Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Owners, contractors, engineers, and designers have the opportunity to c onsistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. The post Construction Delivery Change Management appeared first on 4BT.

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Management Construction Documentation Organization 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Here’s a look at how a streamlined approach will help. Building codes.

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Management Regulation Construction Documentation 141

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2021

5 Ways to Upgrade Project Management Practices for 2022. The successful completion of a task is accomplished through effective construction project management. Contractors have to deliver a quality project within budget and on time while keeping the revolving door of subcontractors happy. Project Management.

Project Management 105

Project Management Management Documentation Plans 105

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Mckinsey stated years ago that the majority of construction projects experience cost and budget overruns , and that statement still rings true in 2023.

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Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2021

For that reason, you may want to purchase materials whose price is within your budget. . On the other hand, low-priced roofing material isn’t always a reflection of the best deal in the market. In addition, if you have a strict budget but want to complete your roofing on time, you can always find the best ways to cover your deficit.

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Materials Housing Architecture Budgeting 251

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving.

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Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

This construction project manager infographic shows, that construction projects vary, depending on whether they’re commercial, residential, institutional, agricultural, industrial or heavy civil projects. The construction project manager infographic. Or in other words, what makes for a good project manager? Well, many things.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Last week, we talked about the complexity of construction projects and the role of the project manager in managing the processes behind them. Hire bad people to manage and build the project? Championing Construction Collaboration.

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Project Management Management Software Software 145

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget. Description: Continuing resolution will adhere to higher $1.047 trillion ceiling under the Budget Control Act. Risk management. Asset management. This content is available for purchase. It is FREE of charge. for ENR subscribers. Publication Date: 8/1/2012.

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Budgeting Budget Deals Housing 39

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Beyond the immediate advantages, reducing energy consumption by incorporating the best business energy deals on the market lessens a construction company’s carbon footprint and champions sustainability. Have an Energy Management Plan Setting up an energy management plan is a sure way to ensure that energy is saved on-site.

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Construction Site Materials Equipment 263

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Effectively managing cash flow is critical for contractors’ success. Here are three ways to ensure your cash flow forecast gets your project done on time, on brief and on budget. A rolling cash flow forecast will equip management with the tools to: Assess project performance. Better manage commercial risk and opportunity.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Software 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

Lack of visibility Disconnects between the office and the field mean construction executives often have limited data and insights into budget, safety, and quality make it difficult to make critical project and business decisions. Firstly, recognize that most of these problems start during the early stages of the project—i.e.,

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Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget. In many cases, though, this person isn’t involved in the process of setting that budget. In cases like this, management may need to rethink the way the company holds people accountable. Encourage Empathy.

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Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 133

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 27, 2017

Last week the Maryland Green Building Council voted unanimously to recommend that Green Globes, at the two Green Globes level, be approved by the Maryland Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services as a “high performance building” as defined in Maryland law. The current law, in State Finance and Procurement, § 3-602.1,

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Maryland Green Guidelines Budgeting 189

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. It was totally my own in terms of project management, cost management, etc.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

Being a jack of all trades is something that Nate Schuetz, Construction Manager at Saltbox , knows something about. We recently had an opportunity to hear his insight on what it takes to be a construction manager at a startup. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Construction Manager. It happened by chance.

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Management Construction Software Software 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. You should take the time to evaluate all the steps that were used to manage the misstep. 5: Perform Project Risk Assessment.

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Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered. Despite the “surveys”, “reports”, and hype associated with BIM, building owners and facilities management professionals have yet to fully understand BIM, let alone decide whether or not to practice it.

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Management Life Cycle BIM Renovating 100

Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2017

From sales management techniques to accounting software, we have digitized and automated our work to a level where we require very less man power. There are millions of ways software can transform the way construction processes are happening and here are a few ways digital transformation can be a game changer: Performance Management.

