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

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 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. At Englewood, we employ a stable of superintendents who specialize in managing projects on the road.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 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. Don’t skimp on architects.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

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.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

The OpenJOC Solution integrates processes/workflows, training, tools, cost data, and technology to drive collaboration and team work between owners and contractors. This enables owners and their awarded JOC contractors to execute a wide variety of numerous repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

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. Communication needs to happen at every level.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

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. The country implemented the Level 2 mandate in 2016, which requires BIM be used on taxpayer-funded construction projects. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate? BIM Adoption Abroad.

BIM 200

BIM US United States Los Angeles 200

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Often, this makes it hard to find a solution—you have to handle a complicated blend of equipment, inventory, subcontractors, bids, and project management, just to name a few. Penta Construction ERP was made for multi-location, labor intensive service contractors. SAP S/4HANA.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Keep your construction project from hitting a standstill with the right software and planning. 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

APRIL 4, 2017

Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Clear communication and transparent project management between contractors, teams, and management make for a smooth workflow and better bottom lines for all involved.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Project Management 130

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

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. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

The lack of formality over processes and procedures, the extensive use of outside consultants for project management, and relatively no internal program reporting, all contribute to creating the high risk environment. . The current JOC contractor percentages range from.50 The current JOC contractor percentages range from.50

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

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. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

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

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

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. If you’re a general contractor, you may send out an invitation to bid via email, fax, online notifications, etc. change orders.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Every project involves planning, designing, bidding, hiring, and more — and these are all parts of stages. How construction project monitoring works. How long does it last?

Lien 52

Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

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

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

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. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2013

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. Our QuickBooks Training Programs are open to everyone not just contractors. QuickBooks Webinar Training.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2013

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. Our QuickBooks Training Programs are open to everyone not just contractors. QuickBooks Classroom Training.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

” » The Expensive Process of Bidding. Without spending money bidding projects, you can’t get jobs to make money building them. With more people bidding on fewer jobs, the market is much more competitive. Document Management. Reduce Bidding Costs. “How good do you want to be?”

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. It is not design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, LastPlanner(TM), black belt, kaizen, et al. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution).

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. 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

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. authorization.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

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. Early and ongoing participation of all project participants (owners, contractors, A/Es, subs, engineering, procurement, project managers, planners, oversight groups, users).

Renovating 40

Renovating Change Orders Procurement Construction 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

Project Management 141

Project Management Management Contractors Software 141

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

And that seemed to strike a chord with some of you, so I figured I’d talk more about government jobs, and what you need to be prepared to bid on them. Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. government-funded projects), and the surety company. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

This construction estimating software provides following benefits to the architects, contractors and subcontractors. one-time/user Features Checklist : Takeoff Live software contains various exclusive features which are very useful to produce a perfect working structure in construction project. Starting Price: $249.00/one-time/user

Software 40

Software Software Change Orders Construction 40

cnstrctr

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Change Orders Are Opportunities. One of most common stereo types of the construction industry is that change orders are a key part of making a construction business more profitable. People aren’t wrong, but in order to make your business more profitable you don’t need to be a criminal on changes.

Profitability 60

Profitability Change Orders Construction Schedule 60

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 13, 2011

General Contractors now embrace latest construction technology to win more bids. As a result the general contractors from all discipline are loosing jobs in their own countries and migrating to other countries for finding jobs. But the contractors can overcome this situation by adopting latest web based technologies.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

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. . Each type of project delivery method has its own benefits and drawbacks. Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Building is the final stage of delivery. Benefits of DBB.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Bechtel, the globally recognized engineering, project management, and construction company, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer on permanent basis. Job Role: Plans, schedules, manages, and organizes complete level of engineering work for a global business unit generally in one discipline in a project or staff group.

Houston 40

Houston Engineering Texas CAD 40