Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

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Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Pro Builder

MARCH 9, 2021

Hate Bidding? talks about how unitized pricing changed his company's business model and its relationship with trade partners and clients. . . Business Management. Business Management. Business Management. Try Unitized Pricing. cbroderick. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 14:15. Read the Custom Builder Q+A here. .

Bidding 40

Bidding Modeling Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2017

Facilities Lifecycle Management requires increased competency on the part of facilities owners and facilities management. See asset life-cycle model… A total cost of ownership perspective is also required as opposed to the more prevalent practice of first-cost dominance. contact-form].

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Estimating Comparison 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2022

??Risk management has always been an essential element for success in construction, but things have certainly reached a whole new level in recent years. Needless to say, learning to manage risk amidst uncertainty might be more important than ever before. . 3 strategies for navigating uncertainty and managing risk.

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Risk Management Modeling Environment 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

This, in turn, leads to improved accuracy in project estimates , proactive risk management, and more effective resource allocation. Plus, preconstruction solutions like Autodesk Construction Cloud offer automated clash detection tools to streamline model coordination and free your team from having to do tedious processes.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Construction Managers Oversee the entire construction process, coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 324

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. LEAN Business Models and Methods. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated Procurement, Design, and Construction REQUIRES Direct Owner Involvement and Leadership from Predesign Through Closeout and Beyond: Planning and performance management collaboratively and at a systemic level. Defined common data environment. Key performance indicators. Sample High-level Workflow.

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Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution. Project managers can add the alwaysAI Partner Card to their Autodesk Build Insights or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards for real-time insights into productivity, operations, and safety.

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Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

To use public funds effectively, the government must employ effective management practices and processes, including the measurement of data. All public sector departments and agencies would greatly benefit, and meet their fiduciary responsibilities by implementing a consistent, robust methodology based on current best management practices.

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Procurement Construction Estimating Environment 149

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation. Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

One technology in particular—building information modeling (BIM)—is leading the way. BIM is an intelligent, 3D model-based process that helps general contractors become more accurate and efficient. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a 3D model is worth 1,000 pictures. Why BIM Is the Key to Staying Competitive With Owners.

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BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders. Promoting awareness and education with respect to LEAN O&M best management practices would drive significantly improved outcomes. LEAN Practices Asset Competency Model.

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Life Cycle Management Construction Education 100

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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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

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 Estimating Bidding Products 111

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. The hiring and HR management processes can prove a difficult endeavor. Hiring or Assigning the Wrong Workers. Relying on Outdated Software.

Contractors 296

Contractors Software Software Accidents 296

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management enables the efficient use of available funds targeted for executing renovation, repair, maintenance, and minor new construction projects.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Contract Management Budgeting 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more. These are some but not the least solutions that can enhance the design, accounting, budget planning, on-site and business processes, and management. Construction Software.

Industrial 120

Industrial Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As an estimator, a cloud-based cost estimating solution can help keep your company competitive, because you can create realistic bids faster. . When you have a template, it’s much easier to make sure you have consistency across project bids. Not using available models. Not using templates. Not performing adequate risk analysis.

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Estimating Bidding Modeling Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals. Principles, Culture, and Robust Workflows should be the primary focus of any facilities management professional. A robust processes assures answers to the following questions are known. Email Address. Additional Information.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 19, 2022

For example, under “Winning Business” there are outcomes like increased bid efficiency and increased percentage of successful projects. A Model to Improve Project Performance So how do you apply the “leading vs lagging” mindset in construction? This is an area in which many construction professionals can improve.

Modeling 52

Modeling Construction Inspections Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Account admin users on web see an improved management experience of their companies, including limit creation of a net new company based on access levels, view updated list of companies within project to avoid duplication, and add/edit company information. . Files | PlaceMe on Mobile .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

To minimize the chance of favoritism or corruption, the sealed bid. Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2023

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. For Phase 2, he used Masonry iQ, a plug-in that automates much of the manual modeling work.

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Software Software Design Modeling 57

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team.

BIM 223

BIM Contractors Software Software 223

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Smart Contractors know their time is more valuable spent meeting prospective clients, putting together bids, managing job sites, and many other things other than bookkeeping. But despite their proven importance, many business owners dread and avoid accounting tasks. So they find someone else to do it.

Accounting 77

Accounting Statistics Construction Bidding 77

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. Here’s what we think are the most important things it takes to manage national projects from the mother ship (in this case, our office in Lemont, Ill.):

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . This factors in your other costs as well as your markup to come up with a final estimate and bid. .

Estimating 105

Estimating Autodesk Documentation Bidding 105

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Recreating Pixar's production model for construction would be a step beyond design-build delivery, where the entity that bids a contract would perform every aspect of work, from design through construction and building lifecycle management.

Modeling 28

Modeling Bidding Construction Contract 28

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 6, 2021

The numerous, ongoing facilities repair and construction project facing real property owners and facilities management professionals unfortunately have a high probability of failure. The Design-Bid-Build (DBB) model has perpetuated an antagonistic inefficient environment for decades.

Contract 150

Contract Budgeting Budget Risk 150

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

Thus a contractor’s bid co-efficient for standard hour construction is generally in the 1.10-1.30 That said, our construction cost data is organized using CSI MasterFormat and therefore could be easily integrated within appropriate technology applications. A partial listing of 4BT’s support services includes: JOC Program Development.

Contract 130

Contract Management Contractors Bidding 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 4, 2022

A great example is the integration between Autodesk Construction Cloud and SiteSense by Intelliwave, a leading equipment and materials management company. By February, they announced an enhanced integration that was fully compatible with Autodesk Build and added integrations into Cost Management and Assets for both Build and BIM 360. .

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Autodesk BIM Construction Software 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Delivering Better Facilities through Lean Construction and Owner Leadership NIBS 2017 – The ability to significantly improve how facilities are constructed, managed and operated depends largely on whether owners provide high levels of leadership, knowledge and collaborative support.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Success stories like the LACCD indicate the potential of BIM adoption.

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BIM US United States Los Angeles 230

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.

Bidding 171

Bidding Contract Contractors Delaware 171

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. Development of a conceptual model of construction partnering. Retrieved July 12, 2010, from [link] Alinaitwe, H. 1440-7027).

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Construction Procurement Contract Management 164