Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. 2) Time & Productivity Management. 4) Budgeting & Finances. The same is true for mechanical contractors. 3) Estimating.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. It’s a common misconception that commercial construction general contractors make money on the change orders that sometimes take place during a project. If the product is available in the U.S., Chuck Taylor.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation. Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Coordinating actions and approving items quickly can keep jobs on time (maybe even ahead of time) and in some cases, under budget. Stay on top of schedules and budgets to avoid delays.

Viewpoint 220

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 220

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Working with cloud-based, integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page by providing equipment, materials and worker status visibility, project progress and productivity and timeline transparency — all in real time. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget.

Construction 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Better understanding your project data can help significantly boost productivity and profitability on current projects, as well as better plan future ones. Here are just a few of the key benefits: Improving Jobsite Processes and Productivity. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

Construction 225

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Though there are many things you need to focus on. Defining Enterprise Resource Planning.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. Budget and payments Next, review your project budget. And timelines?

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. A design-build firm will likely work with a trusted set of subcontractors that they know will deliver a successful commercial construction project on time and budget.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Product Spotlight. Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Know the Contract and Budget. Stay on Top of Changes. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

This month, we have nearly 40 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, BIM 360, and ProEst. . Autodesk Docs feature (available across all unified products) . Cost Management | Grouped Summary Level Budget Report* .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk BIM Construction Mobility 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. Traditional project delivery involves a counter productive, non-integrated, approach to planning, procurement, and project delivery. The Problem.

Construction 153

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 153

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget. In fact, according to a study from KPMG, just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Owner focus upon a BEST VALUE approach to facility management is required in order to maximize productivity and minimize waster. BEST VALUE construction project delivery methods include Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting, JOC. Greater Frequency of On-budget Projects. Fewer Change Orders.

Renovating 40

Renovating Change Orders Procurement Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 10, 2017

Independent Objective Locally Researched Construction Cost Data is critical to improving communication, productivity, and overall satisfaction. Furthermore there must be contractual incentives for all participants involved to learn collectively and as individuals, and to be successful.

CSI 100

CSI Construction Environment Renovating 100

Building Information Management

MAY 28, 2014

Being productive is not just about being efficient. Sure, you can tweak a few things here to attempt be more efficient with respect to your numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction projects, but substantial productivity gains require fundamentally changing how you do things. Learn more at [link].

Renovating 51

Renovating Sustainability Contract Products 51

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. Higher quality work product.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The lack of robust, standardized processes and common, standardized information, combined with the excessive use of JOC consultants and limited market options, has been the primary reason for rampant waste and lack of productivity in certain sectors, especially State, County, and Local Government. Simplify project task management.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The spot is about the costs of commercial construction and how buying building materials in bulk can help GCs save money and bring down a construction project bid so they win the contract. Buying construction materials in bulk today won’t help your construction budget if prices for those materials are expected to drop tomorrow.

Commercial 235

Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2016

When alternative ‘best value’ construction methods such as job order contracting, JOC, are capable of delivery 90% +/- of project on-time and on-budget, to the satisfaction of ALL parties involve, why are they not used in the majority of cases? “hidden costs” such as change orders.

Change Orders 40

Change Orders Construction Bidding Renovating 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2016

Job Order Contracting – JOC – delivers greater numbers of quality projects, on-time and on-budget projects, as well as higher overall satisfaction levels than “traditional” construction delivery methods such as design bid build, design build, CM@R, etc.

Contract 40

Contract Bidding Change Orders Procurement 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2016

Job Order Contracting – JOC – delivers greater numbers of quality projects, on-time and on-budget projects, as well as higher overall satisfaction levels than “traditional” construction delivery methods such as design bid build, design build, CM@R, etc.

Contract 40

Contract Bidding Change Orders Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

All necessitate a change in how people (participants and stakeholders) interact on daily basis. LEAN facilities manage can improve overall productivity by 60%. Furthermore, 90%+ of projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. The Benefits . The Obstacles.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Review change orders and correspondence. You need to confirm that the changes procedure in the contract was followed.

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Building Information Management

JUNE 2, 2016

Poor productivity in the construction sector is a well known and persistent issue. The solution to delivery renovation, repair, and new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants is remarkably simple. Owners, Contractors, and AEs Must Work Together. Share risk and reward.

Contractors 40

Contractors Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

This includes talking about the anticipated means and methods with estimator/project engineer; reviewing crew sizes and anticipated crew movements; analyzing the anticipated productivity (per cy, sf, etc.) Review change orders and correspondence. You need to confirm that the changes procedure in the contract was followed.

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

NH Construction Law

APRIL 29, 2021

Sometimes the benchmark is budgeted costs, i.e., the contractor’s actual buyout costs at bid time (or those of their subs if the subcontract prices are similarly allowed to fluctuate). And almost always the change order process must be invoked, with its timing limitations and waiver possibilities.

Deals 40

Deals Contract Negotiation Materials 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Product Spotlight. Close the Budget vs. Actual Gap. It’s often easy to bid on a job, start work, and miscalculate how far along in the project you are versus the amount of money you’ve spent. This year, I encourage you to close the gap between your bids, your projections, and the actual cost of the project. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Building Information Management

MARCH 27, 2015

JOC provides multiple benefits vs. traditional design-bid-build and/or low bid, MACC, MATOC and other typically less efficient construction methods. Job Order Contracting / Integrated Project Delivery. Significantly reduced number of change orders. JOC can deliver: 1. Higher cost visibility and transparency.

Renovating 40

Renovating Contract Sustainability Change Orders 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. The lack of proper budgeting practices can also lead to communication breakdowns and misalignment. Iron out the scope.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Estimating 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 8, 2021

These codes are typically represented by numeric or alphanumeric values and often form part of an overall budget code and a key piece of a work breakdown structure (WBS). . Firms can analyze these costs to improve future estimating, budgeting, and forecasting on similar projects. . cost code structure such as CSI), to what (e.g.,

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

As an example, Scott cites identifying that the average installation rate of one trade partner is faster and has less errors than another, which gives you an edge when deciding which company to award a bid to on the next project. Change orders in construction are not necessarily a bad thing, and are almost an expected part of any job.

Risk 52

Risk Management Construction Autodesk 52

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. This level of performance remains unmatched by traditional design-bid-build, CM@R, or design-build.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. This level of performance remains unmatched by traditional design-bid-build, CM@R, or design-build.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Owners, AEs, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Oversight Groups, Business Product Manufacturers- BPMs, and the Community will all gain higher visibility into life-cycle needs and impacts of the built environment.

Estimating 45

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45