Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Standards body BSI haslaunched a new whitepaper on how to minimise risks in infrastructure projects. Experts suggest that a better approach to scope development and managing risk and contractual change could save up to £25bn a year on projects.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

LEAN construction spans Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery, and ongoing Operations and Maintenance. via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. ” – Henry Ford. What is LEAN Construction ?

CSI 132

CSI Procurement Construction Organization 132

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

The above represents the initial “concept” or “planning” stage, however, the steps must be repeated throughout the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases. Successful Construction Project Delivery Requirements appeared first on 4BT. What documentation, forms are required? Email Address.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Badenfelt, U.

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2018

A common and appropriate framework for LEAN project management. Front-loaded, cost transparent, project planning within a comment data environment (CDE). Life-cycle asset management focus versus myopic first cost driven decision-making. A common and appropriate framework for project management.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Project Management Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2019

OpenJOC Job Order Contracting is a method of repair, renovation, and new construction project planning, procurement, and delivery differentiated by traditional methods by a contractual arrangement, workflows, and information environments that align the interests of all participants and stakeholders. Shared risk/reward.

Contract 115

Contract Procurement BIM Renovating 115

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. The proven path to the the former is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. INTEGRATED PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY.

Contract 158

Contract Procurement Construction BIM 158

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

Project Management 162

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 162

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8 (4,), 292-303. References: Abdelhamid, T.

Construction 164

Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Create you own line items from a core line item database, build estimates, manage projects, store and view virtually all forms of documents. Understand and explore solutions jointly using a common data environment based upon CSI Masterformat. Gain an integrated, real-time view of project cost and and status. Learn more?

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

Materials 205

Materials Software Software Project Management 205

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2018

Just as in any LEAN process front-ending information sharing and learning and associated forward-thinking strategy maximize your resources to best optimize built environment stewardship. Introductory and ongoing training is a mandatory component and helps to support an environment where processes and outcomes are predictable.

Organization 100

Organization Environment Schedule Visualization 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

And a big part of that is planning—a lot of planning.” – Camille Hardin , Project Manager, Flint Builders “When we talk about protecting margins, what we’re really talking about is delivering as promised. It’s so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. It is NOT solely a procurement method. Common Data / Information Environment (examples- Uniformat, Masterformat, Omniclass), Work Breakdown Structure, Common Line Item Cost Data.

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

An example of LEAN Job Order Contracting, is the OpenJOC(TM) Platform, a suite of defined process, support services, supporting technology, and a common data environment (CDE). Mutual understanding of project scope is virtually assured. Mutual understanding of project scope is virtually assured. must be maintained.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Contract Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

JOC contractors, can you currently… Shorten the project development and procurement time, Provide reliable and controlled construction, Consistently meet or exceed the needs of you Customer(s), and. Delivery faster response time(s) for project commencement / on-demand renovation, repair, and minor new construction.

Contractors 102

Contractors Project Management Consulting Contract 102

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2018

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO OPTIMIZE REPAIR, RENOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND MINOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS VIA LEAN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. based upon mutual respect and trust as well as share risk/reward. The owners assign project manager regularly inspects each meeting. Full financial transparency.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Information must be shared through the facility life-cycle process among ALL stakeholder from initial conceptualization thru funding, design, procurement, construction, project management, close-out, warranty, and decommissioning/recycling. It’s time to change this.

Education 100

Education Renovating Management Life Cycle 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

And a big part of that is planning—a lot of planning.” - Camille Hardin , Project Manager, Flint Builders “When we talk about protecting margins, what we're really talking about is delivering as promised. It's so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent. Insurance is a big deal.

Profitability 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

Our findings show that the solution to sustainable construction is to adopt a systems-based approach across the entire asset lifecycle, including procurement, materials, methodologies, technology and people capability. In addition, project management technology like this leads to safer work environments and greater project predictability.

Sustainability 96

Sustainability Construction Infrastructure Autodesk 96

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

In other JOC programs, proposals are reviewed and priced by an independent source aside from the project manager and contractor, creating a mechanism to gauge whether the contractors’ proposals are reasonable. As a result, the City has very little oversight or control over JOC project costs or the quality of work.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage. E-commerce has also helped firms procure materials and address supply chain challenges. Quality management includes both quality control (i.e.,

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. Material and resource logistics and management There are so many logistical factors involved in prefabrication.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

These are the environments to which the concrete will be exposed during its working life. Table below shows exposure conditions of these environments. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.

Concrete 181

Concrete Foundation Environment Materials 181

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Deliver construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of owners.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution. In simple terms, a project proposal using a UPB establishes a clear, detailed, baseline for work requirements, timelines, and costs.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

In fact, there are numerous examples which show that irrespective of the hard work and precision which is put into place for each and every project, failure to pair this with an effective construction accounting and expense control strategy which drives back-end decision making, can be the difference between success and failure.

Industrial 130

Industrial Accounting Viewpoint Construction 130

Stok

MAY 29, 2018

stok’s Project Managers share a few words of wisdom for setting up your project for success by crushing your project kick-off with these strategies: 1. With your project in mind, rank the following in order of importance: Budget, Schedule, Design. For some clients, this is clear cut. Give everyone a voice.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Schedule Leases 40

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Preconstruction and procurement: Negotiate and sign contracts with subcontractors. Operations and management: Train building occupants in proper use.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. Amarnath, as the Head -- BIM, was responsible for implementing a common data environment (CDE) across the Sobha Group organization.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Innovation BIM 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 14, 2023

We want to hear from you if you’re leveraging solutions within  Autodesk Construction Cloud,  whether that be  Autodesk Takeoff for quantification,  Autodesk BIM Collaborate for coordination, or  Autodesk Build for project management, cost management, quality, and field collaboration. Technical Instruction This is the how.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction Las Vegas Industrial 98

The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

However the highly alkaline environment (pH about 12.8) MINIMISING THE RISK OF CORROSION: The quality and depth of concrete in the cover zone are all important in minimizing the risk of corrosion as shown in fig. However, in situations where these materials are not cured properly there is a risk of increased carbonation.

Concrete 235

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 235

DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I believe there to be a number of reasons for this to have happen: External forces changed the industry from solution based approach to output focused; Contractual framework, procurement methods, outsourcing, risk management and compliance requirements all transformed drastically. And project managers turned up too.

Software 48

Software Software AutoCAD Industrial 48

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2015

JOC benefits Owners and Contractors alike in that it provide a means to expedite projects and assure better mutual understanding of work scope and costs. JOC is performance-based, it features a level of shared risk-reward and positive incentives to drive program and project success.

Contract 40

Contract Schedule Procurement United States 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 17, 2015

JOC benefits Owners and Contractors alike in that it provide a means to expedite projects and assure better mutual understanding of work scope and costs. JOC is performance-based, it features a level of shared risk-reward and positive incentives to drive program and project success.

Contract 40

Contract Management Procurement United States 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 5, 2012

Maxwell introduces ProContractorMX™ containing robust and comprehensible features to enhance your takeoff , estimating, and proposal management procedures. ProContractorMX Estimating Construction Project Management Software utilizes the On Premise / Client Server Operating Environment. at 5:13 PM.

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Software Software 45