Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. To start, here are key considerations to take when creating the Master Schedule, prioritized by stok’s Project Managers : 1. This consideration is too often overlooked.

Schedule 40

Schedule Foundation Project Management Budget 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. USACE JOC Participants. Multiple stages are involved for each JOC task order. ” – Henry Ford.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

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. Enhanced owner and design-builder capabilities. Learn more?

Contract 220

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 220

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. What is a specification?

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We’ve outlined the cause and solution for all seven below, according to Lean literature, along with an eighth waste that’s emerging in the construction industry: 1) Transportation Transportation waste involves the unnecessary movement of materials or equipment. Optimize your inventory to reduce this type of waste.

Inventory 98

Inventory Construction Materials Transportation 98

BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

0 qpurcell Thu, 12/14/2023 - 15:40 Affordable Housing As 2023 draws to a close, GBBN’s Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA sat down to talk about the future. Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA MFPRO+ Blog Affordable Housing Designers Architects Legislation Adaptive Reuse What’s next with affordable housing? Design Matters.

Housing 105

Housing AIA Sustainability Income 105

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. Englewood Construction is currently working on a design-build project for the renovation of Stratford Square mall in Bloomingdale, Ill. Financial savings. True partnership.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budget Budgeting 120

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 21, 2020

These panels have the potential to accelerate the building enclosure construction schedules, provide better quality control of the wall components, and reduce construction costs. With panelized wall systems, all the materials, tools, and large dumpsters are at the fabrication shop. Project schedule and cost impacts.

Fabrication 98

Fabrication Schedule Site Design 98

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This construction video provides brief guidelines for the design for tank foundations with AFES foundation design software. AFES is a useful software designed for raft foundation. It consists of structural calculation report, construction drawing having bar schedule, material quantities and 3D CAD modeling.

Foundation 40

Foundation Software Software Design 40

BD+C

MARCH 18, 2024

A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/18/2024 - 12:19 Healthcare Facilities Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner, Stantec, shares a tested solution for the overburdened emergency department: Modular hub-and-spoke design. A Stantec-designed, two-story modular prefabricated crisis unit.

Construction 105

Construction Design Modeling Schedule 105

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

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. These details are needed to request permits, determine the construction schedule , and eventually do the construction itself. Blueprints may vary in size.

Drawings 139

Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. Include potential environmental and indoor air quality impacts of recommended maintenance procedures and materials.

Equipment 227

Equipment Schedule Inspections Safety 227

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

All of these elements are used by interior designers to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space for a building’s user. The work of an interior designer draws upon many disciplines including environmental psychology, architecture, product design, and traditional decoration (aesthetics and cosmetics).

Software 114

Software Software Design Concrete 114

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In fact, more than 90% of respondents to the Autodesk 2023 State of Design & Make report say that upskilling is important to their companies. Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. This is where design and BIM training comes in.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 12, 2017

Foundation3D is a powerful tool that can be used for analyzing and designing spread and combined footing. The design of soil or pile supported foundation can be completed without any difficulty. By creating foundation design automatically, Foundation3D can constantly fulfill or outdo your project schedule requirements.

Design 40

Design Foundation Drawings Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

Easily markup your drawings, check measurements, and link important project info (Issues, Photos, RFIs, Sheets) directly to the location on the sheet. What’s more, it’s easier to track and manage project data from design all the way to operations. An intuitive mobile application also improves training and adoption.

Mobility 98

Mobility Autodesk BIM Infrastructure 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2022

You have stakeholders tugging on your shirt for progress updates, financials, submittals, schedules, RFIs, and that barely scratches the surface. Let your team suggest schedule updates. Project delays and ongoing schedule updates are more common than we’d like, but an assumed part of construction. Project management is tough.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Autodesk Schedule 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The same principles apply to Lean Construction, the methodology, and processes of design and construction to generate the greatest value for clients. Lean production management caused a revolution in manufacturing design, supply, and assembly. The other core elements of Lean are maximizing customer value and continuous improvement.

