Leveraging e-Bidding Software for Design-Build Contracts
ENR Construction
APRIL 26, 2024
As e-Bidding software rose in popularity, so did another industry trend: design-build contracts over the traditional unit-price model.
How masonry software can improve detailing and design
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2023
However, designing with masonry creates several challenges to overcome along the way. Due to the complexity of estimating and ordering, and the vast number of individual units required for projects, masonry can be challenging to model in existing software, extremely difficult and perhaps not entirely impossible.
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Integrated Project Delivery Software and Support Services
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 4, 2020
Integrated project delivery software and support services are now available for facilities operations and maintenance as well as new construction. IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion.
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Getting Started With Project Management Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 5, 2017
You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution. By now you’ve hopefully determined your immediate and long-term goals for using a project management software. Implementing a new construction software is no different. Update and train your team.
Construction Software Companies – 2017
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Much like any other industry, the construction industry is also benefitting massively from a wide variety of software tools and apps. With our previous blog post, the Best Construction Software Companies of 2017 , we tried to compile a list of the most valuable construction software tools and break it up categories.
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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?
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Public Sector Facilities Stewardship and Data-driven Decision Making
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Low bid is an acceptable form of procuring repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction services. Lumps sum bids from contractors or subcontracts, historical costs, or benchmark cost data are reliable forms of cost estimation. Large, traditional software/services providers provide the best solutions.
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5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software
Pro Builder
APRIL 19, 2021
5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning.
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Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working. Software systems offer home builders real operational advantages, but several stumbling blocks continue to undermine success. The new software is clearly able to perform basic accounting functions, but the vendor says it goes way beyond that—or at least promises to.
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Building Strong Starts: Protecting Profit Margins Through Effective Preconstruction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 8, 2023
When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction. One way to avoid these challenges is to implement integrated design.
Top 10 Contractor Mistakes
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 14, 2019
Meanwhile, using cloud-based project and field-management software , crews can ensure safety collaboration is achieved, all proper steps are followed, and it all gets documented in one place. An overestimated or incomplete bid may mean you won’t win the jobs you need. Relying on Outdated Software. Ignoring Change Management.
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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started
Construction Marketing
AUGUST 3, 2022
They can choose to either put up a bid or let general contractors bid to build the project. This process is called a design, bid, and build contract. Alternatively, the design, build contract style means that the same company will handle both the designing and construction of the building itself.
Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 10, 2012
Understanding the benefits to the Owner, Architect, Engineer, and subcontractor will make you more comfortable in the design and modeling process. You may want to ask your network connections, as many business who started in drafting and design have made substantial investments to offer BIM services to specialty contractors.
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How to survive and overcome inflation and rising construction costs
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. Further reading: 5 tips to improve construction workforce management 6.
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Learning about Job Order Contracting?
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 11, 2022
When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. remodeling, maintenance, and new construction requiring minimum design. What is Job Order Contracting (JOC) ? JOC is both a procurement mechanism and a project delivery method.
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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 18, 2021
Thanks to the recent emergence of cloud-based BIM solutions, GCs, designers and owners can now work together to identify and resolve errors in real time, avoiding costly mistakes and reducing rework. Showing up with a 3D model when owners are in the process of bidding out work is a game-changer, particularly when the competition does not.
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16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract
Job Order Contracting
JULY 26, 2017
16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. 16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. Typically, how many general contractors are invited to bid on a JOC project?
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Data Analytics Trends in Construction
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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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams.
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Top Digital Solutions and Technologies That Rule the Construction Industry Today
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Most companies implement modern software, AI, AR/VR algorithms, and other technologies to free performers from a range of challenges and stay competitive in the ever-changing niche. Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more.
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Top 10 ERP Solutions for Construction Firms
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? Reflex ERP.
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Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
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. Chief Architect Home Designer Suite.
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Construction Software Partly Cloud(y)
Carol Hagen
MAY 28, 2010
No extra hardware or software needed, just a web browser and internet connection from your PC, smartphone or iPad. Another issue with speed is the platform design of the application. There are many mature software systems that did not start on the Internet and their cloud offering is actually a patchwork.
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Introducing Our New Blog: Viewpoint Surveyor
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 9, 2017
It’s been a busy summer here at Viewpoint: We announced our exciting acquisition of Dexter + Chaney , a leader in cloud-based ERP software. Viewpoint’s Enterprise Cloud platform launched as the next generation of construction software. At Viewpoint, we’re here to make your construction software work for you. Best Practices.
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7 Mistakes a Seasoned Estimator Knows Not to Make
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Consider using cloud-based construction estimating software to reduce your reliance on spreadsheets. As an estimator, a cloud-based cost estimating solution can help keep your company competitive, because you can create realistic bids faster. . Not using templates. Not using available models. Not checking your work.
