Façade Inspections Using Drones
The Constructor
JANUARY 30, 2022
Drones are being used widely in various work sectors of construction. It is estimated that around a million drones are being used today across the.
JOC Program Line-item Estimating
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
. • NEVER accept a lump sum estimate for a workorder/project without a full detailed line-item estimate and review of line-times and quantities. Fully audit cost estimate and actual cost information. There are many construction cost data and indexes available: • Handy-Whitman Index of Public Utility Construction Costs.
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Timberline Software Support – Estimating Issues & Solutions
Cassell Construction Estimating
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Timberline Software Support Issues Listed below are 4 common Timberline Estimating issues and their solutions. Issue: Attempting to open a Timberline Estimate, message appears, “File needs to be inspected”, followed by message, “File is corrupt” a. Reinstall Estimating. In almost all cases, this will re-link the files.
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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.
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Roof Inspection Checklists
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Roof Inspection Checklists can be automated and linked to detailed cost models for budgeting and project estimation. Additionally, the use of proven, robust, LEAN construction delivery methods, can assure consistent, on-demand, project delivery with on-time, on-budget, and satisfaction for all all participants and stakeholders.
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Typical JOC Process
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 4, 2022
Construction Performed. Regular Updates and Inspections. Final Inspection. Select construction task from approved UPB (unit price book) – Use a l ocally researched unit price book (DO NOT USE LOCATION FACTORS or ECONOMIC FACTORS). Owner/Client Proposal Review. Proposal Acceptance/Rejection. Warranty Period. Contractor.
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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
However, with a construction loan , you can build your dream home from scratch without making compromises. A construction loan is high-interest, short-term financing that you can use to custom-build your home. Discussed below are the things you should know before taking out a construction loan. How construction loans work.
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5 contech firms announce funding in 2024’s first half
Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2024
Drone-powered roof inspections, cloud-based estimating solutions and fungi-fueled recycling tech earned venture capital in recent months.
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GSA Lags on Federal Building Asbestos Inspections, Report Finds
ENR Construction
MARCH 5, 2024
General Services Administration estimates it has more than $2 billion in unfunded environmental liabilities, with asbestos-related cleanups accounting for $1.6 billion of the total.
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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Better Manage Construction Costs. Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets.
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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2012
Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.
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Collaborative LEAN Construction Software
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 16, 2020
4BT LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION SaaS Solution. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.
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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help
Construction Marketing
MARCH 31, 2023
Inspection And Monitoring Redevelopment projects or new construction are significant contributors to waste generation. This usually includes site inspection and monitoring to analyze, assess and understand the estimated environmental damage caused by new projects.
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3 Decisions that Keep Construction Owners Up at Night
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 17, 2024
Research from Gordian found that in 2023, the construction industry saw a 5.3% of construction materials in the RSMeans database experienced a significant cost increase, with an average increase of 19%. Utilize cost and estimation data Tap into historical and actual data to forecast and plan for expansion, repairs, and rehab.
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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION
Chianelli Estimating
APRIL 14, 2020
ESTIMATING SERVICES – OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING – COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING. Early spring is the time of year when the construction industry normally begins to ramp up. The Construction industry is one example. There will be an overall increase in the cost of construction. Commercial. No one is safe.
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Delivering Improved Construction Repair Renovation and Maintenance Outcomes
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 12, 2020
Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. Nonetheless, a small, but growing number of real property owners and facilities management teams have embraced changing to integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Project close-out.
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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started
Construction Marketing
AUGUST 3, 2022
None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. What does the construction project management team do?
ChatGPT for construction companies: A deep dive into its benefits
Lets Build
JULY 7, 2023
But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Yes, if you use it right.
Construction project management 101 – Checklist
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.
ChatGPT for construction companies: A deep dive into its benefits
Lets Build
JULY 7, 2023
But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Yes, if you use it right.
Cost effective FSRM Facilities Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization
Job Order Contracting
JULY 28, 2023
Cost effective facilities FSRM, Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization can now be accomplished with the integration of robust process and planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment (CDE) inclusive of current, local market, granular line item construction task data. Modernization.
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Inspection & Testing Method of concrete
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 12, 2019
Concrete construction activities should be done on the basis of the job site specifications, methods and drawings. Concrete inspection and testing should be executed by experienced personnel to ensure that requirements of the specifications, methods and drawings are satisfied.
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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 5, 2024
As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Let’s explore key hazards and essential safety tips to navigate construction in the winter. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.
