Remove Change Orders Remove Management Remove Presentations Remove Schedule
article thumbnail

Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

Locally researched unit price cost data can be leveraged to detail labor type, time, and cost requirements, scheduling, and provide valid cost visibility. Lump sum or poorly detailed contractor or subcontractor quotes, historical cost data, or national average cost data do not provide any ability for cost management to an owner.

article thumbnail

Autodesk Build Brings Multi-Currency to Cost Management 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . Managing the procurement process and properly tracking costs with international suppliers is critical to help mitigate risk. This process isn’t always easy. invoices, pay apps, etc.)

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Behind the Build: Interview with Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company , understands this fully and he’s a big fan of using technology to take care of tedious tasks. The company has five different divisions: development, real estate, building management, hospitality, and construction. The scope of work varies a lot. .

article thumbnail

BuildTools Provides the Solution for Managing Demanding Clients

Pro Builder

BuildTools Provides the Solution for Managing Demanding Clients. But Platinum Homes was losing money on change orders from demanding clients. When it came time to present the final bill to the homeowner, it would turn into a messy, uncomfortable situation. kcichowicz. Wed, 03/24/2021 - 10:39. Case Study Image.

article thumbnail

Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

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.

article thumbnail

Damage Control: 5 Ways to Manage Construction Mistakes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

4: Create the Appropriate Repair Schedule. Meet with project teams to coordinate repair efforts and create an appropriate schedule where the workers will be available to address the issue. Finally, take a look at the overall construction schedule. Not every construction mistake can be addressed immediately.

article thumbnail

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.