Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2013

One of the biggest stumbling blocks, though, is often at the beginning of a project – during bidding – but there are key areas to avoid in order to make sure your teams stay on track. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate. What advice do you have when it comes to bidding? Science Meets Art.

Bidding 317

Bidding Profitability Construction Cash Flow 317

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2019

Last week, Autodesk announced the official closing of its acquisition of BuildingConnected, an online bid management solution designed to serve general contractors and subcontractors. The tech solution facilitates a more streamlined bidding process and gives users access to a network of industry contacts.

Engineering 323

Engineering Autodesk AutoCAD Bidding 323

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Bid Management. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Contractor Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Asset/Component Management. Automated Estimate Comparison. Building/Site/Location Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Change Order Management.

Sustainability 230

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 230

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are.

Contract 241

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 241

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The event has a little something for all design and construction professionals, including BIM and VDC teams who can take this time to learn more about cutting-edge strategies and trends in design, project coordination, and project planning. AU 2023 only comes around once a year, so mark your calendar and register today !

BIM 56

BIM Autodesk Las Vegas Revit 56

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Project managers can add the alwaysAI Partner Card to their Autodesk Build Insights or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards for real-time insights into productivity, operations, and safety. Now, project managers can visualize 3D models generated in Metaroom directly into Autodesk Build Insights or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

Perform 2D/3D takeoffs & BIM coordination in a single software solution. Introducing Autodesk BIM Collaborate & Autodesk Takeoff. First is Autodesk Takeoff, a brand new 2D and 3D quantification solution that enables estimators to quickly produce accurate quantities for improved estimating and competitive bidding. Greg Ragsdale.

Modeling 234

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

ConWize, the cloud-based platform that simplifies the bidding and cost estimation process, has launched a new BIM takeoff module which enables seamless integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud. This new BIM takeoff module is a significant step forward in achieving that goal.

Autodesk 54

Autodesk Bidding BIM Construction 54

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff and cost databases. Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids. Besides, customized reports can also be generated.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Construction Dive

MARCH 26, 2014

Here is the summary for the April 2014 addition: If an owner is restricted to a design-bid-build delivery method, can building information modeling (BIM) be advantageous for the project? ” However, he pointed out that under such a scenario, “we would be missing some opportunities for contractor input.”

Bidding 48

Bidding BIM Design Negotiation 48

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

According to the survey, the contractors who perform $50 million of work or less annually have experienced less delays and cancellations. 40% of respondents said they have added new technology during the pandemic, including project management, field collaboration, estimating, workforce management, and bidding programs.

Contractors 137

Contractors AGC Autodesk Safety 137

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Key performance indicators (KPIs) Enabling technology (program management, contract management, proposal/bid management, project management, work order management, task/issues management, workflow management, document management, team management, contractor/subcontractor management, building management, BIM information integration…).

Procurement 154

Procurement Construction Environment Management 154

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work.

Construction 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Instant access anywhere, anytime – Programs, Contracts, Bid/Proposals/Estimates, Status, Workflows, Projects, Documents, Issues/Tasks, Buildings, Components, Spaces, Reports, Approvals, Forms, Teams, Internal Messaging (no emails!), and Detailed BIM Information.

Estimating 149

Estimating Construction Life Cycle Documentation 149

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

Our clients largely include the public sector including universities, counties, cities, and their awarded JOC construction contractors. Our SaaS technology supports multiple co-efficients and then associated and locks co-efficient to specified JOC contract and awarded contractors. Our 4BT 5% rule(TM) is also used. range. .

Contract 130

Contract Management Contractors Bidding 130

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 27, 2020

The digital, 3D+ based approach to creating and managing AEC information is usually called BIM. It has numerous other names as well, the latest, favored by many is the ‘Digital Twin’, I, for the sake of consistency, like to stick to ‘BIM’. The first is the Group of Self-Contained BIM exercises, the second are the Life-Style BIMs.

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Plans Consulting 48

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

To minimize the chance of favoritism or corruption, the sealed bid. Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Picture this: your construction firm is looking to bid on a project to renovate an old factory into a new office building. It’s no wonder 53% of contractors in the U.S. Having a competitive edge in BIM is helpful in this regard. Ditto for drones; industry data shows that 63% of contractors use drones in their projects.

Design 119

Design Autodesk BIM Modeling 119

DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

As MMA**’s first project in Hong Kong we offer ourselves as the lab-rats for the winning contractor of a silent auction. The auction: All principal contractors (JVs) currently employed on the SCL 11xx series MTR line are eligible to bid.

