HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

The good news for subcontractors is the labor shortage means higher profitability, because they are working at-capacity and able to charge a premium for their services. But for general contractors and our clients, the result is higher project budgets and challenges in construction scheduling.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

For example, building information modelling (BIM) allows all teams to work on the same design and makes maintenance easy for project owners. A good example is Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the AEC industry, which helps to improve the information management of a built asset.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example, building information modelling (BIM) allows all teams to work on the same design and makes maintenance easy for project owners. A good example is Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the AEC industry, which helps to improve the information management of a built asset.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 6, 2022

Avoiding budget overruns is also a key task for these folks, especially amidst uncertainty and supply chain issues. . Advancing Your BIM Career. BIM is all about the management of digital representations of buildings. BIM professionals must be able to oversee or manage activities around design and modeling. Take Class.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

Setbacks like supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices are putting pressure on residential construction profit margins. And for many construction companies that operated on slim profit margins before those setbacks, even the smallest cost overruns can result in loss-making projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Whether it’s the proliferation of BIM, the shift to digital plans and documents over paper, or the rise of mobility and cloud collaboration, transformation has been part of the industry’s DNA over the last few decades. Autodesk's early investments in AI At Autodesk, we've always been committed to helping you maximize efficiency and profit.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2021

So, when it comes to an industry as complex as construction—where maximizing profit and minimizing risk is the goal—accurately forecasting cash flow throughout a project’s lifecycle is essential. So, how can your team ensure appropriate forecasts are created to maximize profit? The answer is Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are altering the basic foundations of the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, and Operations). BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 12, 2022

As an owner, your everyday list of todo’s seems to boil down to two things: increase profit and reduce risk. Design planning with scan-to-BIM workflows. Design planning with scan-to-BIM workflows. Cintoo Cloud transforms terrestrial laser scan data into BIM-compatible reality data. Design planning with immersive VR.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

of projects go over budget, over schedule, or both.” Keeping your projects within budget consistently is undoubtedly a challenge, especially in today’s environment where firms struggle with financing, costs, and labor shortages. Control costs with the help of technology Here’s a not-so-fun tidbit: according to PwC , “91.5%

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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. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

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Lets Build

JUNE 27, 2017

One of their primary functions was to try and make a profit for their employer, be that the main or subcontractor. The UK construction is already moving toward that direction with the pushing of the BIM mandate. The BIM Mandate is a very brave and convincing step toward this direction by the UK government. Enhance Collaboration.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

Their success is a critical element of how a company continues operating at a profit for another day. . So much of the way that our industry works has changed since the 80’s, but the estimating job is still the same: provide the proposed budget for the proposed work as quickly as possible. The History of Surveying .

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Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you ever feel that recording activities in your construction daily logs is too much of a hassle, think about the negative implications on your profit margin and reputation. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 2.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For construction companies, productivity – and so profitability – can increase. And as an owner, you can expect greater certainty over the schedule and budget. Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be used to create sophisticated, data-rich designs that can then be shared with other collaborators, to support parallel processes.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 5, 2014

So, there should be a strong high-tech management system to deal with the unrestricted expansion of project data, workflows and diversified procedures as mismanagement and inaccuracies can lead to ruin the success of the project as well as delivery schedules , budgets and profit margins.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The future of BIM and project management. Go to the session > Speaker: Ivana Tudja, BIM and Digital Engineering Lead (Senior BIM Manager), Mace. Ivana shares how Mace saved 50% of their time spent on coordination and reporting by using BIM 360 Document Management and Model Coordination. The preconstruction process.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The “why” behind having good data is clear—making good decisions to empower better project outcomes and profitability. They also discuss the differences between BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate PRO, its permission-enriched capabilities, and how to manage design collaboration across a distributed team.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The name behind countless successful electrical and mechanical infrastructure designs of building projects in Turkey and across the globe, Anel Group stands out with its expertise in BIM (Building Information Modeling). Anel Group’s BIM Journey: Qatar Metro Red Line South Project.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

