiter, die die Technologie annehmen, einsetzen und optimieren. Menschen stehen nach wie vor im Mittelpunkt eines Unternehmens. Wie Mitarbeiter Technologie wirksam nutzen, kann die Art und Weise, wie Geschäfte geführt werden, maßgeblich...

We all must acknowledge:  The time for digital transformation in the E&C industry is now. But, this proclamation requires more than simply investing money into software, hardware, or applications—you also need people to adopt, implement, use, and optimize the technology.   People are still at the heart of business. How people leverage technology can significantly improve and advance the way business is conducted. The pressing challenge remains: in an industry with a labor...

In a recent survey, industry professionals cited the following major challenges in delivering successful infrastructure projects:  Design Complexity, Errors and Rework, and Supply Chain Availability (infographic). The root of many of these problems is the data -- the sheer volume of the data generated can quickly overwhelm the project and overshadow the competencies of all those involved. How much data is actually produced?  The largest infrastructure projects produce...

In this post we'd like to provide actionable tips for owners, contractors and project managers on managing the RFI process for their construction projects. This is especially critical for reducing risk on projects involving professionals from numerous organizations. Best practices for RFIs In an ideal world, RFIs would be managed consistently right across your project, according to the following guidelines: Use a pro forma RFI template for all subcontractors and consultants to...