Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

More to read: Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost Effective collaboration Several teams are involved in construction project execution, including contractors, project managers, consultants, and clients. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

More to read: Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost Effective collaboration Several teams are involved in construction project execution, including contractors, project managers, consultants, and clients. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Program Management Contract Management Project Management Work Order Management Full Document Management (version control, inclusive of document “check-in/check-out”) Building Management Geolocation Space Management Component Management Issues/Task Management Team Management Contractor/Subcontractor Management MBE/WBE/HUBZONE… Management BIM Viewing (..)

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Many contractors are practically drowning in data and don’t have the right tools to parse and analyze the data in ways that would have meaningful impacts on their projects. We’ve heard our customers discuss it at both our Digital Contractor Roadshows and our Collaborate 2018 user conference this year. That, however, is changing.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Document Comparison features in Bluebeam Revu are great for spotting differences between revisions but did you realize you can also use the Overlay Pages option for your construction coordination? In the sample below we used overlay pages with three documents: S1.2,

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Construction Comparison Documentation Software 111

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

You can imagine the opposite reaction when a contractor bids a penny for rock removal for a competitive bid and later discovers that there was 250% more rock than anticipated. In its successful bid to perform work for the Town of Avon, th Contractor assigned a unit price of $0.01 Town of Avon. Quantity versus Quality.

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Bidding Contractors Contract Site 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

You can imagine the opposite reaction when a contractor bids a penny for rock removal for a competitive bid and later discovers that there was 250% more rock than anticipated. In its successful bid to perform work for the Town of Avon, th Contractor assigned a unit price of $0.01 Town of Avon. Quantity versus Quality.

Bidding 48

Bidding Contractors Contract Site 48

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The contract would be solely based on those documents and the scope of work.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Initial basic intent was to speed procurement via the pre-selection of a pool of pre-qualified contractors, however, in may cases has evolved into an elimination of checks and bases associated with traditional procurement methods. Prequalified shortlist of contractors that bid on multiple projects. MATOC/MACC Basics.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Carol Hagen

JUNE 17, 2011

Even with the Microsoft Office 2010 release that gives you the ability to convert documents to PDF built-in, it’s lacking when it comes to collaboration for the AEC Industry. To help change that I’ll share some best practices and features that contractors, architects and estimators perhaps weren’t aware of.

Estimating 134

Estimating AutoCAD Revit Drawings 134

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

A designer may include, for example, an architect, engineer, contractor, environmental consultant or energy services provider who creates the technical specifications for a new building or an addition to an existing building that incorporates energy efficient commercial building property. A tax deduction of $1.80 per square foot (i.e.,

Commercial 215

Commercial IRS Comparison Green 215

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 13, 2014

Lately a lot of contractors like you are discovering the need to get better financial and job costing reporting from their accounting software in order to stay competitive and know in advance which jobs to bid on that have a history of making your construction company a reasonable profit and which ones to ignore. Problems to be aware of.

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Contractors Accounting Project Management Profitability 61

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

models, documents, etc.). Additionally, the StructionSite Partner Card in the Autodesk Build dashboard allows for private & public viewing of StructionSite documentation and gives users the ability to access a StructionSite project directly within Autodesk Build. . “As Read more about the feature in our blog. ? .

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Autodesk Construction BIM Documentation 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Important aspects of this well coordinated process include centralizing communications and documentation.

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Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 31, 2013

It is free and useful for professional asphalt contractors and inspectors to examine and quality control in the job site through smartphone technology. The application also contains project documentation capabilities. Post River Software introduced Asphalt Pro mobile applications.

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Software Software Mobility Contractors 45

Building Information Management

MARCH 31, 2015

Public and Private Sector Real Property Owners as well as their supporting Contractors and AEs continue to lag with respect to construction software technology and training and the adoption of efficient collaborative construction delivery methods. Owners, Contractors, and AEs are pit against one another from concept thru warranty.

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Contractors Products Estimating Software 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 27, 2013

Many contractors with expensive high-end construction software are re-examining if QuickBooks for Contractors is all they really need and if switching over to it makes sense. The first thing we ask is which of The Four Types of Contractors best describes your company? For an in-depth comparison of QuickBooks versions click here.

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Software Software Contractors Construction 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 12, 2022

Handover documentation. This helps track, collaborate, and manage documents, issues, RFIs, and sheets. It connects all of your systems, providing a trusted data backbone, enabling your digital twin and allowing your people and teams to connect with their data and documents effortlessly. Design planning with immersive VR.

