Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

“With an integrated 2D and 3D quantification solution that leverages Autodesk Construction Cloud’s centralized document management, Autodesk Takeoff enables teams to update quantities in real-time and ensure they’re working from the latest design files.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner). Rampant waste and high levels of dissatisfaction of all participants and stakeholders are the norm.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2019

Unfortunately, on the other hand, MACCs and MATOCs generate the same environment and mentality as Design-Bid-Build, and thus the same levels of inefficiency and waste. Note: Design-Build has some advantages versus Design-Bid-Build, however, still has many of the same issues as well.). Can be used for larger projects.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

While the issues of low productivity and associated economic and environmental waste associated with constructing and sustaining built structures has been well documented, education and training relative to existing solutions has been insufficient. PROCESS VERSUS TECHNOLOGY. mandatory collaboration.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Document management, for example, inclusive of check-in/check-out capabilities and version control is critical to keeping team members properly informed of requirements, phases, approvals, etc. Paper-based systems and spreadsheets impose unacceptable and easily avoidalbe delays, errors, and risk.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

via Four BT, LLC – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. Such databases should be used exclusively for basic reference only. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Programs, Projects, Proposals/Bids/Estimates, Work Orders, Documents, Service Providers, Buildings, Components, Spaces, Forms, Workflows can all be managed and continuously improved within an IPD environment. All of the tools are services are readily available for any real property owner to tailor IPD to their organization. Learn more?

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

. • Prequalified shortlist of contractors that bid on multiple projects. Similar to traditional design-bid-build thus no additional training or enhanced skills required. Streamlines post-bidding award, security clearances, etc. . • Streamlines post-bidding award, security clearances, etc. MATOC/MACC Advantages.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 17, 2021

They estimate the project by gathering proposals, plans, specifications , and related documents. It’s also important to note that there’s a common misconception around the definition of a bid vs. an estimate. A bid is a finalized offer in order for the construction project to proceed. Embrace the cloud. Turn to automation .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Keeping up with the changing landscape requires teams to constantly innovate and adapt. . This allows members to match font sizes on markups to the font sizes used on sheets and documents. . Autodesk Build users have additional ways to add documents to RFIs. The construction industry is always evolving.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Combining long-term industry expertise with an innovative mindset, the team strives to provide the best project outcomes for all their clients. As two innovative services businesses, SARA and Arttuasunnot are constantly looking for ways to improve outcomes for their stakeholders. Lean Working Methods.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

Our innovative and exclusively offered products and services include LEAN construction collaboration frameworks, locally researched construction cost data, and enterprise-level SAAS technology. Thus a contractor’s bid co-efficient for standard hour construction is generally in the 1.10-1.30

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

4BT.us – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. Key performance indicators (KPIs). via Four BT, LLC – www.4BT.us

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

Once this was established, competition rose and master builders started taking bids and negotiating rates with the building owners. . They are constantly collaborating, and they are no longer just reacting to updates to design documents. That, in turn, left a need to understand the exact quantity of work required.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A detailed line item, and preferably locally researched (no use of cost factors) is used by the JOC contractor to prepare a propsal/bid for review by the USACE. AEC industry’s innovative LEAN construction collaboration services, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. via Four BT, LLC – 4BT. ” – Henry Ford.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

Our innovative and exclusively offered products and services include LEAN construction collaboration frameworks, locally researched construction cost data, and enterprise-level SAAS technology. Thus a contractors bid co-efficient for standard hour construction is generally in the 1.10-1.30 4BT’s business location is Houston, TX.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

As Jit Kee Chin, Chief Data and Innovation Officer at Suffolk Construction puts it, “Gathering data isn’t enough. design and preconstruction. That’s why you should set your sights on solutions that connect teams and project components during the preconstruction phase.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

4BT.us – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. Key performance indicators (KPIs). via Four BT, LLC – www.4BT.us

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

However, just over half (54.2%) of project management workflows were being handled with dedicated software — and it’s even lower for practices like takeoff (38.7%), bid management (31.5%) and client relationship management (25.7%). Contractors Looking Ahead to More Construction Innovation. in 2017 to 43.2% in 2018, with 42.4%

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Traditional design-bid-built has been noteworthy in its failure to deliver efficiency and long-term mutually beneficial relationships. Example being Operations Manuals or Execution Manuals , which are part of the contractual documents. Identify, classify and document functions. Document learnings. Functional analysis.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

The bidding process is one of the most time-consuming and critical to ensure cash flow and steady work. Tracking multiple bids and invitations to bid requires a great deal of coordination, collaboration and management. Silos and disparate systems make it difficult to monitor these bids effectively. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 17, 2022

I then joined Skanska UK on the infrastructure side of the business leading the BIM document control and construction data management team. IDD supported that project since the start of the bid and connected the technology and are driving it in the field. We can track embodied carbon in materials while using Autodesk toolsets.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. As it continues to change at an accelerated pace, innovations will bring about even more developments and advancements. Josh talks more about these innovations on the Digital Builder podcast.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

We had a lot of sway over the design development documents, sequence of the job, and bid packages. When you think about the future, what are your plans to advance innovation and productivity at Miron? Innovation is one of Miron’s corporate drivers. There are three examples that really pop up for me.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

THE WINNER: Bridging the Gap Previous nominations: first time nominated Listen to it here: [link] With a mission to empower those in the construction industry to better embrace technology, the Bridging the Gap Podcast hosts audio and video interviews with many interesting construction innovators.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional as Design-Bid-Build all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. On the left of this spectrum, you have those Design-Build projects that use bridging documents, lowest bidder selection, and a team that doesn’t work well together.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Here are just a few of the innovative and exclusive features of the 4BT OpenJOC Solution (TM). Archive information and distribute required historical or current data, documents, or images to project stakeholders. All forms of documents, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word/Excel, etc., Instant access to data. FOUR BT, LLC WWW.4BT.US

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This session shares actionable insights for leveraging innovation in the construction industry and getting your whole team on board. Ivana shares how Mace saved 50% of their time spent on coordination and reporting by using BIM 360 Document Management and Model Coordination. Implementing a new solution is almost always challenging.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Lower bid prices. The Advantages of JOC. Highly competitive.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

On the show, Booth discusses a variety of different construction topics, such as pre-bid contracts, general conditions reviews, tracking and monitoring project issues, and improving cash flow. The long running podcast, hosted by Tony Booth, is published 5 days a week and most are around 20 minutes long. Vote for the contracting coachcast.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The introduction of BIM, cloud based takeoff tools, AI, and bidding platforms have all shaken up the way estimating and preconstruction management operates. . Autodesk Construction Solutions continues to play an important role in innovation in the construction industry. Check out these on-demand sessions while they’re available.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Owners have reams of rules and regulations to follow in order to put a project out for bid fairly. Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. An innovative method of contract management is being used more and more by owners who desire quick service and reasonable cost.

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Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

Freeze the drawings at your CD milestone and allow the estimators reasonable time to bid the project. As the Project Manager, set expectations with the GC for how many bidders will be required, if self-perform work is acceptable, and how it should be documented (include bid leveling and sub back up!).

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

Traditional design-bid-build, and even design-build are not capable of meeting this threshold, not providing appropriate levels of collaboration and financial transparency. The designer needs to manage ongoing changes in real time as situations require, and be sure that the document available is current, and all prior changes archived.

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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. Are you looking for innovative designs and complex over form and function? Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Benefits of DBB.

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