Construction 85

Construction Schedule Plans Products 85

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 5, 2019

As for instance, he/ she should have sound knowledge for regarding drawings properly. The estimator has to set up schedule for pricing as well as understand construction process, gather experience in construction method and various materials. The Estimator should have the capability to read drawings accurately.

Estimating 40

Estimating Drawings Construction Documentation 40

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 29, 2018

EdiLus-RC is an exclusive software for making perfect concrete design that deals with structural calculations toward new and subsisting buildings in reinforced concrete by means of the most simple and effective SMART BIM object input. The first structural calculations BIM software for reinforced concrete buildings.

Software 40

Software Software Concrete Design 40

Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Before a construction project can begin, there is a lot of planning, number-crunching, designing, and scheduling that needs to occur. An architect, designer, or design-bid contractor will perform planning and engineering services for a prospective project owner, providing them with the information they need to move forward.

Risk 52

Risk Feasibility Bidding Budget 52

Fieldwire

AUGUST 7, 2023

One widely cited study by the Navigant Construction Forum states: “Average rework on projects can cost between 7.25% and 10.89% of total construction cost (when both direct and indirect costs are included) and can cause an increase in the schedule (project delay) of approximately 9.8% of the planned project time.” It is an important process.

Construction 98

Construction Drawings Products Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Nonetheless, the construction industry is making moves in the right direction, effectively reducing waste, reusing materials, and getting good recycling practices in place. Prefabrication pairs well with an industrialized approach to scheduling. So many building materials can be recycled now. That’s the good news.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Materials Schedule 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A Change Order represents the mutual consensus between the parties on a change to the work, the price, the schedule, or some other term of the contract.”. A change order represents a mutual agreement to change the work, schedule, price, or other term of the contract. Ambiguous or inaccurate drawings. Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 96

Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The estimators should be experienced and thoroughly acquainted with the design techniques for reliable estimation. In the budget, allowance towards contingencies, 3 percent to 5 percent of the total expense, is designed to accommodate miscellaneous minor costs that are not part of any work item. Drawings (Plans, Sections, etc.).

Estimating 59

Estimating Drawings Roads Plans 59

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning. Construction management software is designed to serve different trade contractors including mechanical contractor services. 5) Material Planning & Document Management. 2) Time & Productivity Management. 3) Estimating.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. The PMP also archives baselines for scope, cost, and schedule. Construction Management 101.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. So when he encountered Ralph Korte’s vision of Design-Build in action, he saw the industry’s future. . In grade school, Dennis’s art teacher noted his ability to draw and suggested he consider a career in art. There Dennis learned about “on-site design” from Jack Goldman.

Design 52

Design St. Louis Illinois Architecture 52

Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps.

Modeling 105

Modeling Sketchup Drawings Visualization 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. There is no optimal project delivery method, but choosing the right method for your project helps reduce risk, improve your schedule, and keep your budget on track. Schedule: a timetable for completion and payments.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budget 52

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. Using the PlanGrid mobile app enables you to publish amended versions of construction drawings to a cloud server and share them. Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps. Wed, 01/06/2021 - 15:02. .

Mobility 107

Mobility Bidding Estimating Documentation 107

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

Concrete 250

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 250

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill. There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

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

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 18, 2018

TESTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS: An efficient civil engineer should be well versed with various test methods of building materials. These instruments are specifically designed for marking and measurements. BAR BENDING SCHEDULE: Bar bending schedule is a vital chart for civil engineers.

Engineering 40

Engineering Drawings Schedule Site 40

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

TESTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS: An efficient civil engineer should be well versed with various test methods of building materials. These instruments are specifically designed for marking and measurements. BAR BENDING SCHEDULE: Bar bending schedule is a vital chart for civil engineers.

Engineering 40

Engineering Drawings Concrete Schedule 40

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Formwork is made from expensive materials, and requires great skill and experience in its manufactures. Its importance is evident when you consider that the cost of fabrication, erecting and striking the formwork, often exceeds the cost of the concrete it is designed to shape and support.

Concrete 223

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 223