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Project Collaboration and Controlled User Permissions

Anne Sangemino, Racanelli Construction

Obstacle: Many people on one project and a need for sharing secured data that not all project members should be able to view.

Solution: StratusVue’s User Profiles for both the Organization and the Collaborators allow for project collaboration and controlled user permissions that are unique to the organization’s needs.

Overview: User Profiles defined at the project level allow for flexibility and direct control over project data and collaboration.  Centralize all of the project data in one location with each project member having unique and personalized permissions to advance project collaboration in real time.

Quote: ” StratusVue’s platform allows for us to adjust permissions at the project level allowing for ideal collaboration.  We have direct control at the project level to update and assign permissions as the project requires” – Anne Sangemino, Racanelli Construction

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Cost of change to technology

StratusVue looks internally for where the Construction Industry is going
Featuring: Samantha Leidy

Cost of change to technology.

The cost of adopting new technology can vary greatly depending on several factors such as the type of technology, the complexity of implementation, the size of the organization, and the resources available. Some common costs associated with adopting new technology include:

    • Initial purchase or subscription fees
    • Training and professional development for employees
    • Integration with existing systems
    • Technical support and maintenance
    • Downtime during the transition period

It’s important for organizations to carefully evaluate the costs and benefits of new technology before making a decision to adopt it. In some cases, the benefits such as increased efficiency and improved productivity can outweigh the costs in the long run.

Technology and organization of data.

The organization of data is critical for efficient and effective technology use. Good data organization enables quick and easy access to the information needed, reduces duplicates, improves data quality, and supports data analysis and decision-making. Some ways that technology can help with the organization of data include:

    • Database management systems (DBMS): These are computer programs that allow you to store, manage, and retrieve data in a structured way. Examples of DBMS include SQL databases and NoSQL databases.
    • Data warehousing: This is a technology that enables organizations to store large amounts of data in a centralized location for analysis and reporting. Data warehousing systems are optimized for data retrieval and can support complex queries and analysis.
    • Cloud storage: This is a technology that allows organizations to store data on remote servers and access it over the internet. Cloud storage can provide scalable and flexible data storage solutions and can reduce the need for physical storage infrastructure.
    • Data visualization tools: These are tools that help present data in a visual format, making it easier to understand and analyze. Examples of data visualization tools include charts, graphs, and dashboards.

Effective technology and data organization can lead to better data management and more informed decision-making, ultimately leading to improved efficiency and success for organizations.

Record keeping and collaboration with team members and software.

Record keeping and collaboration with team members can be improved with the use of appropriate software. There are several types of software that can support record keeping and collaboration, including:

    • Project management software: This type of software helps teams plan, track, and manage projects, tasks, and deadlines. It can also provide tools for team communication, document sharing, and record keeping.
    • Collaborative documents and spreadsheets: Tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Office 365 allow teams to work on documents and spreadsheets simultaneously in real-time, making it easy to track changes and collaborate on projects.
    • Customer relationship management (CRM) software: CRM software is designed to manage interactions with customers and can be used for record keeping, tracking sales, and managing customer information.
    • File management software: This type of software provides a centralized location for storing and organizing files, making it easier for team members to access the information they need.

By using software to support record keeping and collaboration, teams can improve efficiency, reduce errors, and increase transparency. However, it’s important to choose software that meets the specific needs of the team and organization and to provide adequate training and support to ensure successful implementation and use.

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Custom Solutions with Business Intelligence and Real Time Metrics

Holly D’Onofrio, Span Construction & Engineering Inc.

Obstacle: Data in many locations within multiple platforms and solutions.

Solution: StratusVue’s custom solution with business intelligence and real time data metrics provided automation to project reporting.

Overview: With many applications and programs containing project data, it can become rather time consuming to collect all the data and put it in one report that is useful. Span Construction & Engineering, Inc. reached out to StratusVue for help with centralizing their data. StratusVue was able to provide a custom solution that not only met the needs it saved them money!  StratusVue delivered integrations to SmartSheets, their project data in the StratusVue Platform and their Sage Accounting information with project visualizations of presented in PowerBI.

