Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

Straight from 2D or 3D models, Takeoff users can point and click on an object to count or click and drag to collect linear or square footage. Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to easily collaborate to reduce errors, speed up their takeoff process, produce more compelling bids and ultimately win more work.” courtesy Autodesk.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Change orders usually include information such as the description of the requested change, an itemized documentation of additional subcontractor costs, a summary of the cost of the proposed change, and a statement that states if the project completion date will change based on the change order. What Do Change Orders Typically Include?

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’ve spent the past four years starting a construction company through the public bidding process. I’ve probably bid at least 100 public RFPs, but I’ve only been awarded less than 10. I’ve been the low bid on projects with over 15 bidders and also the high bid on projects with just as many submissions.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. 2) Time & Productivity Management. Using an intelligent solution allows project managers to base their bids on past project data and actual expenses.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

A big part of that is because the CFO and financial team take on the invoicing, billing, accounts payable and receivable, keeping track of the suppliers and subcontractors, and facilitating project close-out in a timely fashion. Risk Manager and Safety Officer. Pre-Construction Services.

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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. Besides developing skilled laborers, how else can we attempt to lessen the effect of rework on our jobs?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

The company’s previous processes of managing data manually across spreadsheets, local network drives and physical folders was no longer scalable for their business needs and hindered true collaboration with partners like Arttuasunnot. For Arttuasunnot, in our construction management role, this oversight is invaluable.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

I worked as a traveling project manager and superintendent in the past, so I’ve seen what real-world issues can do when it comes to stopping production. From there, I went into product management and began working with PlanGrid and other project management software for construction.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

Is there a specific project management software or estimating software that works best with your data? Thus a contractors bid co-efficient for standard hour construction is generally in the 1.10-1.30 Multi-level, and multi-level training is also available including on-site, virtual, and regional… advanced and introductory.

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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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Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Errors and omissions are often beyond the control of construction contractors, but sometimes contractors can help identify these issues during bidding and plan review stages. Inadequate quality management – Quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA) and monitoring are not sufficiently conducted to identify issues before rework is required.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Serious Project Design Errors.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The future of BIM and project management. Construction projects are increasing in complexity. In this upcoming AU session, McKinstry will share how it advanced its digital transformation by leveraging its Product Management Organization (PdMO) this past year. *Dates and times are still being confirmed.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment. What exactly determines the success of each construction project? Certainly, projects aren’t declared a success simply because they’ve hit the finish line. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 16:08. One Platform.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Building stronger project teams using insights into your workforce . Tracking project data to improve bidding and project management . How to avoid cost overruns by managing resources effectively . Speakers: Anthony Renteria, Product Manager at ESRI – Stephen Brockwell, Sr Product Owner at ESRI .

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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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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Trimble Connect contains synchronized information for each one across the DBO continuum, making the process easy for integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D and 2D models through the Web, making the coordination better amongst isolated offices and teams, and minimizing costs for software and training.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

No one model is perfect; all have benefits and drawbacks. Nonetheless, there’s most likely an optimal delivery method for your company or project. By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Benefits of DBB.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to facility management.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 19, 2011

Maxwell System Inc, a pioneer software company in takeoff and estimating , job cost accounting, and project management, just launched Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ version 2.5. The software can manage the complete project lifecycle , procurement, bids and proposals, financials, employees, payroll, equipment.

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Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2013

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Design-bid-build and “low bid” awards are the downfall of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector. Let’s face it, BIM continues to languish.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

Eddie and Tyler currently run a Building Information Modeling (BIM) company called ABSI and bring their rich industry knowledge and friendly personalities to the show each week. The duo talk about a ton of interesting and relevant topics for construction managers, like managing clients, dealing with underperforming trades, and QA/QC. . #12:

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

The article introduces the Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE) and the first documented performance of JOCs. The delivery system is a time consuming process requiring time for each step of the process: design (three months), advertisement (three weeks), bidding, award (three weeks), and mobilization (three weeks).

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

For construction cost estimating and associated contract, project, and document management, don’t be surprised to find that you will need more than one cost estimating solution… if you serve different markets. Software companies that simply sell software.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. LEAN Business Models and Methods. LEAN Business Models and Methods. Required cooperation among internal and external project participants with common or related purposes, in furtherance of project success. Procurement/bidding.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. At this intial stage of the project we are working on defining the requirements for design deliverables at the Construction Documents Statge of Design (100% Design) and at the Construction, Ready For Fabrication stage.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. At this intial stage of the project we are working on defining the requirements for design deliverables at the Construction Documents Statge of Design (100% Design) and at the Construction, Ready For Fabrication stage.

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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 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 in the blue.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 16, 2018

If you work in construction, you can’t escape the buzz around business information modeling (BIM) , the 3D modeling method used to communicate information throughout the design, build and lifecycle of a project. It’s a resource for shared knowledge that stakeholders can consult throughout the life of a project.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 25, 2014

The past several years starting in late 2008 have been anything but normal and frankly, we are having a tough time with the economic forecasts models we follow including our own internal ones. When You Have - A clearly defined and documented Business Strategy you will know what steps to take and when to take them.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

He even built a model of the factory and took it with him on a plane to present to Stella D’oro in New York. . When I met with the CEO and President, I could tell from their ‘wow’ reaction when they saw the model that we had the job.” . This was the first major public Design-Build project for The Korte Company—and wouldn’t be the last.

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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. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Blog Archive.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Challenges With Traditional Delivery Models. Delivery models. Traditional delivery models just don’t encourage teams to work together from the get-go. Specialty contractors are essential to the success of projects, yet they rarely have a chance to provide input at the beginning. Project Management.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Team members are frequently more interested in meeting short-term individual goals, rather than the project’s long-term end goal. According to an Autodesk and FMI report , “Almost half of all rework is due to poor communication among project stakeholders, and poor project information.”. Evaluate Your Project Delivery Methods.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. He is solution-oriented and is incredibly effective in managing relationships across different teams.”.

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