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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

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Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. While there are valid reasons a client might go the competitive bid route, there are many more scenarios where the negotiated delivery method is better for all parties. It’s A Multi-Phase Project.

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The High Cost of Low Bids: When Contractors Compete on Price, Everyone Loses

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Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

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New in Autodesk Construction Cloud: 50+ the Latest Product Releases

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When selecting a linked markup on a PDF or within a 3D model, users on web are directed to the markup’s location for easier viewing. . Within Files, mobile users can select a point in a 2D model to seamlessly jump into a 3D view of that exact point. Learn more about mobile access and model viewing in our blog .

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Building Strong Starts: Protecting Profit Margins Through Effective Preconstruction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s the most optimal period for identifying issues that may impact cost and schedule. Many things can happen during this period, and project teams often face complications like design creep and price increases, which negatively impact budgets and schedules. This is where connected bid management solutions comes in handy.

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How to survive and overcome inflation and rising construction costs

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Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value. And while the bids might look good at first glance, the possibility of costly change orders in the future is much higher. Now your project’s schedule and target cost are at risk.

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20+ Fresh Releases for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Cost Management | Clear Schedule of Values Evolution within Contract View* Within the contract full page view, users can visualize how each schedule of values (SOV) has evolved throughout the project. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs.

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