HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

Because the contractor is selected and the unit price is fixed (by a locally researched detailed unit price book), a job order contract allows contractor input prior to design, which can expedite the work and save money by mitigating errors, omissions, and change orders. Schedule a quick 15-minute introductory call.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK . Initiation of a Job Order. Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. All Supplemental Job Orders follow the same workflow and procedures as the original work order.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and processes. Change orders will be virtually eliminated and costly procurement delays avoided. Schedule a quick 15-minute introductory call. Leverage information from participants and stakeholders on an early and ongoing basis. Contact Us.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 29, 2013

Some key players within the construction community like architects, engineers, public and private owners, construction managers, contractors , subcontractors, and designers will find the event very useful for them to get acquainted with various “tips and tricks” which can be applied to scheduling their construction projects.

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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. These are essential for preconstruction planning and for kicking off builds and keeping them strong throughout. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

For example, GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2012

By Bruce Jervis While change orders are sometimes associated with contractor claims, the majority of change orders are initiated by project owners. There may be problems with the original planning and design of the project. Or, the owner may simply change its mind. Or, the owner may simply change its mind.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Of course, like any national commercial contractor we also do our share of work on a competitive bid basis where construction firms submit bids for a project based on a set of plans provided by the client, and the client subsequently awards the project based on those bids. Project Plans Are Not Fully Finalized.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Keep your construction project from hitting a standstill with the right software and planning. Stay on top of schedules and budgets to avoid delays. Subcontractor schedules. This is an easy fix.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Introduction.

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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. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning. 3) Estimating.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

The on-schedule delivery of a construction project depends on effective project management. Realistic cost estimates are important in planning for contingencies. As unplanned work and change orders creep into your project scope, the cost can easily go out of control if it is not managed closely. Learn more → 4.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From turning cost estimates into a schedule of values (SOV), planning and forecasting of labor and aligning with the contract schedule, to maintaining detailed recordkeeping for field teams—it’s a process that can be labor-intensive, time-consuming and frustrating. One of Fieldwire’s advantages is its data connectivity.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Navigate schedule complexity Construction project schedules are notoriously complex. From milestone due dates to material deliveries, each element has its own timeline that must be coordinated and integrated into the overall schedule. Without proper planning, you can run into delays, safety issues, or contractual issues.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules. This budget was then used to monitor and control any additional cost changes which may arise due to subcontractor or owner change orders.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Technology is making this is an easy fix, by streamlining scheduling and time collection for labor in the field and helping project managers determine what crews are best suited for what projects.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

But Platinum Homes was losing money on change orders from demanding clients. BuildTools provides a way to document client interactions and remove any gray area, keeping everyone up to date on common points of conflict such as budgets, change orders, and schedules. Planning + Development. 877-693-2171.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

At the job’s core, a project manager is responsible for managing changes on a project level. Change orders are the most time consuming and tangible factors that can affect a job and the whole outcome of a project. But it’s not just change orders. The Evolution of Construction Project Management .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab* . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab * . Bridge | Folder Share Automation . Reports | Additional Project Filters for Account Level Reports . Cost Management .

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And while the bids might look good at first glance, the possibility of costly change orders in the future is much higher. Emphasise communication The goal isn’t to eliminate cost and scheduling risks, which is basically impossible; it’s to manage those risks by emphasising communication early and often.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Defining Enterprise Resource Planning. According to BSEC’s glossary of software terms , Enterprise Resource Planning Software is a product that “allows a company to manage various aspects of a business — such as accounting, inventory and human relations — in one place. Build Your Construction Business.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., It’s the most optimal period for identifying issues that may impact cost and schedule. Doing so enables you to eliminate potential change orders and pay applications, ultimately leading to better cash flow. How do you accomplish this?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. A design deficiency is a poorly designed, inaccurate, or incomplete plan. Inaccurate Project Estimates.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Architects and engineers find BIM allows projects to be completed faster while making it easier to make design changes. BIM seems to highly regarded by those who have made the transition.

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Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Every construction project has changes that impact the original scope, cost, and schedule. To capture those changes, contractors utilize change orders that describe what has changed as well as the associated cost and schedule impact of that change.

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Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 10, 2018

You’ve seen their advertisements promising your completed estimate in one day, no matter if your plans or drawings consist of 1 page or 30. Taking off plans can be as easy as putting measurements in an estimating program. Calling them seems the right way to go.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. There is no optimal project delivery method, but choosing the right method for your project helps reduce risk, improve your schedule, and keep your budget on track. Schedule: a timetable for completion and payments.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab * . Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. Autodesk Docs feature (available across all unified products) .

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cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

Keeping an owner, and your own company informed of the financial status of a project is just as important as quality and schedule. These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. Staff Forecast – if you’re part of a larger company staff planning is important.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

That means they have even more to keep track of in their already busy schedules. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more.

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The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

To manage the complexity of the project, we relied on a phased work schedule over two years. We also needed to adapt to shifting project parameters without blowing the budget or schedule. In straightforward projects, deliveries stick to the original design plan approved by clients. Instead, we plan. Easier said than done.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As construction evolves, how do you see the role of Director of Design and Construction changing? That includes project management, document management, plan management, cost management, and scheduling. The biggest challenge for us is cost management and schedule management. The many aspects of my role are now digital.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The following provisions are important: (a) Changes (including notice provisions); (b) Differing Site Conditions (including notice provisions); (c) Delays (including notice provisions); (d) Disputes (specifically required steps); and (e) Schedule. Review the contractor’s plan of work. Analyze the schedule.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule. Planning and managing the Project and optimizing it as a whole rather than to the benefit of a particular party. Process & Documentation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

However, 77% of projects experience some form of schedule overrun , so a project that is on pace to finish on time is a cause for celebration. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover. 77% of projects experience schedule overrun of some kind.

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