Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 24, 2023

Wouldn’t it be great if the entire jobsite — the general contractor, subs, designers, owners, equipment vendors and material suppliers — were all working in sync with the data that shifts with each condition change, progress report, change order, telematics warning and machine inspection?

Change Orders 156

Change Orders Inspections Equipment Materials 156

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the.

Contract 240

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 240

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. But for us, it’s a major red flag when a client is willing to take a number from anyone and everyone just to get to the lowest price.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams. What’s Holding Contractors Back?

BIM 163

BIM Contractors Software Software 163

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The 4BT-PEP is a new, innovative Job Order Contracting Information Management Solution (JOCIMS). The 4BT JOCIMS enables owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and trades to collaborate and share project information within a common data environment (CDE), and in real-time, significantly improving outcomes.

Innovation 130

Innovation Contract Management Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Using these granular elements and sharing the associated descriptions, l abor, material, and equipement details in a standardized format (CSI MasterFormat) with all project participants within a robust collaborative process is the path to significant cost savings and the mitigation of change orders, disputes, and waste.

Travel 177

Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting 177

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. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. 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. The same is true for mechanical contractors. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00. 3) Estimating.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date. Change Order Impacts.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Investors, developers, and shrewd business people designed the most popular method - those who understand the concept of divide and conquer - it is when contractors get little or no down payment for a construction project, do all the work, including change orders, and then try to collect their money.

Management 84

Management Change Orders Construction Contractors 84

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

JOC simplifies construction and is an appropriate delivery method for any type of repetitive work, such as concrete work, painting, carpeting, roofing maintenance, HVAC, electrical, ADA compliance projects, design and minor new construction.

Procurement 115

Procurement Construction Change Orders Contract 115

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Historical cost data and/or contractor quotes, and/or other national average cost databases are not used exclusively to determine costs for new projects. Owners are knowledgeable of cost management and implications as are design-builders, inclusive of assessing risk related to any changes or issues.

Sustainability 192

Sustainability Management Visualization Renovating 192

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. And any savings on paper are usually lost mid-way through the project in change orders. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 23, 2021

Randalism: A Partnership is the only ship designed to sink. Joint ventures are a bit like change orders. Contractors with annual sales of less than $10,000,000 often get together to work on a specific project. For example, a concrete contractor may have a large project requiring more finishers than on staff.

Change Orders 116

Change Orders Accounting Agreement Profitability 116

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. My How You’ve Grown!

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2012

By Bruce Jervis While change orders are sometimes associated with contractor claims, the majority of change orders are initiated by project owners. There may be problems with the original planning and design of the project. Or, the owner may simply change its mind. The reasons vary.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Contract Claims Documentation 48

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Design Procurement 100

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. Englewood Construction is currently working on a design-build project for the renovation of Stratford Square mall in Bloomingdale, Ill. True partnership.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Our firm takes pride in being a true partner to our clients, and we believe a great way to elevate that client relationship is to work on a negotiated basis – a process where the client hires a general contractor early-on in the project after agreeing on general conditions and a contractor fee. There are several benefits to doing so.

Negotiation 177

Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 24, 2019

The most popular method designed by investors and developers and shrewd business people who understand the concept of divide and conquer is for contractors to get little or no down payment for a construction project, do all the work, including change orders and then try to collect their money.

Contractors 52

Contractors Profitability Banking Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Teams often have to rely on separate tools to manage tasks like RFIs, daily submittals, and change orders, leading to disconnected processes. Brinkman Construction uses ACC for its operational documents and project controls while incorporating Autodesk products into its preconstruction and design coordination processes.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

They are the pictorial record of the official design for the building, and generally include detailed depictions of every element of the finished building including the foundation, floor, walls, elevations, interior details and elevations, cabinetry, MEP design, structural details, and ceiling plans.

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Integrated project delivery (IPD) is a methodology designed to address the declining productivity and efficiency throughout the construction industry due to poor communication among project stakeholders. The goal of integrated project delivery is to bring together every project stakeholder—owners, designers, contractors, engineers, etc.—early

Plans 143

Plans Schedule Design Contractors 143

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. The OpenJOC Solution integrates processes/workflows, training, tools, cost data, and technology to drive collaboration and team work between owners and contractors.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The UPB reflects Contractors bid an adjustment factor (coefficient) that is applied to all construction tasks listed in the UPB. If a UPB is properly created it consists of “bare costs” only (no contractor overhead or profit). Tools and services are readily available to support LEAN Job Order Contracting.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Procurement CSI 130

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. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. I initially started at North Point, managing projects, then moved to Senior Project Manager and ultimately the Director of Design and Construction. I'll start at the beginning—my family.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. The best general contractors can help soften the blow of price escalations through best practices and being savvy. Design Build Firms.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project. Design problems led to a series of mistakes, rework, delays, and extra costs. We recently discussed ways business intelligence can help contractors get ahead. Adapt with business intelligence.

Software 155

Software Software South Carolina Change Orders 155

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These types of defects can be particularly expensive; it’s not uncommon to only notice material defects after a contractor uses them in the project. Design defects. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Workmanship defects. Poor communication.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Give your foreman the authority to train and manage contractors and subs in a way that encourages them to adhere to those quality expectations. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. Even a short delay can lead to significant quality issues, rework, and waste.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Give your foreman the authority to train and manage contractors and subs in a way that encourages them to adhere to those quality expectations. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. Even a short delay can lead to significant quality issues, rework, and waste.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. As a national commercial contractor , we are first and foremost in the business of customer service.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Bidding Negotiation 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether.

Construction 187

Construction Software Software Estimating 187

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. It’s fairly easy to determine what rework costs a contractor with regards to labor and material, but determining the true total cost is a whole different beast.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Here, Sean references Indianapolis remodeler Chris Wright : Chris Wright: Design-Build with a twist, working with interior designers. The last class of the day (and dare I say the best class and speaker) was from Chris Wright of WrightWorks whose presentation on design-build with a twist, working with interior designers.

Design 69

Design Contractors Indianapolis Spirit 69