Study Shows Popularity of Design-Build Contracts Grows
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Analysis by Design-Build Institute of America and consultant FMI says the construction approach will account for $400 billion of U.S. work by 2025.
The present and future of crisis mental health design
BD+C
AUGUST 10, 2023
The present and future of crisis mental health design 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:07 Healthcare Facilities BWBR principal Melanie Baumhover sat down with the firm’s behavioral and mental health designers to talk about how intentional design can play a role in combatting the crisis.
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Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design
BD+C
JUNE 12, 2023
Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines. According to the U.S.
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Passing The Test for Safer School Design
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2023
Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.
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JOC Multi-stakeholder Collaboration
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 23, 2023
To date, most Job Order Contracts have been used to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, and less design-intensive new construction projects.
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The reality of integrated design
BD+C
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
If the first 10 percent of design effort accounts for 90 percent of project success, how might that reality change the design effort? This 10/90-split idea is the reality behind an integrated design philosophy. How does it change an owner’s expectations of how the team works and communicates throughout the project?
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Design-Build gets sweeter: Expanding a Hershey plant with a high-tech approach
The Korte Company
JANUARY 19, 2024
Multi-phased Design-Build. Building a multi-layered design from cloud point data We’ve done more than a dozen jobs in our 20+ years with Hershey — but this was just the second for Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht. When the design phase kicked off in January 2022, Alex first focused on keeping key components clash-free.
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Validity of a Construction Cost Estimate – Public Sector
Job Order Contracting
MAY 4, 2023
The use of consultants to prepare estimates must be carefully structured and reviewed, to make sure that no conflicts of interest exist from a Government-Contractor relationship aspect. All elements of the project must be reduced to a cost that can be accounted and budgeted at a line item level. Estimate includes all third party (e.g.
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Considering a Job Order Contract?
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. This will create a level of oversight and accountability at all levels of the program. Prequalify potential JOC contractors.
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Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build
Job Order Contracting
MAY 8, 2017
Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build. Higher productivity.
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Developing an Efficient JOC Program Framework
Job Order Contracting
JULY 27, 2023
JOC Program success is dependent upon direct collaboration between Owners and Design-Builders as well as Subcontractors. Developing and maintaining such a collaborative environment requires initial and ongoing training, an unbiased JOC Framework, as well as continuous team assessment and improvement.
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Leading Technology and Strategy Speakers Lined Up for Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow Series
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 7, 2018
Jay has directly led the planning, design, and construction of more than $500 million dollars of commercial development. His leadership in business consulting has improved the strategy, operations, and services of Fortune 500 companies, software providers, construction project owners, general contractors, and trade contractors.
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Learnings from JOC Program Audits and AEC Industry Research
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 24, 2022
Lack of direct Owner participation and leadership (versus using a third party intermediary/consultants) can result in higher overall costs, higher JOC Program administrative costs, lack of cost visibility and controls, and a potential for misuse/fraud. There are multiple learnings from JOC Program Audits ( see audit results ).
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International design firm RKD uses Autodesk Construction Cloud to Drive Innovation, Harness Collaboration, and Adapt Agile Workflows
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 26, 2022
International design firm, RKD , has a rich legacy dating back to its formation in Dublin, Ireland, in 1913. Sustainable design connects and unifies RKD’s multi-service, multi-sector approach. Since then, it has established itself as one of the most diverse and effective architecture firms in Europe.
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Outsourced Marketing vs. Staffing for Construction Companies
Construction Marketing
APRIL 12, 2020
The decision to Outsource Marketing to a consultant or agency, or to hire staff for marketing is a frequent but critical consideration. Outsourced marketing or outsourcing is hiring an outside firm, agency or consultant to manage and implement a company’s marketing functions. Outsourced Marketing vs. Staffing Financial Analysis.
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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Manage the company’s cash effectively to account for future downturns. A Tax Review. In the kickoff event, held Feb. 5 in San Francisco.
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Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Therefore, it is important for architects and engineers to work together in order to avoid inappropriately constraining building materials; ensure the internal forces and stresses caused by volume changes are accounted for in design; and coordinate the location, configuration, and design of building expansion joints.
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What Your Clients Think Of You, The Consultant
PSMJ Resources
OCTOBER 8, 2013
by: PSMJ''s Public Works Project Management Consultant, Michael Ellegood, P.E. Whenever I work with consultants, I am often asked how do our clients, particularly public agency clients, think of us in the private sector consultant world. Skeptic: “Consultants are merely vendors.
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Life Science Building Design & Construction: 5 Considerations for Success
Stok
OCTOBER 21, 2020
With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. Time is money and that concept is never truer than on a life science project.
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Life Science Building Design & Construction: 5 Considerations for Success
Stok
OCTOBER 22, 2020
With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. Time is money and that concept is never truer than on a life science project.
