Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Regardless, a solid risk management strategy is critical to the security of your company and project.

Risk 59

Risk Management Construction Documentation 59

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 4, 2020

Traditionally, the primary if not sole benefit of IDIQ contracting and project delivery has been reducing the time from planning to construction. When associated with construction, one or more awarded construction contractors may be involved. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is a form of procurement.

Products 149

Products Procurement Construction Life Cycle 149

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. I’d Like to Learn More.

Budgeting 178

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 178

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Every big change has certainly come with its challenges, but the construction industry has successfully overcome these pain points to advance processes and achieve new levels of efficiency. We are also an early mover in AI.

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Autodesk Construction Risk Products 142

HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. is essential.

Commercial 177

Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Submitting a price within the Goldilocks zone can be challenging.

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Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind.

Construction 147

Construction Site Schedule Management 147

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

Estimating 196

Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 196

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry. This has been true for every industry, but few have been as broadly affected as the construction industry. Construction supply chains are naturally complex, and the operating principles that worked in the pre-COVID-19 marketplace may not be as successful today.

Management 296

Management Industrial Construction Materials 296

Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

There’s a strong trend toward the modular construction approach—in fact, the global market is expected to reach $175 billion by 2025. Is modular construction cheaper than other methods? What advantages do modular construction techniques bring to the table? Modular construction is gaining more attention, and for good reason.

Construction 187

Construction Transportation Site Fabrication 187

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Not only does it improve their reputation, but it also makes it easier to stay within budget.

Construction 223

Construction Environment Sustainability Software 223

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Issues | Restore Deleted Issues – Autodesk Construction Cloud project administrators can restore previously deleted issues.

Products 105

Products Autodesk BIM Accounting 105

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. Too often, regulatory complexities hinder productivity.

Products 98

Products Industrial Procurement Project Management 98

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are some unique construction trends in 2023, but we also have more of the same. 2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Here’s what the top construction industry trends in 2023 look like: 1. New year, new trends, right?

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

By Heather Stahl-Figueroa Designing and constructing a building is increasingly complex. Appropriate testing, whether it is of materials or products, is at the core of successful projects. Material and product testing have distinct considerations, and both are explored in this article. Photos courtesy Intertek.

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Materials Products Inspections Foundation 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 15, 2018

It’s time more organizations use a facilities repair, renovation, and construction model that is proven to deliver radical transparency, provides adaptability, drives innovation, and consistently assures customer satisfaction, performance, as well as significant benefit for all participants. The path is clear! contact-form].

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Renovating Products Construction BIM 100

Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

No doubt, construction is a risky business. Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. The Importance of Project Risk Planning.

Risk 59

Risk Plans Insurance Construction 59

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Thus, a road map to improving the woefully low productivity associated with the AECOO sector is there for everyone’s use. Shared Risk/Reward. All, however REQUIRE the following….

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Construction sites are chaotic. While we have plenty of tools to get a general overview of projects and see how they should be progressing, we only have one that shows how they’re actually progressing: construction daily logs. Let’s explore the importance of keeping construction and maintenance daily logs of every on-site activity.

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Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Construction Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

Construction is one industry faced with many planning and designing before the actual structure is put in place. However, with advancements in technology, better designs with more details are being constructed to help guide the structure of a building. . It helps to give developers a vision of how the actual product should be.

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Design Construction Budgeting Budget 156

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2019

LEAN, Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Construction Delivery Shouldn’t be this hard! . Last Planner(Registered Trademark of the Lean Construction Institute), Black Belts, Senseis, Six-sigma… the list of acronyms, philosophies, consultants, books, goes on and on. Shared risk/reward. Focus upon outcomes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Renovating Construction 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. . We discuss: Their opinion on today’s biggest areas of risk.

Risk 80

Risk Management Modeling Environment 80

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Site inventory management is a crucial part of any construction business. However, construction inventory can run into a few specific challenges. The introduction of management software systems could add some much-needed modernization to your construction business. Continue reading to learn more.

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Inventory Management Site Construction 271

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. Better Manage Construction Costs.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction?

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Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The simple truth is that if companies do not have the necessary tools and access to critical cost and productivity data, they are at great risk of missing the schedule and coming in over budget. and, “How confident are we in our number?”

Bidding 218

Bidding Budgeting Budget Schedule 218

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The construction market is not lacking in innovations and digital transformations in the 21 st century. Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more. Construction is impossible without big data and IoT. Construction Software.

Industrial 120

Industrial Construction Software Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2019

Who will win the construction heavyweight belt? It comes in various forms and is used for various reasons: sticky notes are used to outline construction processes , invoices are printed and mailed to clients, notepads are used for taking notes … the list goes on and on. Place your bets. It’s always there when you need it.

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Software Software Construction Organization 234

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. Coming in on budget is obviously important, but another factor is on-time completion, undoubtedly one of the most important attributes for any construction project. However, few workplaces are as inherently complex and varied as a construction site.

Risk 105

Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

Don’t be fooled by the myth that LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery focus exclusively up technique and process and don’t have associated implementation tools and services. The post The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. ” Henry Ford.

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Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 149