Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Is the project suitable for the construction delivery method? From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Number of change orders. Are funds available?

Management 220

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 220

Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 10, 2011

Don’t Be Caught Short on Construction Change Orders. It’s easy for contractors to overlook the real cost impact of construction change orders on their projects. The construction change order must be analyzed for the overall impact on the construction project timeline as well.

Change Orders 60

Change Orders Construction Estimating Schedule 60

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Owners provide leadership and support within a LEAN JOC Program, without the problematic “filter” of a third party “JOC Consultant” Furthermore, LEAN JOC Programs can be implemented for 1/3 to 1/10 the cost of traditional JOC programs that require a percentage of construction value for JOC tools and support.

Contract 241

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 241

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Working with integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page, jobs and duties on time, equipment and worker status visible, and timelines transparent. Subcontractor schedules.

Viewpoint 238

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 238

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And How to Avoid Construction Errors and Mistakes Altogether. When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. Construction mistakes happen, but they can get costly–and fast. In the D.C.

Management 105

Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK . Initiation of a Job Order. Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. All Supplemental Job Orders follow the same workflow and procedures as the original work order.

Change Orders 201

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 201

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s not uncommon in the construction industry for teams to work with subcontractors or materials suppliers from different countries. With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . As actual (realized) costs come in (e.g.,

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Change Orders Forecasting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

Assets | Import Assets Project Settings into Templates [Coming Soon] – Now, account administrators can quickly configure their Assets workflow in Autodesk Construction Cloud by importing the Assets Project XLSX file from BIM 360 into Project Templates. This functionality already exists for iOS users.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 18, 2021

LEAN Job Order Contracting, as represented by the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Framework, is a programmatic methodology applied to all construction projects and work orders. Associated detailed costs for required labor, material, and equipment to complete the task per the unit of measure, and a total cost for the same.

Contract 130

Contract Change Orders Renovating Project Management 130

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. Learn more on API documentation on Autodesk Platform Services.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Take advantage of several critical improvements relative to the collection, validation, use, and maintenance of detailed line item unit price cost data to improve construction outcomes. Appropriate materials and line items.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

While no one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, we can make an educated guess on what will happen in 2024 in the construction industry. For the next year and beyond, we anticipate that construction project complexity will continue to increase, especially with the on-going labor crunch and supply chain uncertainty.

Project Management 80

Project Management Management Autodesk Schedule 80

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 2, 2013

In this case the "Hammer" is a change order. 3% of your customers are "Grinders" and will try to take all your profit by telling you too "Sharpen Your Pencil" which means do the job for just over your hard cost for material and whatever you pay your employees in gross wages with no allowance for overhead costs.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Contractors Cash Flow Profitability 48

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. No one wants a project full of change orders and rework.

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. No one wants a project full of change orders and rework.

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. And timelines?

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.

Construction 52

Construction Schedule Safety Industrial 52

Fieldwire

AUGUST 7, 2023

“Quality Assurance” and “Quality Control” are often times mistakenly used as interchangeable terms when discussing the broad issue of quality in construction; however, these two terms actually describe very different activities. RFIS Streamline your RFI process with Fieldwire Learn more → In construction, we have QC down.

Construction 98

Construction Drawings Products Management 98

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. Construction management software is designed to serve different trade contractors including mechanical contractor services. 3) Estimating.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a big change, with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its core. However, embracing BIM is just one aspect of maximizing construction efficiency. There is also a need to overcome resistance to change within the industry.

BIM 52

BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

During construction, specifics are everything and failure to communicate specifically could create massive change orders, cost overruns and schedule delays, which can negatively impact your bottom line. Failing to communicate construction building specs could result in massive change orders and increased risk.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Risk Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

In construction, constantly optimizing for efficiency and time savings enables teams to get things done faster. Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company , understands this fully and he’s a big fan of using technology to take care of tedious tasks. Take a look at what he has to say.

Project Management 97

Project Management Management Autodesk ProCore 97

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on nearly every construction project, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission. It’s fairly easy to determine what rework costs a contractor with regards to labor and material, but determining the true total cost is a whole different beast.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Most of the repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build construction projects end up over budget, and otherwise fail due the use traditional inefficient, archaic, and antagonistic processes. The net results include reduction in change orders, improved job scheduling, and projects delivery on-time, on-budget, per owner requirements.

Renovating 214

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 214

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Connecting in Construction. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Stay on Top of Changes.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Put your most valuable employees back to work by automating manual change order processes. Despite so many other advancements in the construction industry, the traditional change order process is still one of the biggest headaches in commercial construction. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 12:00. Cameron Page.

Change Orders 348

Change Orders Risk Virgin Islands Puerto Rico 348

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

As we move further into 2015, Englewood Construction has been fortunate to entertain a lot of new business opportunities. All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise. As a former architect and member of the AIA, this couldn’t make me happier. Financial savings.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. This enables owners and their awarded JOC contractors to execute a wide variety of numerous repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule. Construction Quality.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It’s safe to say that cost overruns in construction projects have become an industry-wide status quo. However, with construction budgets being scrutinized more so than ever and overall industry productivity remaining a constant concern, construction professionals can’t really afford to accept the new normal.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects. The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

AU 2022 Day 2 Recap: The Most Interesting Moments of the Construction Session . If you weren’t able to make it to AU 2022, that’s okay, because we recorded these construction sessions and theater talks for on-demand streaming. 10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed. How Will the Construction Sector Get to Net Zero?

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Estimating Boston 52