BD+C

MARCH 11, 2024

By broadening design to anticipate construction issues and delivering a fabrication-ready model, engineers can create more certainty in cost, schedule, and design intent. It is this uncertainty that is the breeding ground for risk, unmet cost and schedule expectations, and loss of trust between project partners. Blumenbaum, PE, SE.

BIM 59

BIM Design Fabrication Modeling 59

Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

With a digital site diary, contractors and subs can submit site photos, documentation, forms, and reports from the field, allowing project managers and other key stakeholders to stay up to date from anywhere, whether they’re on site, in the office, or on the road. Interesting article: 3 ways to avoid defects in construction 3.

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Software Software Management Construction 147

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. From inefficient communication between stakeholders to poor document management and the lack of access to real-time data, we end up with inaccurate records and siloed data. You ensure everything runs seamlessly.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Construction Software 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

It will include a short description of how design documentation is taken and built into a “constructable” concrete model in Revit, as well as showing the steps taken to make the model "field friendly." Yet, they tend to exist in isolation, disconnected from the rest of project information and the master schedules from which they are derived.

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Autodesk Las Vegas Modeling Schedule 102

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 15, 2013

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. In a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, the authors suggest a series of best practices that should improve on the reliability of schedule analysis and increase its acceptability in the industry.

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Claims Schedule Compensation Guidelines 48

Carol Hagen

AUGUST 24, 2012

After reading this CNN article, ‘Generation Y’ set to transform office life and a tweet from Jennifer Hicks it made me think about what is happening in the AEC industry. We’re all so mobile that unless we can all work together on our own schedules and collaborate effectively we’re doomed to failure.

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Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 168

Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2022

Cranes are very challenging to move, and this article is going to talk about the most effective tips to execute this job properly. Once all the details are collected, the next step is to evaluate the budget, schedule the pick-up and delivery times, and analyze any risk to ensure smooth and safe transportation. .

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Transportation Permits Equipment Roads 156

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 24, 2014

We would like to thank Construction Business Owner for this informative article on Developing Loyal Customers. Make your customers are a priority and schedule them into your calendar. Try to schedule three meals a week or more with current or potential customers. Document how the meeting went and what you did.

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Schedule Documentation Industrial Contract 237

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A LinkedIn Article noted that 35% of project defaults are due to issues identified in the prequalification process but ignored! Failing to Provide Complete Safety and Compliance Documentation One of the biggest prequalification mistakes is failing to thoroughly complete all required documentation and provide requested records.

Contractors 59

Contractors Safety Certification Injury 59

cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

A construction plan is a detailed document, both written and visual which outlines how you will complete a project or portion of one. Step Two – Prepare The Construction Plan Document. The actual preparation of the document can take time and alot of effort to prepare so breaking it up into manageable pieces is advised.

Plans 74

Plans Construction Drawings Documentation 74

Construction Dive

JUNE 22, 2017

It is key that owners and contractors work together to keep the project on schedule and communicate any deviations from plan. The article reviews such possible aspects of project communication as partnering, pre-construction audits, delegation, project trending, document trail, use of technology, log and schedule submittals and more.

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Claims Liability Construction Schedule 48

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Use BIM and Virtual Design and Construction With features like clash detection, built in scheduling and cost modeling, BIM and VDC offers plenty of opportunity to detect possible issues before wasting money and time. The full article is definitely worth a read and can be found on the Construction Manager’s Asscoaition of America’s website.

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Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. According to a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. Correct any logic flaws.

Claims 76

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 76

Pro Builder

JUNE 6, 2022

This is a longer version of an article that appeared in the May/June 2022 issue. They pay vendor invoices without any variance documentation. Schedules are controlled by individual superintendents, becoming merely job status reports with a lot of fluidity. A standard construction scheduling sequence. Chuck Shinn. .

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Management Cash Flow Profitability Schedule 52

cnstrctr

JANUARY 20, 2019

The concept behind a change request is simple – the owner, consultants or project requirements involve doing something different than the contract documents. In today’s article we’re going to walk through some common best practices for change pricing on construction projects. Ask For A Construction Change Document.

Documentation 60

Documentation Construction Contract Consulting 60

cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

Keeping an owner, and your own company informed of the financial status of a project is just as important as quality and schedule. Schedule – Provide a schedule. Don’t know how to prepare a schedule sorted by WBS? Don’t worry we have you covered with this article on construction scheduling.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

To start let’s define the traditional approach to a project: Contractor receives a set of documents prepared by a group of consultants The documents referred to as the “contract documents” are for the most part complete. These contingencies are intended to help supplement the documents.