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Autodesk BIM Documentation Plans 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2012

Despite Einstein’s quote, most Owners, Contractors, and AEs are burdened by aging and outdated tools that now create more problems than they solve. Powerful cost estimating software, integrated with visual estimating, contract management, project management, and document management is the new standard. Nickols, Robert Duane.

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Estimating Contractors Kentucky Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

This month, we’re highlighting the snapshots as well as the robust comparison functionalities available within Autodesk Takeoff. This paves the way for faster and more accurate takeoffs, so contractors can focus on generating competitive bids. What are some of the comparison capabilities available in Autodesk Takeoff?

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Comparison Autodesk Inventory Estimating 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

In addition to the wealth of documents already online, last week ConsensusDOCS released three new documents: The new and only available of its kind ConsensusDocs 298 Joint Venture Agreement makes it easier for construction companies to combine expertise and share risks on projects.

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AIA Contract Agreement Documentation 48

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. Contractors develop mutually beneficial long term Owner relationships and more predictable revenue streams. – External (Contractors).

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. Contractors develop mutually beneficial long term Owner relationships and more predictable revenue streams. – External (Contractors).

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Scheduling technique include acquiring detailed construction schedules from contractors to monitor work progress. Documentation is extremely significant to keep a track on the labour hour and to research and develop alternative methods for construction to optimize cost.

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Schedule Construction Materials Comparison 45

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 8, 2014

Scheduling technique include acquiring detailed construction schedules from contractors to monitor work progress. Documentation is extremely significant to keep a track on the labour hour and to research and develop alternative methods for construction to optimize cost.

Schedule 45

Schedule CAD Construction Estimating 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Sheet comparisons, for example, had been completed manually, with site managers and engineers taking what were originally hardcopy drawings and comparing them line by line. In fifteen minutes, I had trained our office administrator to complete sheet comparisons; it’s invaluable from a site management perspective.”.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Drawings Comparison Site 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2014

Several successful contractors have produced "estimating calculators" through Excel. It facilitates the contractors to make a reliable, easy and competent estimating procedure that is less costly in comparison with other forms of estimating.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Construction Overhead 45

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

This specifically involves assuring that appropriate owner, contractor, engineering, and architectural representatives are brought into the process as soon as possible where functional and financial aspects are discussed openly. The format of the construction cost estimate should be specified by the owner and associated contractual documents.

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Estimating Construction CSI ASPE 100

Stok

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Here, our materials experts outline key takeaways and tools from the 116-page document. 98 clearly outlines key differences between existing chemicals of concern lists and transparency labels, of which there previously was no central public repository of comparisons for. Review and documentation. Highlights & Key Ideas.

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Materials AIA Certification Sustainability 65

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Mutual respect. JOC Coefficient: Do’s. JOC Consultants: Don’ts.

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Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

The shop drawing is a drawing or collection of set of drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information specifically generated or assembled by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator to demonstrate some portion of the work for the approval of architect or engineer.

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Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. Contractor price proposals were not always adequately reviewed prior to acceptance. OBSERVATIONS.

Contract 40

Contract San Francisco Kansas City Los Angeles 40

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. Contractor price proposals were not always adequately reviewed prior to acceptance. OBSERVATIONS.

Contract 40

Contract San Francisco Kansas City Los Angeles 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Collaboration: Owners and contractors have the mutual responsibility to share all information with respect to project work scopes, costs, and any factors related to the project. Performance basis: Additional work is awarded to the contractor by the owners based upon successful completion of work. Comparison of U. 5, 359-366.

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Renovating Sustainability Contract Estimating 40

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Collaboration: Owners and contractors have the mutual responsibility to share all information with respect to project work scopes, costs, and any factors related to the project. Performance basis: Additional work is awarded to the contractor by the owners based upon successful completion of work. Comparison of U. 5, 359-366.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In the COVID-19 era, data is playing even more of a vital role in helping contractors mitigate project risk, Scott stressed. Once these comparisons were made, the team was able to reveal five surprising patterns: Insight #1: Change Orders Are Okay – Until They Hit a Tipping Point. Data Holds the Key to Long-Term Industry Resiliency.

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Risk Management Construction Autodesk 52

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Even today, most construction cost estimators continue to rely exclusively upon spreadsheets, despite well documented issues with the practice. Any objective comparison can easily reveal associated pros and cons. Are Construction Cost Estimators an Obstacle to Efficient Project Delivery and BIM?

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 40