The Constructor

JUNE 29, 2022

A schedule of values (SOV) is a comprehensive documented list of each construction task that constitutes a construction project, along with their.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

If you are wondering how to How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction savings, it’s really simple. Competing Construction Management Paradigms. Proceedings of the 2003 ASCE Construction Research Congress, Honolulu, Hawaii. Competing Construction Management Paradigms. Lean Construction Journal, 1(1), Koskela, L.,

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Many states are already moving to approve models as the official engineering document of record. What is the impact on bidding, construction, and inspection?

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Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Adopting a construction management app that can be tailored to your company’s needs can help coordinate and document your activities, avoiding potential mistakes and costly rework. the main challenge with construction management was knowing which employee was in charge of what project.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2023

The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 3 of 4) ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 13:37 Operationally superior engineering and construction (E&C) firms continuously implement changes to processes and procedures to make sure they’re operating at the highest level. But doing that initial work is just the beginning.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Productive construction and collaboration go hand in hand. AIA Document C195 – 2008, Standard Form Single Purpose Entity Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery, Exhibit D (Work Plan). The International Journal of Engineering Education, 19, 777-787. Constructing Excellence. commitment. multidisciplinary work.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models.

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Fieldwire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A construction site today may look different than a couple years ago. To improve efficiency and avoid rework , general contractors are increasingly turning to construction management apps. With a digital solution such as Fieldwire, teams can access project information from any device and location and share documents in real time.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 15, 2022

Financial ratios are key parameters that help in understanding the financial health of a construction business clearly and effortlessly. They are a lifesaver when it is hard to determine the financial status of the company from a set of standard financial statements and documents.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 2, 2024

Construction projects don't happen in a vacuum. One of the keys to construction success is ensuring that everyone—especially folks in the office and field—are closely aligned. To that end, we've invited two remarkable guests who are effectively implementing document and field collaboration in their projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

SQUARE Engineering firm was founded in 1992. Viewed as best-in-class in the construction industry, SQUARE are committed to professional excellence that meets and exceeds clients’ expectations with a delivery promise centred around delivering flawless results.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Here are some other ways construction companies can make their operations eco-friendly. .

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2024

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Maximize profit in your construction business. Bryce Munn Field Applications Engineer FARO Technologies Bryce Munn is a Field Applications Engineer (FAE) at FARO Technologies. Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Do you know which they are? Advantages.

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HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. Plus, once a client finds a great construction partner, the best way to hold onto them is by being a good customer themselves.

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BD+C

JANUARY 28, 2020

An updated APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30 , is now available. First published in 1962, the guide has become the authoritative document on building engineered wood floors, walls, and roofs, according to an APA, The Engineered Wood Association, news release.

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BD+C

MAY 18, 2023

Get a competitive edge in your construction projects with value engineering 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:53 Trimble Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has proven to be an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. What is value engineering?

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Owner responsibility for construction waste is clearly documented. While all of the above is far from common across the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, owner sector (AECOO), both the fundamentals and associated implementation tools and services are readily available.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Native Americans who occupied the area known as Poverty Point in northern Louisiana more than 3,000 years ago long were highly skilled engineers capable of building massive earthen structures that have withstood the test of time. They really were incredible engineers with very sophisticated technical knowledge.”

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Defined workflows, stages/phases, documentation, approvals. Construction, Denmark. Proceedings… of the 14th Annual Conference on Lean Construction, Santiago, Chile. Target costing and value engineering.

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New York Portland Conference Construction 180

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 30, 2023

How Do I Organize My Construction Files? You recall seeing the files during the last site visit, but they seem to have vanished amidst a sea of documents. Construction projects are complex and hectic enough without the added chaos of messy files. Proper document management also leads to cost savings. Sound familiar?

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. What documentation, forms are required? The post Construction is NOT complex… People are.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. The AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, owner, operator/operations) is clearly in need of disruption, however the catalyst will not be technology.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

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Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

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Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 7, 2022

That’s for architects and engineers, right? It’s not for construction folks. We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” Things have changed, though, and more and more construction firms are making the move to simple 2D CAD systems. I know what you’re thinking.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. The post Commercial Construction 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned first appeared on Hard Hat Chat.

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Commercial Retail Construction Permits 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 6, 2018

Drawings are foundational to construction project management. Sheet counts in the approved construction set are often large to begin with and grow even larger as a project progresses. Construction drawings are unlike construction documents. Project Management Connected Drawings. Team Drawings.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

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Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. Getting it right the first time can save you time and money.

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Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CVF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (LEGAL) DATE ISSUED: 10/9/2013 1 of 3 UPDATE 98 CVF(LEGAL)-P. source: [link]. Magnolia ISD 170906. Gov’t Code 2269.401.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. The best advice I can give our clients is to hire the best architect and engineer they can early in the planning stages, and give them time to do their job well.

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