Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids. Bid Day tool.

Estimating 130

Estimating Bidding Viewpoint Construction 130

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 19, 2024

When K-12 School Leaders do reach a point where their District’s need for improvements is beyond what their operating budget can cover, they need to organize a team of professionals to set them up for building success. The AE/CM team then assists the District to identify the full scope, budget, and financial resources for their needs.

Plans 127

Plans Bidding Budgeting Budget 127

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

contract term. Unlike traditional JOC or traditional design-bid-build, LEAN JOC is a collaborative process that focuses upon mutually beneficial outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are.

Contract 240

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 240

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no solution for each construction project management challenge. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no solution for each construction project management challenge. Construction management software.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Construction Management 101. The basics.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

Your building department will include an architect, estimator, project manager, project supervisor, project assistant and promoter to complete the following Design-Build Construction phases. Following Phase I Preliminary Design, your estimator will coordinate a smaller pool of bidders to secure a quick, estimated, ball park price.

Design 62

Design Bidding Project Management Construction 62

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Failure to adapt to readily available, proven and robust cost estimating practices.

Estimating 115

Estimating Construction Renovating Procurement 115

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Leverage robust lean processes, locally researched detailed line item construction cost data, support services, and enabling technology to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects on-time and on-budget at the lowest possible cost and with full financial visibility and transparency.

Procurement 215

Procurement Innovation Products Plans 215

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Procurement 221

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 221

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life.

Construction 315

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 315

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Construction project cost estimation is a complex endeavor that can change on a dime (or a dollar) depending on the size and anticipated scope of the project. Successfully completing construction projects under budget requires a commitment to accuracy and transparency. Design Estimates. Preliminary Estimate.

Estimating 60

Estimating Feasibility Construction Budgeting 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. As an estimator, there are things you need to be picky about. Working solely or primarily out of spreadsheets leaves your estimates prone to error.

Estimating 52

Estimating Bidding Modeling Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Many things can happen during this period, and project teams often face complications like design creep and price increases, which negatively impact budgets and schedules. Connect the design phases with downstream tasks like scoping, estimating , and buyout by ensuring data flows smoothly into these various processes.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment. Validate Contractor and Subcontractor Quotes Obtaining comparative bids on all subcontracted work will not provide sufficient cost visibility. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

Travel 177

Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting 177

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. 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

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?

Bidding 52

Bidding Construction Contractors Contract 52

Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 14, 2016

Our project was with M Sullivan & Son , a 102-year old construction company whom we’ve worked with for the past year, building a new and robust Sage (Timberline) Estimating system. In my opinion, effectively closing a bid in Timberline utilizes two custom WBS : Bid Status with 3 values: 1-Open. Submit the Bid.

Sage 100

Sage Bidding Estimating Consulting 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

All prequalified contractors invited to bid should submit sealed bids based on one or more adjustment factors / coefficients to the unit prices listed in the approved JOC unit price book (UPB). Develop a formalized reporting process (project status, timeline, budgets, issues, etc.) The post Considering a Job Order Contract?

Contract 205

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 205

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

To that end, project managers need to invest in the right construction project execution software to oversee the entire phase, track progress, and coordinate teams. Real-time communication Communication between teams and workers is essential, and the software allows project managers to centralise all project communications.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

What Is Estimate? The estimated or anticipated cost of the project is an estimate that is commonly calculated well before the project is taken up. The main goal of estimation is to encourage us to always understand the cost of work prior. Appropriate estimation is planned by detailed estimation in specific item wise.

Estimating 59

Estimating Drawings Roads Plans 59

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

To that end, project managers need to invest in the right construction project execution software to oversee the entire phase, track progress, and coordinate teams. Real-time communication Communication between teams and workers is essential, and the software allows project managers to centralise all project communications.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. This optimal outcomes is possible via the appropriate and consistent integration of people, process, information, and technology. CSI Masterformat, is a key CDE element.

Procurement 155

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 155

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

Staying on budget and on time while producing quality work is of utmost importance to all builders — but not all projects are created equally. For example, if each clash costs $3,500 per instance (PWC, 2018), it’s difficult for estimators and project managers to ensure each project is profitable during the planning phases of a project.

Modeling 234

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 29, 2018

For a contractor with a capital and operating budget of $10 million or more for heavy equipment, even a 1 percent savings on equipment costs could add hundreds of thousands of dollars directly to the bottom line. So, how can contractors achieve optimal equipment management?

Equipment 149

Equipment Management Profitability Contractors 149

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Therefore, the bidding and selection process is much shorter in duration. If you qualify as a busy business owner, you’d likely benefit from the Design-Builder finding qualified subcontractors, managing the construction schedule and your budget, and starting construction quicker.

Construction 62

Construction Bidding Design Schedule 62

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more. These are some but not the least solutions that can enhance the design, accounting, budget planning, on-site and business processes, and management. Construction Software.

Industrial 120

Industrial Construction Software Software 120

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2014

Now-a-days various construction companies utilize high-tech mobile gadgets to handle their estimating and project management data in the cloud. This latest application was designed to be applied with Corecon V7, a web based estimating , project management, and job-cost suite of construction software.

Project Management 45

Project Management CoreCon Estimating Management 45

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

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 5, 2019

Construction estimator is mainly liable for completing any building construction projects successfully. The construction estimator has to create accurate estimation and it depends on various requirements. They estimate work based on the proposals, blueprints, specifications, and concerned documents.

Estimating 40

Estimating Drawings Construction Documentation 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Budgeting/Capital Planning. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months, or even dropped altogether. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more.

Viewpoint 220

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 220

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. The hiring and HR management processes can prove a difficult endeavor. Hiring or Assigning the Wrong Workers.

Contractors 255

Contractors Software Software Accidents 255

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2022

??Risk management has always been an essential element for success in construction, but things have certainly reached a whole new level in recent years. In addition to fundamentally altering how we work, the pandemic also introduced supply chain challenges that make it more difficult for firms to deliver projects on time and within budget. .

Risk 80

Risk Management Modeling Environment 80

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 6, 2021

An estimator will use a project’s blueprints to determine the materials and quantities required to complete the project as depicted during takeoff. This is why a construction estimating takeoff is also known as a material takeoff or a quantity takeoff. This makes it impossible to accurately estimate and bid on a project.

Estimating 60

Estimating Construction Bidding Materials 60

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. Budget Inaccuracies. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether. Labor Challenges.

Construction 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216