Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. Since construction sites involve numerous planned and unplanned activities, the software can help contractors and project managers have better control of time.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These components are hidden behind the scenes but play a crucial role in a project's success. This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management. This integration does exactly that."

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. There are several maturity models that describe the degree of maturity of an organization and/or associated projects.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The Business Software Education Center, or BSEC, is a group of technology experts who provide resources and tools on software selection to companies, and they graciously agreed to assist us with our analysis of construction management software. Defining Enterprise Resource Planning. Defining Enterprise Resource Planning.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Clear communication and transparent project management between contractors, teams, and management make for a smooth workflow and better bottom lines for all involved.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Project Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget. It’s safe to say that cost overruns in construction projects have become an industry-wide status quo. In fact, according to a study from KPMG, just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years. Inaccurate Project Estimates.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement. Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. OpenJOC Benefits. Contact us.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2022

Cost Management. Budget code segment variable length** . Spread markup value in owner change order** . Project Management Releases. Labor resource filter in iOS . Quality & Safety Management Releases. Project Management Releases. Markups | Filtering on web. Cost Releases.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Mobility Schedule 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Know the Contract and Budget. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work.

Construction 217

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 217

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And while the bids might look good at first glance, the possibility of costly change orders in the future is much higher. Pay attention to market impacts Logistical bottlenecks and price escalation are two of the biggest factors affecting your ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

The performance and monitoring stage is a phase in which the project’s progress, timeline, and budget are constantly assessed in order to keep the job on track. First, the designer or architect will start checking on the project more regularly to ensure that the actual construction meets the plan and design.

Lien 52

Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction. 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. How do you accomplish this?

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

PSMJ Resources

APRIL 9, 2012

During the course of any project, clients request a lot of changes. Cumulatively, however, they can amount to a lot of effort and can kill your budget. But there’s a way to keep track of and limit small changes without making your clients feel like they’re being “nickel and dimed.” Newer Post.

Resource 43

Resource Project Management ACEC Budgeting 43

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.

Project Management 166

Project Management Management Capterra Software 166

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. A joint site visit should be done for every project.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Historic and budgeted volume and project type are reviewed. Internal staff skillsets and resources are evaluated. Existing project management systems and styles are assessed for their applicability to and interface with JOC. Program and Project Management. Strategic Planning for JOC. Intro to JOC.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Since you’re at the end of the project, you may not even have the resources on hand to easily correct errors if you discover them after your workers have been released. Common project closure problems may delay a completion date and final payment. A detailed project closeout checklist helps resolve problems to close on time.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. The lack of proper budgeting practices can also lead to communication breakdowns and misalignment.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Estimating 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

Failing to do so might have resulted in someone getting lost from your incomplete directions, or worse, loss of a job or project that was meaningful to you. Three types of specifications (prescriptive, performance, and proprietary) may be used during a project. What Are Construction Specifications? How Can Specifications Be Improved?

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Risk Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Nonetheless, there’s most likely an optimal delivery method for your company or project. By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. Many methods of project delivery exist, but most are variations of the five models we’ll describe below.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. This left the project managers with inaccurate information on their jobs, and the accounting staff up to their eyeballs in timecards. Control Project Costs with Integration. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Accounting & Finance.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. I started thinking about how business owners can better manage their companies, and so I created my own short list of New Year’s resolutions for better construction management. Close the Budget vs. Actual Gap. change orders. August 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Performers have estimated the time to perform the task and have allocated adequate resources for successful project completion. JOC Program Manager – Typically designated Procurement Authority. Senior Management Representative. JOC Project Manager. Technical/Engineering/DPW.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Procurement must be based upon BEST VALUE, and also used standardized terms, definitions and data sets, and rely upon the support of internal and external teams, as well be integrated with collaborative construction delivery methods such as Job Order Contracting, JOC. Any effort or resource expended should be Outcome-based.

Site 40

Site Renovating Sustainability Life Cycle 40

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Moneyball is a film based on the true story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a tight budget. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Teams can pool their knowledge and resources for everyone’s benefit . Timelines and budgets become group concerns rather than personal hurdles . For instance, collaboration tools like Autodesk Build connect essential field and project management workflows and creates a single source of truth for documentation and communication. .

Software 105

Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. « Integrated Project Delivery (IDP) – What is it? Anyone working in accounting or human resources has access to immense amounts of personal data. Most providers can create a plan to meet your needs, not to mention budget. change orders.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Notice that the horizontal axis represents your operating cost budget, and the vertical axis your capital (i.e., cost of owning) budget. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136