Gerrad Frei

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Gerrad Frei

Gerrad Frei is a Technical Content Writer at Selecthub, specializing in construction management and field service management. An avid reader from an early age, he decided on a career in writing, studying Journalism and Broadcast Production at the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. When he's not reading or writing, he spends his free time with his wife caring for their many rescue dogs, listening to podcasts and saving Faerun from calamity in Dungeons and Dragons.

Commercial Construction Management: A Comprehensive Guide

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From medical centers to schools, roads to bridges, shopping malls to apartment complexes, commercial construction developments have an enormous impact on day-to-day life. However, building such large and complex structures is incredibly complicated. Implementing commercial construction management solutions and techniques is critical to a smooth process and successful delivery.

Gerrad FreiCommercial Construction Management: A Comprehensive Guide
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Top BIM Capabilities And Features

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August 28, 2024
Construction projects are becoming increasingly complex, with multiple personnel, departments and firms needing to work harmoniously to prevent time and cost overruns. By integrating construction management software with BIM capabilities into the process, teams create a detailed roadmap that allows for clearer communication, streamlined workflows and better decision-making for all parties throughout the life of a project.

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Field Force Management Software: Key Features and Benefits

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August 27, 2024
Field force managers are in a challenging position: collecting and utilizing as much information as possible while effectively managing their employees. With peak customer satisfaction being the endgame, proper field force management is the way to accomplish it. Enter field service management software.

Gerrad FreiField Force Management Software: Key Features and Benefits
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What Is Preconstruction? A Comprehensive Guide

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August 9, 2024
As author Dale Carnegie said, “An hour of planning can save you ten hours of doing.” That’s the essence of the preconstruction phase — planning out every moment of a construction project to improve the build process, save valuable time and money, and streamline construction management.

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Construction Management Software Requirements Checklist

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July 30, 2024
As projects increase in complexity and scope, managing a construction development can feel like a monumental undertaking. Construction management software takes that behemoth of a task and divides it into more attainable segments with tools to help you take on each one. But before buying, it’s essential to draft a construction management checklist to ensure you select the right platform.

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Guide to Building an RFP for Construction Management Software

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July 17, 2024
You’re on the hunt for construction management software. Congrats! One of the steps you’ll want to nail is sending a construction management software RFP to vendors for an idea of their platforms and services. The goal of this article is to help you do just that.

Gerrad FreiGuide to Building an RFP for Construction Management Software
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What Is A Transmittal? A Comprehensive Guide

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July 10, 2024
Delivering a construction project requires exchanging thousands of designs, contracts, ROIs, samples and other documents between multiple departments and stakeholders. Transmittals document the flow of information, tracking when, where and to whom information changed hands, protecting you from litigation and payment delays.

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What Is Building Information Modeling (BIM)? A Comprehensive Guide

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July 9, 2024
Digital technologies completely overhaul how architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) companies approach projects. Rarely are builds the sole responsibility of a single entity, instead requiring the input and coordination of multiple professionals and teams. BIM software and practices break down communication barriers, improve collaboration and efficiently plan a project.

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