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Rescuing 17,000 Construction Photos: A Lesson in Persistence and Digital Backup

Over the past six years, I’ve taken more than 17,000 photos while visiting construction sites—capturing inspections, documenting conditions, and tracking construction progress. Every photo represents a moment in the life of a project. All of these images were taken on a Samsung Note 10 Plus, and I believed they were safely backed up to Dropbox.… Read More Rescuing 17,000 Construction Photos: A Lesson in Persistence and Digital Backup

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How I Use Notion to Supervise Multiple Road Construction Sites

Supervising several road construction projects at once requires careful coordination, consistent reporting, and quick access to reliable data. To manage all of this efficiently, I’ve built a digital supervision system using Notion — a flexible platform that helps me organize site activities, monitor progress, and document field observations in real time. One Master Database, Multiple… Read More How I Use Notion to Supervise Multiple Road Construction Sites

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Using Digital Tools Like Notion and Microsoft Lists to Improve Construction Site Documentation

Introduction: The construction industry is rapidly evolving, not just in the way we build, but in the way we manage and document our work. As a field professional, I’m constantly looking for tools that make it easier to record daily activities, track progress, and stay organized—without slowing down work on site. Two digital products that… Read More Using Digital Tools Like Notion and Microsoft Lists to Improve Construction Site Documentation

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Notion — A Workspace That Finally Worked for Me

After trying SharePoint and Microsoft Lists, I reached a point of frustration—not with the tools themselves, but with how they were (or weren’t) being used. I was relying on them to manage tasks and communicate updates. As a result, key information wasn’t reaching the team, and I was constantly following up manually. That’s when I… Read More Notion — A Workspace That Finally Worked for Me

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Transforming Civil Construction Reporting with Microsoft Lists & SharePoint

Managing daily observations across multiple civil construction sites can be a complex endeavor. To streamline this process, we harnessed the capabilities of Microsoft Lists and SharePoint, creating an efficient system for data collection and reporting. 📝 Structured Data Collection with Microsoft Lists We utilized Microsoft Lists to capture daily site observations, employing various column types… Read More Transforming Civil Construction Reporting with Microsoft Lists & SharePoint

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