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. Inefficient document distribution.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

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

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

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. 5) Material Planning & Document Management.

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Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

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

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

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

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. In short, the company has a wealth of experience in preserving New Orleans’ historic architecture, as well as designing, building, and renovating commercial spaces. . Mayer Building Company overview.

Resource 97

Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

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

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

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

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

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!

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Contractors Design Software Software 120

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Secondary data sources , such as contractor and subcontractor quotes are secondary data sources and should not be exclusively relied upon. #2 GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

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

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated, contractors would quickly have to adapt. Doing so helps validate designs early on, prevent rework and streamline processes. In addition to benefiting contractors, BIM also benefits the end users of construction projects.

BIM 200

BIM US United States Los Angeles 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. In fact, the process begins as early as the design phase and is carried on throughout construction. As a quality assurance test, it starts in design and continues through operations.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Lack of formal written policies, procedures or guidelines is the primary reason for JOC Program failure and/or inconsistencies in project management and documentation, and compliance. Assure fair owner/contractor negotiations occur for all individual projects in order to assure quality and timely work at fair and reasonable prices.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

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

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. But just as each tool in a toolbox has a specific purpose, it’s important for contractors to find and use the construction software component that’s “best of breed” for the task at hand.

Software 120

Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. The Contractor must take these costs into account when proposing the. authorization. authorization.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

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 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216

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. Without the dedication and proper execution of these documents, issues will likely arise when the project is finally executed.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Risk Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction. One way to avoid these challenges is to implement integrated design.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner). Rampant waste and high levels of dissatisfaction of all participants and stakeholders are the norm.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

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. Let’s take a look.

Construction 225

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Some software providers claim their products work in the cloud, but those services might not be designed to take advantages of browser interfaces and mobile access. For software to work well in the cloud, it has to be designed for the cloud. For software to work well in the cloud, it has to be designed for the cloud.

Project Management 149

Project Management Management Software Software 149

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Initial basic intent was to speed procurement via the pre-selection of a pool of pre-qualified contractors, however, in may cases has evolved into an elimination of checks and bases associated with traditional procurement methods. Prequalified shortlist of contractors that bid on multiple projects. Job Order Contracting Basics.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditional contracting methods such as design-bid-build, and even somewhat newer developments such as design-build typically involve the non-owner participants providing lump-sum price based an owner’s proposed requirements.

Construction 153

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 153

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Therefore, it’s vital to your project’s success to do your diligence in the preconstruction phase and be accurate and realistic about project deadlines and costs from architects and contractors. This is the opportunity where architects, contractors, and owners can express their concerns over budget and timelines of the project.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

You want a general commercial contractor who understands all parties’ needs. Working with a commercial general contractor who can build in any of these disciplines will help you determine what can be saved, repaired, moved or redistributed from the existing infrastructure. Most retailers today want less space. Bill Di Santo.

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Architects and engineers find BIM allows projects to be completed faster while making it easier to make design changes. Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs.

BIM 48

BIM Documentation Change Orders Plans 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

According to a recent survey from Autodesk and Dodge Data & Analytics, 66% of general contractors experience trouble getting off the job on at least a quarter of their projects. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. It’s all about the closeout process.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52