Management 60

Management Construction Industrial Contract 60

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. The contractor verifies that the project abides by all the specifications as provided in the contract documents. Track time schedule. Anticipate any probable changes. Draft an efficient safety policy.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2013

Crane, PSP, CFCC The purpose of this article is to shed light on some of the questions and scenarios that stakeholders need to consider when addressing weather in the project schedule as a result of commonly used contract documents.

Plans 48

Plans Schedule Claims Documentation 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

To generate profits in an industry known for razor-thin margins, firms need to maintain control over cost and schedule at every phase of construction. If you rely on complex spreadsheets or technology that doesn’t talk to your other technology, this article is for you. Construction projects benefit from maximizing efficiency.

Software 95

Software Software Construction Bidding 95

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. According to a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. Correct any logic flaws.

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this article, we will investigate how factory equipment suppliers can optimise their workflows by leveraging Autodesk Construction Cloud, with insights from our expert, Ives Veelaert , Autodesk's Principal Technical Solutions Executive for EMEA.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Equipment Revit Modeling 52

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The guidance is contained in a larger document that also addresses what requirements employers can have for prompt employee reporting of injuries, and clarifies rules about safety incentive programs. The rules, which had been scheduled to go into effect in August, are now delayed until Dec. 1 because of a court challenge in Texas.

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OSHA Injury Employment Safety 120

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

Last month, I wrote an article for the Nashville Business Journal challenging industry leaders on how to respond to the shortage of skilled labor in the area. According to Harmon, fatigue and increased absenteeism due to scheduled overtime work can have an adverse impact on productivity. Construction labor is always in the news.

Products 48

Products Compensation Claims Schedule 48

cnstrctr

AUGUST 10, 2019

They manage the trades, financials, schedule, quality and administration. Typical responsibilities on any given project can include: Project Document Administration – managing all submittals, RFIs and documents on the project. Scheduling. All of my projects are scheduled through Primavera. Hard Skills.

Project Management 74

Project Management Management Construction Schedule 74

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The contract would be solely based on those documents and the scope of work.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Voluminous evidence and documents. This article introduces core concepts and types of claims associated with construction arbitration and explains the issues parties should consider when deciding whether to select arbitration to resolve construction disputes. Multiple parties. Technically and logistically complex issues.

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Construction Claims Contractors US 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 13, 2013

And because we get this question so very much, today we decided to write an article explaining to you the potential pros and cons of outsourcing. Schedule of Values - CSI Cost Codes. Schedule of Values - Job Costing. Schedule of Values - General Construction. Schedule of Values - Commercial T.I. Web Based Reports.

Contractors 48

Contractors Leases Schedule Banking 48

Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Requiring employers to document vaccination status of employees.

Site 52

Site Pennsylvania Employment California 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 1, 2019

An estimator has to be very careful about the quantity takeoff using the given data such as drawings, specifications and other documents about the project. A detailed estimate must have some documents like report, specifications, drawings/plans, design charts and schedule of rates. So, Approximate estimate = rate of 1m2 2.

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Estimating Drawings Documentation Subcontracting 45

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

And who can blame them when short and long-term schedules change overnight, material orders are getting canceled without any notice and valuable information from the site never reaches the right people. And this is how the holy trinity (people, systems, processes), that we mentioned at the beginning of the article, comes together eventually.

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Construction Project Management Claims Management 145

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

In June of last year, the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E was updated in accordance with its regular revision schedule. One of these changes was the reorganization of article 110, which included moving the section and definition of “Priority” to the very beginning of the publication. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

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OSHA Electrical Safety Employment 75

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 22, 2005

One of the most powerful tools in ABS is scheduling. Using a predefined schedule is easy, but figuring out how that schedule works and how to customize it is not. I hope to answer those questions in this article. The best way to understand these relationships is to create a schedule from scratch. How does it work?

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Schedule Drawings AutoCAD Management 40

Revit OpEd

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Every now and then I read an article pumping BIM or Revit. It used to be few and far between but new articles pop up daily. The distinction here is that documents are derived from the modeling process in Revit and embellished to create a finished document, with documents as the deliverable or focus for now.

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Revit CAD Drawings Modeling 55

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Yes, we do plan on a macro level, spending a great deal of time on documents such as the master schedule, the construction drawings, and the project specifications. It focuses down another level to planning between the trades to reach one of the milestones on the master schedule. To some degree, this does work.

Plans 52

Plans Concrete Injury Inspections 52

Constructlaw

JULY 13, 2021

While the ICDR has published a very helpful summary of the individual changes to its arbitration and mediation rules on its website, 3 this article highlights some of the most relevant rule changes as they apply to international construction arbitration disputes and what they may mean in practice.

Construction 52

Construction Agreement Claims US 52

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. In some cases, long-term deferred maintenance can result in catastrophic failure.

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Life Cycle Concrete Engineering Injury 52