Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 8, 2020

As the job is nearing its end, there are still a ton of forms, as-builts, warranty documents, O&M manuals, and other paperwork that need to be collected and put into binders to hand over to the project owner – a process that can take hundreds of man-hours, in some cases. More details can be found below. courtesy of Buildr.

ProCore 97

ProCore Documentation Contractors Software 97

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

Managing construction projects is hard enough without the additional burden of wrangling reams of paperwork or trying to get multiple software programs talking to each other. That said, far too many contractors today are still conducting operations with outdated software and/or manual processes.

Software 162

Software Software Organization Contractors 162

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 1, 2012

You can learn best practices for documentation and record management in this 90-minute webinar — From Paper to Paperless: Controlling Construction Documentation, Improving Record Management and Identifying Risk in an Electronic Age. This course will explore: Why are proper records so essential for claims and disputes?

Documentation 48

Documentation Legal Honolulu AGC 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 9, 2022

You open your construction management software to view progress photos, but you’re quickly overwhelmed by the number of images in the gallery. Tagging photos with relevant keywords enables teams to quickly organize and find the images they need to document projects and track progress. Dealing with claims and disputes .

Management 98

Management Autodesk Construction Documentation 98

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

But, the claims that have resulted in much of the recent litigation involving green building projects are different from those in other construction disputes. As with the vast majority of claims involving a green building that this law firm reviews (.

Green 120

Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

And that 10% loss doesn’t even factor in the costs associated with claims that can come from prolonged payment disputes. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Equipment tracking software may be needed to account for all moveable equipment. Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Lets Build

AUGUST 31, 2020

Everything has to be documented in great detail so that your project remains protected from costly and time-consuming disputes. When it comes to claims this could mean penalties that could cost your project thousands of Euros. Find out more: How to manage claims in construction more efficiently .

Software 144

Software Software Construction Claims 144

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Misinterpretation of plans and specifications – work is not installed in accordance with construction documents, or documents may be not clear or current. Many firms claim to have quality management systems in place, but when put to the test, might struggle to pass a routine quality audit.

Schedule 98

Schedule Fabrication Construction Budgeting 98

Stok

MAY 23, 2023

A whole-building energy model using DOE-approved software must be either created for the building or updated from an existing model that was created for the building department or LEED submittal. Before a taxpayer can claim the deduction , they must obtain a certification for the 179D Report. if applicable) #4: Certification.

Commercial 52

Commercial IRS Modeling Certification 52

Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

Mark could remember clearly the specific conversation he had with his client, but ultimately, he did not have signed documentation. 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. 877-693-2171.

Management 52

Management Change Orders Negotiation Dallas 52

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2022

The 5 main benefits of inspection software. There are many reasons to adopt inspection reporting software in the fight against obsolete or incomplete information, especially considering how much time is typically invested in ongoing assessments and results tracking. Documentation is accessible anywhere, any time.

Inspections 148

Inspections Software Software Documentation 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 9, 2023

If you’d like to see all 240+ integrations, we encourage you to explore them by category or product here. Doxa allows contractors to manage their construction projects from end to end, empowering them to stay on top of project status, budget, progress claims, and invoices.

Autodesk 59

Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 59

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

An energy efficiency analysis was performed by a professional engineer using energy modeling software developed by the Department of Energy. At over 200,000 square feet, the client was able to claim $400,000 in federal tax deductions. At over 200,000 square feet, the client was able to claim $400,000 in federal tax deductions.

Security 130

Security Consulting Renovating Contractors 130

ExactHire - Construction

JULY 16, 2021

Education requirements that go beyond the knowledge necessary for the job or questions about criminal history may make you vulnerable to discrimination claims. Or a blank job application form in a Word document may not be all that convenient if you’re printing it and throwing in a stack just like your old-fashioned paper applications.

Mobility 97

Mobility Employment Software Software 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. « False Claims lands Engineer in jail | Main. | The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration. And, the paper documents do not have anything pre-checked.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Modern technology, including smart devices and construction management software , makes real-time communication simple between the office and the jobsite. Document & track safety incidents. Modern construction software platforms include tools to record and report on safety incidents. Work with your insurance provider.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 14, 2013

A file of jpeg1, jpeg2, etc taken at jobsite X on a given date really doesn’t help if a legal claim crops up a few years from now. What this allows me to do is generate a deliverable of all construction documents and photos to the project owner in a neat as-built package.

