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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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How Project Managers Can Prepare for the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. The Current Role of Project Managers in Construction.

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

The solution is to improve technical and cost transparency early in the planning phase and maintain communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. While there is a lot of talk about centralizing information, data must be current and actionable, as well as in a common format that everyone can easily understand.

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JOC Procedures

Job Order Contracting

If the Contractor requires additional information to clarify the Detailed Scope of Work before preparing the Job Order Proposal, the Contractor will make such request so that the Job Order Proposal can be submitted on time. Any associated subcontractor information. Any required documentation and/or forms.

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Construction is NOT complex…. People are. Successful Construction Project Delivery Requirements

Job Order Contracting

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Fortunately, tools and services are available to improve organizational maturity with respect to construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. These tools integrate these core functions as well as the associated people, processes, information, and technologies involved. CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective. The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.