BIM , however, is not the solution if the focus and/or requirement is associated with 3D visualization. Thus focus MUST be upon collaborative construction delivery methods, versus BIM or maintaining the ‘status quo.’ Reasonable profit. “It Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders. Reduced risk.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Facilities contribute significantly to the enhancement in productivities, profit-abilities and service quality of an organization. 1994), Preconstruction Estimating: Budget through Bid. 15th Edition. USA: McGraw – Hill Inc.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. If the office doesn’t submit invoices in a timely manner and waits to pay them all at once, a job will appear to be at or under budget. Dexter + Chaney.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Improving structure and processes can be slow when the productivity and profit gains haven’t been fully understood by decision-makers. AECOM America’s BIM Director, Russ Dalton, is responsible for helping the teams behind the firm’s construction and design-build approach win new business. million in cost savings” on the project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Imagine, for example, what could happen if the government incentivised industry-wide innovation by prescribing the means and methods of delivery (example: de-carbonisation targets) or mandating the use of certain technologies (example: BIM mandates). Procurement. Not to mention the missed opportunity to maximise takeaways from megaprojects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Although exceeding budget on projects has become an industry-wide norm, finance issues are primarily a result of bad planning and coordination. We all know how megaprojects can easily go millions and even billions over budget. Undeniably, poor scheduling can have a devastating impact on a budget.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

When collaboration is strong, team members pool their resources and knowledge and prioritize meeting shared goals dictated by the timeline and budget of the entire process rather than their own goals. Projects that stay on budget. Higher profits. This, of course, is the ideal way to conduct projects. On-time project delivery.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Project delivery methods must therefore be a component of BIM, a fact many/most 3D visualization software vendors appear to have ignored. He also noted, for the contractor to understand, that change orders are kept to a minimum with JOC – thus, the contractor’s coefficient bid is very important for their long-term profitability success.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Data management is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage, finishing projects on time, and staying on budget. . Instead, BCU incorporates digital underlined processes such as BIM and international standards (e.g., Knowing how to harness data is critical to informing effective decisions, reducing risk, and increasing profit.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

For nearly 40 years, the Institute, a non-profit, non-government organization, has served as an interface between government and the private sector, with the primary purpose of bringing together representatives of the entire building community to review advancements in science and technology and develop solutions for our built environment.

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Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

Stay on budget and minimise rework through digitalisation What’s the main outcome you want from your construction projects? High build quality, satisfied clients, and timely completion are all great—but it ultimately comes down to making a profit. And to make that profit, you have to stick to a strict budget.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Profit Tool Belt. Contractors who want to learn more about how to market themselves, build their customer base, and get paid should turn no further than Profit Tool Belt. Ruth King wants to show contracting businesses how to increase productivity and profit with short, information-packed episodes. Episode runtime : 20+ minutes.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

To assist in a change in behavior, the general contractor and major players like architect, engineers, MEP subs, and structural subs can pool a portion of their profit, proportionally, sharing in the gains or pains inflicted based on the project outcome. What is one thing you might change on your next project to prompt better collaboration?

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

Perform 2D/3D takeoffs & BIM coordination in a single software solution. Staying on budget and on time while producing quality work is of utmost importance to all builders — but not all projects are created equally. Introducing Autodesk BIM Collaborate & Autodesk Takeoff. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 16:08.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2023

For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Improve Project Planning and Execution with BIM. Building information modeling (BIM) is growing increasingly popular in construction, and for good reason.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Manuel Klingenfuss Team Leader, Amstein + Walthert Bern AG Bern, Switzerland With Manuel's help, Amstein+Walthert has significantly advanced its approach to BIM. This approach established a strong partnership with the supply chain and led to the acquisition of new BIM projects. They trust her, and she advocates hard on their behalf.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

There are plenty of reasons behind this, though the most common ones are largely related to budget and staff. . Without accurate forecasting, teams can easily mismanage their time and budget. There’s also MSUITE , a cloud-based shop management platform designed to connect BIM, Fab, and field construction teams.

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