Fieldwire

AUGUST 7, 2023

“Quality Assurance” and “Quality Control” are often times mistakenly used as interchangeable terms when discussing the broad issue of quality in construction; however, these two terms actually describe very different activities. RFIS Streamline your RFI process with Fieldwire Learn more → In construction, we have QC down.

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Construction Drawings Products Management 98

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. This creates confusion about the legitimacy and intent behind the changes.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

As we move further into 2015, Englewood Construction has been fortunate to entertain a lot of new business opportunities. All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise. Working with a design-build firm can include: Subcontractor harmony. Financial savings.

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HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The summer construction season often brings rising costs. Construction season is upon us, and you know what that means…rising commercial construction costs. The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Design Build Firms. Don’t skimp on architects.

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Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

Multi-phased Design-Build. But all minimize the cutting-edge construction software that made this not-so-straightforward job in Robinson, Illinois possible — and the first of its kind in Korte history. When the design phase kicked off in January 2022, Alex first focused on keeping key components clash-free. 177,726 square feet.

Design 52

Design Modeling BIM Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

In construction, last impressions matter. In fact, the process begins as early as the design phase and is carried on throughout construction. In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service. As a quality assurance test, it starts in design and continues through operations.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

During construction, specifics are everything and failure to communicate specifically could create massive change orders, cost overruns and schedule delays, which can negatively impact your bottom line. Key Takeaways: Construction specifications, or specs, detail the work and workmanship required for each construction project.

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Construction Documentation Risk Change Orders 52

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. 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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Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

It’s a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. Make sure the commercial construction team you hire not only has shopping center construction experience, but also retail and restaurant construction experience. Qualify your team. It’s just more paperwork and time on a job.

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Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00.

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Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Undertaking a large construction project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Every project involves planning, designing, bidding, hiring, and more — and these are all parts of stages.

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Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Connecting in Construction. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Autodesk experts share a look at the state of the construction industry, including a few insights you may not expect. There’s no question that data plays a more important role than ever in the construction industry. Overall, the industry is shifting toward more automation fueled by the insights emerging from construction data.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Bill Di Santo (right) overseeing a design-build project for Englewood Construction. Working with design-build GCs is a good resolution for 2011. January is a great time to create a commercial construction checklist of resolutions to help improve your commercial real estate business in the coming year.

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Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Construction Management is a form of contract within the construction industry that is used throughout the world. Unlike lump sum contracts, construction management allow the general contractor to take on a universal role to help manage the overall project. How Is Construction Management Different?

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Management Construction Industrial Contract 60

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Over the past three weeks, we’ve looked at complex construction projects, the people that run them and the technology tools they use. Today’s construction demands, however, are making it harder and harder to operate if you can’t do so in real time.

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Project Management Management Software Software 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Technology has undeniably improved operational efficiency across the construction industry. However, as construction companies rely on more and more advanced technology solutions that serve various teams and workflows, keeping them coordinated and in-sync can prove difficult.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Lessons in Construction Leadership. The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM changes that and even more.

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Construction BIM Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Why Choosing the Right Delivery Method Matters in Construction. Although construction and car services are two very different industries, the same sentiments are valued; the journey is just as important as the end result. That’s why choosing the right project delivery method is an important first step before construction begins.

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Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects. The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work.

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Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets » The Issues around Construction Issue Building. INSURANCE |.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. The construction industry is no different. One of the newest construction industry acronyms is IPD, or “Integrated Project Delivery.” INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 17, 2016

In recent times, various smartphone based apps are emerging in the market which offer great solution for the construction professionals. These construction apps bring flexibility to the construction process to complete a project successfully. SmartBidNet This construction app offers efficient bid management systems.

Construction 40

Construction Drawings Concrete Bidding 40

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. 3 Tips for Better Construction Fleet Fuel Management » Cloud Computing Basics: The Internet as a Utility. With the Internet becoming an application utility, this model is changing.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

But Platinum Homes was losing money on change orders from demanding clients. We had to negotiate our final draw on every home,” says Molthan. BuildTools provides a way to document client interactions and remove any gray area, keeping everyone up to date on common points of conflict such as budgets, change orders, and schedules.

Management 52

Management Change Orders Negotiation Dallas 52

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Editing PDFs is a daily occurance in the construction industry. PDF editing streamlines and helps clearly conveys changes, clarifications and improvements. The PDF solutions Bluebeam provides to Construction Industry Professionals “are designed to improve communication, tracking, and speed.

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Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. As the days pass and your project draws to a close, you’re ready to chalk this one up as a success and prepare for your next challenge. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. The owner?

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Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The committee agreed that minimizing design and consultant fees would leave more for constructing the building. The project design begins and takes months or maybe longer to complete. All the painstaking details; drawing upon drawing, revision after revision as the project documents are developed.

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction. Walsh Construction Company II LLC , 132 F.Supp.3d

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Modeling BIM Contract Documentation 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 14, 2014

With the changing trends in construction industry, use of IPhone applications is gaining pace with due course of time. Apple''s IPhone is leading in introducing applications and solutions for mobile phones, yet there are other smart phones like Android and Blackberry that are also getting construction apps in their systems.

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iPad CAD ProCore Construction 45

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. You Decide What - You want your private construction accounting instructor to train you on.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. You Decide What - You want your private construction accounting instructor to train you on.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects. At the time of design phase, accurate estimation can help architect to cut costs, remove RFIs, potential change orders and other supplementary costs that may arise throughout the actual building stage.

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Estimating Software Software Architecture 45

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Recently the global construction industry has witnessed great technological evolution. Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. An Example… CDE and LEAN JOC Construction Delivery. It provide multiple benefits to all participants and stakeholders.

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