HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. Here’s what we think are the most important things it takes to manage national projects from the mother ship (in this case, our office in Lemont, Ill.):

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2016

While outsourcing Facility Management (FM) and/or portions of FM certainly has its place in real property operations, in general, outsourcing is not a BEST VALUE business practice. Facility management is not a commodity. Significantly Fewer Change Orders. 90%+ Project On-time & On-Budget. Lower Procurement Costs.

Management 40

Management Life Cycle Change Orders Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Traditional construction procurement and construction delivery methods, as well as ‘ad hoc’ daily facility management operations are unreliable and costly. Many commercial real property owners and facilities managers will require building competencies in all aspects of built environment life-cycle management.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Change Orders Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Reduced project related cost growth per change order. management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Management Institute. 2004; Black et al.,

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. A concentrated effort at improving owner education and leadership is need. LEAN Physical Asset Management. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). What is LEAN Construction?

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Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Current Approach to Facilities Repair, Renovation, Construction, and Facilities Management. LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery. LEAN methods provide a proven integrated, coordinated, and efficient way to manage all project and program phases (from design through construction, into operation, and beyond).

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The fundamental reason is the inability of Owners to transition from the linear and antagonistic work process of the pre-1980’s to collaborative, transparent, LEAN best management practices. Change management . They fail to understand their roles in the facility management process. Owner Roadblock.

Management 40

Management Contract Life Cycle Architecture 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, collaborative construction delivery methods, and current, objective, local market granular cost data as well as supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant cost savings via signifincant improvements in cost visibility, cost management, and productivity.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of owner leadership and competency… The adoption of BIM as a tool to efficiently manage the life-cycle of built structures requires a full understanding of LEAN collaborative processes as they apply to asset total cost of ownership.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management. What is OpenJOC?

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2016

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) LEAN construction delivery method. Centralized reporting and oversight with local empowerment, application, and management – monitoring, metrics, and continuous improvement. Mutual respect.

Contract 40

Contract Management Estimating Renovating 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. This obstacle can only be overcome by changing current formal education and professional training programs. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.

Project Management 162

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 162

Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract. The best way for specialty trade contractors to stay out of the courtroom is to manage their clients’ expectations. This is a terrific way to manage client expectations. . Business Management Best Practices.

Contractors 98

Contractors Contract Legal Change Orders 98

Building Information Management

JULY 12, 2016

Change orders, lack of timely and accurate information, poor leadership, and a dysfunctional team are the reasons the majority of construction projects end up being over budget, late, and dissatisfaction among all participants. Ongoing education and training. 10 Ways to Reduce Construction Risk with Collaboration.

Risk 40

Risk Life Cycle Change Orders Construction 40

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. The show had more than 125 education sessions and hundreds of exhibitors covering nearly 90,000 square feet of exhibit space. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Standardized Cost Data.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. As a result, building users are unsatisfied, facility management is treated as an expense versus an asset, and sub-optimal performance has become the norm.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. As a result, building users are unsatisfied, facility management is treated as an expense versus an asset, and sub-optimal performance has become the norm.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2017

If you currently have a Job Order Contract, or are planning on implementing a Job Order Contract, I highly recommend you get a copy of Job Order Contracts – A Review of Independent Audits. Due to staffing shortages caused by budget cuts, the Department relies heavily on consultants to fill the role of project manager.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Consulting Long Beach 100

Fieldwire

AUGUST 7, 2023

QA is a management tool that can incorporate everyone on the team through planned and systematic activities that aim to prevent defects before they occur. These conditions are not going to change, so it’s time to look at changing the processes used to manage them. Watch Course

Construction 98

Construction Drawings Products Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows. Educating and enabling project teams is critical to technology adoption. A change management strategy likely matters more than you think. Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows . Manager of Strategic Alliances, Autodesk.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. I think it’s a great way to keep the education ongoing like I talked about two weeks ago. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. document management.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Use evolutionary methods.

Project Management 40

Project Management Risk Resource Management 40

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. What I’m getting at here isn’t just that we should never stop learning, but that we should be more proactive about our education in every aspect of our lives! Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability! Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

This also holds true for your construction project management software. Correspondence, contracts and RFIs, change orders, and drawings are frequently emailed. Making the process fully electronic saves time, eliminates filing and makes document retrieval almost instant. At least they’re all electronic.

Mobility 204

Mobility Office Documentation Construction 204

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Technology Supporting LEAN Best Management Practices. Contract/Project/Document Management. Role of Training/Education. Common Goals Among Stakeholders – Senior management, oversight groups, AE’s, Contractors, planners, Trades, building users, and community. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

Construction management is a process! Several exiting as well as newer, disruptive technologies are now enabling the cost-effective development, implementation, and monitoring of collaborative efficient construction management processes in lieu or traditional ad hoc procedures. Click to view slideshow.

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle BIM Management Visualization 49

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Very excited about taking our popular educational webinar series on the road. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

And any savings on paper are usually lost mid-way through the project in change orders. It’s time to re-educate the construction industry and reframe the “low bid wins” philosophy. Change orders inevitably increase costs , and schedule delays eat into the project’s budget. And guess what? Embrace paperwork.

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. I think it is important that business owners never stop learning, so I read a lot of books to further my education on how to make my business the best it can be. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

There are multiple aspects involved in setting up a JOB ORDER CONTRACT. Proper planning, the right team, selecting a unit price book (UPB), establishing best management practices, initial an ongoing training, and developing appropriate quantitative benchmarks represent some key considerations. Change Order. Field Order.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. We believe that education, training, and support are critical to the success of any Job Order Contract, and our team thrives in these areas.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. We believe that education, training, and support are critical to the success of any Job Order Contract, and our team thrives in these areas.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. I like to take the time to educate myself as much as possible. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. Management.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149