Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When these solutions don’t talk to one another, it creates data silos and ultimately hinders productivity. . Now the firm’s engineers and detailers can optimize designs to reduce waste and improve project certainty—while boosting productivity in the process. . 3: Contract Management. DocuSign . 4: Performance Tracking.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Product Spotlight. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Equipment Management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Design Procurement 100

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Product Spotlight. 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

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

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

This includes talking about the anticipated means and methods with estimator/project engineer; reviewing crew sizes and anticipated crew movements; analyzing the anticipated productivity (per cy, sf, etc.) Review change orders and correspondence. Identify whether there was loss of productivity. If not, why not?

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

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

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This includes talking about the anticipated means and methods with estimator/project engineer; reviewing crew sizes and anticipated crew movements; analyzing the anticipated productivity (per cy, sf, etc.) Review change orders and correspondence. Identify whether there was loss of productivity. If not, why not?

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

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. This enable errors to be found and corrected and/or changes to be accomplished earlier in the project timeline.

Estimating 45

Estimating Visualization BIM Contract 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

However, with construction budgets being scrutinized more so than ever and overall industry productivity remaining a constant concern, construction professionals can’t really afford to accept the new normal. Inaccurate Project Estimates. Estimating the project accurately can even be started in the RFP process.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. 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. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Product Spotlight. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Product Spotlight. 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. productivity.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Enhanced productivity. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders. Average procurement time. %/# and value of legal disputes. are: shorter procurement times, fewer change orders, virtual elimination of legal disputes, and more projects completed on-time and on-budget. Consistent deployment.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Product Spotlight. The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents » So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. If you’ve ever spent more than a few minutes searching for approved change orders or time cards, you’ll quickly realize the advantages of this type of system. change orders. productivity.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

Product Spotlight. However, estimates show in order to properly maintain the current system and expand it to meet future needs, we need to invest $225 to $340 billion annually.”. AEM estimates that 35,000 jobs—many of which are in construction— are created every time $1 billion is invested in our infrastructure.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Product Spotlight. « The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Building Information Management

JANUARY 15, 2016

Any large build portfolio owner who doesn’t have the ability to strategically plan, construction cost estimate, review contractor bids, conduct mutual site walks, monitor construction project in a transparent and consistent manner, etc. It’s time for change. is simply not doing their job. The must be capable.

Management 40

Management Renovating Cash Flow Life Cycle 40

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Product Spotlight. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. In the meantime, what do you think makes a strong PM or estimator and how do you hire A players? change orders. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Product Spotlight. When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. In this article, Schoppman explains how business owners should evaluate construction professionals on specific criteria to enhance margin, improve productivity and hedge construction risks.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Product Spotlight. Or maybe your accounting is solid, but your estimating is done using spreadsheets and it’s time to look into a trade-specific estimating program. change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Building Information Management

MAY 29, 2012

As members of the AECOO 1 Community and stewards of the build environment, it is our obligation to collaboratively address our industry-specific productivity and business process issues as well as the our lack of significant progress relative to addressing environmental impacts. BIM Collaboration – Fact or Fiction.

BIM 55

BIM Life Cycle Contract Change Orders 55

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

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

DECEMBER 6, 2014

In point of fact, IPD for small projects has been around longer than IPD itself… and it’s called JOC – Job Order Contracting, also known as SABER in the Air Force. For example cost estimating JOCs or SABER in spreadsheets simply can’t be done transparently and productively. than new construction!

Construction 45

Construction Budgeting Budget Renovating 45

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Product Spotlight. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. And costs for construction-specific systems are relatively inexpensive (especially when you factor in improved productivity and efficiency). change orders. productivity. Equipment Management.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Product Spotlight. This in turn lets the estimators use equipment rates that are spot on when estimating forthcoming work, which helps to get new work, and bring that work in profitably. change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Equipment 137

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Most larger real property owners manage their assets in an ‘ad hoc’ manner and have little true visibility into requirements, costs, or levels of productivity. Unit price book: Cost estimating and pricing for individual projects (task orders) is determined from a line item unit price book (UPB).

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Estimating 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Product Spotlight. One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Product Spotlight. And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Instead, most real property portfolio owners continue use ‘ad hoc’ methods and have little visibility into costs, requirements or relative levels of productivity. Unit price book: Cost estimating and pricing for individual projects (task orders) is determined from a line item unit price book (UPB).

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Construction 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2013

The construction industry (architecture, engineering, construction, operations/facility management, business product manufacturers, oversight and regulatory groups), like most other sectors, is in a state of rapid change. Job Order Contracting Process. The methods in which we, as Owners, Contractors, AEs, etc.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Sustainability 40

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Product Spotlight. The estimator might ask – “How many cubic yards of concrete does this deck require?” change orders. productivity. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. leadership.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Product Spotlight. It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. change orders. productivity. Resource Center.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

DBB is exclusively responsible for the construction sectors poor productivity versus all other business sectors. JOC technology – Running JOCs within a spreadsheet or generic construction cost estimating software is inefficient and provide inadequate reporting and management tools/capabilities. Performance-based. Collaboration.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Building Information Management

JULY 23, 2012

Specifically, we found that job orders are not developed in a timely manner, cost estimates are not reliable indicators of the actual cost of work, and construction work is not carried out in a timely manner. Complete development and submit job orders for registration within the required 45-day timeframe. o Job Order Pricing.

Contract 45

Contract Renovating Contractors Sustainability 45

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Product Spotlight. When I started working in the industry we still used payphones to call the office from the “field” We used paper estimates, a calculator and copy machines. Field changes and conditions were scribbled on note pads. change orders. productivity. Equipment Management. leadership.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120