cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

When someone thinks of the excitement of constructing a new building, financial reporting immediately comes to mind. Nevertheless it an important part of any construction project. These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. We’re kidding of course.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

We’ve all been there, stuck on that job that everyone has left, construction project closeout is not fun, but it’s a necessary evil of every project. Construction Turnover and Permit Closeout. Construction Turnover, Occupancy, Substantial Performance (incase you’re not sure what each of these are we’ve added them to the glossary).

Construction 60

Construction Documentation Permits Contract 60

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2015

HeavyBid is an easy-to-use construction estimating software that is widely applied in the sectors like transportation, utility, oil and gas, power, industrial, and commercial construction. HeavyBid supports your current accounting system to easily send your bid correctly to accounting for making budget.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Subcontracting Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery, drives optimal performance for the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by real property owners, facilities managers, and their service providers.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Renovating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process? Bid Solicitation.

Bidding 52

Bidding Construction Contractors Contract 52

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. A proper pre-construction analysis can help developers avoid the "build it and they will come" approach, which can end disastrously as this property in Crest Hill illustrates. I get asked a lot about commercial construction trends.

Retail 216

Retail Commercial Chicago Leases 216

HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

When it comes to current retail and commercial construction trends , we all know there aren’t a lot of new shopping centers under construction right now, or new office buildings under construction for that matter. What’s wrong with a general contractor focused on commercial construction costs and his construction schedule?

Contractors 192

Contractors Retail Remodeling Commercial 192

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2019

LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery jointly drive optimal, best value execution of the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by public sector real property owners, facilities managers, procurement professionals, and their service providers.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Comparison 100

HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2010

We GCs may think we’re the star, but we all know the most successful commercial construction project s require great subcontractors. Because without skilled subcontractors a commercial construction general contractor is just a guy in an office. If you don’t, your work flow and budget may suffer.

Commercial 192

Commercial Bidding Construction Retail 192

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Quantity Surveyor: The prime intention of the quantity surveyor is to measure the amount of materials required for building work as well as estimate the cost of the materials.

Liability 40

Liability Management Subcontracting Forecasting 40

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

But before you take on the role of receiver, here are five questions you must address with your general commercial construction contractor before assuming receivership of a distressed property. Are there any discrepancies in what construction work has been completed versus what has been paid ?

Commercial 168

Commercial Construction Lien Deals 168

NH Construction Law

APRIL 29, 2021

It’s no secret to anyone involved in the construction industry that materials prices have been increasing by leaps and bounds recently. Any delay in the start of construction puts the contractor in a tough position here. Steel, copper, PVC, drywall, and particularly lumber prices are dramatically higher compared to a year ago.

Deals 40

Deals Contract Negotiation Materials 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 1, 2019

Direct Cost includes cost of materials, equipment, labor and subcontracted cost; while the Indirect cost includes overheads and contingency. The plinth area rate is originated by dividing the total cost of an early constructed building by plinth area of the earlier constructed building.

Estimating 45

Estimating Drawings Documentation Subcontracting 45

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2010

A competitive bidding process, the most prevalent procurement method, used to control construction costs for owners. Poor management of the process may lead to the delay of project or a project over budget or both. A construction company participating in a bid always offers a quote that is lower than the actual cost of the project.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Construction Documentation 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 18, 2022

Skanska is one of the most innovative construction companies in the world and this reputation has been earned through a long-term commitment to always do better. He will share how Skanska is driving collaboration in his session, Autodesk Model Coordination for Design and Construction Streamlines Process. REGISTER NOW .

Innovation 52

Innovation Autodesk Modeling Design 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Job Order Contracting (JOC) was born of the United States military contracting world, where small construction projects were taking up to 18 months and 20 per cent of project budget to design and procure. JOC should not be used for larger construction projects where a full design process is needed.

Contract 45

Contract Procurement United States Subcontracting 45

Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” construction consultants. Thursday, May 31, 2012. Mark It Up!

Estimating 40

Estimating Overhead Profitability Remodeling 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future.

Construction 116

Construction BIM Autodesk Innovation 116

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some exclusive software for construction cost estimating. D4COST is a professional preliminary cost estimating system useful for preliminary, conceptual design development square foot cost estimates as well as cost feasibility, valuation study, or budget. Construction Estimate Sheets.

