Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to perform 2D and 3D takeoffs within Autodesk Construction Cloud, ensuring teams are using the most up-to-date set of drawings and allowing collaboration between team members. As the market evolves, data helps our teams bring more value, insight, and reliability to the table to remain competitive.”.

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Autodesk Estimating Bidding Products 111

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. As built drawings. risk of a lower than expected contract dollar value, risk of a high inflation cost if factors are bid for option years, risk of poor subcontractor performance and re-performance). Traffic and work site signs and barriers.

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

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. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

With the rapid rise of project delivery methods like design-build and integrated project delivery (IPD), this enhanced ability to collaborate has become more critical than ever. 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.

BIM 308

BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Every project involves planning, designing, bidding, hiring, and more — and these are all parts of stages. How long does it last? The construction phase.

Lien 52

Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. Don’t skimp on architects.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

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.

Commercial 120

Commercial Safety Construction Project Management 120

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 30, 2011

Some new technologies for Perfect bidding and estimating. Perfect bidding and estimating plays a vital role for construction industry to measure the profitableness in the construction industry. Online plan room also contains a digital filing tool that can be utilized by bid participants to invite, bid and respond.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Planswift Software 40

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.

Commercial 144

Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Change orders are a regular cause of cost overruns, so contractors should plan for them during each project. Common reasons for change orders include inaccuracies in the original design or contract, inaccurate drawings, unforeseen conditions at the job site, and more. Ambiguous or inaccurate drawings.

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Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 5, 2019

Construction estimator is mainly liable for completing any building construction projects successfully. As for instance, he/ she should have sound knowledge for regarding drawings properly. Building construction estimator should contain strong knowledge about drawings of works. Choose, compute and monitor crucial metrics.

Estimating 40

Estimating Drawings Construction Documentation 40

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. The post Project Foundation Pt.

Schedule 40

Schedule Foundation Project Management Budgeting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

From Revit for architectural drawings, BIM Collaborate Pro for pre-engineering to Autodesk Build for construction and asset management, the partner companies soon realised that while technology offers the tools, it is people who really are the most important. Everybody has the same drawings—the same notes, RFIs, and information.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Drawings Management 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. As built drawings. risk of a lower than expected contract dollar value; risk of a high inflation cost if factors are bid for option years; risk of poor subcontractor performance and re-performance). Compliance with protection and safety laws (i.e.,

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. document management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

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.

Project Management 158

Project Management Management Contractors Software 158

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). Assignment of a Project Manager. The project manager will be responsible for. The project.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? Did your general contractor give you a big fat binder of information including your warranty letters, operating manuals, as-built drawings, etc? By moving to a paperless project management software system.

Commercial 120

Commercial Documentation Construction Project Management 120

Stok

JULY 29, 2018

The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. stok’s Project Managers first shared tips for creating an accurate Master Schedule. Now on the financial side, the Project Manager should work closely with the Client on the conceptual budget at project inception.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Foundation Leases 40

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

A change order is additional work or work omitted from the original construction plan, which completely changes the original contract amount and can have a direct effect on the project completion date. It may also compel the contractor or project manager to tackle crucial changes to the ongoing construction project.

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Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Photo courtesy Perkins&Will Leading with a Shared Vision Partnerships, like the one between ACC and Red Leaf Properties, are essential to carrying out a vision for these large and complex projects. The Future of Shopping Malls Shopping malls were once the quintessential suburban community anchor.

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Austin Sustainability San Francisco Site 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Five factors to consider before selecting project delivery methods for your projects include your budget, design, risks, schedule, and owner expertise. . Each type of project delivery method has its own benefits and drawbacks. Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Building is the final stage of delivery. Benefits of DBB.

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Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2022

He furnished the phone number of the Walgreens project manager in charge. The project bids in seven days.”. He invited the project manager to talk to a man at a new United Stationers facility just a few miles from Walgreens headquarters. Ninety minutes later, the project manager called Dennis back. “I

Pennsylvania 52

Pennsylvania California Illinois St. Louis 52

The Korte Company

APRIL 6, 2023

These days, she still finds herself on the phone, but now she’s conversing with subcontractors and vendors while carefully evaluating scopes of work, following up on bids and forecasting the overall costs of each project. It can make or break a project. I would see old bid books and all the different numbers. And she did.

Estimating 52

Estimating St. Louis Bidding Office 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 26, 2013

This estimating book facilitates construction professional/estimator/engineer to acquire basic fundamental of estimating which involves drawing sets, practical lessons, and instances. Construction Estimating using Excel Steven Peterson, MBA , PE, from Weber State University has written this book.

Estimating 51

Estimating Construction Permits Drawings 51

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 9, 2021

Across the industry, 89% of APIJ construction companies have seen an upsurge of solutions such as BIM workflows, bid management, project management and insights as a result of COVID-19 – but there is still a way to go. Luckily, there is a tremendous opportunity for change.

Industrial 52

Industrial Autodesk Construction BIM 52

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2016

Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. As built drawings. risk of a lower than expected contract dollar value; risk of a high inflation cost if factors are bid for option years; risk of poor subcontractor performance and re-performance). Traffic and work site signs and barriers.

Contract 40

Contract Overhead Permits Insurance 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor. His background provides a unique perspective which allows him to see the world through the eyes of a contractor, project manager and accountant and most important a construction accountant. Introduction to Change Order Management.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor. His background provides a unique perspective which allows him to see the world through the eyes of a contractor, project manager and accountant and most important a construction accountant. Introduction to Change Order Management.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. Review drawings and designs one final time At the start of the meeting, all drawings and designs should exist in a state of approval.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

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. Efficient: can draw multiple conclusions out of dataset.

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Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

I started looking at getting into project management. I was out on projects, doing observation, and then slowly I moved into completing roof surveys and design projects. I am our lead UAV pilot, creating orthomosaics, for our drafting team to use in AutoCAD to draw roof and pavement plans.

Consulting 52

Consulting Innovation Autodesk US 52

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Everyday PDFs are instrumental in the construction conversation to show mark ups on Microsoft Office documents, interactively draw on tablet PCs and then share these PDFs on Servers. ” Bluebeam is a PDF Editor’s dream and works well for Architects and Engineers from design development through bid and construction.

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2013

Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor. His background provides a unique perspective which allows him to see the world through the eyes of a contractor, project manager and accountant and most important a construction accountant. Introduction to Change Order Management.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2013

Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor. His background provides a unique perspective which allows him to see the world through the eyes of a contractor, project manager and accountant and most important a construction accountant. Introduction to Change Order Management.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49