BIM 53

BIM Contractors Bidding Documentation 53

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

All stakeholders – Owners, Contractors, A/E’s, Facility Users, Oversight Groups, ant the Community benefit from IPD (integrated project delivery) and “IPD-lite” which is JOC (Job Order Contracting). Design-bid-build and low bid practices have created adversarial relationships in many/most cases.

BIM 49

BIM Life Cycle Contract Bidding 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

helps drive better outcomes for owners, contractors, and subcontractors and better assure financial transparency as well as fiduciary responsibility. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular audits by independent third party.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2013

Building information modeling (BIM) can be used with any project-delivery system in a construction project, an expert from Zetlin & De Chaira LLP emphasized to construction professionals attending a webinar that WPL Publishing held last week. Counselors at Law, highlighted during the program?

BIM 48

BIM Contract Bidding Consulting 48

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

Our clients largely include the public sector including universities, counties, cities, and their awarded JOC construction contractors. Do you sample contractors pricing in any given area to confirm accuracy of your cost data? For example, if a UPB should reflect the local cost of construction minus contractor profit and overhead.

FAQ 131

FAQ Contract Software Software 131

Building Information Management

JUNE 15, 2016

’s AEC sector is impeding BIM (efficient life-cycle management of the built environment), just as it has in the U.S. These and other alternative construction delivery methods resolve the fundamental flaws associated with design-bid-build, lowest bidder, and even design-build. The resistance to culture change within U.K.’s

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Procurement Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

BIM) versus process. Failure to build the team… A/E’s, Contractors, Subs, building users, FMers, Procurement… from day one. Prevailing tendency to go with the ‘status quo’ including proprietary systems or sole source specifications/partners without considering currently available options.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner). Rampant waste and high levels of dissatisfaction of all participants and stakeholders are the norm.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 14, 2023

We want to hear from you if you’re leveraging solutions within  Autodesk Construction Cloud,  whether that be  Autodesk Takeoff for quantification,  Autodesk BIM Collaborate for coordination, or  Autodesk Build for project management, cost management, quality, and field collaboration.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction Las Vegas Industrial 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 11, 2019

Running a contractor operation takes a pretty special individual, especially since there are going to be so many different moving parts with each and every project your contracting outfit takes on. Today's Guest Article Is From Chad Otar.

Cash Flow 62

Cash Flow Finance Contractors Contract 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Today’s contractors need to be strategic about winning new work to keep their businesses growing and profitable. Relationships and established project teams with relevant experience have been key in our work winning strategy.” – Steve Rollo, National BIM/VDC Manager at Graham Construction & Engineering LP.

BIM 96

BIM Project Management Bidding Autodesk 96

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . This factors in your other costs as well as your markup to come up with a final estimate and bid. .

Estimating 105

Estimating Autodesk Documentation Bidding 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Number of JOC contractors. Contractor requirements/qualifications/evaluation. JOC bidding process. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). BIM, PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS, WASTE, & LACK OF LEADERSHIP. Why BIM Will Not Succeed – Higher Level of Owner Competency Required.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

– A process whereby contractual agreements are designed, bid, and executed between real property owners and construction contractors for renovation, repair, or new construction services for buildings or any form of physical infrastructure. Define Construction Procurement. Services and/or work may include… .

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 16, 2022

From Zero to Hero: Next Steps Embracing Digital Bids and BuildingConnected | CS502629. As a sequel to last year’s class, we’re providing new tips to optimize every aspect of the digital bids process. Even as companies return to in-person work, digital bids and BuildingConnected continue to climb in popularity.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Bidding Drawings BIM 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 10, 2012

Garry Myers , senior estimator/planner with Clark Construction Company and his approximately 120 colleagues at the Lansing, MI-based general contractor, have had more than their share of challenges in the past few years — and decades. The meetings included the chefs, maintenance, anyone with input on the design.

Contractors 69

Contractors Michigan BIM Bidding 69

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Each executive had different, dynamic takes on how their company is protecting margins, from leveraging BIM data for competitive bids to letting workers focus on the tasks they do best. We're currently faced with numerous opportunities, yet our workforce is notably constrained.

Profitability 52

Profitability Construction Innovation BIM 52

Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1.

Estimating 49

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 49

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. The business strategy leading to the integration of previously disparate competencies, business processes, technologies, and teams is the primary goal of a BIM execution plan.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40