HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Other times, changes may occur due to incomplete shop drawings, unknown or unforeseen site conditions, construction sequencing, or supply chain issues which can lead to the construction team figuring it out and making changes at the time of installation.

Design 67

Design Drawings Construction Schedule 67

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These components include schedule, cost, operations, and more. Think of it as the much more evolved version of the 2D drawing; while drawings consist of an X and Y-axis, 3D BIM adds another dimension: the Z-axis. Scheduling 4D BIM adds the dimension of time to the 3D BIM model. What is 3D BIM?: What is 4D BIM?:

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Owner regularly inspects the site. Proposal form contractor is due within established timeline. Any required documentation and/or forms. Any associated subcontractor information.

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. It streamlines scheduling. Use prefabrication processes to reduce transportation costs and limit the amount of time spent at the construction site. Place air scrubbers throughout the construction site to guarantee air quality.

Project Management 312

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 312

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This is crucial, given that 48% of all rework on US construction job sites stem from poor project data and miscommunication. Typically, a team might track installations by highlighting a drawing in Bluebeam, entering numbers into a spreadsheet every day in the project office, or even using colored pencils on a hard-copy drawing.

Autodesk 102

Autodesk Las Vegas Modeling Schedule 102

Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process. AutoCAD comes with a comprehensive toolkit with thousands of objects, styles, etc.

Software 148

Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Early and ongoing involvement of internal and external teams, inclusive of joint scope and schedule development Reliance upon local, on-site service delivery partners (AEs, builders…). Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer. Defined common data environment. Key performance indicators.

Software 150

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Lets Build

APRIL 9, 2021

The reason is that they lack a clear, real-time connection both to the master schedule and the 3-6 week lookaheads. To make that happen, you need to plan ahead and strategically schedule tasks in manageable chunks. All team members will then have access and be able to see when is the right time for them to show up on the site.

Project Management 142

Project Management Residential Management Schedule 142

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 21, 2017

Definition of Bar bending schedule(BBS) Bar bending schedule alias schedule of bars refers to a list of reinforcement bars, a specified RCC work item that is shown in a tabular form for a smooth view. While generating bar schedules, it is important to take proper care about length.

Schedule 40

Schedule Fabrication Concrete Estimating 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

Sheets | Full Content Search Improvements – Previously in May, we enabled content search within a drawing for new projects. Now, members can search for specific key terms in their drawings in all existing projects. The default setting of calculating materials on site is still available and has not been changed.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

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

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The reinforcement in concrete refers to simple bars or rods bend and connected to a specified schedule with stirrups. The minimal diameters of bars which are utilized at site were Y10, Y12, Y16, Y20, Y25 and R6. Steel is available in two basic types. Mild steel (250 N/mm2) 2. At bottom face.

Schedule 40

Schedule Organization Drawings Concrete 40

Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Unforeseen issues that emerge on site can be avoided and the problems they cause can be mitigated through better preparation around: Orders. Crew schedules. Read also: How to bring your construction schedule straight to the site. Connect your schedules through integrated planning. Deliveries. Decisions and choices.

Construction 146

Construction Schedule Contract Claims 146

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. Building and site considerations. Prefabricated panelized wall systems can accommodate construction sites with limited laydown space and site clearances.

Fabrication 98

Fabrication Schedule Site Design 98

cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

The document is typically composed of the following: A narrative or written document outlining how the various components will be approached Drawings and illustrations indicating temporary construction and phasing Photographs and images A detailed or milestone construction schedule. Milestone or High Level Schedule.

Plans 74

Plans Construction Drawings Documentation 74

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 29, 2019

Reinforcement Detailing or Rebar detailing is a detailed construction engineering process normally accomplished by the Rebar fabricators, structural engineering consultants or the contractors for generating ‘shop/placing’ drawings or shop drawings and bar bending schedule of steel reinforcement for construction.

Guidelines 40

Guidelines Drawings Structural Engineering Schedule 40

Fieldwire

AUGUST 30, 2023

Short-term benefits Save an hour/day per craftsperson Reduced printing costs Reduced rework due to outdated information/paper documents “Initially, it was around $7,000 to print off one set of drawings, so we’ve saved $35,000 just on printing costs with Fieldwire.” Schedule a demo today! Schedule Demo

Software 52

Software Software Management Products 52

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 recommended schedule for retesting and blank test forms. Installed model and features of each system.

Equipment 227

Equipment Schedule Inspections Safety 227

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A pay application form works closely with the schedule of values. A schedule of values : The schedule of values, or SOV, is a list of every work item on a construction job, along with each item’s cost. These documents include: The payment application form : See “Common Types of Pay Application Forms” below.

Lien 98

Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

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. You can also use the app to fill out and submit Daily Reports, QA/QC forms, and safety checklists so you don’t have to wait to be at your desk to complete and send important documents.

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

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This includes material being stored on-site or at the fabrication yard, work in progress, and unused tools or parts. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 3) Motion Motion waste is a result of extra steps taken by people to accomplish their work.

Inventory 98

Inventory Construction Materials Transportation 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

DataSeer allows construction professionals to identify, extract, and convert unstructured drawings and documents into standardized output formats, including CSV and CAD files automatically. Herolapse is used by construction firms to monitor, record, and document progress and safety on the construction site.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. Construction Schedule. Specifications Drawings and Other Documents. Shop Drawings. Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specifications and Other Documents. Schedule of Values. Construction Schedule. Specifications Drawings and Other Documents.

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Documentation Drawings 100

Fieldwire

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a tool, QC can be thought of as a corrective tool, typically carried out by a specific group of individuals on a job site; the inspectors and project engineers who walk and document items that need corrective action. Read more → Paper drawings in the field are completely replaced by digital drawings.

Construction 98

Construction Drawings Products Management 98

Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

Anytime they walk through a site and notice a defect, it should be documented immediately for future discussion with the owner and/or specialty contractors. From any device in the field, a general contractor can annotate site issues on the fly to create a project punch list and tag specific trades. of the planned project time.”

Contractors 98

Contractors Drawings Software Software 98

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

BD+C

MARCH 18, 2024

Drawing courtesy Stantec 2. Consider the potential time (and budget) freed in the schedule of ambulance and police services. When compared with traditional construction, a modular solution offers substantial benefits, beyond schedule and cost. Prefab reduces site traffic and site material storage needs.

Construction 105

Construction Design Modeling Schedule 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. The default setting of calculating materials on site is still available and has not been changed. This functionality already exists for iOS users.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 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. As such, builders can greatly reduce the typical communication challenges they face coordinating projects among clients, engineers, architects, contractors, site crews, and other stakeholders.

Modeling 105

Modeling Sketchup Drawings Visualization 105

Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

Punch list and site audit. 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. The app also tracks rental equipment to avoid extra fees and can group tools that travel together from site to site. . .

Mobility 107

Mobility Bidding Estimating Documentation 107

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill. Technology is assisting construction sites with materials and procurement through payment. Supply Chain Issues.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

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. Performance and monitoring.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. And timelines?

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

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. Building construction estimator should contain strong knowledge about drawings of works.

Estimating 40

Estimating Drawings Construction Documentation 40