NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction. This is not your father’s CAD system.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Contract Documentation 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 211

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Since its launch just one and half years ago, the software solution has been making a significant impact on how teams across the office and the field collaborate and manage their projects. . Our customers remain our biggest source of product enhancements and changes. Document Management . Cost Management .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products Mobility Accounting 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. For example procurement typically knows very little about fundamental facilities management practices and the same if true visa versa.

Budgeting 178

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 178

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals. Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)? Principles, Culture, and Robust Workflows should be the primary focus of any facilities management professional. Who plans and prioritizes project considerations?

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Reduced project related cost growth per change order. management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule. Senior Management Representative.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

Cost Management | Cash Flow Consolidated View* – Within the Cash Flow view, distribution modifications can be made in a new sub-table view, allowing users to see the context of the other distribution items while making adjustments. The link to the document(s) within the email will stay the same for access within Cost Management.

Products 105

Products Autodesk BIM Accounting 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Note: Change orders should be mitigated via the job order process, however, an owner-defined process within the contractor outlines how changes in the Detailed Scope of Work are to be handled, such as by adding to, changing, or deleting from the Detailed Scope of Work, by issuing a Supplemental Job Order or a Change Order.

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. Here’s what we think are the most important things it takes to manage national projects from the mother ship (in this case, our office in Lemont, Ill.):

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Or implementing new safety training to mitigate worker injury risk You can then use that knowledge to anticipate and better manage risk for future jobs. Once these comparisons were made, the team was able to reveal five surprising patterns: Insight #1: Change Orders Are Okay – Until They Hit a Tipping Point.

Risk 52

Risk Management Construction Autodesk 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Unfortunately, most Government agencies use “historical information”, “parametric modeling”, or national average cost data and associated construction cost indexes and/or area cost factors. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, collaborative construction delivery methods, and current, objective, local market granular cost data as well as supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant cost savings via signifincant improvements in cost visibility, cost management, and productivity.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Account admin users on web see an improved management experience of their companies, including limit creation of a net new company based on access levels, view updated list of companies within project to avoid duplication, and add/edit company information. . Files | PlaceMe on Mobile .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 105

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation. And while the bids might look good at first glance, the possibility of costly change orders in the future is much higher.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

For practices like estimates, time tracking, project management, change order management, accounting, and other key processes, mechanical contractor software has helped complete jobs more efficiently and effectively. 2) Time & Productivity Management. 5) Material Planning & Document Management.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2016

While outsourcing Facility Management (FM) and/or portions of FM certainly has its place in real property operations, in general, outsourcing is not a BEST VALUE business practice. Facility management is not a commodity. Significantly Fewer Change Orders. 90%+ Project On-time & On-Budget. Lower Procurement Costs.

Management 40

Management Life Cycle Change Orders Procurement 40

Construction Dive

MARCH 31, 2016

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Have you considered its use but backed off?

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Change Orders Claims 48

Construction Dive

MARCH 17, 2016

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Have you considered its use but backed off?

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Change Orders Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Document Management . Project Management . Cost Management . Cost Management | Home Page Chart* . Cost Management | Contract Schedule of Values Full Screen* . Cost Management | Budget Payment Application Custom Approval Workflow* .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Schedule Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. . When creating or updating an issue from the Issues log, web and mobile users can now place that issue on an existing model, sheet, or file – or – remove its placement. Cost Management | Main Contract Export Enhancement*

Autodesk 105

Autodesk BIM Construction Mobility 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team. It also reduces liability by enabling more accurate planning and management.

BIM 163

BIM Contractors Software Software 163

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Your data can help you develop these models.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 195

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

Cost Management | Clear Schedule of Values Evolution within Contract View* Within the contract full page view, users can visualize how each schedule of values (SOV) has evolved throughout the project. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs.

Autodesk 111

Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 111

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Success stories like the LACCD indicate the potential of BIM adoption.

BIM 172

BIM US United States Los Angeles 172

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. 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.”

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

This, in turn, leads to improved accuracy in project estimates , proactive risk management, and more effective resource allocation. Plus, preconstruction solutions like Autodesk Construction Cloud offer automated clash detection tools to streamline model coordination and free your team from having to do tedious processes.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

Waste reduction – Shared information environment and defined LEAN construction processes mitigate miscommunication, change orders, and legal disputes. The capability of the Owner team and the maturity of the associated facilities management systems must be at a prerequisite level. Projects timelines are shortened.

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Life Cycle Change Orders 100

The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

To manage the complexity of the project, we relied on a phased work schedule over two years. Over the next few months, Korte’s civil consultant TWM and Hershey’s in-house Building Information Modeling (BIM) team surveyed their existing structure, then shared these 3D point clouds with our team.

Design 52

Design Modeling BIM Consulting 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of owner leadership and competency… The adoption of BIM as a tool to efficiently manage the life-cycle of built structures requires a full understanding of LEAN collaborative processes as they apply to asset total cost of ownership.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Use BIM and Virtual Design and Construction With features like clash detection, built in scheduling and cost modeling, BIM and VDC offers plenty of opportunity to detect possible issues before wasting money and time. The full article is definitely worth a read and can be found on the Construction Manager’s Asscoaition of America’s website.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. Autodesk BIM Collaborate Model Coordination | V2 Clash Engine – Faster clash processing time for better model coordination.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. In some cases, consultants are hired to assist in managing a Job Order Contract. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management. What is OpenJOC?

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Current Approach to Facilities Repair, Renovation, Construction, and Facilities Management. LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery. LEAN methods provide a proven integrated, coordinated, and efficient way to manage all project and program phases (from design through construction, into operation, and beyond).

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling. Business aspects must shift from lowest-bidder and adversarial, inefficient design-bid-build delivery models to BEST VALUE, INTEGRATED COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY. How many task orders were completed on-time, on-budget?

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Project management is much better served with software that can incorporate real time changes into account. Not Planning for Change Orders.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52