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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

Lets Build

Change orders are common to construction projects. An alternative approach may be suggested by the project owner or a solution may be recommended by the concerned stakeholder. Whatever is the case, it is important to know how you can more effectively handle a change order as it can change your project both time and money.

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What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Working with cloud-based, integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page by providing equipment, materials and worker status visibility, project progress and productivity and timeline transparency — all in real time. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. And timelines?

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Know the Contract and Budget. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. Stay on Top of Changes. Was your initial estimate off?

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6 Common Causes of Cost Overruns in Construction Projects

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget. It’s safe to say that cost overruns in construction projects have become an industry-wide status quo. In fact, according to a study from KPMG, just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years. Inaccurate Project Estimates.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order.

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Job Order Contracting Done Right! Open, Best Value, Efficient

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups.

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