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.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. The post Construction is NOT complex… People are.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

Don’t be fooled by the myth that LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery focus exclusively up technique and process and don’t have associated implementation tools and services. The post The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. ” Henry Ford. ” Henry Ford.

Construction 149

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 149

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface. Working with integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page, jobs and duties on time, equipment and worker status visible, and timelines transparent. Correctly allocating a work crew can make or break a construction timeline.

Viewpoint 239

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Fortunately, the challenges for generating value from the ongoing numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects can be significantly reduced through the application of system thinking and associated robust processes, workflows, and tools.

Management 215

Management CSI Budgeting Budget 215

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Shared Risk/Reward. Long-term Relationships. Financial Transparency.

Innovation 100

Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. That’s why investing in a fully integrated construction ecosystem enables you to streamline preconstruction tasks and set your team up for success is crucial.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2015

Estimating is the core function of all construction projects. Owners start with conceptual estimates when a project is first proposed. These estimated get refined as the project develops and ultimately, contractors and subcontractors will prepare detailed take-offs and estimates to prepare a bid or establish a budget.

Estimating 48

Estimating Risk Overhead Contractors 48

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

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

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. Don’t skimp on architects. Design Build Firms.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Before we even get to improving Scope of Work (SOW) processes, it’s valuable to first understand the basic concepts of LEAN construction. Introduction.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Renovating 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry. Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Web-based construction apps enable data sharing and simplified workflows, keeping everyone on the same page at all times.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Project Management 130

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms.

Software 206

Software Software Construction ProCore 206

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. construction industry isn’t dedicating as much time and energy to BIM adoption as it could be.

BIM 223

BIM Contractors Software Software 223

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. Construction management software is designed to serve different trade contractors including mechanical contractor services. 3) Estimating.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. Additionally, few, if any owners, required the use of a standardized, locally researched unit price book for cost estimating and improving scope of work definition.

Budgeting 178

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 178

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Few change orders. Risk reduction.

Renovating 100

Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

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

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

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2014

Employing consistent methods helps different estimators to complete various parts of the quantity survey and can also be continued later by another cost estimator. Documentation - Documentation is a crucial part of cost estimation practice. The methods that meet the specific requirements of the client should be used.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Documentation CSI 45

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?

Management 60

Management Construction Industrial Contract 60

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. What is LEAN Construction? See: Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. This enables owners and their awarded JOC contractors to execute a wide variety of numerous repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

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. Issues | Restore Deleted Issues – Autodesk Construction Cloud project administrators can restore previously deleted issues.

Products 105

Products Autodesk BIM Accounting 105

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

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.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 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

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Tempest Company ‘s Oh, By the Way blog , started six years ago by Don Short, has provided invaluable tips and ideas for anyone concerned with the most important challenge in bidding fixed price jobs — getting the original estimate right. I am a bit old fashioned when it comes to estimating.

Estimating 48

Estimating IDEA Bidding Profitability 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

AU 2022 Day 2 Recap: The Most Interesting Moments of the Construction Session . If you weren’t able to make it to AU 2022, that’s okay, because we recorded these construction sessions and theater talks for on-demand streaming. 10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed. How Will the Construction Sector Get to Net Zero?

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Estimating Boston 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 17, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction Hard Cost. Hard Costs are similar to tangible assets that must be acquired for completing your construction project. Hard costs are mostly consisted of the actual construction costs occurred for creating the project. A pioneer company in construction estimating.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Change Orders Software 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. It can deliver major benefits, but only if fundamental LEAN processes are adhered to and the real property owner actively participates and provides leadership.

Procurement 100

Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 29, 2013

Some key players within the construction community like architects, engineers, public and private owners, construction managers, contractors , subcontractors, and designers will find the event very useful for them to get acquainted with various “tips and tricks” which can be applied to scheduling their construction projects.

Schedule 69

Schedule Construction Change Orders Estimating 69

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. The UPB reflects Contractors bid an adjustment factor (coefficient) that is applied to all construction tasks listed in the UPB.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Procurement CSI 130

Building Information Management

AUGUST 12, 2014

4Clicks Solutions, LLC is currently beta testing Ceasel, a next generation cloud computing application to enable collaborative construction cost estimating and associated efficient project delivery. This enable errors to be found and corrected and/or changes to be accomplished earlier in the project timeline.

Estimating 45

Estimating Visualization BIM Contract 45