Quote: “StratusVue’s’ custom solution integration Spans’ data in Smartsheets, is a game changer for us. It’s elegant and very user friendly, we can finally automate what usually takes days. I’m sure it can be implemented with many more clients who use both platforms, especially with a pack of dashboards and reports that go with it” – Holly D’Onofrio, Span Construction & Engineering Inc.

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What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and where what is its origin?

StratusVue looks internally for where the Construction Industry is going
Featuring: Sarah Clukey

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and where is its origin?

Ada Lovelace is considered a pioneer in the field of computer programming, and her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine in the 1800s laid the foundation for the development of modern computers and artificial intelligence (AI). She is credited with writing the world’s first computer program, a set of instructions for the engine to calculate Bernoulli numbers. Her notes on the engine also include what is recognized as the first published algorithm intended to be processed by a machine.

Lovelace’s work demonstrated the potential of computers to be used for more than just mathematical calculations, and her vision for the Analytical Engine as a general-purpose machine was ahead of its time. Her notes and letters revealed a deep understanding of the potential of the machine to be used for a wide range of scientific, mathematical, and other applications. She also believed that the machine would have a wide range of potential applications beyond just mathematics and that it could compose sophisticated music, compose graphics, and create new scientific and artistic forms.

Her work helped to establish the field of computer science, and her ideas about the potential of computers continue to influence the development of technology today. She is also celebrated as a trailblazer for women in technology and a role model for future generations of women in STEM fields.

In conclusion, Ada Lovelace’s contributions to the field of computer science and her vision for the potential of computers were groundbreaking and have had a lasting impact on the development of technology and the field of AI.

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The Next Big Shift in Construction

Featuring:  Brian Anson

What is the next big shift in construction?

The next big shift in construction is expected to be towards more sustainable and efficient building practices, with a focus on reducing waste, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using technology to improve the design, planning, and execution processes. This shift may also involve an increased use of prefabrication, modular construction, and building information modeling (BIM) technology to increase efficiency and decrease costs. Additionally, there is a growing trend towards smart buildings and the integration of internet of things (IoT) technology to improve the overall functionality and sustainability of buildings.

So how are general contractors to accomplish that then?

General contractors can achieve the next big shift in construction by adopting the following strategies:

    1. Embracing technology: Implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, using 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality for visualization, and using project management tools to streamline processes.
    2. Implementing sustainable practices: Making use of green materials, optimizing energy efficiency, and incorporating renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power.
    3. Prefabrication and modular construction: Building components in a controlled factory environment and transporting them to the site can help reduce waste and increase efficiency.
    4. Collaboration and communication: Encouraging collaboration between all project stakeholders, such as architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and using cloud-based tools to share information and streamline communication.
    5. Employee training and development: Investing in training and development programs to build a highly skilled workforce that is equipped to handle the challenges of the new construction landscape.

By adopting these strategies, general contractors can remain competitive and help drive the industry forward in a more sustainable and efficient direction.

What would be the most impactful?

The most impactful strategy for the next big shift in construction would likely be the integration of technology, specifically Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other digital tools, as it has the potential to transform the entire construction process from design to execution. BIM enables the creation of a digital twin of the building, allowing for better visualization, collaboration, and communication between stakeholders, leading to improved decision-making, reduced waste, and higher efficiency. The use of digital tools can also provide real-time data and insights, enabling more accurate forecasting and planning.

In addition, the adoption of sustainable building practices, such as using green materials and optimizing energy efficiency, can have a significant impact on reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry and promoting more environmentally friendly and efficient buildings.

Overall, both the integration of technology and the adoption of sustainable building practices have the potential to bring significant benefits to the construction industry and have a lasting impact on the future of building and construction.

