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What Is a Change Order?

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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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#117:  Building Information Modeling

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Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction. This is not your father’s CAD system.

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JOC Procedures

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Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB).

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

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Whether it’s a completely refreshed design for an existing restaurant brand or an entirely new business model, such as a unique idea for a family entertainment venue, we love working with clients to figure out how to make their design intent become a reality as efficiently as possible.

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How technology can help you maintain your profit margins at residential projects

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Eliminate project uncertainties using building information modelling. One tiny change can affect the outcome of your residential project—you’ve likely experienced this before. This information consists of everything needed to eliminate project uncertainties, including accurate models, drawings, and specifications.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Releases 3 New Products: Build, Quantify, & BIM Collaborate

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The product will include the features you would expect from a project management platform, including cost budgeting, change orders, document storage, issue creation, RFI submission, meeting minutes, photos, and drawings markup. Users on the app will be able to create RFI, track issues, and view/redline drawings.

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5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software

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For practices like estimates, time tracking, project management, change order management, accounting, and other key processes, mechanical contractor software has helped complete jobs more efficiently and effectively. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning. Building Software.