Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Marketing in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry has for the most part been in a league of its own. I think it boils down to the potential for members of the AEC industry to skimp, cut corners, or otherwise rip off a client without them knowing it. Conventional marketing techniques just don’t typically apply.

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Materials Industrial Change Orders Products 139

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Put your most valuable employees back to work by automating manual change order processes. Despite so many other advancements in the construction industry, the traditional change order process is still one of the biggest headaches in commercial construction. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Greg Seldon.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In most industries, requesting payment is as simple as sending a bill or invoice for work you’ve completed. Change orders : A change order is a written agreement between the owner or architect and the contractor that changes the contract amount, work requirements, and/or schedule.

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Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s not uncommon in the construction industry for teams to work with subcontractors or materials suppliers from different countries. With the release of Multi-Currency in Autodesk Build and BIM 360 Cost Management, teams can now easily manage supplier contracts, change orders, payment applications, and expenses in different currencies. .

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2013

Even when everything seems to be in place, it is hard to anticipate problems that may arise with contracts in the construction industry. This problem is amplified when it comes to contracts’ laguage regarding change-order management. Rob Dolacki, construction manager of Stevens Engineering & Construction Inc.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Jump to industry learning: Great decisions require access to great data. trillion in global construction industry costs in 2020. That includes $88.69

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. That doesn’t mean the industry isn’t going digital at all, though. Every year, JBKnowledge releases its Construction Technology (ConTech) Report detailing the state of technology use throughout the construction industry. Five years ago, 22.9

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2013

Even when everything seems to be in place, it is hard to anticipate problems that may arise with contracts in the construction industry. This problem is amplified when it comes to contracts’ laguage regarding change-order management. Rob Dolacki, construction manager of Stevens Engineering & Construction Inc.,

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Risk Change Orders Contract Management 167

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent of their original deadlines, and 35 percent of costs in the construction industry can be attributed to material waste and rework. Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project.

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Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Lack of standardised training & processes It’s no secret that there’s a lack of skilled trade workers right now, which presents many problems in the industry. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. You can’t have quality without qualified labour.

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Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Lack of standardised training & processes It’s no secret that there’s a lack of skilled trade workers right now, which presents many problems in the industry. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders. You can’t have quality without qualified labour.

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Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Aside from lacking industry-specific capabilities, they don't allow multi-stakeholder collaboration. Teams often have to rely on separate tools to manage tasks like RFIs, daily submittals, and change orders, leading to disconnected processes.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Editing PDFs is a daily occurance in the construction industry. PDF editing streamlines and helps clearly conveys changes, clarifications and improvements. The PDF solutions Bluebeam provides to Construction Industry Professionals “are designed to improve communication, tracking, and speed.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order. There’s a misperception in this industry that general contractors love change orders.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. The 2017 report found the industry hasn’t made much progress in this regard. construction industry isn’t dedicating as much time and energy to BIM adoption as it could be.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The research paper includes data from a wide variety of construction projects, including buildings, heavy industrial, infrastructure, and light industrial, 179 projects in total. Fortunately, Jason Dougherty, Nigel Hughes and James Zack Jr. Navigant goes a step further and offers 7 more solutions: 1.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. 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.” Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. Equipment Management.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

Terms should be industry standard, and defined in plain English, without the excessive use of acronyms or abbreviations. When used within a robust programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery framework, it serves to virtually eliminate costly change orders and legal disputes. Common Data Environment.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Barry’s session, “Construction Tech Today and Tomorrow” provided historical perspective and a look ahead at the progress of technology in our industry. Paper record-keeping, isolated information silos, and old-school mentality are just a few of the habits holding us back.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 4, 2021

Not to mention there is anecdotal evidence from the first LEED Zero projects that the required integrated process has reduced change orders by a magnitude of up to 90% resulting in dramatic reduced total construction costs. they appear to be paying the same mortgage interest rates as similar conventional buildings in those markets.

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cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Construction Management is a form of contract within the construction industry that is used throughout the world. Any scope that changes outside of the “contract documents” the contractor submits a quotation for a change order. Under a construction management things change slightly.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. 5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00. The same is true for mechanical contractors. Building Software.

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cnstrctr

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Construction is a cut-throat industry, and making your construction business more profitable can be a challenge. There may be a disconnect between your knowledge of your industry and what the industry charges. You should not feel bad for making more money, and increasing your rates to match an industry standard is not a crime.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

The biggest challenge in the construction industry today is labor. The recession triggered more than a decade ago left its mark on the industry, as many skilled workers laid off during the downturn left to take jobs in other industries. Labor Challenges.

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Construction Software Software Estimating 216

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The ability to clearly define detailed line item tasks defining the desired scope of work is critical to mitigating errors and omissions, reducing the number of change orders, as well as achieving defensible cost visibility and transparency.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

It is the real property owner’s sole responsibility to mitigate risk, increase organizational efficiency, and align current processes with industry best practices. A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower. Number and dollar value of change orders. Basis for change orders (owner vs. contractor changes).

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations.

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Management Regulation Construction Documentation 141

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. As companies grow, their overhead expenses can also grow.

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Management Viewpoint Construction Software 177

Fieldwire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Implementing construction technology and digitizing our workflows presents some unique challenges in the construction industry. Many times we talk about a “top down” approach where we try to implement change though a culture shift within a company. Explaining this to a group of project engineers on a jobsite is one thing.

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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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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Digging deeper into company processes for payment, change orders, lien waivers, and more will give you a sense of what to expect while working with them. . Download Mayer Building Company’s sample change order form. Learn about company processes. Upon receipt of payment, subcontractors must submit an executed lien waiver.

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Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

At the job’s core, a project manager is responsible for managing changes on a project level. Change orders are the most time consuming and tangible factors that can affect a job and the whole outcome of a project. But it’s not just change orders. Transforming with the Industry. Workforce Shifts.

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Fieldwire

JULY 26, 2023

Not only are Fieldwire employees incredibly talented and smart, but a good majority of them came from the construction industry before joining Fieldwire. The process involved creating numerous RFIs , Submittals and change orders. How do you think Fieldwire is impacting the construction industry?

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The rise of emerging technologies and the realization that project financials need to be readily available from anywhere drove Sage, a popular provider of construction financial management solutions, to develop a cloud-based financial system for the industry, Sage Intacct Construction.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Data analytics and business intelligence have become hot topics in construction as firms are seeing the benefits other industries are realizing. The industry as a whole is looking for ways to help contractors get smart about data. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work. Your data can help you develop these models.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Improved satisfaction of building users Regulatory compliance Best value procurement Faster project procurement and delivery times Virtual elimination of legal disputes and change orders Adherence to LEAN construction delivery methods and processes Continuous improvement Key performance indicators / metrics Full audit trail Selection of vetted quality (..)

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