Which field within construction would it be most beneficial?

The integration of technology and the adoption of sustainable building practices can bring benefits to all areas of the construction field, but it may have the most impact in the following areas:

    1. Design and Planning: The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology can improve the accuracy of design and planning, reducing errors and rework, and enabling virtual prototyping and visualization.
    2. Project Management: Digital tools such as project management software can provide real-time data and insights, helping to streamline processes and improve communication and collaboration between stakeholders.
    3. Construction: Prefabrication and modular construction can increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety on the construction site.
    4. Operations and Maintenance: The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology can help optimize building operations and maintenance, reducing energy consumption and costs, and improving overall functionality and sustainability.

Overall, the integration of technology and the adoption of sustainable building practices can bring benefits to all areas of the construction field and help drive the industry forward in a more efficient and sustainable direction.

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The most straightforward explanation of zero-day in 10 seconds!

👉 The most straightforward explanation of zero-day in 10 seconds!

John Goecke talks with Indusface about complex security terms & relates them to real business problems in a matter of moments on the latest #SaaSTrana Show 🎙️.

He is the founder of StratusVue and discusses with Venkatesh (Venky) how everything changed for them after a #ransomware attack ⚠️ in 2018.

He also shares how the construction industry 🏗️ is a soft target for hackers as there is no regulatory oversight, unlike in banking and healthcare. And security is always an afterthought for business owners.

His practical learnings from unexpected ransomware attacks on his business are wise words of wisdom for anyone in SaaS! 💡

Watch the Full Interview

#indusface #podcast #zeroday #zerodayvulnerability #ransomwareattacks #hacking #saas #saassecurity #apisecurity #appsec #apptrana #constructiontechnology

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UL Solutions and StratusVue Announce Partnership to Advance Data Transparency for the Built Environment

StratusLink™ powered by UL Solutions will link construction as-built data.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, July 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, and StratusVue, a provider of cloud-based project management solutions for commercial construction projects, announced StratusVue’s StratusLink™ powered by UL Solutions, a partnership to further develop and integrate the companies’ platforms to enable as-built data linking and management for construction information.

“StratusVue’s partnership with UL Solutions will provide information that will help enable safer buildings.”
— John Goecke

StratusLink™ powered by UL Solutions will link construction as-built data to UL Solutions product and life safety data in UL Product iQ®, the UL Solutions online location for certification information, and UL SPOT, the UL Solutions database containing product sustainability.

“In the built environment, it is critical to efficiently leverage and access data to help advance safe, smart and sustainable buildings,” said John Goecke, CEO at StratusVue. “Linking asset information to built data with product safety and standards information will provide a better understanding of what is contained in a building. Linking information to UL Solutions presents a more holistic view of a building.”

StratusVue’s partnership with UL Solutions will provide information that will help enable safer buildings.  “This, however, is just the tip of the iceberg. Our machine learning and deep linking will allow building owners and managers to access all their building documents in an intelligent and simple way for better, healthier buildings,” Goecke said.

“Many factors are impacting the health of work environments,” said Neil Lakomiak project management director of the Built Environment group, UL Solutions. “Creating a safe, smart and sustainable building is critically important as stakeholders — from tenants and staff to visitors — have placed a heightened importance of building health and wellness as a key factor in the gradual return to in-person work. Reducing risk and cost associated with occupant health issues while helping improve productivity, work environmental quality can also help improve employee and occupant performance and increase the value of a building and company while providing visibility into potential problems so they can be addressed early and with documented solutions. Through our partnership with StratusVue, we believe linking documents to products and plans creates a holistic view into a building’s DNA and is the next step in data-driven decision making as it relates to improving the built environment.”

About StratusVue  

StratusVue provides a leading integrated construction management platform that connects people with the information they need to succeed in construction and the built environment. StratusLink has been developed to help all users semantically understand unstructured data via advanced machine learning and intelligence tools.

