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.

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Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

For practices like estimates, time tracking, project management, change order management, accounting, and other key processes, mechanical contractor software has helped complete jobs more efficiently and effectively. 5) Material Planning & Document Management. 5) Material Planning & Document Management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems. Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Why is Project Commissioning Important?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

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Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

Learn more on API documentation on Autodesk Platform Services. Files and Sheets | Search in File and Sheet Viewer Navigator – Now in Autodesk Docs and Autodesk Build, members can easily search by file or sheet name within the viewer navigator (located at the bottom right), making it easier to work within project documents.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome.

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

A solid planning phase before groundbreaking ensures that you will have a better process of documentation, less confusion between administrators, and a solid project schedule, all helping to reduce future expenses. Not Planning for Change Orders. Serious Project Design Errors.

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Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a big change, with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its core. This not only hinders productivity but also increases the likelihood of errors, change orders, and delays during construction.

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BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Files | Upload Linked Files – Now, members can upload linked and host files directly into project folders with or without an enforced naming standard, providing a more robust document management workflow. This is managed by admins within the change order tab in settings.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

All parties are competent to perform the task(s) or has access to the competence to perform the task and the wherewithal (materials, tools, equipment, instructions. Were all punch list items and corrective work orders completed in a timely manner? Process & Documentation. Where all documents complete, clear and complete?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

No one model is perfect; all have benefits and drawbacks. Many methods of project delivery exist, but most are variations of the five models we’ll describe below. Sometimes owners require the ability to fast-track construction before all drawings and support plans, such as engineering documents, are complete.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

They must coordinate some of the most complex aspects of the built environment, with ever up-to-date documents, or face the consequences. Today, we’re celebrating five game changing types of technology and software for subcontractors with a look at specific examples that get the job done faster. 2: Change Management Software.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

We provide model based Project Estimating service from schematic narratives through final construction documents including Construction Estimating & Scheduling for Architects at the concept stage to measure, count, and price best materials & building objects such as walls, doors, and windows, automatically or manually.

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Estimating Architecture Cash Flow Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Construction delivery methods and their associated processes and contractual documents are directly linked to the success or failure of any project. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 13, 2011

Among these technologies the most important are online plan rooms, bid management software, takeoff and estimating software, building information modeling (BIM), and cloud-based project management software. These software can keep track of documents and seize them in one central easily-accessible place. Global Associates. at 6:21 PM.

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Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Effective project management means controlling the data flow and staying on top of transmittals, submittals, RFIs, email communications, change orders, materials, inventory, job cost and WIP reports, labor hours and wages, union rules, safety regulations, insurance and bonding, compliance data and a whole lot more.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

At the time of design phase, accurate estimation can help architect to cut costs, remove RFIs, potential change orders and other supplementary costs that may arise throughout the actual building stage. It can precisely calculate square footage, costs and material requirements in familiar spreadsheet format. Download more sheets.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The basic characteristics of effective estimating are well-known and well documented. The associated processes for developing a cost estimate are equally well documented. Thus, focus of this discussion will be on the requirements for establishing reliable construction cost estimates. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

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Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

Construction submittals are documents provided by a contractor to an architect for an approval of use. The submittal log includes information provided to the architect asking for approval for certain materials and equipment before they’re fabricated and sent to the project site. Material data. What is a submittal? Color charts.

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Construction Documentation Project Management Materials 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

61% of construction businesses reported that rising material and labour costs significantly impacted their financial viability. For example, during construction, if the project experiences an unexpected change in its scope, it is much easier to plug those design changes into a dynamic digital model than to redraw them on paper.

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Change Orders Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

is a document showing work that still needs to be done on a construction project. Additionally, a punch list might include specifications on damages to other materials or items that occurred during construction and must now be fixed. This model includes consistently checking work duties during the entire project.

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Construction Software Software Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

is a document showing work that still needs to be done on a construction project. Additionally, a punch list might include specifications on damages to other materials or items that occurred during construction and must now be fixed. This model includes consistently checking work duties during the entire project.

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Construction Software Software Budgeting 52

Fins Architecture

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Model house plans designed for the temperate climate are often being used in the tropics for example. This is sometimes referred to as a contract document, which can be formal or informal and is usually prepared by the architect. Construction document process is when the concept design is being detailed so that it can be constructed.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

They manage multiple projects, purchase a large quantity of materials, and work with a variety of subcontractors and vendors. Process Change Orders Quickly. Most construction orders begin with a contract. Or, the customer wants to make a change to what was initially discussed. Automate P2P.

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Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 68

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This can affect everything from the bidding process to change order management, your team’s efficiency, and ultimately, your bottom line. Effective cost management sets the standard for all project costs and affects all phases of a project including planning, design, estimation, change orders, and specialty contractors.

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Management Change Orders Construction Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You’re less likely to run into miscommunication, which helps to avoid issues such as misaligned expectations and change orders. At this stage, the contractor also needs to consider factors like material costs, subcontractor and labor expenses, and other contingencies to figure out how much they’re likely to spend. Design errors.

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Budgeting Budget Construction Estimating 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. McDonald's restaurant model: #1 Customer places order #2 Customer pays #3 Customer gets food.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. McDonald''s restaurant model: #1 Customer places order #2 Customer pays #3 Customer gets food.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

They manage multiple projects , purchase a large quantity of materials, and work with a variety of subcontractors and vendors. Process Change Orders Quickly. Most construction orders begin with a contract. Or, the customer wants to make a change to what was initially discussed. Automate P2P.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

They are implementing project and field management tasks, document controls, and third-party collaboration to extend beyond the internal focus of an ERP. Implement webhooks and get notifications for any changes in app data. It allows you to schedule the frequency of syncs and reduce the risk of data loss while streamlining workflows.

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Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

fraught with rising costs, material challenges, and labor struggles—the pressure to answer these questions correctly becomes even greater. of construction materials in the RSMeans database experienced a significant cost increase, with an average increase of 19%. EC3 is a free tool that helps users choose carbon-smart materials.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

It’s obvious how this applies to construction, where tracking tasks and managing documents is a considerable part of the overall process, from preconstruction through closeout. As a result, documents and data can be disorganized, missing critical files, or get buried in the inbox.

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Construction Management BIM Project Management 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed.

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Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I’m interested in the execution, the how-we’re-going-to-get-materials-to-site within a time frame, a cost constraint, and actually putting it together well, as opposed to what it means for post-modernism.”. He caught on quickly and discovered a knack for document management. His father worked in sand and gravel. It’s paramount.

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Management St. Louis Construction Software 52

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids. Download CostX CostX can instantly capture exact measurements from scanned, PDF and CAD drawings together with formation of automatic BIM quantities from 3D/BIM models.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 16, 2023

I supplied materials and services to dozens of these projects, all over the U.S., We can utilize technology such as Building Information Modeling ( BIM ) to facilitate this design process and to ensure the design aligns with the owners expectations before building commences. all designed by the same team for the same client.

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