Construction 160

Construction Documentation Organization Legal 160

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 16, 2016

Project documents included a copy of the Steel Joist Institute Manual which directed that any joist girder that is nonstandard should bear the mark “SP.” The Court of Appeals agreed saying the symbol was not industry standard, was not included anywhere in the contract documents, and was not referenced in a legend to the drawings.

ProCore 48

ProCore News Drawings Documentation 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. I often see claims in business articles that the best practice for analyzing something (whatever that may be) is to get more data. You may be thinking, “But John, surely there is software that will take my data and auto-magically create reports and tell me exactly what I need to know.”

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. enables full visibility.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

is a document showing work that still needs to be done on a construction project. While punch lists are not strictly speaking mandatory, points out Construction Claims Monthly , they are a widespread and traditional process that occurs toward the end of any construction project. What Is a Construction Punch List?

Construction 52

Construction Software Software Budgeting 52

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2014

Documentation - Documentation is a crucial part of cost estimation practice. Documentation of all the segments of estimation should be done in a consistent, logical, precise and legible manner. This survey helps in creating the final account summary.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Documentation CSI 45

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Companies who have more claims than average will have a higher than average rate, for example, 1.6. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Construction Software.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Tablet Computing and Enterprise Software » World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets. The automated engine shutdown feature claims to provide up to 30 percent in fuel savings. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 3, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. These are the people who claim to be authentic, but in reality, they come across as insensitive…or just plain rude. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

ExactHire - Construction

JULY 16, 2021

Education requirements that go beyond the knowledge necessary for the job or questions about criminal history may make you vulnerable to discrimination claims. Or a blank job application form in a Word document may not be all that convenient if you’re printing it and throwing in a stack just like your old-fashioned paper applications.

Mobility 52

Mobility Employment Software Software 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

is a document showing work that still needs to be done on a construction project. While punch lists are not strictly speaking mandatory, points out Construction Claims Monthly , they are a widespread and traditional process that occurs toward the end of any construction project. What Is a Construction Punch List?

Construction 52

Construction Software Software Budgeting 52

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Even though the owner might state which items qualify as prelims, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to claim the amounts for each of those items—they’re in the best position to estimate preliminary costs. What are prelims?

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. And then there were some machines that are hardly dependent on fuel, or in some cases not at all: Takeuchi claims to have built the prototype of the world’s first all-electric mini excavator, capable of holding a charge for 6 hours. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Green 120

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

No one wants to change their work process needlessly, fill out the same information multiple times, waste time searching for information, or pay for new technologies where claimed benefits are not clearly defined. Owners are becoming increasingly focused on demanding more value. The Designer”.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 6, 2017

I got hooked very early on the idea of using the power of computers to assist the profession in design, documentation and construction management. While the documentation part converted to its electronic equivalent ‘relatively’ painlessly, the idea of designing with no free hand sketching and paper involved, was an absolute no-no for most.

Industrial 48

Industrial Documentation Architecture IDEA 48

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 26, 2014

Some sophisticated Cloud Document Management systems claim to have solved the issue by focusing on the even bigger issue with PDFs that is managing the quantities they tend to be coming in. Could the problem be in lack of interest from Adobe to step up its offering for the AEC or are there some other reasons behind the scenes?

BIM 59

BIM ArchiCAD Drawings CAD 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

Seamless mobile access to all plans, systems, and documents is a must for connecting the field with the office. Even if your current technology claims to be mobile friendly, look into what that means. By choosing software that prioritizes mobile , the better chances both the field and the office can connect when needed most. .

Office 104

Office Mobility Schedule Project Management 104

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

The new generation of 20 somethings (and younger) in training or about to enter the AEC, are taught that documenting building is about creating drawings. Maybe I should not be worried about the future of new generations, they’ll figure out how to claim their piece of the industry. Don’t worry. Not going to happen (unfortunately).

BIM 68

BIM Drawings Modeling Industrial 68

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Inefficient document distribution. Read more: Why you should start sharing your documents in the cloud.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

BIM in the UK was not as advanced as claimed in the literature. The first documented use of the term BIM can be dated back to 1992 (van Nederveen & Tolman). The software vendor’s competition for BIM dominance began in 1997, after the launch of Autodesk’s Revit Architecture software (Hasan & Yolles 2009).

BIM 65

BIM Modeling Autodesk Estimating 65