Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

The construction industry collects mounds of data. But the contractors that dive deep into and analyze that data to make intelligent decisions about their projects and overall business strategy reap the greatest rewards. Streamlining, Simplifying Construction Data.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

What is LEAN Construction ? LEAN construction spans Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery, and ongoing Operations and Maintenance. via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. ” – Henry Ford.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

The importance of digital transformation in the construction industry cannot be overstated. Ben Fiedler , Staff Consultant at Benchmark Inc., has seen the positive impact of technology firsthand, having played a pivotal role in getting teams to adopt digital and mobile construction tools. We’re different.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

The starting gun has fired on the bid race for places on the second-generation healthcare building framework for Wales. Separate professional team contests are also starting under the suite of NHS Building for Wales 2 Frameworks to find four project managers, four cost consultants, and three NEC supervisors.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The construction industry has historically been quite inefficient, but that’s no longer acceptable in today’s post-pandemic world. As construction companies struggle with shortages of everything from raw materials to skilled tradespeople, sticking to timelines has become increasingly challenging. How do you define lean construction?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

But when it comes to construction, any building or infrastructure project completed today will most likely still be operational in 2050. The push for sustainable construction. As a result, all eyes will be firmly on the plans, designs, and processes beneath every bid submitted.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

“During the period of October 1, 2016 to December 31, 20 16, Gordian License Fee and project management fees totaled $654,744 or an overall average of 7% of the total construction contract value of $8,805,985 during this reporting period. This fee is lower than the industry standard of 10% for Construction Management fees.

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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. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. What is LEAN Construction? the OpenJOC(TM) Solution).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The answer to that varies based on who you talk to, but there are some common themes, like good communication, a quality product and excellent project management. It’s important to have diverse project backgrounds, have good project management, and to be willing to think outside the box. Project Management is HUGE.

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Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Undertaking a large construction project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. So what is construction project monitoring and performance, and why is it important?

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The firm of Vicenti, Lloyd, & Sutzman (VLS) was retained to provide a construction consultant to further review certain JOC projects. Contractor bid extremely low JOC co-efficients (0.50 This “padding” of proposals was done to offset the low adjustment factors bid by the JOC contractors.

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. Project Management.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

General Management. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

Job Order Contracts, when created, deployed, and managed using LEAN best management practices, can provide significantly better outcomes that traditional construction delivery methods. Long Beach does not have ac ap on how much non-catalog items can be used as a percentage of project cost.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

My good friend and mentor Cordell Parvin once suggested that planning done by contractors for a successful construction project is not unlike the planning done by football coaches for a successful season. In construction, the specialized units consist of crews headed by project engineers and/or foremen. He is right!

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

My good friend and mentor Cordell Parvin once suggested that planning done by contractors for a successful construction project is not unlike the planning done by football coaches for a successful season. In construction, the specialized units consist of crews headed by project engineers and/or foremen. He is right!

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. Project Management.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

General Management. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

LEAN construction delivery – project and program management. The OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework enables centralized management and consistent deployment of best value and compliant processes, methods, and technologies to drive optimal renovation, repair, and construction outcomes. Develop your team.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 6, 2022

The construction industry is facing some major hurdles, particularly when it comes to labor and manpower. . According to a 2022 analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) , the construction industry needs 650,000 additional workers this year alone—a number that’s difficult to meet, given the highly competitive labor market.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 14, 2021

At Autodesk University this month, you probably learned about the power of our platform and the breadth of our construction integrations. Autodesk Construction Cloud is dedicated to delivering integrated workflows, exemplified by the more than? Jump to Industry Talk: ERP Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud .

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

General Management. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

General Management. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. The Issues around Construction Issue Building » Leadership – Up and Down Was Easy, Now the Tough Part ….

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. How did they start?

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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. with the Navigant Construction Forum have put together a very informative and comprehensive report on the total impact rework can have on a particular job.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

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. This fundamental aspect has been lacking in traditional JOC and AECOO business processes and technologies.

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Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. Unit prices for demolition shall be provided for each construction task. “.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Why Construction Teams Should Be Tracking Way More Than Financials. How do you measure project success? As owners and project executives usually are looking at high-level metrics, it’s easy for teams to get driven purely by the money. Construction teams need to track more than financials to determine a project’s success.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

No matter where you’re at in your construction career, or what business goals you’re out to achieve, get ready for a set of construction classes designed to leave you with a long list of actionable takeaways. With over 80 construction classes available this year, the question remains: what sessions should you attend?

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Firms with healthy marketing budgets might also enlist the services of a marketing or public relations consultant for assistance in marketing efforts. Here are seven traits of profitable contractors.

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ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Some of these contemplations are: Under-funded projects or underbid projects. An inexperienced project team.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Suomen Aluerakennuttaja (SARA), are experts in providing living space solutions and a pioneer in the construction industry process development in Finland. Specialising in delivering assisted living and nursing homes, the company also provides services throughout the entire lifespan of a project. Lean Working Methods.

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Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. To start, here are key considerations to take when creating the Master Schedule, prioritized by stok’s Project Managers : 1.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

JUNE 4, 2009

We at Cassell Consulting are having a decent year. The trends of the last quarter are continuing – decreasing profit margins, more bidders on every job, and at times companies bidding what appears to be downright foolishly. We have smaller projects going with Martel in Montana and Arita Poulson in Hawaii.

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ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Some of these contemplations are: Under-funded projects or underbid projects. An inexperienced project team.

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