Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 2. You can’t have quality without qualified labour.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00. Janet Stephenson.

Site 111

Site Residential Construction Accidents 111

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Owners provide leadership and support within a LEAN JOC Program, without the problematic “filter” of a third party “JOC Consultant” Furthermore, LEAN JOC Programs can be implemented for 1/3 to 1/10 the cost of traditional JOC programs that require a percentage of construction value for JOC tools and support.

Contract 240

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 240

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. We also always recommend our clients invest in a proper existing conditions survey, which will alert us to any site issues we’ll need to mitigate and plan for in the budget.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB). Any required documentation and/or forms.

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Building/Site/Location Management. Change Order Management. Document Management – Full check-in/check-out and changes management.

Sustainability 229

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 229

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Parametric cost modeling, area cost factors, location factors, etc.,

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

This month, we have 20+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, ProEst, and BIM 360. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs.

Autodesk 111

Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 111

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. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. FAR 36.203.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Files | Search Multi-page PDFs – Members can now search for text matches across multiple pages of PDF documents in the Files tool.

Products 105

Products Autodesk BIM Accounting 105

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?

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. That, however, is changing.

Construction 225

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. The company was honored in 2020 by local newspaper City Business as part of their “Excellence in Construction and Real Estate” class. Download Mayer Building Company’s sample change order form.

Resource 97

Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software » Committing Intentional Project Communications. Document availability.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on nearly every construction project, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission. with the Navigant Construction Forum have put together a very informative and comprehensive report on the total impact rework can have on a particular job.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

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.

Construction 98

Construction Drawings Products Management 98

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. The default setting of calculating materials on site is still available and has not been changed.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. There were cases sited involving email, metadata, and search terms that they asked us to comment on as well.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

million contract for the construction and widening of a section of public roadway. Triple B issued a change order for $515,000 in “cost impacts, delays, and disruptions,” stemming from its removal of utility lines not identified in the bid documents. The city awarded Triple B Services, LLP a $4.7

Texas 52

Texas Change Orders Claims Contract 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

The start of the new year brings new and enhanced functionality across Autodesk Construction Cloud. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs. Document templates are updated to pull this within generated documentation.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Change Orders Claims 98

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a big change, with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its core. However, embracing BIM is just one aspect of maximizing construction efficiency. There is also a need to overcome resistance to change within the industry.

BIM 52

BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Save time and money on your construction projects. Developing the easiest-to-use construction management software has always been Fieldwire’s mission. Our mission is to provide a user-friendly jobsite management software that makes the construction industry more productive and more efficient. Submittals. Learn more.

Management 52

Management Project Management Construction Software 52

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents » So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. Integrated Document Management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. This month, we have more than 30 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Learn more on API documentation on Autodesk Platform Services.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? » Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. New) Mobile Construction Software. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Software 137

Software Software Construction Documentation 137

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It’s safe to say that cost overruns in construction projects have become an industry-wide status quo. However, with construction budgets being scrutinized more so than ever and overall industry productivity remaining a constant concern, construction professionals can’t really afford to accept the new normal.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Director of Design and Construction.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Nowhere is that more true than the construction industry. A few years ago, the ramp-up to a new construction season was an exciting time of year. Document Management.

Bidding 150

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 150

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. Driven by new business models, emerging technology, and shifts in the workforce, it’s vital for today’s project managers to prepare for change and embrace the future.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Tools like Construction IQ can help.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 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. How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? » The (Construction) Telephone Game. What does the telephone game have to do with construction operations? INSURANCE |.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Bidding 160