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Colorful Metal Inspiration
BD+C
APRIL 28, 2023
Colorful Metal Inspiration 1 kcichowicz Mon, 05/01/2023 - 00:00 Voice of the Brand PAC-CLAD | Petersen Voice of the Brand Designing with architectural metal provides the opportunity to use a wide range of durable, low-maintenance colors and finishes that don’t dull or degrade over time. Want a personalized consultation?
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New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 10, 2018
Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. The incentive is available to designers and builders of local, state or federal building projects that are newly constructed or renovated. Specifically, 179D applies to the design and construction of HVAC, interior lighting and building envelope systems. per square foot.
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What Is Xero Accounting Online And Why Are We Offering It?
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 31, 2013
What Is Xero Accounting Online? Xero Accounting Online Is An Established Leader In Accounting Software having been around since July 2006 and has quickly grown to over 200,000 users. Xero Accounting Online Is The Global Leader in online accounting with over 200,000 paying customers in over 100 countries.
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The Benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 17, 2018
The OpenJOC approach is designed to allow owners and contractors to work collaboratively without the need for “JOC Consultants” or other unnecessary and generally counter-productive third-party administrators.
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Streamlining Construction Workflows: Hodari Africa Excels with Autodesk Build
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 15, 2023
A Changing Landscape As an independent, agile, and client-orientated professional services consultancy, Hodari provides bespoke development management and project management solutions to real estate and infrastructure clients across Africa. At the same time, the architects and structural engineers worked from South Africa.
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What Is Xero Accounting Software And Why Are We Offering It?
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 31, 2013
What Is Xero Accounting Software? Xero Is An Established Leader In Accounting Software having been around since July 2006 and has quickly grown to over 200,000 users. Xero Is The Global Leader in online accounting with over 200,000 paying customers in over 100 countries. Xero Makes Accounting Quick And Painless For.
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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use
cnstrctr
JANUARY 4, 2020
It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain.
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Construction Accounting Profit And Loss Reports Are A Hill Of Beans
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 1, 2012
Reviewing QuickBooks Profit And Loss Reports - From our construction accounting clients reminded me of something I learned in my own construction businesses a long time ago. Construction accounting financial reports can be like staring at a hill of beans if you don't know what you are looking at or why.
Maintaining the Golden Thread of Information with Autodesk Construction Cloud Part One
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
With built-in features for maintaining a digital audit trail, Autodesk Docs ensures both transparency and accountability, making it an all-in-one solution for your project needs. It offers robust version control and efficient approval workflows, streamlining project execution.
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Procurement opportunity must be grasped
Construction Law
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Almost hidden away at the end of the announcement about housing safety measures announced in Parliament by UK Secretary of State Michael Gove in January was publication of a new guidance document titled Collaborative Procurement Guidance for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety.
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Construction project management 101 – Checklist
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. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed?
SEO and PPC Best Practices Webcast
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Panelists include Jo Broussard, Google Account Manager for Construction Markets, and Derrick Manor, SEO manager for CMA strategic partner Construction Marketing Advisors. Jo Broussard is Google Account Executive for Construction, active new business and strategic relationships with advertisers in the industry. CMA Chairman Neil M.
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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023
BD+C
APRIL 20, 2023
13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.
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Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain
BD+C
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:31 Switching from a steel roof system to an engineered wood one helped a Sprouts Farmers Market design team solve supply chain challenges and lower the location’s carbon footprint. But long lead times for steel necessitated a change in materials.
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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects
BD+C
MAY 25, 2023
Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value.
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Home Building Innovations Working Overseas Could Benefit U.S.
Pro Builder
JUNE 23, 2021
based real estate developer and consultant The Digit Group built a home in China within just seven minutes inside a factory, then it took less than one week to construct the home on site, says Forbes. Design build accounts for 7% of construction in the US, we need to figure out how to industrialize our industry, and do it the right way.”.
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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects
Levelset
AUGUST 4, 2022
This is in contrast to an accrual basis , which is a form of accounting that tracks revenue and expenses when they are incurred, not when they are paid or received. Each of the categories above can be further broken down into a more detailed list that provides the structure for the business’ chart of accounts. Budget categories.
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The $7,000 A/E/C Corporate Website: Bring on the Consultants
Help Everybody Everyday
DECEMBER 13, 2011
I’ve gone over the design, goals, and major concepts of our website redesign. I had the design concept complete. By the time I had all the pieces together, she left that firm to start her own web design business. When working with consultants, it is important to know how your firm will operate with that consultant.
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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.
What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.
Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
MAY 31, 2011
ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. We then provide a design methodology to follow. Design considerations are not relevant at this stage. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.
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3rd annual Construction Inclusion Week begins October 16-20
BD+C
OCTOBER 12, 2023
qpurcell Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:31 Asheya Warren, CPSM; PRAXIS Strategic Consulting The construction industry unites for the 3rd Annual Construction Inclusion Week (CIW) on October 16-20, 2023, with record support and international participation.
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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Codes Regulations Adaptive Reuse Reconstruction & Renovation Seismic Design Office-to-residential conversion seems like a simple solution to a problem. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.
What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
AUGUST 18, 2023
Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc.
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