Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Account admin users on web see an improved management experience of their companies, including limit creation of a net new company based on access levels, view updated list of companies within project to avoid duplication, and add/edit company information. . Files | PlaceMe on Mobile .

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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.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

Cost Management | Clear Schedule of Values Evolution within Contract View* Within the contract full page view, users can visualize how each schedule of values (SOV) has evolved throughout the project. 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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

Cost Management | Cash Flow Consolidated View* – Within the Cash Flow view, distribution modifications can be made in a new sub-table view, allowing users to see the context of the other distribution items while making adjustments. The link to the document(s) within the email will stay the same for access within Cost Management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Success stories like the LACCD indicate the potential of BIM adoption.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

For practices like estimates, time tracking, project management, change order management, accounting, and other key processes, mechanical contractor software has helped complete jobs more efficiently and effectively. 2) Time & Productivity Management. 5) Material Planning & Document Management.

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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. Here’s what we think are the most important things it takes to manage national projects from the mother ship (in this case, our office in Lemont, Ill.):

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Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Or implementing new safety training to mitigate worker injury risk You can then use that knowledge to anticipate and better manage risk for future jobs. Once these comparisons were made, the team was able to reveal five surprising patterns: Insight #1: Change Orders Are Okay – Until They Hit a Tipping Point.

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Risk Management Construction Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. . When creating or updating an issue from the Issues log, web and mobile users can now place that issue on an existing model, sheet, or file – or – remove its placement. Cost Management | Main Contract Export Enhancement*

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Use BIM and Virtual Design and Construction With features like clash detection, built in scheduling and cost modeling, BIM and VDC offers plenty of opportunity to detect possible issues before wasting money and time. The full article is definitely worth a read and can be found on the Construction Manager’s Asscoaition of America’s website.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Here are just a few ways technology plays a critical role at Englewood Construction in how we not only manage the construction process, but also provide the best possible service for our clients: 1) Efficiency: In the old days, pre-2006, clients sent a physical set of plans when they wanted us to bid a construction job.

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Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

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.

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Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

No one model is perfect; all have benefits and drawbacks. By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. Many methods of project delivery exist, but most are variations of the five models we’ll describe below. Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Benefits of DBB.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Current Approach to Facilities Repair, Renovation, Construction, and Facilities Management. LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery. LEAN methods provide a proven integrated, coordinated, and efficient way to manage all project and program phases (from design through construction, into operation, and beyond).

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Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. Autodesk BIM Collaborate Model Coordination | V2 Clash Engine – Faster clash processing time for better model coordination.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Due to the competitive nature of the bidding process , estimates may suffer from wrongful expectations of the scope of work included in the project. Not Planning for Change Orders.

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Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Life-cycle Management 101. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Building Information Model: The DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility.

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BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. As a result, building users are unsatisfied, facility management is treated as an expense versus an asset, and sub-optimal performance has become the norm.

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Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. As a result, building users are unsatisfied, facility management is treated as an expense versus an asset, and sub-optimal performance has become the norm.

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Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

Also, heed my warning on hiring low-bidding pick-up truck contractors. But due to our vast experience, we have construction pricing models in place for all restaurant and retail construction (high-end, low-end, big, small, etc.) And I know people don’t believe this, but the best Chicago contractors hate change orders.

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Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

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 C ommon D ata E nvironment (CDE) is a strategic tool for sharing cost information and managing a team.

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Building Information Management

JULY 24, 2012

How many Owners understand the difference between CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and CPMS (Capital Planning and Management Systems) and the absolute requirement for BOTH relative to efficiently managing larger facility portfolios? Facility Life-cycle Management Framework.

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Life Cycle Change Orders Comparison Management 45

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 14, 2014

Mentioned below is a list of some of the popular IPhone/IPod and IPad apps that are highly recommended for quick access: SmartBidNet : SmartBidNet consists of bid management systems that allow creating as well as tracking bid process with subcontractors and companies.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 17, 2016

SmartBidNet This construction app offers efficient bid management systems. It works with various IPhones and can develop and trace the bid process with the associated subcontractors, and companies, in a safe and sound way. Give below the detailed lists of some best and useful construction apps for construction sectors.

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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.

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Life Cycle BIM AIA Resource 61

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

We provide model based Project Estimating service from schematic narratives through final construction documents including Construction Estimating & Scheduling for Architects at the concept stage to measure, count, and price best materials & building objects such as walls, doors, and windows, automatically or manually.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 13, 2011

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. Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic.

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Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

While its true that cloud computing is an enabler, with its role to support the cost effective integration of various knowledge domains and technology silos; the underlies processes linked to a collaborative project delivery method focused upon life-cycle management is the critical aspect.

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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.

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Project Management Management Contractors Software 141

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Your ultimate guide to construction cost management, and how to improve it. One of the most important efficiencies you can create to best position yourself for good project outcomes is fine-tuning your cost management process. A cost management plan helps keep a job on budget. What is Construction Cost Management?

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Management Change Orders Construction Budgeting 52

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

An understaffed purchasing department won’t have time to properly vet price increases, competitively bid and accurately contract trades, minimize change-order costs , or ensure your next project starts on the right foot. Start by assessing your organization’s business model. How about change orders?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

The problem is high profit jobs have a way of turning into low or no profit jobs and in some cases they can bankrupt your construction company because you bid the project using whatever model you are accustomed to using and in the end you wind up with cash flow problems. The same goes with managing sub-contractors and suppliers.

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Profitability Bankruptcy Contractors Remodeling 49

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2013

The construction industry (architecture, engineering, construction, operations/facility management, business product manufacturers, oversight and regulatory groups), like most other sectors, is in a state of rapid change. The drivers for change include environmental, economic, and technology factors.

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BIM Life Cycle Contract Sustainability 40

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff and cost databases. As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors. Besides, customized reports can also be generated.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 23, 2016

There are many reasons for this unfairness and the alternative, a truly unbiased achievement model where everyone is treated equally, would probably result in rather serious disasters. However, if you think about it, the second, third and even 10th ranked competitor may be in many ways just as good or even better than you.

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Documentation Change Orders Organization Procurement 48

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

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