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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface. 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. Thankfully, all of this can be avoided.

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Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 190

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report , which covers topics such as software adoption and IT investment, reveals some interesting—and perhaps a little troubling—insights about BIM. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects.

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BIM Contractors Software Software 163

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Creating bids with a simple pen, pad and calculator is possible but quite difficult. Construction estimating software like CBD Estimating by Comprotex Software, Inc. comes with pre-programmed Microsoft Excel formulas specifically designed to help you create bids.

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CBD Estimating Estimating Software Software 45

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Working with cloud-based, integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page by providing equipment, materials and worker status visibility, project progress and productivity and timeline transparency — all in real time. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more.

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Construction Software Software Estimating 187

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Trimble Accubid Classic is electrical estimating software helps out complete construction workflow. The expertises of this software are Electrical estimating to purchasing. Electrical estimating data used to develop bids should become the foundation for the rest of the construction workflow.

Estimating 45

Estimating Electrical Bidding Software 45

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects. Estimating for architect is required to find out the price of projects before the commencement of bidding process. The owner will get an ideal of overall cost before general contractors even send in bids.

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Estimating Software Software Architecture 45

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX is fast, accurate, and easy to use estimating software for improving your takeoff and estimating processes. Its robust and user-friendly features helps you to work with more efficiency, bid more jobs, win more work, and make more profit than you thought possible.

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Estimating Software Software Bidding 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2014

Employing consistent methods helps different estimators to complete various parts of the quantity survey and can also be continued later by another cost estimator. Documentation - Documentation is a crucial part of cost estimation practice. The methods that meet the specific requirements of the client should be used.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Documentation CSI 45

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 23, 2010

Electrical Calculations Electrical Calculations is one of the best free electrical estimating software mostly suitable for Electrical Engineers and tradesmen. It is also free electrical estimating software. The software contains database of over 4600 electrical parts along with pricing and labor data for each part.

Electrical 40

Electrical Software Software Estimating 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This can affect everything from the bidding process to change order management, your team’s efficiency, and ultimately, your bottom line. Effective cost management sets the standard for all project costs and affects all phases of a project including planning, design, estimation, change orders, and specialty contractors.

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Management Change Orders Construction Budgeting 52

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 9, 2014

2014 National Plumbing and HVAC Estimator By James A Thomson. You can quickly work up a reliable estimate based on the pipe, fittings and equipment required. Every plumbing and HVAC estimator can use the cost estimates in this practical manual. Sample estimating and bidding forms and contracts also included.

Estimating 45

Estimating Subcontracting Residential Change Orders 45

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? 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. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction?

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Software Software Construction ProCore 196

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. 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. STRATEGY |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 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. Come up with project estimates: This figure isn’t set in stone. Inaccurate project estimates.

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Budgeting Budget Construction Estimating 52

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Post River Software introduced Asphalt Pro mobile applications. The tool consists of standard material and cost estimator as well as a complete set of tools to go with workflow and inspection practices for field application. construction bidding construction estimating construction management estimating software estimating tool'

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Software Software Mobility Contractors 45

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating Tool for General Contractors. General Contractors know the key to profitability is having accurate estimates for everything from electrical to concrete work. General Contractors are benefited with reduced costs while hiring or employing a full time Surveyor or Estimator.

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Estimating Contractors Software Software 53

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Support: One of the Most Important “Features” of Software. 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

A review of EVERY JOC contractor proposal/bid for JOC Program compliance. A detailed scope of work, completed after a joint site visit (owner and contractor) must fully defined requirements such that the contractor can create a detailed line item estimate using the associated locally researched detailed line-item unit price book.

Contractors 216

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 216

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 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.

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Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Cost Management | Display Markups on Supplier Change Order Page* . For members who need to calculate supplier markups, they can now turn on a project-level setting to allow financial markups on cost changes. This will enable the markups to display on the supplier change order page. .

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Autodesk Products BIM Construction 105

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Takeoff Live is a cost effective and user-friendly digital takeoff software that is used to virtually generate any digital file for your quantity surveys and work out lengths, areas, counts, and volumes. This construction estimating software provides following benefits to the architects, contractors and subcontractors.

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Software Software Change Orders Construction 40

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The construction software enables the users to distribute plans, markups, photos, specifications, reports with the whole project team members effortlessly. An immediate photo is used to provide change orders, a recently completed milestone or what materials are required for giving order.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Few change orders. Enabling software. Independent owner estimates. Excessive reliance upon JOC consultants (IMPORTANT NOTE: A JOC consultant should NEVER be paid a fee based upon JOC construction volume and also be in a position to approve JOC projects/task orders.). Improve participant satisfaction.

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Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Integrated: Integrating the software you are using for workflow is key to reduce errors and double data entries. Whether it’s bidding, estimation, or qualifying subcontractors, there are a few too many cooks in the kitchen. Automation includes notifying the relevant person when action or approval is needed.

Construction 52

Construction Management BIM Project Management 52

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

But PDF editing software licensing is expensive and often cumbersome. ” Estimators will also love Bluebeam Revu. With the “built-in measurement tool, onscreen quantity takeoffs are calculated, totaled and stored in a list that can be summarized in Excel for estimates.” What’s the benefit to doing this?

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. A combination of smart data collection and the right construction software can help tremendously with this process. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Job Order Contracting is a high performance delivery method that delivers superior quality, schedule, and cost results over other traditional design-bid-build. Quality is a combination of conformance to specifications combined with a relatively few number of related change orders, reworks, and service calls.

Contract 49

Contract Renovating Change Orders Sustainability 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud users can now export Issues in a BCF file format so the issues can be shared with other BCF compliant software. . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab * . Estimating | Bid Day Enhancements [coming soon]. Issues | BCF Export .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk BIM Construction Mobility 105

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. 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. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Certification Green Software 120

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 7, 2015

The primary benefits of JOC are processes that assure responsive, timely, and quality work from selected JOC contractors with a higher percentage of dollars spend upon actual construction work versus procurement, change orders, or legal disputes. Owner prepared line item estimates. Contractor prepared line item estimates.

Renovating 40

Renovating Contract Estimating Construction 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