Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value. And while the bids might look good at first glance, the possibility of costly change orders in the future is much higher. Communication needs to happen at every level.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Only improved early and ongoing collaboration and communication across all participants and stakeholders has proven to reduce errors and omissions, minimize the number of change orders, shorten overall project delivery times, improve quality, and reduce total project costs.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

There are existing best management practices, tools, and support services for real property owners with appropriate leadership and competencies to support positive change. Following these best practices leads to major gains in productivity and significant improvement in resource utilization.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Resource Center. 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.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Resource Center. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Stay on Top of Changes. The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. Accounting & Finance.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Consistent estimating. Web-based construction software can help you increase estimate accuracy and improve the profitability for the work you gain. Quick, accurate estimates can be a fast and efficient way to grow your business. Organized work order management. Accurate job costing.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Project Management 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

As a result of 1800+ tests, researchers have concluded that a primary cause in low project performance (time, cost and customer satisfaction) is the traditional owner-vendor relationship in which the owner uses a design, bid and build (DBB) approach. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Inaccurate Project Estimates. Due to the competitive nature of the bidding process , estimates may suffer from wrongful expectations of the scope of work included in the project. In many cases, some projects will also be estimated on a one size fits all basis, with chances of exceeding that initial estimate high.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The Business Software Education Center, or BSEC, is a group of technology experts who provide resources and tools on software selection to companies, and they graciously agreed to assist us with our analysis of construction management software. Defining Enterprise Resource Planning. Defining Enterprise Resource Planning.

Software 206

Software Software Construction ProCore 206

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 13, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. General Contractors now embrace latest construction technology to win more bids. Now the construction market become so competitive and the contractors are choosing alternative ways like lowering their bids, adopting new types of construction, going down-market for better job etc.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Also, the “let’s keep the Owner in the dark” or the “let’s not work together”, and the “bid low and make it up in change orders” , or “let’s accept the lowest bid and hope for the best” approaches to ruin. Building Information Management Framework - BIMF.

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM AIA Resource 61

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

With state and local governments facing severe revenue shortfalls, all publicly-funded organizations, facilities and infrastructures have new demands put on them to find ways to get more done with less—less internal resources and less money. Eliminated contractor driven change orders and legal claims.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

With state and local governments facing severe revenue shortfalls, all publicly-funded organizations, facilities and infrastructures have new demands put on them to find ways to get more done with less—less internal resources and less money. Eliminated contractor driven change orders and legal claims.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Change Orders Budgeting 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Resource Center. Evaluate Bidding Strategy. There are fewer projects to bid and what projects are available are being bid by more people. Consequently, the bidding climate is very competitive with some work going to people bidding below cost. change orders. Accounting & Finance. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Resource Center. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Some call it smart resource allocation while others call it a best practice. Some call it smart resource allocation while others call it a best practice. change orders. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Internal staff skillsets and resources are evaluated. More in-depth training occurs in the implementation phase, when we make sure that your staff is well-versed in the use of your software and line item estimating takes place. Independent Estimates and Line Item Proposal Review. Strategic Planning for JOC.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There are several common types of project delivery methods in construction including design-bid-build, design-build, construction management at risk, multi-prime, and the integrated project delivery method. Accurately estimating a construction schedule is crucial for project performance. Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Benefits of DBB.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

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

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The most widely used are Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC. While both IPD and JOC provide established and clear benefits versus design-bid-build – DBB, design-build – DB, and other construction delivery methods, their consistent usage and application has been relatively limited.

Management 40

Management Contract Life Cycle Architecture 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2016

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) LEAN construction delivery method. Within a Job Order Contract, a real property owner contracts with a construction contractor to form a multi-year partnership where work is provided based upon performance.

Contract 40

Contract Management Estimating Renovating 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

DoD’s Pre-War masonry buildings are an underutilized resource for meeting DoD GHG carbon reduction goals. Cost estimates and construction bid requests should include materials quantities in addition to costs to evaluate and validate GHG impacts. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Resource Center. And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. A prequalification program that tracks vendors certification, will also help you when it’s time to start bidding on projects.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

DoD’s Pre-War masonry buildings are an underutilized resource for meeting DoD GHG carbon reduction goals. Cost estimates and construction bid requests should include materials quantities in addition to costs to evaluate and validate GHG impacts. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Resource Center. With the number of companies bidding on each job increasing and the margins getting smaller, it is imperative that you know the true health of you fleet. change orders. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 8, 2021

Firms can analyze these costs to improve future estimating, budgeting, and forecasting on similar projects. . For instance, early design changes are one of the biggest drivers of overruns. It’s important to define objectives and scope as early as possible in the project so you can prevent change orders.

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2013

The drivers for change include environmental, economic, and technology factors. the net result being more jobs being done on-time and on-budge with fewer change orders and virtual elimination of the legal disputes, the latter be unfortunately common with traditional methods.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Sustainability 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. .

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Resource Center. It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. change orders. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. When these components are in place, you’re better equipped to come up with accurate budgets and estimates. Effective budgeting means planning your expenditures in advance and allocating your resources accordingly.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Estimating 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 23, 2013

Don’t be afraid to bring out the estimate, change order form or invoice. In most cases they want you to write up the order and if you do not get the paperwork started early they oftentimes think you are rejecting them. Be sure to keep some change order forms handy in case you need them.

Construction 58

Construction Deals Change Orders Contractors 58

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Sanaa Hussain, Associate Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Building Owners AEC Innovators Project + Process Innovation Projects Resources Between the pandemic and the current economic situation, businesses of all kinds are rethinking the best way to get things done.

Risk 92

Risk Construction Schedule Contractors 92

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

Because non-prepriced items have not been competitively bid, their use should be kept to a minimum to ensure the cost effectiveness of the JOC program. Of the 298 job orders recorded in PROGEN (the JOC application), 47 included one or more non-prepriced items. The JOC program inadequately monitors the quality of contractors’ work.

Contract 40

Contract San Francisco Kansas City Los Angeles 40

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

Because non-prepriced items have not been competitively bid, their use should be kept to a minimum to ensure the cost effectiveness of the JOC program. Of the 298 job orders recorded in PROGEN (the JOC application), 47 included one or more non-prepriced items. The JOC program inadequately monitors the quality of contractors’ work.

Contract 40

Contract San Francisco Kansas City Los Angeles 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility, forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle from inception onwards. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Job Order Contracting (JOC), and similar collaborative construction delivery methods can be seen in the top right quadrant.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40