Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

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. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 1, 2012

You can learn best practices for documentation and record management in this 90-minute webinar — From Paper to Paperless: Controlling Construction Documentation, Improving Record Management and Identifying Risk in an Electronic Age. Is a written instruction via e-mail the same as a change order?

Documentation 48

Documentation Legal Honolulu AGC 48

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Common project closure problems may delay a completion date and final payment. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. A detailed project closeout checklist helps resolve problems to close on time. The reverse bell curve.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

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.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Project Management & accounting software plays a vital role for construction companies. Now-a-days industry-specific project management software plays an important role for expanding integrated project management modules to participate with the leading stand-alone project management systems.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Accounting 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Prevalent “low bid” design-bid-build construction procurement and delivery and it’s associated narrow consideration of “first costs”, is extremely wasteful and typically results in poor quality, project delays, excessive numbers of change orders, and overall higher costs. Shared risk/reward.

Renovating 40

Renovating Change Orders Procurement Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Not Planning for Change Orders.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

In running a business, there must always be a certain amount of risk that you’re willing to take. Risk is healthy; it keeps things fresh and gives you the opportunity to evolve. I took a risk in 2005 and dressed up as Superman for a marketing campaign. Or you could take a risk in offering a new product. change orders.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Notwithstanding these potential problems, people continue to use email without having a full understanding of the risks involved. For example, did you know that your email communications can be used to establish an enforceable contract, change order, or settlement? Are you training your construction teams on the use of emails?

Tennessee 48

Tennessee Change Orders Contractors iPad 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

According to my friend Eric Carter, President of Approach Technology , simplistic passwords are the biggest security risks. Make sure the passwords follow complexity rules and make sure they’re changed regularly. Your risk will decrease significantly. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Cash Flow Security Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

In this article, Schoppman explains how business owners should evaluate construction professionals on specific criteria to enhance margin, improve productivity and hedge construction risks. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

We had a spreadsheet to calculate our current earned value on jobs that a project manager intern put together for us. I remember how thrilled we were to drop our project information in, ‘turn the crank,’ and have this information pop out. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The Nebraska-based lawyer, of course, writes about legal issues with a focus on Nebraska rules — but he has designed the blog/message so that it is relevant to readers far away from the state where he works. Some create greater risks of making the budget if we encounter changes, delays and impacts. Craig Martin.

Contract 48

Contract Construction Claims Legal 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

While documentation management and team member prequalification may seem fairly obvious sources of added costs and risks, administrative costs may not seem so obvious. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. Management.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

These are risk takers, men and women who are driven to hustle and make a profit—not the sitting still type. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

« The Business of Construction Risk Management. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

I think it’s safe to say that when most people say they’re concerned with security, they’re concerned with mitigating the risk of fraud, both internally and externally, and physical access to the data. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Current software providers can jump on the bandwagon, or risk losing out to new developers, or perhaps even these specialty apps created by contractors. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Building Information Management

MAY 28, 2014

Improvements of 20-25%+ on the procurement side, virtual elimination of legal disputes, and significant reduction of change orders are just a few of the benefits provided by IPD and JOC. The key characteristics of IPD, Job Order Contracting and associated collaborative construction delivery methods are as follows: 1.

Renovating 51

Renovating Sustainability Contract Products 51

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Workflow guidance on flexible budget structures, contract generation for commitments, collaborative change order workflows, and cash flow forecasting. Cost management plays a significant role in managing how revenue and costs are accrued on your projects.” Manager of Strategic Alliances, Autodesk.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Shared Risk-Reward. JOC technology – Running JOCs within a spreadsheet or generic construction cost estimating software is inefficient and provide inadequate reporting and management tools/capabilities. The contractor’s project manager becomes part of the owner’s facilities management team.

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Some well managed businesses took some overly aggressive risks and are no longer with us. Most poorly managed businesses aren’t with us, either. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Project can be expedited with fast-track construction, which can also reduce costs. Construction Manager at Risk. Disadvantages. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

and security needs and risk items; ■ System quantities for development, test, and production; ■ Deployment and maintenance plans.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

Early and ongoing information-sharing among project stakeholders. Appropriate distribution of risk. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Reduction of change orders. estimating, organizing data, and managing various AECOO tasks. number one tool used by cost estimators and construction project managers.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Environment 40

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

Given the legal risks involved with your superintendents, project managers and other employees, you should should be adequately prepared. Are change orders being discussed by text? And did you think about use of personal email accounts by your project members? Do you even have a cell phone policy?

Legal 48

Legal Claims Employment Accidents 48

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

For larger JOC Programs the maximum per project averages $500,000, with typical projects averaging $100,000. In no instance should a project exceeded the established maximum (including change orders) and combining multiple projects into one to circumvent the contract maximum is also inappropriate.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Documentation Estimating 40

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Industry-specific legal concepts. Project scheduling is critical to claims involving delays (see Delays and Time-Related Costs below). Construction or project management. This is the practice of overseeing and managing the work during the life cycle of a project. Voluminous evidence and documents.

Construction 52

Construction Claims Contractors US 52