Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Paper record-keeping, isolated information silos, and old-school mentality are just a few of the habits holding us back. Among topics covered, a recent survey by McKinsey Global Institute pegged Construction next-to-last of all major industries at technology adoption (only Agriculture does worse than we do!)

Alaska 100

Alaska AGC Conference ProCore 100

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Are you able to easily and rapidly copy/paste, update, share, and reuse your cost estimates? The answer for most cost estimators, contractors, and owner is “No” The result is poor productivity, rampant waste, excessive numbers of change orders, and even legal disputes. Means line item estimating anytime.

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Estimating Change Orders Software Software 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 12, 2014

4Clicks Solutions, LLC is currently beta testing Ceasel, a next generation cloud computing application to enable collaborative construction cost estimating and associated efficient project delivery. Data Integrity  Information is NEVER deleted. Agility  Our work and natural environments are changing at an accelerated pace.

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Estimating Visualization BIM Contract 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

And in 2020, the global cost of rework was estimated to represent 5% of all construction spending, or $625 billion. Choose projects with profitable estimates. Aside from ignoring business basics of maintaining a P&L in the green, customer relationships will suffer as potential resentment and resistance to change sets in. .

Cash Flow 59

Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology. BIM - CLOUD COMPUTING. .

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BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

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.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Account admin users on web see an improved management experience of their companies, including limit creation of a net new company based on access levels, view updated list of companies within project to avoid duplication, and add/edit company information. . Files | Batch Export PDF Files with Markups .

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Autodesk Products BIM Construction 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

There is also the matter of standardizatio n; creating consistent naming conventions and data policies is difficult when your information exists in various places. . And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . SharePoint .

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

So the possibilities for all types of mis-communications are reduced to a great extent and all the information can be easily allocated throughout planning stage to all the parties involved with the construction project. So the concerned parties in the planning & building of the projects will get access to the above information.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

A C ommon D ata E nvironment (CDE) is a strategic tool for sharing cost information and managing a team. A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. . An Example… CDE and LEAN JOC Construction Delivery.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Building Information Management, Model and Modeling. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Management: Is the ORGANIZATION & CONTROL of the business process by utilizing the information in the digital prototype to effect the sharing of information over the entire lifecycle of an asset.

BIM 58

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Construction 58

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 22, 2023

The Labor Tracking improvements in Forms provides teams with more detailed work log information in the Forms template builder. Required Fields in Issues helps reports become actionable by only allowing an issue to be opened once specified information is provided. link] Forms | Work Log Enhancements – Better understand onsite work.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In the study, Autodesk and FMI estimate that “bad data” – data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inaccessible, inconsistent or untimely, and can’t be used to derive actionable insights – may have cost the global construction industry $1.85 Decisions made using “bad data” are estimated to have cost the industry $88.69 trillion in 2020.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial San Francisco Construction 52

Building Information Management

JANUARY 30, 2014

It is first and foremost the process of developing and leveraging actionable information (standardized, accurate, transparent) to efficiently manage the total cost of ownership and functional requirements of a built asset (building, infrastructure, etc.). Currently focused upon delivering FM information at handover, but rapidly expanding.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle United States Products 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2015

Use key performance indicators, KPIs – # of change orders, # of disputes, # of project completed on-time/on-budget, facility condition index (FCI), adequacy index … Leverage technology, especially cloud computing. They will learn your facilities and needs. Treat them as Partners, and with RESPECT!

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Visualization 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

BIM , however, is not the solution if the focus and/or requirement is associated with 3D visualization. Standardized, Common Information for Costs, Materials, Equipment, Processes (i.e. Ability to store and reuse information. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders. Early and Ongoing Communication.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

But first, we’ll first dive deep into the selection factors you should consider to make an informed decision about your project delivery method. 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.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

How can multiple cost estimators share information on a project, or communicate with Owners, Contractors, AE’s, Subs, etc… if they aren’t speaking the same language? Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology!

Renovating 45

Renovating Life Cycle Sustainability Products 45

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Individual Job Order to include Preconstruction Services, Scope of Work, Price schedule and change orders. Job Order Pricing. If you have not registered for meetings online, please click LOGIN button for information on. JOC Operations including how to set up a JOC Program. JOC Selection Process.

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Certification Contract Project Management Change Orders 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2012

4Clicks – Job Order Contracting Process and Software Overview. An introduction to Job Order Contracting best practices and technology. Contractors are forced to shave their profits to razor-thin margins and gamble on their ability to compensate with change orders and claims on the back end.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Sustainability Industrial 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Advantages of Job Order Contracting – JOC – for OWNERS. fewer change orders, increased response to warranty issues, virtually no legal disputes. Advantages of Job Order Contracting – JOC – for CONTRACTOR. Don’t bid contractors against each other at the delivery order level.

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Contract Bidding United States Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Cost estimates and construction bid requests should include materials quantities in addition to costs to evaluate and validate GHG impacts. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders. Owner creates internal estimating (IGE). Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Financial information must be constantly up to date, no matter which software application you use,” said Devon Dorrity, President & CEO of hh2 Cloud Services. Automating these data flows will help customers convert their takeoffs into estimates and budgets faster and more accurately than ever before.

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Autodesk BIM Construction Sage 52

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Cost estimates and construction bid requests should include materials quantities in addition to costs to evaluate and validate GHG impacts. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders. Owner creates internal estimating (IGE). Contract, Project, Estimating, Document Management.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. Based on industry-standard cost data and predefined processes that promote streamlining of project development, early contractor involvement, fewer change orders and higher quality construction, JOC is a refreshing change.”g.

Contract 40

Contract United States Estimating Bidding 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM allows all stakeholders to have access to the same information at the same time through interoperability between technology platforms.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

A thorough understanding and visualization of a project among Owners, Architects and Engineers, Contractors, and other shareholders defines scope, specifications, and is is the project delivery method that set the overall tone of interrelations ships among the project participants and shapes final outcomes.

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle BIM Management Visualization 49

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

JOC technology – Running JOCs within a spreadsheet or generic construction cost estimating software is inefficient and provide inadequate reporting and management tools/capabilities. As noted earlier, the UPB cost data is best access with a JOC unit price estimating software system. Reduced or Eliminated Change Orders.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This year, he introduced and established a company-wide common data environment (CDE) that would enable teams and partners to have better access to information so they can stay in sync. He has proven himself an asset and now runs a group of a dozen project managers and estimators across three office locations in Central Indiana.

Construction 52

Construction BIM San Francisco Management 52

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

Demonstrate ability to monitor information and trends related to facility management technologies.2. Demonstrate knowledge of Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Energy Information Systems (EIS). Prospectus) and funding thresholds to define project requirements, propose project site, estimate project. wide basis. Technology.

Management 45

Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40