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Data Analytics Trends in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety. Injuries, safety inspections and other information must be recorded and in some cases submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. All contractors should track data related to safety issues. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work.

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Estimating and Risk Review Methods for Owners and Contractors - User Survey

Construction Dive

There are three general elements to an estimate: 1) the direct cost of the installed materials, including labor; 2) indirect, or support costs, such as scaffolding, crane usage, testing, inspection and punch lists; and 3) markups, such as overhead, profit and contingency, or risks.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. In order to achieve cost visibility and transparency appropriate local unit costs for labor, labor productivity, materials, and equipment are required.

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Navigating challenges in construction administration

BD+C

Our AIA agreement outlines the appropriate procedures and processes for change orders. If they're not adhered to, it can result in complications such as failed inspections, non-compliance with codes, the need to resubmit changes to the city, pricing changes, and time wastage.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

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An Introduction to Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. Not Time and Materials, not cost-plus-fee, not Construction Manager @ Risk…. • Incentive to perform efficiently. Adapt and expand OpenJOC Program to your changing needs. OpenJOC Benefits.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to Whole Building Design Guide, “Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders , tend to be more energy-efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost.” Design and Preconstruction Phase: Risk Reduction from the Start .