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 161

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PSMJ Resources

MARCH 26, 2012

Effective Project Managers Need Authority. Clients want strong project leaders rather than mere project “administrators” who’ll simply manage things and move them around. The ability to successfully manage client relationships is one of the project manager’s most important skills.

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 21, 2012

5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager. project managers as is the ability to adhere to schedules, oversee a. team, and execute project delivery. responsibilities that every project manager should take on. Manage Proposals: Proposals are mini-projects, with a schedule, a.

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Project Management Management Negotiation Resource 46

Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs). Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness.

Safety 148

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 18, 2012

The purpose of the construction change order form is to help you make a prisoner on paper any conversations between your customer and you, the contractor, your project manager , superintendent, foreman, construction worker or anyone else who has conversations with your customer. I have an idea. Since we're this far.

Change Orders 58

Change Orders Profitability Construction Project Management 58

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

From estimating and project management practices to compensation and business management, contractors are finding a “new normal” in every aspect of their business. The hour long presentations will leave you with some tips and ideas to help you manage your construction business.

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Estimating Compensation Bidding Construction 181

HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

The good news for subcontractors is the labor shortage means higher profitability, because they are working at-capacity and able to charge a premium for their services. But for general contractors and our clients, the result is higher project budgets and challenges in construction scheduling.

Commercial 386

Commercial Retail Construction US 386

Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

When it comes to finding the right Project Manager for your design and construction project, tracking scope, cost, and schedule is itself not enough. At the same time, it’s important to have a PM that connects with the project team so the PM can motivate and bring the best out in every team member. Empathy and enthusiasm.

Project Management 64

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PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

6 Common Project Management Practices of the Most Successful A/E/C Firms. My experience suggests you will always benefit from a focused hour of principal-level attention on your project. Benchmark your current project management practices against these six areas of focus and see how you might improve. What we read.

Project Management 49

Project Management Resource Management Negotiation 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. Starting Or Re-Starting A Construction Company Is Easy.

Profitability 48

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Accept only the right clients, then the right projects. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Construction Marketing Ideas.

Project Management 40

Project Management Risk Resource Management 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

There Are Three Steps To The Contractor Paradigm Shift: #1 Unfreeze - Open the portals of your mind and be open to new ideas and test them to determine if they are in agreement with your core values. #2 Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Ignoring Profit Centers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Furthermore, according to insights from Accenture and Frontier Economics , the construction industry could witness remarkable profit growth—estimated at 71%—through AI integration over the next ten years. Autodesk's early investments in AI At Autodesk, we've always been committed to helping you maximize efficiency and profit.

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Autodesk Construction Risk Products 142

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

More and more these days, contractors are working together, sharing ideas and innovations, helping each other grow into leaders and achieve new successes. The ability to share data seamlessly between the field and office, and across entire project teams in real time are really helping clients boost productivity and profitability.

CFMA 142

CFMA Conference Viewpoint Education 142

Stok

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Services provided: LEED CS Consulting & Project Management, Energy Modeling, Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Highlights: It was a big year of LEEDership for the second-tallest tower in the West, which is officially the Highest Rated New Skyscraper globally and the Highest Rated New Construction Project of any kind in San Francisco.

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San Francisco Certification Project Management Commissioning 45

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

First, the designer or architect will start checking on the project more regularly to ensure that the actual construction meets the plan and design. During this first phase, pre-construction , the project owner will consult with an architect or design firm about an idea or plan. How long does it last? Pre-construction.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

Improve your profession: Discuss challenges and benefits of your work with others and share ideas on how to improve the field. Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) : A trade association based on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably.

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AIC Construction Organization ABC 52

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. What should you know to maximize your profits and grow your business? Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Your first job is to improve this mindset — you are a team.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

Schedule 312

Schedule Commercial Drawings Permits 312

Constructonomics

OCTOBER 17, 2013

There is so much risk in doing hard-bid public construction projects that, in my opinion, if you can’t get a very large profit margin (which you can’t) along with a healthy contingency (non-existant), the situation become so risky that it is not even worth doing. But first I need a back to scratch.

