Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2020

Making Budget Overruns a Thing of the Past by Predicting Future Costs. This is a very difficult thing to do, as demonstrated by the fact that 98% of all construction projects go over budget. This is a very difficult thing to do, as demonstrated by the fact that 98% of all construction projects go over budget. Greg Ragsdale.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 9, 2017

Having the right tools on the jobsite can make all the difference between an on-time, on-budget project and an over-budget project with overworked site managers, subcontractors and suppliers. And much like sharpening the axe on both sides, sharpening your back-office tools is paramount.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2020

Everyone working on a project has to know exactly how they fit in, precisely what their role is and what is expected of them – that includes the project manager. But often things go awry as a result of bad communication, particularly between those on the ground and those in the office. But it requires having everybody on board.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, accounting and financial management are like the foundation of a building. This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Architects, construction managers, or contractors are passionate people who work tirelessly to bring ambitious plans to reality and contribute to society in their own way. Managing a team of so many people is a herculean task. Managing a team of so many people is a herculean task. However, this is a tough mission. The result?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. In our blog, we’ll discuss the high cost of disconnections between the office and the field.

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As if that’s not hefty enough, many famous projects go over budget—and by a whopping margin. Montreal''s Olympic Stadium, for instance, ended up 1,990% over budget. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

MARCH 19, 2018

A new report on office fit-out costs in North America sets out to establish a range of benchmarks for three different office styles, and to suggest what businesses favor which style. and Canada.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

So what’s the key to managing increased stakeholder involvement and logistical challenges? It starts with efficient project management processes. With this in mind, let's shed light on best practices and tools that can help you keep all the balls in the air as well as level up your project management game in 2024 and beyond.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. The net result is that without verifiable, current, and local detailed cost data, contracting offices and facilities sustainment and/or management teams are at a significant disadvantage.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

ACC Connect is a no-code platform that allows project engineers, project managers and VDC managers to connect hundreds of common SaaS applications to Autodesk Construction Cloud. With ACC Connect, a project manager can configure integrations that work around their business needs, not the other way around. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 13, 2022

Construction management is a term used to describe a service provided by construction managers (CMs), who are there to manage a project’s schedule and quality. They work with costs, the supply chain, and many other aspects of a build to help it get done on time (or early) and on or under budget. .

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2017

Construction sites are infinitely complicated places that require multiple projects working at once to deliver the project on time and under budget. Mobile project management software gains its mobility and ease of use by living in the cloud. No longer are project managers tied to desktops and printouts.

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Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Developing the easiest-to-use construction management software has always been Fieldwire’s mission. We are excited to introduce our new project management module on Fieldwire. Our mission is to provide a user-friendly jobsite management software that makes the construction industry more productive and more efficient.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Building A Home On A Budget – 4 Tips To Suggest For Potential Buyers. To help you with that process, here are a handful of tips you might suggest to a prospective buyer looking to make the most of a tight budget.??. One of the most challenging aspects of building a home on a tight budget can be stomaching that first big payment.

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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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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

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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. Once someone leases a warehouse suite or office space, they also get a membership to use our shared amenities.

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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. What is Construction Risk Management?

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Florida targets NASA, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, Office of. Management and Budget and the General Services Administration in its lawsuit against the Biden administration over the federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. Budget Inaccuracies. Moreover, once estimates are complete, contractors need an easy way to get the project in their construction management platform and get to work. Labor Challenges.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Why an equipment management system is right for your business next year. Planning your budget for next year? As such, and given the nature of our fast-moving business, you’ve likely experienced cost overruns and exceeded budgets in various areas related to your equipment. Equipment Management. Section In the Office.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2018

FRAUD RISK MANAGEMENT: OMB Should Improve Guidelines and Working-Group Efforts to Support Agencies’ Implementation of the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act. Agency Affected : Executive Office of the President: Office of Management and Budget. GAO-19-34: Published: Dec 4, 2018. Recommendation 1).

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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. .

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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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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

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? Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2020

In the past, the marketing and accounting functions within a company were not frequent collaborators save the annual budgeting or forecasting process. Without system and process automation, marketing and accounting collaboration may have been limited to forecasting and budgeting.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As if that’s not a lot already, many famous projects go over budget, often more than a whopping 200 percent increase (The Montreal Olympic Stadium was 1,990 percent over budget!).

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. How to Choose Construction Management Software. How do your processes work now?

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Read more: Construction quality management: Everything you need to know. Change how you manage defects. Sign off on or reject documents without setting foot in the office. 3 types of defects in construction.

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

So, you are on a tight budget, but you really need to purchase a new pair of work boots. While some cheaper work boots may be manufactured with lower-quality materials and will tend to last less than a year, not all budget work boots fall into this category. Mesh, rubber, and other components are both budget-friendly and high quality.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

They must implement tools that effectively connect dispersed teams, both in the office and in the field, and facilitate collaboration with external stakeholders. Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution.

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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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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.

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