Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Due to the size and complexity of most construction projects, contractors often need to supply additional proof of their work to prove to the owner or general contractor (GC) that they deserve to get paid. On many projects, construction businesses are required to submit a payment application. What Is A Payment Application?

Lien 98

Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. What is construction quality management?

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

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

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. In the design and construction part, various types of construction documents are utilized.

Documentation 40

Documentation Construction Drawings Contract 40

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Concept drawing can also be used to explore more technical aspects of a design providing an initial response and possible solutions to problems, constraints and opportunities such as service layout, structure, method of construction, paths and shading, patterns and calculations, the relationship between aspects of size etc. Site Plans.

Drawings 52

Drawings Architecture Design Drafting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

Today’s construction landscape leaves very little room for error. With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . The anatomy of a construction takeoff.

Estimating 105

Estimating Documentation Autodesk Bidding 105

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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). Any required documentation and/or forms.

Change Orders 201

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 201

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2019

Who will win the construction heavyweight belt? It comes in various forms and is used for various reasons: sticky notes are used to outline construction processes , invoices are printed and mailed to clients, notepads are used for taking notes … the list goes on and on. Place your bets. It’s always there when you need it.

Software 267

Software Software Construction Organization 267

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

In construction, a Request For Information (RFI) seeks the clarification of plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

BD+C

MARCH 17, 2019

That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because “The Construction Bid Process ” is today’s topic.

Bidding 80

Bidding Drawings Construction Documentation 80

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. This enables them to identify potential modifications prior to the finalization of documents.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows. I had used Autodesk Construction Cloud’s BIM 360 solution in a previous role and found it extremely simple to use,” says Deric.

Autodesk 124

Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Construction Management 101. For the definition of construction project management, it’s basically PMI’s definition in the construction context.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

What is a construction blueprint or construction plan? Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Every construction worker needs to know how to read blueprints.

Drawings 139

Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

Learning how to prepare a construction plan can take years and multiple projects before you are exposed to enough information. With that said building a construction plan is simple if you use these easy to follow steps. What Is A Construction Plan? How To Prepare A Construction Plan.

Plans 74

Plans Construction Drawings Documentation 74

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. Without the dedication and proper execution of these documents, issues will likely arise when the project is finally executed.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Risk Change Orders 52

Levelset

APRIL 22, 2022

A request for quote (RFQ) is a document that enables property owners, construction companies, and contractors to obtain detailed cost information about materials and services. An RFQ — or a request for quote — enables construction businesses to get specific details about costs for materials or services. Learn More.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Bidding Materials 52

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 5, 2019

Construction estimator is mainly liable for completing any building construction projects successfully. The construction estimator has to create accurate estimation and it depends on various requirements. As for instance, he/ she should have sound knowledge for regarding drawings properly.

Estimating 40

Estimating Drawings Construction Documentation 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. What LEAN Job Order Contracting?

Contract 222

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 222

Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

The VirLaser Level app (shown, above) uses your iPhone’s camera to determine whether an object or material application is level. The Punch List app purports to generate simple PDF files including progress photos, notes, and other site audit documents and email them to clients, homeowners, inspectors, and partners. Virtual level.

Mobility 107

Mobility Bidding Estimating Documentation 107

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Technology has undeniably improved operational efficiency across the construction industry. However, as construction companies rely on more and more advanced technology solutions that serve various teams and workflows, keeping them coordinated and in-sync can prove difficult.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Md Humayun Kabir has made this nice tutorial for construction professionals. In this tutorial, Kabir shows some useful tips for creating reinforcement drawing in Advance Concrete 2016 developed by Autodesk. Contain material & section libraries with several concrete, masonry and full bricks materials as well as parametric sections.

Drawings 40

Drawings Autodesk Concrete Modeling 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. The Government will review the contractor’s task order proposal for completeness. ” – Henry Ford.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Stacy Rinella This year, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) reached an important milestone—it has been bridging the divide between various sectors of the building industry for seven decades now. Construction—residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial—was on the rise. Enter Edwin Bateman Morris Sr.,

CSI 70

CSI Documentation Organization Industrial 70

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contract 228

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 228

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Before it went digital, Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) had to use whole buildings to archive the paper trail for its huge construction projects in Egypt. Now, its document archives are digital and securely held in the cloud. “We We’re using Autodesk Docs as our main document management system for submission reviews and so on.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Documentation Consulting 52

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Using a Lean design and construction approach, home builders can reduce waste and costs without sacrificing amenities or marketability of their produc. Skyrocketing material and labor costs followed by sharp interest rate increases have worsened the current housing affordability crisis. Mon, 11/21/2022 - 08:00. Todd Hallett, AIA.

Design 98

Design Drawings Profitability Documentation 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. This month, we have more than 30 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Learn more on API documentation on Autodesk Platform Services.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 52

Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to perform 2D and 3D takeoffs within Autodesk Construction Cloud, ensuring teams are using the most up-to-date set of drawings and allowing collaboration between team members.

Autodesk 111

Autodesk Estimating Bidding Products 111

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. Sheets | Full Content Search Improvements – Previously in May, we enabled content search within a drawing for new projects.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

The shop drawing is a drawing or collection of set of drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information specifically generated or assembled by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator to demonstrate some portion of the work for the approval of architect or engineer.

Drawings 40

Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

In construction, last impressions matter. In fact, the process begins as early as the design phase and is carried on throughout construction. Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 16, 2018

CAREFUL STUDY OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract documents which are provided to the contractor or delivered for his inspection comprise of general contract conditions, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities etc. Accommodation for space for preserving materials on site e.

Bidding 40

Bidding Construction Documentation Contract 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Material Takeoff Sheet for Excel Sheet. Material takeoff or estimating sheet is the general form of listing and taking off types, sizes and quantities of material required in a bidding process of any construction work. List of Excel sheet for material take off:-.

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Estimating Materials Construction Software 63