Management 174

Management Construction Bidding Profitability 174

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

It’s hard to think of examples where this is a good idea in any business. There’s no better example of the business silo in construction than the separation that many companies experience between field operations and office management. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 120

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

But as with all new ideas, utilising repeatable design to spike productivity will only ever be realised if the key stakeholders are willing and open to trying it. Asking owners and contractors to shift their mindset from custom project scopes to standardisation and repeatability is undoubtably a tall order.

Products 98

Products Industrial Procurement Project Management 98

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

And for my time, I usually walk away both inspired and loaded with new ideas to put to use. Even one new idea can be worth its weight in gold…but that’s just my opinion. Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability! Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”. While it’s understandable that every project manager has a different way of managing, the reality is that change orders don’t have room for personal style. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management. Management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 17, 2018

While the construction company’s management was great at operating the construction business, it was not so great when it came to the financing business. So the idea went out of fashion. But maybe it is time to revisit the idea. On the other hand, the EPC views the change to the project as an opportunity to increase profit.

Equity 40

Equity Contractors Finance Construction 40

PSMJ Resources

OCTOBER 8, 2012

For many firms, the difference between profit and loss on a. project is the ability to collect for extras and changes. Tell clients up front that no project is ever without an extra change. When you must bill for an extra or a change, bill promptly and at rates that deliver a profit by themselves. projects successfully.

Resource 43

Resource Project Management Management ACEC 43

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

This left the project managers with inaccurate information on their jobs, and the accounting staff up to their eyeballs in timecards. This means your project management software integrates with your accounting software, ensuring that information is not only accessible, but current as well. document management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

OSHA has been grappling with the idea of developing a specific ergonomic standard for the construction industry. So what are your thoughts and ideas regarding ergonomic applications in the construction industry? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120

PSMJ Resources

MARCH 4, 2014

People that are drawn to your account don’t just want to see your firm’s work, they want to see your firm – your employees, your fun, your thoughts and ideas. In addition to posting gorgeous photos of your completed projects, here are seven other ideas for Instagram pics. Projects in progress. Field trips.

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Boston New York City AIA Accounting 87

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

My take on this idea is very simple: Stay Hungry. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. And I have always wished that for myself. Stay Hungry.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

What could this nebulous idea mean for the construction industry? . Factors such as profit potential, public demand and downright coolness all led them to answer in the affirmative: meta is coming. . It would help and improve the bidding and designing processes.” – an assistant project manager.

Overhead 98

Overhead Construction BIM Industrial 98

Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

He recalls multiple instances that sounded something like this: “I had it in my head that we were only over budget by a few thousand dollars, I had no idea we were this far over!”. West Point project, built with BuildTools. Simplify the process and maximize profit . Moments like these have become a common trend in the market. “We

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Management Change Orders Negotiation Dallas 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

Contractors are Buying into Idea of New Tech…But Not Necessarily Funding It. However, just over half (54.2%) of project management workflows were being handled with dedicated software — and it’s even lower for practices like takeoff (38.7%), bid management (31.5%) and client relationship management (25.7%).

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Contractors Industrial Mobility Software 130

ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

But, procurement , project management, and the C-suite should all monitor WIP closely. You might keep track of these figures as they have in the example below: Where things get tricky is, construction companies often get paid for the project well after completion. Providing an overview of how much of a project has been billed.

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Work in Progress Accounting Inventory Budgeting 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 6, 2016

It’s a perennial challenge for businesses of all sizes: How can we improve our sales results/achievements and grow our business/practice’s profitability? You can see other ideas, such as the Rain Group’s Benchmark report: The Top-Performing Sales Organization.

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Organization Resource Profitability Philadelphia 48