Estimating 45

Estimating Software Software CBD Estimating 45

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

“Contractor must prepare a Unit Price Book containing unit prices covering material, equipment and labor costs for various units of construction, and adjusting these costs to current market conditions. Unit prices for demolition shall be provided for each construction task. “. Subcontracting: Don’t. Subcontracting: Do.

Consulting 40

Consulting Contract Subcontracting Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. No stranger to disruption, the construction industry is experiencing higher levels of digitization than ever before. That includes accounting.

Accounting 52

Accounting Software Software FASB 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

Until recently, software applications for managing the finances of construction paid little attention to anyone outside of the back office. GCs, subs, owners, and designers all connected by technology) has gained broader acceptance in construction projects. Additionally, third-party stakeholder collaboration (e.g.,

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2018

Learning how to avoid construction disputes is important to real property owners, AEs, builders, and building users. This can be done through the deployment of LEAN collaborative construction delivery methodology. The following will help building owners and service providers jointly minimize risks and avoid project disputes. (1)

Construction 100

Construction Documentation CSI Subcontracting 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2018

In addition, applying the Job Order Contracting process to very small public works projects, where most of the work must be subcontracted, may not be as efficient as an on-call contract that is based on unit prices specifically bid for the work required. The post On-call Construction versus Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

What every Owner should know about Construction Delivery is that it affects success or failure more than any other element. At a broad level, the following Construction Delivery Methods are available to Owners… Traditional Delivery Method- Design-Bid-Build. Various Construction Management Delivery Methods. Unit Price.

Bidding 100

Bidding Construction Documentation Subcontracting 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Do you know which they are? Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

The new company has been established to help Owners bring sophisticated thinking and efficient, scalable processes ongoing renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction programs. The construction industry is the only US industry to lose productivity over the last 30 years. Strategic Planning for JOC. Intro to JOC.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Building Information Management

MAY 20, 2015

4Clicks provides advanced solutions for the construction industry, most notably with the e4Clicks software which streamlines the estimation process. Many of your employees have a background in cost estimation and construction. Virtually all of managers have backgrounds in construction and life-cycle management of the built environment.

Estimating 40

Estimating Massachusetts Contractors Life Cycle 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

An Ultimate Guide to Improving RFIs in Construction. Request for information, or colloquially known as a construction RFI. But as certain as death and taxes, RFIs are a necessity in the construction industry. According to a Navigant Construction Forum survey of 1,362 projects, there is an average of 9.9 Key Takeaways.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Drawings Contract 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Subcontracting is a time-honored tradition. The masons, architects, blacksmiths, and painters then managed their little corners of construction, freeing the overseer to do their thing. . Plus, the risk in construction is increasing. Collaboration is always vital, but it takes on a particular relevance in construction.

Software 105

Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Grandpa Ben passed away when Jerry was 10 years old, but they had enough time together for Jerry to absorb a lifetime passion for construction from the man whose name folks still remember as a quality builder. “We He owned Rehkemper Construction, which one of Jerry’s uncles eventually took over and is now a five-generation family business.

Plans 40

Plans Estimating Bidding Illinois 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. We have owned and operated several construction companies from the early 1970''s until 2000 and experienced just about every good, bad and ugly thing possible. Innovation Or Bankruptcy.

FAQ 49

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2022

Data management, and the standardization of your data, are fundamental needs in modern construction. With higher-quality data and workflows to support that, your team can operate more efficiently, finish on budget, and within schedule. Recommended reading: Learn how to spot bad construction data. In short, yes.

Autodesk 92

Autodesk Documentation Visualization Management 92

Building Information Management

AUGUST 28, 2012

What is an IDIQ / Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction delivery method? Allows more efficient and higher quality construction for owners of large facility infrastructure. There are multiple types of construction IDIQs. No ability to subcontract—limited to trades called out in contract. Extension of staff.

Contract 40

Contract Subcontracting Bidding Construction 40

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating Tool for General Contractors. Cost Estimating is a powerful and innovative construction estimating solution; you can create estimates, perform digital takeoffs and manage the bid day process using a single solution. adsense analytic. Monday, November 7, 2011.

Estimating 53

Estimating Contractors Software Software 53

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 21, 2010

This technologically advanced new version will be highly beneficial for the architectural, engineering, construction and capital project owner industry. By using a single scalable database the software integrates all project management functions and informations to improve speed and accuracy of project final cost s.

Subcontracting 40

Subcontracting Software Software Change Orders 40