ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

Navigating the Procurement Process. Many companies don’t have a clear process for purchasing new software, with 57% of survey respondents reporting that they either don’t have a defined procurement process or aren’t sure what it is. . However, it’s critical for bid-management teams to take a proactive approach to process improvements.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 7 ways to minimise the impacts of construction inflation As inflation continues to affect the construction industry worldwide, we must find ways to counteract it or risk losing our already slim profit margins. Now your project’s schedule and target cost are at risk.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Mandatory early and ongoing collaboration for each project. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al.,

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 17, 2016

Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. Incomplete schedules. Overlooking procurement of critical materials. Again, the schedule can often set the tone for the job.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Construction materials management software has helped ease materials burdens, and with advances like the cloud, it’s getting even easier for contractors to take control of their materials processes.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2018

processes that keep technology off the critical path during construction and enable technology decisions to be made on a pull schedule. Project management and visualization are virtually assured from concept, through proposal, execution, and warranty phases, and beyond. The post Improving AEC Outcomes… Now.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). orders and actions required by the Procurement Authority, are planned and discussed to. Assignment of a Project Manager.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

In simple terms, a project proposal using a UPB establishes a clear, detailed, baseline for work requirements, timelines, and costs. Monitoring and Controlling Projects Best value can only be achieved via a properly conceived and implemented program and project management strategy.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 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 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Standard process for requesting, accepting, and managing new requests for JOC renovation, repair, construction projects. Project Management best practices are implemented and standardized across the organization and awarded JOC contractors. Project requests scheduled based on impact to organization/urgency.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Management Compensation 100

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. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

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.

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Contract Schedule Procurement United States 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Here are several key benefits: Make introductions Even a small building project involves a lot of stakeholders. 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. Who attends a preconstruction meeting?

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What’s more, over 165 integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our new, comprehensive field and project management solution that combines the best-in-class features from BIM 360 and PlanGrid, with new capabilities such as Cost Management and Performance Tracking. . Performance Tracking .

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Autodesk Construction BIM Documentation 98

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.

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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. We’re happy to share!

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

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Risk Construction Schedule Contractors 92

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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America Concrete Foundation Airports 203

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

Concrete 244

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The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

Concrete 203

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The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

Knowledge of the magnitude of the thermal movement is necessary to evaluate the risk of thermal cracking in situations where large thermal gradients are likely to occur, and to calculate dimensional changes in structures such as bridge decks. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete 223

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The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

Concrete 203

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The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2012

Related posts: DELPHI TECHNIQUE IN PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION STAGE Ground Improvement Technique BLASTING TECHNIQUE FOR PAINTING SURFACE PREPERATION ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS IN MONITORING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Structural Analysis?

Concrete 214

Concrete Construction Foundation Materials 214

Stok

JULY 29, 2018

The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. stok’s Project Managers first shared tips for creating an accurate Master Schedule. Now on the financial side, the Project Manager should work closely with the Client on the conceptual budget at project inception.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Foundation Leases 40

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

Concrete 244

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 244

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

Engineering 113

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Project teams are managing 10% of employee time and 25% of a project’s total cost on outdated methods including spreadsheets, email inboxes and paper-based time and material tags. Register anyway and we'll send you a recording of the webinar to watch on your schedule. . reduce risk. Can't make it on the 16th?

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The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

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. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Concrete 235

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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.

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