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Trimble makes an integration among all its estimating software applications
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 1, 2013
Trimble just introduces software data assimilation aptitude connecting its all planning, estimating and management software applications. Office Application Pack – Microsoft Office extensions for Proliance software, amalgamating capital planning, program as well as project management skills. Proliance 5.5 Proliance 5.5
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Architects Build a Rock Solid Reputation with Project Owners
Carol Hagen
APRIL 10, 2014
An Architects reputation is thought to focus on building design, sustainability, open areas, and aesthetics. Once your design has been selected your next step should pull the construction team together to make the magic happen. Construction Industry - Software estimating construction Invitation To Bid Software Procurement Tender'
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 7, 2019
Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. It’s the skill of the labor, the creativity of the design and the intricacy of the engineering that shifts steel, concrete, brick, glass and so many other materials into finished work.
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What is the Importance of Cost Estimating in Construction?
Chianelli Estimating
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Construction managers and developers can minimize the risk of failure by getting a cost estimate before committing to a hard bid for a construction project. Please note: The lowest bid isn’t always the best bid. What is the Importance of Cost Estimation in Construction Projects?
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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting
Fieldwire
MARCH 5, 2024
To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. Bidding on projects you have yet to gain experience in can broaden your horizons.
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52 How to Connect Your Entire Project Team
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more. The not-so-good news is that many organizations adopt software at the project or regional level, so it often doesn’t connect the entire business.
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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps
Pro Builder
JANUARY 6, 2021
The app helps keep all design and building team members current with the latest drawing revisions, alerting users if they are viewing an outdated drawing. . . . Bid and trade management. SmartBid’s SmartBidNet iPhone app allows you to create and track the bid process in a secure, reliable environment. Bid and invoice tracker.
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How to Find Modern Marketing Talent
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 9, 2019
On the construction service side, proposal writing and bid management take priority in marketing. On the retail-side, expertise in merchandising and packaging take prominence.
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Common challenges of residential construction projects
Lets Build
DECEMBER 28, 2022
One of the significant results of this increase is more competition between construction companies bidding for projects. The next chapter in residential building: Project management software. There’s no doubt that this software is the key to overcoming these residential construction challenges.
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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Some exclusive software for.
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 18, 2012
Some exclusive software for construction cost estimating. D4COST is a professional preliminary cost estimating system useful for preliminary, conceptual design development square foot cost estimates as well as cost feasibility, valuation study, or budget. This estimating software also consists of integral cost escalators.
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Technology Adoption in the Construction Industry
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 20, 2017
As we approach the end of 2017, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that digital technology and software adoption is happening in almost every industry. The right tech and software solutions make a huge difference in many aspects of a project. All those things can lead to productivity improvements, but technology does play a large role.
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166 What Causes Construction Project Delays?
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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Join Us at the AHR Expo Next Week
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 22, 2018
We’re excited to showcase some of the service software advancements we’ve made over the course of the last year. This lets MEP contractors create more bids in less time with confidence, allowing you to win and perform more work. Why visit with us at AHR?
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Home Construction professional for Estimating Software
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Home Construction professional for Estimating Software. Cost Estimate should incorporate all the items to be included in the general contractor’s bid. Construction estimating software was designed to help you save time, win more bids and make bigger profits. Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Email This BlogThis!
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Competitive Bid Estimating for construction - A brief overview
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 21, 2010
A competitive bidding process, the most prevalent procurement method, used to control construction costs for owners. In traditional design-bid-build, price is considered to be the primary factor for determining who will win the project. Construction bidding process starts with a set of contract documents.
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Moving from Design-Build, DB, to Integrated Project Delivery, IPD
Building Information Management
AUGUST 6, 2013
Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD. Owners, this is bad for you.
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Construction Estimating Software: The Complete GuideÂ
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 24, 2022
One of the best ways to do this is to use construction estimating software. . The right solution will not only help you come up with accurate estimates, but it will also speed up the process, reduce stress, and enable you to produce more compelling bids. . Jump to sections: What is Construction Estimating Software?
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94 Some state of the art software ideal for HVAC & Mechanical Estimator
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
Some state of the art software ideal for HVAC & Mechanical Estimator. HVAC estimating software provides great benefits to mechanical, piping, plumbing or sheet metal estimator to estimate the material and labor cost required to build a heating and cooling ventilating system. Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic.
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RebarWin – A powerful software for rebar detailers
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
The software is specifically designed for rebar detailers who are involved in construction and civil engineering projects. RebarWin is a powerful construction program that can be used for rebar detailing. The users can select through different types of measuring systems (As for instance US Imperial and Softmetric, European metric.
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