Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

This means more than having a team of trained professionals; you must assign the right workers to the right tasks and ensure your site supervisors clearly understand the project’s quality expectations. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders.

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Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. The default setting of calculating materials on site is still available and has not been changed.

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Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, project management, data, and more. 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. To learn more please visit our help site.

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Autodesk Products Change Orders Claims 98

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. 2) Time & Productivity Management. Using an intelligent solution allows project managers to base their bids on past project data and actual expenses.

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Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

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.

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Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Digging deeper into company processes for payment, change orders, lien waivers, and more will give you a sense of what to expect while working with them. . You’ll need to provide documentation before work starts, apply for progress payments during the project, and apply for your final payment as part of project closeout.

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Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 218

Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Save time and money on your construction projects. Developing the easiest-to-use construction management software has always been Fieldwire’s mission. We are excited to introduce our new project management module on Fieldwire. Construction management on Fieldwire. See faster turnaround on RFIs with Fieldwire.

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Management Project Management Construction Software 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The data from these studies suggests that the median cost of rework, as a percentage of total project cost, is roughly 4%-6%, but that is only taking into consideration direct cost of reported rework. With both the direct and indirect factors combined, it was determined that the median cost rework accounts for is 9% of the total project cost!

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. There were cases sited involving email, metadata, and search terms that they asked us to comment on as well.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

. “This means our management team struggled to gauge the health of our projects and evaluate the performance of our subcontractors.” ” SQUARE knew a construction management solution could help the team improve their working methods and connect site and office teams better.

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Autodesk Management Engineering Accounting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Common project closure problems may delay a completion date and final payment. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

« Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software » Committing Intentional Project Communications. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Document availability. Document relevance. Document Tracking. Free Subscriptions.

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Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. www.dexterchaney.com. Leave a Reply.

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Construction Documentation Software Software 136

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. JOC Process: –.

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Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Lack of formal written policies, procedures or guidelines is the primary reason for JOC Program failure and/or inconsistencies in project management and documentation, and compliance. A joint site visit should be done for every project. Oversight, without excessive management and control is vital.

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Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. the time of award.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I was in the Army for nine years and developed good management and leadership skills. I initially started at North Point, managing projects, then moved to Senior Project Manager and ultimately the Director of Design and Construction. During that project, my boss, the VP of Development, retired.

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Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

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. Integrated Document Management. You should be able to search the text of the documents, not just the file names.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

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.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. According to Whole Building Design Guide, “Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders , tend to be more energy-efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost.”

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Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

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. Remember that your leverage is strongest before the project is finished. Was your initial estimate off?

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Serious Project Design Errors.

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Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Managing this information overload can be difficult. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Look for software that does a better job providing applications based on the workflow of a project from cradle to grave, and that provides web-based anywhere-any time visibility into job progress, profitability, change management, and more for everyone who involved in the success of a job. Next Generation of Document Management.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. Work scope is developed and communicated is more detail and more effectively, resulting in the avoidance of traditionally prevalent delays, change orders, and associated skyrocketing costs.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. At other times, I wasn’t sure if I had enough subs bidding in order to get competitive numbers for my own bid.

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Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

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Project Management Management Contractors Software 173