HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Competitively Bidding the Project. To be clear, we manage plenty of competitively bid projects that we keep well-within the client’s budget expectations.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. 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.

Contract 240

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 240

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. Plus, once a client finds a great construction partner, the best way to hold onto them is by being a good customer themselves.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

It’s hard to describe how owners feel about change orders. Sometimes I think they would rather be forced to eat a bucket full of glass or perhaps permantly lose feeling in all extremities before accepting a change order that increases their project cost by.01%. Why is this? However, they do. . What should you do?

Change Orders 138

Change Orders Bidding Budgeting Budget 138

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Advantages of LEAN Job Order Contracting over the traditional design-bid-build method, design-build, or even other JOC programs are significant. Advantages for larger new construction projects are also available. construction #building #engineering #procurement #lean #projects #administration.

Contract 130

Contract Procurement Change Orders Bidding 130

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Is the project suitable for the construction delivery method? From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Number of change orders. Are funds available?

Management 218

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 218

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Design Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Bid Management. Change Order Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Asset/Component Management.

Sustainability 229

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 229

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Was the bid package submitted complete? Did the Contractor make proposal/work order revisions as directed and resubmit on time? Did the Contractor adhere to the approved construction schedule? Was project/work order properly supervised? Did Contractor comply with all the safety requirements for the project/work order?

Contract 206

Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 206

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Learn more… The post Innovative LEAN Construction Tools appeared first on 4BT.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

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. Roles and responsibilities, deliverables, tools, workflows, etc.,

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. The post Construction is NOT complex… People are.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Some years ago, in addressing how a successful contractor has managed to maintain a profitable business despite needing to compete in “low bid wins the job” open competitions, the contractor opened up to me with an observation: He wins the jobs because they are rigged in advance. And that happened.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Bidding Contract Contractors 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

This month, we have 20+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, ProEst, and BIM 360. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs.

Autodesk 111

Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 111

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning Drives Best Value Outcomes.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The summer construction season often brings rising costs. Construction season is upon us, and you know what that means…rising commercial construction costs. The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Don’t skimp on architects. Design Build Firms.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

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. That, however, is changing.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 195

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . Focused upon construction projects of varying sizes. Multiple types of construction IDIQs. T and M Basics. •

Contract 100

Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

The construction industry is always evolving. Keeping up with the changing landscape requires teams to constantly innovate and adapt. . At Autodesk, we want to empower our customers with the right tools they need to embrace and excel in a changing environment. Autodesk Construction Cloud . Autodesk Build . BIM 360

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. That’s why investing in a fully integrated construction ecosystem enables you to streamline preconstruction tasks and set your team up for success is crucial. How do you accomplish this?

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

JOC, in this case is an acronym for Job Order Contracting JOC is a integrated planning, procurement, and construction delivery method that, depending upon applicable regulations/statues, can be used for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction for facilities and/or horizontal physical infrastructure.

Contract 130

Contract Life Cycle Procurement Change Orders 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction 187

Construction Software Software Estimating 187

Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Does the owner benefit from the lowest bid? The committee agreed that minimizing design and consultant fees would leave more for constructing the building. Better yet, the committee believed the estimated cost from the accounting department would be met.The final design is complete and is now ready to go out to bid. .

Bidding 100

Bidding Estimating Budgeting Budget 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management has proven to be highly successful. Here are the 4 Steps to Improving Owner/Vendor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction Productivity. Best Value Procurement – Put aside cost low bid/lowest technically acceptable procurement strategies.

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating Sage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff and cost databases. Download B2W Estimate B2W Estimate is useful for heavy civil construction estimating and bidding.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. Tools and services are readily available to support LEAN Job Order Contracting. JOC 2020 Cost Reduction.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Procurement CSI 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2012

Construction Change Order Phobia. The contractor appeared to be on the verge of a panic attack because he was experiencing serious financial trouble with his construction business and needed quick relief. In this case the pain of change in the contractor's mind had to be exceeded by the pain of staying the same.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Profitability Work in Progress Construction 48

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. Now, thanks to the advent of online project software, the entire construction bidding process can be digital.

Commercial 144

Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings? But can you define the differences between them?

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

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. All that is needed is owner leadership and commitment. The Problem. Or, request the white paper. Contact Us. Additional Information.

Construction 153

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 153

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms.

Software 196

Software Software Construction ProCore 196

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Working with integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page, jobs and duties on time, equipment and worker status visible, and timelines transparent. Below, we look at the six most common reasons construction jobs are delayed and how Viewpoint can help avoid them. Thankfully, all of this can be avoided.

Viewpoint 190

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 190