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Software Software Maine Management 129

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company , understands this fully and he’s a big fan of using technology to take care of tedious tasks. The company has five different divisions: development, real estate, building management, hospitality, and construction. The scope of work varies a lot. .

Project Management 97

Project Management Management Autodesk ProCore 97

Lets Build

JULY 24, 2017

However, construction projects aren’t just about managing surveyors, builders, and foremen; there is also a staggering amount of equipment to procure, distribute, and maintain on the regular. In fact, a lot of the challenges associated with the construction industry seem to revolve around the use and management of assets.

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Software Software Management Construction 111

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A great deal of research has been done one why projects fail. First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur.

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

The performance and monitoring stage is a phase in which the project’s progress, timeline, and budget are constantly assessed in order to keep the job on track. While the contractors and subs are working on building the structure, the management team is assessing their progress. What is the performance and monitoring phase?

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Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

A position is vacant for senior project manager in Melbourne, Australia. The prospective candidate has to report to the deputy general manager (construction) as well as supervise assistant project manager or project administrator. Sell off and manage risk. Sell off and manage risk. Sell off and manage risk.

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Project Management Management Construction Residential 40

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 10, 2018

Building owners that utilize ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager will see a dramatic change in the 1 to 100 ENERGY STAR scores after August 26, 2018. This is a huge deal because EPA says that more than 40% of U.S. commercial building space is benchmarked in Portfolio Manager (versus less than 1% of U.S. You have 75 days to act.

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Certification Commercial Modeling Deals 149

PSMJ Resources

APRIL 24, 2014

We asked this question a few years ago at a seminar attended by 40 project managers from public works agencies. Yet when firms promote technical people to become project managers, technical proficiency is often their number one consideration. If you are a project manager, how do you stack up in these other important traits?

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Project Management Management Organization Deals 72

HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

Here are a few key lessons learned, plus a few trends we see for the year ahead: Managing Lead Times for Materials and Equipment : Understand when new equipment and materials will be available and plan accordingly. Managing Labor Shortages : Quality subcontractors perform at a higher standard.

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Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Justin Jacobs of Hudson, Ink, provides some useful marketing budget benchmark numbers in a recent eletter. However, before you rush off and say these numbers are right for your business, consider Jacobs’ market — he focuses on residential service contractors dealing primarily with consumers, not other businesses.

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Deals Budgeting Budget Residential 61

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Change management is part of the equation, and can be problematic for some organizations. must be maintained. Edwards Deming.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Contract Renovating 100

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. There are several things teams need to keep track of at once, from milestones to budgets, ordering, and contracts.

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Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 63

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. Construction budgets can make or break a deal. Armed with our data, the client was able to secure Buy Buy Baby as a tenant and the deal worked out financially. Restaurant. Shopping Center. Hospitality. Office/Industrial.

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Retail Commercial Chicago Leases 216

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

In construction, a change order is an aspect of the change management process wherein changes in the construction contract, project scope, project design, construction site conditions, or project schedule are implemented following the approval of the client, contractor, and other relevant project stakeholders (architect, engineer, etc.).

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Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. There are several things teams need to keep track of at once, from milestones to budgets, ordering, and contracts.

Procurement 52

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Maximizing Materials Management. based Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc.

Materials 205

Materials Software Software Project Management 205

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2022

Favorable construction outcomes are rooted in strong project management practices. When teams can stay on top of multiple project components—including timelines, scheduling, budget, and client relationships—they’re much more likely to deliver successful projects. Project management processes have come a long way? .

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Project Management Management US Autodesk 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. If another outfitter can provide a better deal, see if your go-to company can meet or beat it. Invest in quality tools upfront.

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Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 173

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2018

And yet, we had some significant shifts this year, most notably PMI releasing the sixth edition of “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” ( PMBOK® Guide ), alongside the Agile Practice Guide. Here are five trends that project managers should be watching out for in 2018. Resource Management Takes a Seat at the Table.

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Project Management Management Certification Resource 61