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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report , which covers topics such as software adoption and IT investment, reveals some interesting—and perhaps a little troubling—insights about BIM. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams.

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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

Lets Build

Defects due to omission are typically fixed through change orders that add to the scope of work for one or more contractors. In addition, not having proper inspection plans in place can prevent you from detecting defects early on in the project, resulting in more rework and less profit. Workmanship defects.

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Building beyond boundaries: BIM and the data revolution in construction

Fieldwire

This not only hinders productivity but also increases the likelihood of errors, change orders, and delays during construction. There is also a need to overcome resistance to change within the industry. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo →

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Design-Build gets sweeter: Expanding a Hershey plant with a high-tech approach

The Korte Company

But all minimize the cutting-edge construction software that made this not-so-straightforward job in Robinson, Illinois possible — and the first of its kind in Korte history. It takes a special combination of software and talent to guarantee success in these conditions. But when their plans change, we’re ready for that, too.

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

The ever increasing competitive financial and environmental landscape are requiring public and private institutions to further maximize facility planning and management. Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle.

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Integrated project delivery method

Job Order Contracting

A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. . A high level of pressure will be put on architects and other specialist advisors as many clients currently see 3D visualization as the answer to ensuring cost effective construction project delivery.