About UL Solutions

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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Headquartered in Boston, FUSE Group Extends the Technology Outlook of Their Future with StratusVue

FUSE Group - StratusVue Press ReleaseFUSE Group LLC chooses StratusVue to Improve Collaboration and Communication

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, June 16, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — StratusVue, a leading provider of construction management software, announced today that FUSE Group is using the StratusVue solution to improve communication and collaboration on its construction projects and implement real-time monitoring of its progress on job sites.

FUSE Group identifies as the foundation for the buildings that shape our landscape. Offering a broad array of construction services and the holding company for three entities of self-performing contractors which are FUSE Builds, FUSE Equip, and FUSE Specialty.

“After a comprehensive review and vetting process, we are extremely excited to announce FUSE has committed to StratusVue for our new project management and document management software solution. This powerful, cloud and mobile-based software will significantly increase our efficiency and our ability to collaborate. StratusVue, has deep construction roots – they understand our business and our field’s needs. The product also has deep and comprehensive integration with our ERP system, Sage 300 (Timberline). It is a web-based product that can be accessed via any browser as well as a fully FUSE branded mobile app available on the App Store.” said Alex Tsouvalas.

About FUSE Group
FUSE Group is the foundation for the buildings that shape our landscape. We’re a one-stop shop for a broad array of construction services by our self-performing contractors, including general requirements, equipment and supply, concrete, and special projects.

FUSE Builds is responsible for employing the carpenters, laborers, and contractors that specialize in everything from open construction sites and ground-up construction, to renovations in active laboratories and hospital spaces. StratusVue is a key component to their success as their responsibilities are highly tied to rapid responses to job site emergencies such as floods, demolitions and rebuilds which all require and rely upon infallible collaboration.

With a name synonymous with reliability, FUSE Equip is the resource that supplies and operates the tower cranes, hoists, and heavy equipment solutions that make construction possible. They are the workers that lift your projects and enhance our lives by raising the buildings that transform the skylines of the cities we all call home. The StratusVue solution increases the energy, harnesses the grit, and builds upon the experience of the entire FUSE team.

FUSE Specialty surpasses the strategic needs of their clients by providing expertise in specialized trades such as concrete and miscellaneous Division 10 related specialties. They have proven their ability to leverage their top-tier knowledge and time-tested skills to dig in and build your projects from start to finish. Digitizing their operations and production tracking processes with StratusVue allows them to confidently face every challenge they encounter and build your project with pride.

About StratusVue
To be competitive and successful in today’s construction industry, a firm must take advantage of a technology solution that is able to manage all the information the entire team of contractors, subcontractors, and specialists use to make decisions. With desktop, tablet, and mobile access, StratusVue’s cloud-based SaaS platform is that solution.

For construction projects, transparency is essential. It provides everyone involved with a live status report of the past, present, and future of the project. StratusVue is a collaborative solution that improves and enhances transparency by allowing everyone on the entire team to see what is happening on the entire project in real time – reducing risks, rework, and delays.

With true financial integrations, accountability is an absolute necessity. It holds individuals accountable for their project actions, and businesses for their team’s performance. The StratusVue transaction log provides 100% verification of all activity on the project, allowing each team to focus their attention on moving forward.

Brian Anson
StratusVue
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Guest Speaker Event – May 18th, 2pm EST – Scheduling with the oracle from Oracle

Scheduling for Success with Guest Speaker, Mark Jenkins – Product Director – Oracle Construction and Engineering

Join StratusVue’s Brian Anson with subject matter expert Mark Jenkins, in their discussion about how to schedule for success within your projects and organization.  This is the second in a six part series focused on how to improve and elevate your business to the next level.

Do you know understand why others have succeeded and failed in tracking their Organizations performance through a schedule.  Find out where the industry is headed and the fundamentals that you need to know.

Schedule us into your life, whether you are new or established, because knowing why you are successful or not is fundamental.

Registration is now open! Event – May 18th – 2pm EST