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 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. For most of us, construction document management is an unavoidable and necessary part of the job. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

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

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 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

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 212

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 212

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. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Change Order Management. Activity Dashboard. Asset/Component Management.

Sustainability 230

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 230

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

This month, we’re thrilled to showcase nearly 50 new releases for Autodesk Construction Cloud products. Autodesk Construction Cloud Unified Platform . Autodesk Construction Cloud Unified Platform . features on both Autodesk Construction Cloud unified platform and BIM 360 . Files | User Group Changes .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Schedule Construction 98

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. are all defined.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Reliable construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Reliable Construction Cost Estimating. In theory, all groups should share the same need; to determine the cost for a planned construction activity. Learnings.

Estimating 150

Estimating Construction Renovating CSI 150

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

The construction industry is always evolving. Keeping up with the changing landscape requires teams to constantly innovate and adapt. . At Autodesk, we want to empower our customers with the right tools they need to embrace and excel in a changing environment. Autodesk Construction Cloud . Autodesk Build . BIM 360

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 105

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

JULY 19, 2022

Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. This month, we have nearly 40 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, BIM 360, and ProEst. . Autodesk Construction Cloud platform. Autodesk BIM Collaborate .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk BIM Construction Mobility 105

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

Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

Setbacks like supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices are putting pressure on residential construction profit margins. And for many construction companies that operated on slim profit margins before those setbacks, even the smallest cost overruns can result in loss-making projects.

Profitability 144

Profitability Residential Software Software 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Your ultimate guide to construction cost management, and how to improve it. This can affect everything from the bidding process to change order management, your team’s efficiency, and ultimately, your bottom line. In 2015, KPMG estimated only 31% of construction projects came within 10% of their budgets.

Management 52

Management Change Orders Construction Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

The latest research from Deloitte and Autodesk found that economic uncertainty was cited as the top challenge for Australian construction businesses. 61% of construction businesses reported that rising material and labour costs significantly impacted their financial viability. The global average value of construction disputes was $52.6

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

At last year’s Autodesk University (AU), the company’s yearly AEC technology conference, Autodesk announced the release of Autodesk Construction Cloud, which unified their in-house and recently acquired construction software under a single unified platform. Expected release: early 2021.

Autodesk 110

Autodesk BIM Products Project Management 110

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

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Of course, like any national commercial contractor we also do our share of work on a competitive bid basis where construction firms submit bids for a project based on a set of plans provided by the client, and the client subsequently awards the project based on those bids. It’s A Multi-Phase Project.

Negotiation 177

Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

If the Contractor requires additional information to clarify the Detailed Scope of Work before preparing the Job Order Proposal, the Contractor will make such request so that the Job Order Proposal can be submitted on time. All Supplemental Job Orders follow the same workflow and procedures as the original work order.

Change Orders 201

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 201

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Research from Gordian found that in 2023, the construction industry saw a 5.3% of construction materials in the RSMeans database experienced a significant cost increase, with an average increase of 19%. Ensure that your procedures are standardized, especially during the construction phase, to cut costs and improve your bottom line.

Autodesk 122

Autodesk Construction Forecasting Safety 122

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* . Bridge in Autodesk Construction Cloud allows teams to share data across accounts, like a g eneral c ontractor to a s ubcontractor, in order to improve cross team collaboration, reduce rework, and improve control and ownership of project information. Cost Management .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Schedule Mobility Change Orders 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

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. 2: Change Management Software.

Software 105

Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105

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 218

BIM Contractors Software Software 218

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. The United Kingdom is the gold standard for BIM.

BIM 227

BIM US United States Los Angeles 227

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 11, 2019

LEAN Construction Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. Substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Procurement Risk Legal 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. Unfortunately, most Government agencies use “historical information”, “parametric modeling”, or national average cost data and associated construction cost indexes and/or area cost factors.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Mitigate Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Variance and Risk. Assure substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts. This changes the delivery attitude and “breaks the barriers” common to traditional construction delivery models.

Procurement 100

Procurement Risk Change Orders Legal 100

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

An understaffed purchasing department won’t have time to properly vet price increases, competitively bid and accurately contract trades, minimize change-order costs , or ensure your next project starts on the right foot. Start by assessing your organization’s business model. How about change orders?

Change Orders 98

Change Orders Resource Profitability Plans 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Construction professionals can’t stop talking about Autodesk Build. Our customers remain our biggest source of product enhancements and changes. Files | Model Browser [coming soon] . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab* . Document Management .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products Mobility Accounting 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

Project Management 158

Project Management Management Contractors Software 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. When your team members can’t get on the same page on project spending, you’re more likely to run into design, construction, and admin errors. Construction budget basics. Iron out the scope. Scope out the work as thoroughly as you can.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Estimating 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.

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

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

Construction Dive

MARCH 31, 2016

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders.

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Change Orders Claims 48

Construction Dive

MARCH 17, 2016

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders.

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Change Orders Claims 48

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. Now, thanks to the advent of online project software, the entire construction bidding process can be digital.

Commercial 144

Commercial Construction Bidding US 144