Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

He was the CIO and CISO of Wells Fargo Business Payroll Services and a senior group manager at Target. His best-selling book is titled Secure Enough? Russ Young is a Senior Consultant at FMI and leads their technology partnering program. He helped run and grow LTech, a cloud technology integrator and consultancy.

Industrial 227

Industrial Contractors Consulting Florida 227

Job Order Contracting

JULY 27, 2023

Do not use general cost data books or national average cost data and location factoring. The use of the latter will result in a lack of verificable cost visibility and failure to support effective cost management. #7 Also do no use assembely level cost data. 7 Leverage collaborative cloud purposed-built JOC technology.

Procurement 140

Procurement Education Accounting Management 140

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Procure JOC products and services as a percent (%) of JOC construction volume Use joint simply to speed procurement, or bypass important procurement checks and balances Rely upon a JOC consultant to “manage a JOC Program” indefinitely. Best Value LEAN Job Order Contracting www.4bt.us.

Contract 115

Contract Procurement Management Renovating 115

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

The annual construction technology survey from JBKnowledge lists nine common workflows construction companies use technology for, including estimating, project management, accounting, scheduling and BIM. With all the solutions out there, how do you choose the one that’s right for your business?

Software 186

Software Software Construction Budgeting 186

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Main DIRECT interaction between the awarded JOC contractor and the facility owner… without the additional “layer” of a “JOC consultant”… owner MUST have requisite JOC Program support staff: Program/Project Manager, Program/Project Manager, Inspectors/Project Coordinators (Fluctuating Capabilities), Administrative/Contract (..)

Contractors 102

Contractors Project Management Consulting Contract 102

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 27, 2011

A soft, non-threatening challenge, can be done on any scale of building; Point: For owners to get an appreciation of how well their consultants know the buildings they are in charge of. Try it: Book a time with your main consultant, the main person in charge.* Most importantly, observe your consultant.

Consulting 54

Consulting Maine Zoning Procurement 54

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 4, 2011

He (most likely) will be a ‘traditional’ project manager, a design manager and a bim(anager) all rolled into one. All other consultants working within the AEC processes have experienced dramatic decline in their fees and influence. Project managers have moved as dramatically but in reverse.

Project Management 48

Project Management Management Consulting BIM 48

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

1. Project Management Failure. JOC project managers also must make certain that all participants are clear on what roles each person has to play, and how each person’s contributions to the project will evaluated and/or compensated. JOC unit price books should be locally researched and updated annually.

Contract 100

Contract Consulting Negotiation Management 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. Unit Price Book: Don’t. Unit Price Book: Do. (reprinted from [link].

Consulting 40

Consulting Contract Subcontracting Software 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? Unit Price Book: Do’s. Unit Price Books should be updated annually. prison, airport, court house) work and after-hours work will need to be included in the books, or otherwise provided for. Unit Price Book: Don’ts.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The firm of Vicenti, Lloyd, & Sutzman (VLS) was retained to provide a construction consultant to further review certain JOC projects. Extensive use of non-prepriced items was not necessary (items not derived from the JOC Unit Price Book). The Job Order Contract Audit Report can be downloaded here.

Contract 100

Contract Long Beach Project Management Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. While some owners rely upon JOC consultant to manage their JOC Program, this practice should be temporary only. The JOC staffing will change to meet the workload to be managed/performed by using JOC.

Contract 100

Contract Feasibility Consulting Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Are management controls sufficient and effective? Is the unit price book being used truly independent, objective, and transparent? As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Owners JOC project management processes must be both efficient and.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It also reduces the burden of waiting for specialized reports from IT staff or external consultants. For a deeper look into why contractors love using Spectrum BI – and Business intelligence tools in general – check out our e-book. But you don’t have to just take our word for it. Ease of Use. Click to learn more.

Contractors 192

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Management 192

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Lack of formal written policies, procedures or guidelines is the primary reason for JOC Program failure and/or inconsistencies in project management and documentation, and compliance. Assure fair owner/contractor negotiations occur for all individual projects in order to assure quality and timely work at fair and reasonable prices.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 21, 2023

Second, they provide an opportunity to incorporate contractor’s shop drawings into the project. Design cannot be completed without the feedback of the builder, but their input must first be approved by the architects, engineers and design consultants on the project.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction Software Software 98

Building Information Management

MAY 27, 2016

Assure direct Owner involvement and direct Owner management versus the exclusive use of third party consultants whenever possible. Assure the Unit Price Book – UPB – selected has Clear and Consistent Descriptions written in a manner that all JOC participants can easily understand.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Documentation Guidelines 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

