Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Not to mention the cost pressures that can result from miscommunication regarding change orders.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. The default setting of calculating materials on site is still available and has not been changed.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

You can’t have financial success by solely looking at the money side of each project. The most important construction KPIs indirectly relate to profit by looking at things like labour productivity, worker safety, and quality control. No one wants a project full of change orders and rework.

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Combining the strong documentation abilities of BIM 360 and the field accessibility of PlanGrid, Autodesk Build is being offered as a complete solution for construction project management, quality control, safety reporting, project cost, and closeout. PlanGrid Build also includes compatibility with 3D models.

Autodesk 84

Autodesk BIM Project Management Documentation 84

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. As a former general contractor, I have a lot to say about the operations side of change orders.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

You can’t have financial success by solely looking at the money side of each project. The most important construction KPIs indirectly relate to profit by looking at things like labour productivity, worker safety, and quality control. No one wants a project full of change orders and rework.

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Research has readily demonstrated the correlation between the maturity level of an organization and project failure, i.e. excessive time spent upon change orders/rework, budget overruns, and overall client and/or participant dissatisfaction with outcomes. Project Management Constraints. ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY.

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. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 195

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. 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. ACCOUNTING |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Document Management . Quality and Safety . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab* . Cost Management | Grouped Summary Level Budget Report* . Cost Management | Main Contract Editing Enhancements* . Project Management .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products Mobility Accounting 105

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Production and quality are generally put first with safety generally being an after thought.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

From enhancing quality and safety to improving critical schedule and cost workflows, dig into all the latest product releases and enhancements for Autodesk Build. . Reviews | Add Workflows to Project Template . Quality and Safety . Data Connector | Project Level Access* [coming soon] . Project Management .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Schedule Change Orders 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement. Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. Quantities?

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. « Better Project Management through Better Communication. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Taking a closer look at the terms of a typical contract will provide you with important information about insurance, safety, dispute resolution, and more. Digging deeper into company processes for payment, change orders, lien waivers, and more will give you a sense of what to expect while working with them. . Project closeout.

Resource 97

Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The data from these studies suggests that the median cost of rework, as a percentage of total project cost, is roughly 4%-6%, but that is only taking into consideration direct cost of reported rework. With both the direct and indirect factors combined, it was determined that the median cost rework accounts for is 9% of the total project cost!

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. Management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Does everyone who needs project information have easy access to it? change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Accept only the right clients, then the right projects. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Managing Risk in Public Works.

Project Management 40

Project Management Risk Resource Management 40

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and project management use it. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. construction safety. document management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Defects due to omission are typically fixed through change orders that add to the scope of work for one or more contractors. Workmanship defects are what usually come to mind when you think about defects in construction—they occur when someone fails to follow the project’s documents when building components or structures.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2022

Spread markup value in owner change order** . Project Management Releases. Quality & Safety Management Releases. Cost Management | Spread markup value in owner change order** – When selecting Fixed Price in the Main Contract setup, the system now spreads change order markup values over normal cost items.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Mobility Schedule 98

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on. Logging the activity surrounding your project documents should be no exception.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. construction safety. document management.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by David DeVita, President of Carolina Safety Consultants. Complying with the laws is just a piece of the safety puzzle. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.

Project Management 153

Project Management Management Capterra Software 153

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. construction safety. document management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. construction safety. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. construction safety. document management.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180