Field operations
Work conducted by construction employees/collaborators that is outside of the employer's fixed establishment, in other words, on-site.
Field operations refer to the day-to-day activities that occur on the construction site, including managing labor, equipment, and materials. Effective management of field operations is vital for project efficiency, safety, and quality assurance.
Used in a sentence
Field operations are crucial for ensuring the work on site progresses according to plan.
Synonyms/variation
Site Operations
Stay updated on what’s happening in construction.
Subscribe to Blueprint, Procore’s free construction newsletter, to get content from industry experts delivered straight to your inbox.
Learn MoreLearn more about Field operations
Who Owns Construction’s Intelligence?
In this episode of The Power of Construction, we chat with Hugh Seaton, CEO of The Link.ai, to step past the buzz around tools and features and unpack what true data and AI readiness means for our industry. From subcontractor IP to data agreements, we unpack how governance, trust, and collaboration will shape construction’s digital […]
Building Better, Faster Construction Project Managers Through Technology
Technology promises greater efficiencies in construction, but the key to success is removing the bottlenecks that impede the project manager (PM) from fully leveraging its advantages. Preparation for the transition produces better, faster PMs. Trained in deftly manipulating information, PMs can close the gaps in the construction “project management triangle” of time, budget, and quality. […]
Interconnected Touchpoints: The 4-legged Stool for Managing Data Sharing
Data is an incredibly powerful tool in construction — but the more data being produced and collected, the more room there is for errors. A four-legged stool approach can minimize data-entry and data-analysis mistakes while maximizing efficiencies. Each leg represents an entry point where every piece of data should find a home, whether it’s in […]
Delivering Construction Projects Safely and Consistently in Developing Countries
Delivering projects in developing countries can build local capacity, expand critical infrastructure, and align with mission and values. But international delivery projects add unique challenges that can easily derail even the best-designed projects: dispersed teams, country-specific codes, multilingual workflows, and uneven tech access. EMI (Engineering Ministries International) is a Christian nonprofit that provides architecture, engineering, […]
How can we improve this glossary entry?
By clicking this button, you agree to our Privacy Notice and Terms of Service.