Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Direct owner leadership, involvement, management, and the exploration/implementation of opportunities are all key to the successful implementation of any JOC program. A JOC Operations Manual and/or JOC Execution Guide must be present and a part of the the JOC contractual documents. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Construction companies are bombarded by documents daily and making those documents electronic will reduce paper right? If your construction accounting system doesn’t have at minimum a drag n drop feature for documents and emails, it’s time to look for an integrated, comprehensive replacement solution. Not so fast.

Mobility 204

Mobility Office Documentation Construction 204

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

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

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

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.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement. Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. OpenJOC Benefits.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Common project closure problems may delay a completion date and final payment. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

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. the time of award.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. CBO magazine and Viewpoint Construction Software are pleased to present the webinar, “Managing Information Overload: Transitioning to a Paperless Environment” on June 21 at 1 p.m.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

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. At other times, I wasn’t sure if I had enough subs bidding in order to get competitive numbers for my own bid.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes. If the mistake was with ordering materials, you could find another supplier who offers better quality products and have the materials shipped out immediately to prevent further downtime issues. If possible, make sure to document the mistake visually with photos.

Management 105

Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

Project Management 158

Project Management Management Contractors Software 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Image from AU session presentation for “Data in the AEC Lifecycle: Using Data to Better Connect AECO Stakeholders” This Autodesk University session emphasizes the benefits of correctly using the enormous amount of data available to decision-makers and how to do so with a unified platform. Manager of Strategic Alliances, Autodesk.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Fieldwire

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a tool, QC can be thought of as a corrective tool, typically carried out by a specific group of individuals on a job site; the inspectors and project engineers who walk and document items that need corrective action. The conditions that we are presented with simply overtax our currently used processes.

Construction 98

Construction Drawings Products Management 98

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

By themselves, they can’t house important documents, such as 401K contribution forms, that your employees need to access on a regular basis. Documents such as forms, templates, and policies can be stored for employee use, and information has a longer lifespan, remaining available as long as it remains relevant. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

« Some Advice on Change Orders. Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual leadership conference of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). The teams were instructed to decorate the outside of their tipis with symbols representing the past, the present, and the future of the CFMA.

CFMA 120

CFMA Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I certainly don’t have all of the answers, which is why I’ve asked Gregg Schoppman from FMI to present a webinar on social media. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

I have been amazed at the popularity of the webinars and it will be very exciting to present a live one each afternoon at the show. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Best practice construction cost estimating and project management are critical to improving productivity, assuring transparency, and mitigating waste. ” Provide a level of detail appropriate to ensure that cost elements are neither omitted nor double-counted, and document all cost-influencing ground rules and assumptions.”

Renovating 40

Renovating Products Estimating Construction 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 13, 2012

” The owner of our company conducts quarterly meetings with the entire Cahaba Media staff where he and each of the managers have an opportunity to give everyone in the company an update on each area of the business. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2012

One of the basic, yet most important, aspects of project documentation includes effective use of an on-going and detailed set of daily reports. This type of report will usually prove insufficient to support a request for additional compensation or change order claim. Other projects may be relevant.

Claims 48

Claims Estimating Construction Change Orders 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

While not every contractor has the resources to create their own “app,” the need for construction applications is present, and demand is growing. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series on Construction Project Management — how innovative technologies and software are helping project managers streamline processes to build faster, smarter projects. Making the decision to seek out software boils down to commitment.

Project Management 150

Project Management Software Software Management 150

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

This means that the user interfaces of browser-based applications must be designed for ease-of-use, and information must be presented in an easy-to-understand format. Affordability: Browser-based software should not only make users jump for joy, but management should be pleased with the lower costs of ownership. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

When people know the objective and their role in achieving it, they are fortified against a difficult present and an uncertain future. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

During this process, consider how much wiggle room is available for change orders, most likely an inevitable occurrence once a project is underway and can be costly if not well planned. Furthermore, sometimes schedules are estimated too ambitiously, setting up a project for an inevitable overrun and unhappy stakeholders.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Flexible, scalable implementation and management support for owners standing up or improving Job Order Contracting programs. Lisa Cooley Associates was recently launched to help Owners implement Job Order Contracting and other solutions to the big problems that small projects can present. RFP Development.

Contract 40

Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

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.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

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. With 5D BIM the contractors can easily understand which aspects of the project are contributing to changes in cost.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

JOC construction contractors complied with the costing requirements for non-prepriced items; however, a number of projects had a high percentage of non-prepriced items to total project costs, which diminished the appearance of cost effectiveness. Less than 25% 5 projects. OBSERVATIONS.

Contract 40

Contract San Francisco Kansas City Los Angeles 40

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

JOC construction contractors complied with the costing requirements for non-prepriced items; however, a number of projects had a high percentage of non-prepriced items to total project costs, which diminished the appearance of cost effectiveness. Less than 25% 5 projects. OBSERVATIONS.

Contract 40

Contract San Francisco Kansas City Los Angeles 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 6, 2014

Did change order work that you never got paid for doing and never will. 5 You don''t have a formal documented Business Plan with a budget and projections. One of the keys to getting a banker, lender or bonding company to consider your construction company for financing is the way your financial statements are presented.

Finance 48

Finance Accounting Construction Banking 48

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Project can be expedited with fast-track construction, which can also reduce costs. Design changes during construction are extremely costly.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2023

Tétris specialises in turnkey solutions for corporate clients, managing the design and build of inspiring, functional, and sustainable offices, retail and hospitality spaces. Before we used Autodesk Construction Cloud’s BIM 360 , it was a nightmare,” says Andrea Reina Rojas, BIM Manager for Construction at Tétris. “We

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Design BIM Drawings 98

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Project Management & accounting software plays a vital role for construction companies. Now-a-days industry-specific project management software plays an important role for expanding integrated project management modules to participate with the leading stand-alone project management systems.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Accounting 40