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

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. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Using these granular elements and sharing the associated descriptions, l abor, material, and equipement details in a standardized format (CSI MasterFormat) with all project participants within a robust collaborative process is the path to significant cost savings and the mitigation of change orders, disputes, and waste.

Travel 177

Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting 177

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams. What’s Holding Contractors Back?

BIM 187

BIM Contractors Software Software 187

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. 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. The same is true for mechanical contractors. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00. 3) Estimating.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

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. The UPB reflects Contractors bid an adjustment factor (coefficient) that is applied to all construction tasks listed in the UPB.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Procurement CSI 130

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 Order Impacts.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction. One way to avoid these challenges is to implement integrated design.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

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. The project design begins and takes months or maybe longer to complete. Bid packages are distributed to interested contractors and the process begins. .

Bidding 100

Bidding Estimating Budgeting Budget 100

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. Englewood Construction is currently working on a design-build project for the renovation of Stratford Square mall in Bloomingdale, Ill. True partnership.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. As a national commercial contractor , we are first and foremost in the business of customer service.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Bidding Negotiation 120

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. Design Build Firms.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Initial basic intent was to speed procurement via the pre-selection of a pool of pre-qualified contractors, however, in may cases has evolved into an elimination of checks and bases associated with traditional procurement methods. Prequalified shortlist of contractors that bid on multiple projects. Job Order Contracting Basics.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

They are the pictorial record of the official design for the building, and generally include detailed depictions of every element of the finished building including the foundation, floor, walls, elevations, interior details and elevations, cabinetry, MEP design, structural details, and ceiling plans.

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. The OpenJOC Solution integrates processes/workflows, training, tools, cost data, and technology to drive collaboration and team work between owners and contractors.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

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 225

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When funding large-scale renovation or repair projects, government agencies often use job order contracting, or JOC. This method of awarding construction work allows qualified, available contractors to get to work quickly while keeping agency costs in check. They review the book and bid a coefficient to cover their cost of business.

Contract 108

Contract Bidding Negotiation Income 108

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

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value. Using this traditional procurement method pits trade partners and contractors against each other. This can cost you more in the long run, especially when inflation is high and the market is volatile.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Bill Di Santo (right) overseeing a design-build project for Englewood Construction. Working with design-build GCs is a good resolution for 2011. Don’t always take the lowest bid. Qualify general contractors that build in your wheelhouse. While bidding on the commercial construction remodel of a 500+ sq.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

Job Order Contracting benefits all participants and stakeholders – facilities management, DPW, engineering, real property owners, facility users, procurement, contractors and oversight groups. Lower Design Costs. Fewer Change Orders. Shorter Overall Project Delivery Time. Higher Constructability.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Legal 100

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

APRIL 23, 2019

It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether.

Construction 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on nearly every construction project, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission. It’s fairly easy to determine what rework costs a contractor with regards to labor and material, but determining the true total cost is a whole different beast.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated, contractors would quickly have to adapt. Doing so helps validate designs early on, prevent rework and streamline processes. In addition to benefiting contractors, BIM also benefits the end users of construction projects.

BIM 200

BIM US United States Los Angeles 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. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause. On the surface, the ad is true – buying building materials in bulk is cheaper.

Commercial 235

Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Five factors to consider before selecting project delivery methods for your projects include your budget, design, risks, schedule, and owner expertise. . Design: what the final project will look like and how it will function. Are you looking for innovative designs and complex over form and function?

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 2, 2016

Owners, Contractors, and AEs Must Work Together. It is owners that provide inaccurate and/or vague project requirements, create/support excessive numbers of change orders, fail to treat their service providers with respect, and lack the requisite ability to implement LEAN construction delivery methods. Share risk and reward.

Contractors 40

Contractors Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Is there a last minute bid opportunity that you need of assistance with? Do you have too many bids proposals to handle and not enough staff when a last minute “emergency” bid is due. They can provide a quantity take-off or a complete estimate or for those emergency bid occasions. Design-Build guideline costs

Estimating 68

Estimating Contractors Bidding Guidelines 68

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

You want a general commercial contractor who understands all parties’ needs. Working with a commercial general contractor who can build in any of these disciplines will help you determine what can be saved, repaired, moved or redistributed from the existing infrastructure. Most retailers today want less space.

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Every project involves planning, designing, bidding, hiring, and more — and these are all parts of stages. First, the designer or architect will start checking on the project more regularly to ensure that the actual construction meets the plan and design. Design and development.

Lien 52

Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

QuickBooks Training Live Instructor Led Classroom For Contractors Private Training By Appointment. Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. Your Instructor.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

QuickBooks Training Live Instructor Led Webinar For Contractors Private Training By Appointment. Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. Your Instructor.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Due to the competitive nature of the bidding process , estimates may suffer from wrongful expectations of the scope of work included in the project. Therefore, it’s vital to your project’s success to do your diligence in the preconstruction phase and be accurate and realistic about project deadlines and costs from architects and contractors.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

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.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100