Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, accounting and financial management are like the foundation of a building. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers. Aside from lacking industry-specific capabilities, they don't allow multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In most industries, requesting payment is as simple as sending a bill or invoice for work you’ve completed. Due to the size and complexity of most construction projects, contractors often need to supply additional proof of their work to prove to the owner or general contractor (GC) that they deserve to get paid.

Lien 98

Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

The physics of efficient construction delivery are not complex; however, they are incontrovertible. 4 Common data environment (example: Locally researched granular construction cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat). . #2 Change management requires owner leadership and commitment. 1 Owner Leadership and Commitment. #2

Renovating 197

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 197

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

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

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. If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction 218

Construction Software Software Estimating 218

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 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Abudayyeh, O.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Jump to industry learning: Great decisions require access to great data. Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 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. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

Construction 226

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 226

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily available to all. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. LEADERSHIP. Historically, real property owners have failed miserably at leadership.

Procurement 170

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 170

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. A Call for Modern Construction Software.

Management 178

Management Viewpoint Construction Software 178

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Construction sites are chaotic. While we have plenty of tools to get a general overview of projects and see how they should be progressing, we only have one that shows how they’re actually progressing: construction daily logs. Let’s explore the importance of keeping construction and maintenance daily logs of every on-site activity.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Wage and union payroll agreements.

Management 142

Management Regulation Construction Documentation 142

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020 , Procore’s annual technology conference. There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. Sage will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall.

Sage 145

Sage Management ProCore Construction 145

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

BD+C

APRIL 14, 2020

A robotic dog becomes part of Swinerton’s construction technology arsenal (BD+C). "It

Change Orders 97

Change Orders Travel Industrial Construction 97

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

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. Software & Technology.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

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. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? The yacht is named “Change Order.”

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

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

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

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Marketing in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry has for the most part been in a league of its own. I think it boils down to the potential for members of the AEC industry to skimp, cut corners, or otherwise rip off a client without them knowing it.

Materials 139

Materials Industrial Change Orders Products 139

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

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.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s not uncommon in the construction industry for teams to work with subcontractors or materials suppliers from different countries. Then, as the project progresses, and you need to send change orders, they can also be entered and managed in the foreign currency. . As actual (realized) costs come in (e.g.,

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Change Orders Forecasting 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re probably familiar with the finger-pointing phase of a project. Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent of their original deadlines, and 35 percent of costs in the construction industry can be attributed to material waste and rework.

Software 178

Software Software South Carolina Change Orders 178

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. That doesn’t mean the industry isn’t going digital at all, though. The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. Five years ago, 22.9

Software 178

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 178

cnstrctr

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Construction is a cut-throat industry, and making your construction business more profitable can be a challenge. Understanding your competition is key to making your construction business more profitable. There may be a disconnect between your knowledge of your industry and what the industry charges.

Profitability 60

Profitability Change Orders Construction Schedule 60

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. No one wants a project full of change orders and rework.

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2013

Even when everything seems to be in place, it is hard to anticipate problems that may arise with contracts in the construction industry. This problem is amplified when it comes to contracts’ laguage regarding change-order management. Rob Dolacki, construction manager of Stevens Engineering & Construction Inc.,

Risk 179

Risk Change Orders Contract Management 179

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings?

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. No one wants a project full of change orders and rework.

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78