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.

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

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.,

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Risk Change Orders Contract Management 179

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. Primary Causes of Construction Failures.

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Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 202

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 166

Risk Change Orders Contract Management 166

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Construction Cost Management is now possible with the adoption of a robust programmatic process that integrates associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities and people, information, and enabling technologies. Change order management is beyond the capability of many owners. contact-form].

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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.

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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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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 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.

Construction 149

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 149

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. So, the company chose Autodesk Construction Cloud as its project management software.

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Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. Plus, once a client finds a great construction partner, the best way to hold onto them is by being a good customer themselves.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

NH Construction Law

MARCH 24, 2018

Given the importance of nailing down any changes to an original scope of work along with their price and schedule effects, many construction contracts require change orders to be in writing, and even define change orders as written instruments. Should he suspend work, and risk being in breach?

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Change Orders Subcontracting Contract Claims 40

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.

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Site Construction Documentation Products 148

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.

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Construction Software Software Estimating 218

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. With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . This process isn’t always easy. invoices, pay apps, etc.)

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Autodesk Management Change Orders Forecasting 98

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.

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Innovation Construction Procurement Bidding 100

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.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 226

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Put your most valuable employees back to work by automating manual change order processes. Despite so many other advancements in the construction industry, the traditional change order process is still one of the biggest headaches in commercial construction. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 12:00. Greg Seldon.

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Change Orders Risk Virgin Islands Puerto Rico 348

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The local hospital authority, knowing and liking the contractor, builds deliberate ambiguities and change order opportunities into the contract; so the contractor confidently bids low, wins the work, and then submit change orders, which the owner promptly approves and pays. And that happened.

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Change Orders Bidding Contract Contractors 48

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Is your JOC Program free of the risk of fraud and/or improper relationships? Is your JOC Program free of the risk of fraud and/or improper relationships? A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower.

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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.

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Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

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.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Mitigate Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Variance and Risk. Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. Owner Leadership and LEAN Construction Procurement and Project Delivery.

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Procurement Risk Change Orders Legal 100

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.

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Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

Building Information Management

JULY 12, 2016

10 Ways to Reduce Construction Risk with Collaboration. Change orders, lack of timely and accurate information, poor leadership, and a dysfunctional team are the reasons the majority of construction projects end up being over budget, late, and dissatisfaction among all participants. Shared risk/reward.

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Risk Life Cycle Change Orders Construction 40

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.

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Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 111

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.

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Management CSI Budgeting Budget 215

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management has proven to be highly successful. Here are the 4 Steps to Improving Owner/Vendor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction Productivity. Assure that the relationships are mutually beneficial and based upon shared risk/reward. Learn more? contact-form].

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Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Construction companies are generating a vast amount of data every second. Whether it's a bid submitted, an issue reported, or a new change order approved, you're likely sitting on a goldmine of information that can be used to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and make better decisions. Take DPR Construction.

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Construction Profitability Autodesk Risk 98

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. Simple Guide to LEAN – Before we even get to improving Scope of Work (SOW) processes, it’s valuable to first understand the basic concepts of LEAN construction.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Change Orders 130

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.

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Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

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.

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Management Viewpoint Construction Software 178

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.

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Change Orders Procurement Risk Legal 100

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.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

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. Below, we look at the six most common reasons construction jobs are delayed and how Viewpoint can help avoid them. Thankfully, all of this can be avoided.

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Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 222

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.

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Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

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