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

MARCH 26, 2023

Is the project suitable for the construction delivery method? From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Joint site visits are also necessary prior to the contract award.

Management 218

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 218

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

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

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

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

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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. On many projects, construction businesses are required to submit a payment application. What Is A Payment Application?

Lien 98

Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

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

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices – Contractor Evaluation. Did the Contractor respond to the request for a Joint Site Visit / Joint Scope Meeting (JSM) in a timely manner? Did the Contractor thoroughly investigate the project/work order requirements? Was project/work order properly supervised?

Contract 206

Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 206

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

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.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Bidding Contract Contractors 48

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. Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning Drives Best Value Outcomes.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

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. Asset/Component Management. Automated Estimate Comparison.

Sustainability 229

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 229

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

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

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. Owner regularly inspects the site. JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK.

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

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

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

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

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 195

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 195

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

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. It goes to show just how quickly technology can change the way we do business.

Commercial 144

Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

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

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology isn’t a simple task, but one that is required in order to drive efficient facilities management outcomes. Maintain a common data environment (CDE), including current, locally researched detailed unit price construction cost data.

Renovating 130

Renovating Procurement CA Change Orders 130

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

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

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

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 Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Connecting in Construction. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability 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

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

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

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

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