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Enabling real-time collaboration in Egyptian construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2023
Time is money, and that’s true in construction as in any industry. Saving time was a key benefit Redcon Construction found when its teams started using Autodesk Construction Cloud. We’re using Autodesk Build and Autodesk BIM Collaborate , Autodesk Construction Cloud tools, and they have made our projects much easier,” he says.
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How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources. Practicing inventory control helps your construction team save time & money while keeping you organized. All sorts of businesses rely on inventory to provide goods and services to their customers, but when it comes to construction, supplies and materials are truly essential.
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We don’t have a non-compliant payroll… do we?
Construction Today
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Before the advent of a web-based, easy-to-use payroll system, but after the time of quill and inkwell, The Department of Labor and contractors responsible for Davis Bacon compliant payrolls ‘estimated their compliance’ via a random sampling. Every check – for every employee – was not inspected for compliance issues.
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Some vital steps for concrete post-pour inspection
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 30, 2019
This civil engineering article sheds light on the required steps for post-concrete inspection as soon as decluttering of any concrete structure is completed. These files should be retained during the construction process and prepared in compliance with the methods of Control of Quality Records.
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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet. We can do this by using the best estimator and database, which is continually updated. Make note of building feeders when doing your take-off and preparing an electrical estimate. adsense analytic. Thursday, November 10, 2011.
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10 Essential Types of Construction Documents
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 3, 2022
Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .
How to Build a Pool Surviving the Inground Pool Construction Inspections
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 9, 2014
In most areas of the country when building an inground pool, permits along with inspections are required as with any construction process. Structural, Electrical and Plumbing inspections during construction, and a Final inspection when you finish building your inground pool.
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45 Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CVF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (LEGAL) DATE ISSUED: 10/9/2013 1 of 3 UPDATE 98 CVF(LEGAL)-P. source: [link]. Magnolia ISD 170906. Gov’t Code 2269.401.
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JOC ‘Job Order’ process – Optimized execution of facility renovation, repair construction projects.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Contractor prepares detailed line item cost estimate for the job order. Final Job Order estimate approved (or request cancelled) and ‘Notice to Proceed’ and ‘Job Order Package’ provided to contractor. Owner final inspection. Education, Training, and Support for LEAN construction delivery method.
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Construction Budgeting 101
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. Ultimately, an inadequate construction budget leads to cost overruns, wasted time, and lower profit margins.
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52 Construction Estimating Checklist: A New Era of Estimating Service
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 1, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating Checklist: A New Era of Estimating Service. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them. adsense analytic. Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
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JOC Procedures
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Contractor proposal is prepared and submitted with the JOC System and includes: Line-items for all require construction task as selected from the UPB, and associated quantities. Owner regularly inspects the site. Any required documentation and/or forms. Any associated subcontractor information. Owner issues a Notice to Proceed.
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Warning Signs Your Roof Needs Help
Construction Marketing
JULY 29, 2022
It’s critical to have a roofer inspect your roof once a year, particularly after a major storm, because the signs of deterioration differ depending on the type and condition of your roofing material. Many companies will provide a free roofing estimate so make sure to reach out to your local contractor for more information.
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A Guide to Construction Safety Management Software
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 14, 2022
Construction safety is essential for a project to go smoothly and, more importantly, get crews home safe. Good construction safety software can make a significant difference in the level of safety at your construction site. What is Construction Safety Management Software? .
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Estimating and Risk Review Methods for Owners and Contractors - User Survey
Construction Dive
JANUARY 8, 2015
Estimating is the core function of all construction projects. Owners start with conceptual estimates when a project is first proposed. These estimated get refined as the project develops and ultimately, contractors and subcontractors will prepare detailed take-offs and estimates to prepare a bid or establish a budget.
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Streamline Construction Photo Management with Machine Learning
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 9, 2022
You open your construction management software to view progress photos, but you’re quickly overwhelmed by the number of images in the gallery. It’s estimated that construction professionals spend 35% of their time on non-optimal activities like searching for information. Releasing payments . Promoting health and safety .
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Mastering construction project management with 6 key strategies
Fieldwire
JANUARY 16, 2024
Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Embracing technology in the construction project life cycle In order to use today’s technology to improve your project management strategies, you must understand how it can assist you through each stage of the construction life cycle.
LEAN Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 22, 2018
OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. 4BT-CE Estimating.
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Detail quality control methods in construction works
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 19, 2019
This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Construction activities and consequent inspection standard should be based on job site specifications, methods and drawings.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud Now Supports Over 235 Integrations
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 5, 2022
“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . We’re excited to share some of the latest integrations and updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud. .
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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. These sub-parts related to his construction possess. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction.
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