Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Skipping these logs increases your risk of a small issue becoming a massive one because no one documented it. Protect yourself from disputes In the face of a dispute, you need a foolproof trail of documents to protect yourself and your company. The value you provide them.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. The default setting of calculating materials on site is still available and has not been changed.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Many contractors are practically drowning in data and don’t have the right tools to parse and analyze the data in ways that would have meaningful impacts on their projects. That, however, is changing. We’ve heard our customers discuss it at both our Digital Contractor Roadshows and our Collaborate 2018 user conference this year.

Construction 217

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 217

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. The firm prides itself on delivering top-quality projects while maintaining robust safety standards. So, the company chose Autodesk Construction Cloud as its project management software.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. 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. authorization. authorization.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

The OpenJOC Solution integrates processes/workflows, training, tools, cost data, and technology to drive collaboration and team work between owners and contractors. This enables owners and their awarded JOC contractors to execute a wide variety of numerous repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Construction Safety. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability. Document relevance.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Important aspects of this well coordinated process include centralizing communications and documentation.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Safety. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Safety. 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. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Implement centralized and connected bid management Bid management sometimes feels like a whirlwind, where you’re tasked to review a slew of projects and go over numerous documents and information. A connected bidding platform also simplifies how you manage field proposals from other contractors and subcontractors.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. However, this problem was exactly what one major contractor recently faced during the D.C. 2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes. In the D.C.

Management 105

Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Construction Safety. I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Construction Safety. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. The city was the “general contractor” and owner of this project. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Construction Safety. Contractors are realizing that the typically separate operations and business management sides of their companies work better when they work together. Contractors and software vendors alike keep looking for better ways to connect the two. Next Generation of Document Management. MANAGEMENT |.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Construction Safety. Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. When I was a general contractor, I sent out invitations to bid, but the communication didn’t end there.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

An example of a data point might be the number of overhead mechanical racks installed on the job that day, or logging the root cause of a safety incident. Or implementing new safety training to mitigate worker injury risk You can then use that knowledge to anticipate and better manage risk for future jobs.

Risk 52

Risk Management Construction Autodesk 52

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Construction Safety. Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 124

Construction Documentation Software Software 124

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Construction Safety. Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . To improve health and safety . COVID-19 brought a renewed focus to individual health and safety. Jobsite Safety.

Site 111

Site Residential Construction Accidents 111

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Construction Safety. Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work. Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

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

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Construction Safety. Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Or have you done extra work that wasn’t covered by a change order? MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

At the job’s core, a project manager is responsible for managing changes on a project level. Change orders are the most time consuming and tangible factors that can affect a job and the whole outcome of a project. But it’s not just change orders. Is there a sense of psychological safety?”

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Construction Safety. As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Construction Safety. A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. change orders. construction safety. document management. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Construction Safety. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. change orders. construction safety.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

Incomplete or inadequate data provided by design teams often leads to ambiguity and gaps, making it challenging for contractors to fill in the missing pieces and ensure accurate implementation. This not only hinders productivity but also increases the likelihood of errors, change orders, and delays during construction.

BIM 52

BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Construction Safety. « Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Construction Safety. Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Construction Safety. It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.”

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Construction Safety. What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Construction Safety. You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. change orders.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Construction Safety. Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared » Hazard Communication? I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by David DeVita, President of Carolina Safety Consultants. Complying with a bunch of laws should not be the driving force behind your safety efforts.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Construction Safety. » Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. change orders. SOFTWARE |.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120