General areas that to be considered when preparing a Job Order Contracting Guide include: Post completion meetings to determine success of project and lessons learned. Standard process for requesting, accepting, and managing new requests for JOC renovation, repair, construction projects. Project estimates export to PDF/Excel.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Management Compensation 100

Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

We are all using a variety of more connected tools, via laptops, ultra books, i-pads, ‘Droids, and smart phones. Some leading-edge construction projects now REQUIRE ipads (or Android) tablets be issued to field personnel. Some leading-edge construction projects now REQUIRE ipads (or Android) tablets be issued to field personnel.

iPad 100

iPad Consulting US Roads 100

Construction Lawyer

JULY 24, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. LEED project managment software. The hot new topic for designers is LEED.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Management 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 10, 2017

Unit Price Book: Do’s. The JOC Unit Price Book (UPB) should provide a sufficient number of unit price line items to assure the ability to create detailed construction costs estimates for each task of which the value derived from the UPB is at least ninety (90%) of the total construction value of the project.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Estimating Software 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

The appropriate selection of independent, objective, and experienced JOC consultant to assist in program design, implementation, and management can provide significant value to JOC owners and contractors. Facility Management/Engineering Planning. The JOC Unit Price Book. Assignment of a Project Manager.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

First, all submittal items must be aggregated from specialty contractors, ensuring you have detailed data and specifications for each facet of the project. Construction project management software can help automate this process, and in turn, improve the accuracy and quality of submittal items.

Construction 98

Construction Documentation Project Management Materials 98

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

For years, we as builders have been trained by industry consultants to think like manufacturers, create a process, and stick to it if we want to be profitable. Variances: Errors & omissions via hand-offs + incorrect plans/details + managing multiple documents. These mistakes, aka errors & omissions, show up on our books as variances.

Documentation 59

Documentation Software Software Profitability 59

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2018

Early and ongoing involvement between all internal and external participants and stakeholders – technical and facilities management teams, procurement professionals, building users, contractors, subcontractors… Direct involvement, leadership, and management by real property owner, without the use of an intermediary (i.e.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Management 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Nicola Cairncross is world famous for her books, consulting and podcasts that offer valuable insights that provide massive advantages for business owners who follow her. Nicole Cairncross is a real business consultant who can provide insightful business intelligence to entrepreneurs everywhere around the world.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Consulting Project Management 48

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Fundamental willingness and ability of the Delivery Team members, Owner, Owner’s Representative and the Owner’s JOC Consultants to make and secure reliable statements and commitments as the basis for planning and executing the Project. JOC Program Manager – Typically designated Procurement Authority. JOC Project Manager.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 26, 2016

What is the role of a JOC project manager? What is the role of a JOC program manager? Should a JOC consultant be paid a fee based upon construction volume, or otherwise benefit directly from construction volume.Yes? Can specific manufacturers and/or types of products be specified in a Unit Price Book? are common?

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Procurement Drawings 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 27, 2014

Manage Multiple Contracts and Projects in One Application: JOC, SABER, IDIQ, MATOC, Etc. Support for Multiple Price Guides: Integrate Any Pricing Book/Database (GSA, IDIQ’s, VA), Even Custom Data. Project Specifications: Automatically Link Estimates to Specifications. We have great packages starting at $895.00

Contract 40

Contract Estimating Project Management Software 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

If you are not 100% certain your QuickBooks setup is correct, you can contact Sharie at 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com and schedule your no charge one-hour consultation. Third, Analyze Your Contracting Company - To determine which Universal Common Denominator (UCD) is most commonly used for all of your contracting projects.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Remodeling Project Management 48

Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

It’s not a book or a newspaper that you need to carry around, flip pages, mark where you finished and concentrate on text. Business related lessons covering topics such as project management, sales and marketing. Jump into the West Coast building site and listen to dialogues about project management and more.

Construction 167

Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

I just finished reading Steven Rattner’s book, Overhaul – An insider’s account of the emergency rescue of the automakers. I learned something from reading this book. After the April consulting rush, I am going to put together a rough model and see if I can’t make this happen for my own company.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A zero punch list indicates that there is no outstanding punch list work at the time of project completion. For this to occur, effective planning, project management, and transparent communication is required. Additionally, a study by the Navigant Construction Forum states “average rework on projects can cost between 7.3%

Contractors 98

Contractors Drawings Software Software 98