Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

For example, GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2017

Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. ” Best Practices advises that you should have a written document management policy in place. Risks of informal communications (… see emails above… ).

Documentation 74

Documentation Planswift ProCore Claims 74

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

Project Management 122

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 122

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. On-site, ChatGPT can clarify project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate schedules.

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each project will consist of an intricate network of contractors and subcontractors that must be on the same page in order for important construction goals and milestones to be reached. However, many construction projects stall as workers wait around for important documents and approvals giving them the go-ahead to do their jobs.

Lien 182

Lien Construction Schedule Risk 182

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more. The not-so-good news is that many organizations adopt software at the project or regional level, so it often doesn’t connect the entire business.

Viewpoint 215

Viewpoint Project Management Software Software 215

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. On-site, ChatGPT can clarify project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate schedules.

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Engineering Accounting 98

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Management and administrative costs. What are prelims?

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Offer your help and support to the challenges anyone on the project is facing. Be accountable: Mistakes are inevitable in construction projects. If left unaddressed, even something minor can damage trust among your crew, the project team and the executive team. Be accountable for your shortcomings and act on them quickly.

Project Management 96

Project Management Construction Schedule Software 96

Fieldwire

AUGUST 30, 2023

Fieldwire is a construction management software and mobile app that helps construction teams communicate and collaborate, whether they are in the field or at the office. With Fieldwire, construction teams can easily and effectively manage tasks, plans, and documents, and ensure that projects are on track and completed successfully.

Software 52

Software Software Management Products 52

Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

At its simplest, interactive planning involves bringing all project stakeholders and workers together so they can discuss each particular aspect of the project. During the session, they map out milestones and determine the scheduling considerations and necessary activities to reach them.

Plans 78

Plans Schedule Project Management Management 78

Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

At its simplest, interactive planning involves bringing all project stakeholders and workers together so they can discuss each particular aspect of the project. During the session, they map out milestones and determine the scheduling considerations and necessary activities to reach them.

Plans 78

Plans Schedule Project Management Management 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2022

Jump to release details by type: Document Management Releases. Access to project files on mobile. Visual enhancement to payment application document templates. Project Management Releases. Desktop connector schedule update improvement . Quality & Safety Management Releases. Submittals.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Mobility Schedule 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 21, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across admin, cost, document management, project management, quality and safety, and schedule. This new capability allows field teams to narrow the scope of their search to focus on the data they truly need.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Mobility Schedule Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

From enhancing quality and safety to improving critical schedule and cost workflows, dig into all the latest product releases and enhancements for Autodesk Build. . Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Document Management . Reports | Project Member Report . Project Management .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Schedule Change Orders 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.”. Change orders are original contract amendments that come up often, with an estimated 35% of projects requiring at least one. Itemized documentation of any subcontractor costs.

Change Orders 96

Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

That’s why having sophisticated accounting and construction contract management software in place is so critical, because it means the contractor’s construction management team can simply focus on completing the project and leave it to the accounting team to ‘keep score.’ Managing the Moving Pieces.

Software 120

Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. Members can search by keywords, all filters (including custom attributes), other settings, and which folders to search.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

After a successful project kick-off , a solid foundation is required to bring your project into “flow state”. That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client.

Schedule 40

Schedule Foundation Project Management Budgeting 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 4, 2014

How To Put QuickBooks Product Information On Word Document. This Is One More Example of how Fast Easy Accounting is helping construction company owners just like you put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction company. Xero Outsourced Construction Accounting Services. Click Here For More.

Documentation 48

Documentation Products Accounting Project Management 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, project management, data, and more. Document templates are updated to pull this within generated documentation. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build. PCO, RFQ, COR, OCO, SCO) in a column for each cost item.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Change Orders Claims 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Project Management Constraints.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. Since construction sites involve numerous planned and unplanned activities, the software can help contractors and project managers have better control of time.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. Technology is making this is an easy fix, by streamlining scheduling and time collection for labor in the field and helping project managers determine what crews are best suited for what projects.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Admin Console | Export Account Members . Admin Console | Exporting Project Members . Document Management . Reports | Additional Project Filters for Account Level Reports . Cost Management . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab* .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products Mobility Accounting 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This month, we’re excited to release more than 20 feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, project management, quality, and more. . Cost Management | Multi-Currency* [coming soon]. Document Management Releases. Bridge | Consolidating ‘Bridged Projects’ and ‘Automations’ Tabs.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Products Schedule Mobility 52

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Change orders are common to construction projects. A change order is additional work or work omitted from the original construction plan, which completely changes the original contract amount and can have a direct effect on the project completion date. Read also: Excel spreadsheets in construction: It’s time to let them go.

Change Orders 141

Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

From managing service contracts, to generating work orders at the office or in the field, to efficiently dispatching technicians, Spectrum Service Management Construction Software provides a complete solution for all aspects of your service business. Schedule preventive maintenance visits months in advance. Project Management.

Software 130

Software Software Management Construction 130

Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Save time and money on your construction projects. Developing the easiest-to-use construction management software has always been Fieldwire’s mission. We are excited to introduce our new project management module on Fieldwire. Construction management on Fieldwire. Schedule Demo. Submittals.

Management 52

Management Project Management Construction Software 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 19, 2018

Here’s a look at just some of the new features in Vista, development with other Viewpoint products and how they’re benefitting Viewpoint clients: Construction Accounting Software Enhancements. Integrated Project Management. It’s something our customers have really adopted strongly.”.

Office 130

Office Innovation Viewpoint Contractors 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 9, 2014

Basecamp the leading project management tool has been used by a number of businesses for managing their projects. It is a simple solution which works fine till the projects are not so complex. Once their complexity increases, businesses find it difficult to properly manage their projects with Basecamp.

Project Management 61

Project Management Management Plans Contractors 61

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing.

CoreCon 141

CoreCon Management Software Software 141

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Is Xero Accounting Online Not Working For Your Construction Company? Xero Accounting Online is a great program for small contractors but it may not the power to do what you need it to do. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Xero Accounting Online Works Best If You: Have Simple Jobs With One Invoice.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

Better access to data, especially when it’s connected to accounting and ERP systems, ensures stakeholders have a handle on a project’s financial health in real time, which aids their forecasting and decision-making. This keeps projects synced with other areas of the business and removes the need for double entry or manual updates.

Profitability 97

Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 14, 2015

Cassell Consulting is partnering with Procore in developing their generic public API, also scheduled for August release. Procore helps firms drastically increase project efficiency and accountability by streamlining and mobilizing project communications and documentation. Procore Technologies, Inc.

ProCore 100

ProCore Sage Consulting Estimating 100

Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Leveraging technology The first place you should look for project improvements is technology.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management BIM Software 98