Budgeting Change Orders Documentation Negotiation 
HardHatChat
AUGUST 28, 2018
Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services.
HardHatChat
APRIL 12, 2019
Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. The GC then works with the client to budget the job based on pricing from subcontractor partners. Many large or complex construction jobs are budgeted and built out in phases. It’s A Multi-Phase Project.
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Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 8, 2019
Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date. Change Order Impacts.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. Contract review Review all contracts, plans, and legal documents with all stakeholders.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Teams often have to rely on separate tools to manage tasks like RFIs, daily submittals, and change orders, leading to disconnected processes. Brinkman Construction uses ACC for its operational documents and project controls while incorporating Autodesk products into its preconstruction and design coordination processes.
Pro Builder
MARCH 24, 2021
But Platinum Homes was losing money on change orders from demanding clients. He recalls multiple instances that sounded something like this: “I had it in my head that we were only over budget by a few thousand dollars, I had no idea we were this far over!”. We had to negotiate our final draw on every home,” says Molthan.
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