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3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process

Construction Business Owner

3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process. How teams can get more from their bidding technology. According to a survey by 1 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and FMI Corporation, 58% of construction professionals expect to see more technology-driven change within the next 5 years than there has been in the last 50 years.

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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This week we’re looking closely at the nuances of the bill to clarify what’s included, when these projects will be available to bid on, and how contractors can prepare for such a significant opportunity. How can construction firms prepare for the work and evaluate which projects to bid on? On this podcast episode.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. BIM, PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS, WASTE, & LACK OF LEADERSHIP – Traditional design-bid- build (DBB) contracting techniques, and even more recent attempts to improve DBB such as design-build (DB), CM@R, etc. Creating an open information environment.

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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Average project managers are just making deadlines at the skin of their teeth or are often missing them entirely because they didn’t plan ahead and factor in some of the risks they may experience with the specific project. An understanding of risk management separates average construction managers from the best. It’s trust.

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How a general contractor thrives when everything in the world goes wrong

Construction Marketing Ideas

I learned the answers are a combination of adaptability and roll-up-your sleeves effort and a willingness to look outside of traditional boundaries, with the ability to take risks others would find uncomfortable, because of the company’s effective use of technology and strong pre-construction planning and BIM understanding.

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Financial Readiness Tips for Contractors: How to Control Costs with Smart Preconstruction Practices 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Featuring input from Ken Simonson , the Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) , and Sue Bhattacharjee , the Director of Preconstruction at Herrero Builders , this webinar offers a snapshot of current construction problems, solutions, and trends. Want to catch the entire webinar? Watch it on demand below.

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100+ Construction Industry Statistics

Autodesk Construction Cloud

From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. With risk increasing, how do firms keep up with new change and demand for 2022 and beyond? . Risk Remains a Major Concern. AGC ] | Click to Tweet. AGC ] | Click to Tweet.