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 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Document Management . Files | Model Browser [coming soon] . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab* . Cost Management | Grouped Summary Level Budget Report* . Cost Management | Main Contract Editing Enhancements* . Project Management .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products Mobility Accounting 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Only improved early and ongoing collaboration and communication across all participants and stakeholders has proven to reduce errors and omissions, minimize the number of change orders, shorten overall project delivery times, improve quality, and reduce total project costs.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Success stories like the LACCD indicate the potential of BIM adoption.

BIM 227

BIM US United States Los Angeles 227

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Use BIM and Virtual Design and Construction With features like clash detection, built in scheduling and cost modeling, BIM and VDC offers plenty of opportunity to detect possible issues before wasting money and time. The full article is definitely worth a read and can be found on the Construction Manager’s Asscoaition of America’s website.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Reports | Project Member Report . Project Management . Cost Management . Cost Management | Budget Payment Application Custom Approval Workflow* . Cost Management | Budget Payment Application Associated Costs Report Export* . Cost Management | Expense Import* . User and Project Data .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Schedule Change Orders 98

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

This allows our project managers to spend more time providing great client service rather than hunting down invoices and following up on outstanding billing items. Another reason it’s important to have a construction project’s financial information in order is it ensures a project can be closed out in a timely fashion.

Software 120

Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

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. and maintenance information into the building knowledge base.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

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.” Improve Commissioning for Greater Project Success .

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

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.

Project Management 158

Project Management Management Contractors Software 158

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. Not Planning for Change Orders.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Plus, preconstruction solutions like Autodesk Construction Cloud offer automated clash detection tools to streamline model coordination and free your team from having to do tedious processes. Keeping everything connected also makes it easier to preview the entire project. How do you accomplish this?

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

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. A detailed project closeout checklist helps resolve problems to close on time. The reverse bell curve.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

These days, with a number of retail and restaurant brands taking advantage of improved economic conditions to expand into new geographic areas, this national contractor model makes more sense than ever. A national client should also expect their GC will assign a dedicated on-staff superintendent to be onsite for the duration of the project.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

This obstacle can only be overcome by changing current formal education and professional training programs. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling. Faster project delivery, financial transparency, and less required project management are additional benefits provided by JOC.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

Document Management in accounting and project management systems is often a paperclip function and not all are alike. Photo management is exploding and innovative firms are capturing photos throughout the project from mobilization thru the punch process. BIM files are exceedingly large.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. BIM changes that and even more. Modeling & Design. To produce a digital model, the objects are assembled like a three-dimensional puzzle.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

It got me to thinking – I need to develop a (much simpler) stress test model for my own company. I would challenge you to create simple models that allow you to give your own organization random “stress” tests. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

No one model is perfect; all have benefits and drawbacks. 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. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

2) Client Service: One of the biggest impacts of technology in the commercial construction industry is the ability to quickly and easily share construction project information. In a business world that has come to expect instant response, that time savings is a huge value to us as well as our clients.

Commercial 144

Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Tekla had a message for contractors at the show: Don’t wait until you are contracted on a job to utilize the power of BIM (building information modeling). It’s a construction collaboration tool that lets everyone in the industry tap into the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process for free. change orders. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

« The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. document management.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

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. . 2: Change Management Software. One of the best ways to stay on top of change orders is through integrated communications.

Software 105

Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) » Lessons in Construction Leadership. Behind every good construction business leader is a hard working team of project managers, construction workers, and office staff. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

JOC Program Manager – Typically designated Procurement Authority. Senior Management Representative. JOC Project Manager. Did the project come in within or below the Project Budget? Were estimates, projections and recommendations provided by the Contractor and Delivery Team correct?

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

With the Internet becoming an application utility, this model is changing. And these are not light-weight “apps” – these are powerful enterprise systems for accounting, financial management, project management, HR, and more. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Building Information Management

JULY 24, 2012

How many Owners still wallow in design-bid-build and change-orders, legal disputes, and poor quality vs. collaborative efficient methods such as Job Order Contracting and Integrated Project Delivery? Why are many facility management executives still supporting unsustainable business practices?

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle Change Orders Comparison Management 45

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

This virtualization model just gives you the PC environment on a tablet computer, rather than optimizing the software for the tablet environment. In order to create tablet-ready software, developers must more than likely redesign their user interfaces to be simplistic without losing functionality, which is no easy feat! change orders.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

While there are advantages to this type of so-called virtualization model, it is not a true browser-based or “Cloud” solution. </P. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 17, 2018

On the other hand, the EPC views the change to the project as an opportunity to increase profit. There are times when the project owner and the EPC see eye-to-eye on the necessary change order and reach an agreement on the scope and price. It may be time to revisit the financing model again.

Equity 40

Equity Contractors Finance Construction 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

For starters, Case showed that they “came to play’ with the introduction of three new DV series double drum large asphalt compactors designed to accommodate a wide variety of paving projects. In addition, Case expanded its compact excavator line with the CX55B minimum tail swing model. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Green 120

Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

However, this technology has an even bigger benefit: Everyone involved in the project can check how it’s progressing, allowing stakeholders to give their input on important decisions as soon as it’s needed. Eliminate project uncertainties using building information modelling.

Profitability 144

Profitability Residential Software Software 144

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 13, 2011

These technologies help contractors to create the cost estimates required to bid on projects in other regions more effectively. Among these technologies the most important are online plan rooms, bid management software, takeoff and estimating software, building information modeling (BIM), and cloud-based project management software.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

“Almost a year ago we introduced Autodesk Construction Cloud, sharing our vision for the most powerful and complete portfolio of construction management products. Autodesk Build Build will combine many of the existing features on BIM 360 and PlanGrid to provide an all-inclusive project management experience under one roof.

Autodesk 110

Autodesk BIM Products Project Management 110

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When the workers assembling the structure are working from an old set of plans that don’t reflect the latest change orders, rework is practically inevitable. Beyond that, incompatible files and a lack of access on existing mobile devices can also slow down communication over plan change orders and RFIs. 5.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Building Information Model: The DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As evidenced in the earlier life-cycle management graphic, needs, cost, scheduling, etc.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40