Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Construction Performed. Regular Updates and Inspections. Final Inspection. Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Select construction task from approved UPB (unit price book) – Use a l ocally researched unit price book (DO NOT USE LOCATION FACTORS or ECONOMIC FACTORS). Proposal Acceptance/Rejection. Contractor.

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Inspections Estimating Regulation Contractors 229

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 2.

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Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Yes, if you use it right.

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Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Construction Dive

JULY 29, 2020

Here's a roundup of products that can aid contractors with data collection, inspection and documentation on a variety of jobsites.

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Inspections Documentation Construction Products 160

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. It also helps minimize accidents and uphold professionalism within the construction industry.

Certification 173

Certification Site Accidents OSHA 173

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Here are four construction safety strategies to consider: Know the OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 151

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. What is construction quality management?

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Fieldwire

JANUARY 9, 2024

What is a construction closeout report? A closeout report is a document created at the end of a construction project to summarize important trends of said project. It may include final inspections and punch lists , changes to scope, budget and timeline, and even milestones or lessons learned.

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Inspections Documentation Construction Software 52

The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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Inspections Concrete Foundation Roads 147

Fieldwire

AUGUST 30, 2023

Construction projects are complex: they involve many tasks from different teams and need frequent changes and revisions. Fieldwire is a construction management software and mobile app that helps construction teams communicate and collaborate, whether they are in the field or at the office. What’s the ROI?

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Software Software Management Products 52

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Construction Management 101. For the definition of construction project management, it’s basically PMI’s definition in the construction context.

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

ENR Construction

APRIL 7, 2021

of Transportation and Development (DOTD) was already conducting a pilot project with HeadLight—a photo- and cloud-based construction inspection system—when 2020 came along with the COVID-19 pandemic and five hurricanes. The Louisiana Dept.

Documentation 63

Documentation DOT Louisiana Inspections 63

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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Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2021

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) published ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , in October 2020. This standard specification establishes criteria for concrete construction that can be incorporated by reference into contract documents. The new specification title recognizes the breadth of the document.

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Concrete Documentation Construction Inspections 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB). Any required documentation and/or forms.

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Time is money, and that’s true in construction as in any industry. Saving time was a key benefit Redcon Construction found when its teams started using Autodesk Construction Cloud. We’re using Autodesk Build and Autodesk BIM Collaborate , Autodesk Construction Cloud tools, and they have made our projects much easier,” he says.

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Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. Read on for 10 key ways you can improve construction safety, and set your team and future projects up for a safer, better end result. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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Safety Construction Inspections Software 98

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. Site Inspections.

Mobility 232

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2019

This civil engineering article sheds light on the required steps for post-concrete inspection as soon as decluttering of any concrete structure is completed. These files should be retained during the construction process and prepared in compliance with the methods of Control of Quality Records.

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Inspections Concrete Documentation Sustainability 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows. I had used Autodesk Construction Cloud’s BIM 360 solution in a previous role and found it extremely simple to use,” says Deric.

Autodesk 124

Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

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. It’s estimated that construction professionals spend 35% of their time on non-optimal activities like searching for information. Autodesk supports 50 Autotags, including: . banisters .

Management 98

Management Autodesk Construction Documentation 98

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. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 195

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And How to Avoid Construction Errors and Mistakes Altogether. When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. Construction mistakes happen, but they can get costly–and fast. In the D.C.

Management 105

Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Better Manage Construction Costs. Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated project delivery software and support services are now available for facilities operations and maintenance as well as new construction. IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion.

Software 150

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

Construction firms are always in pursuit of safer jobsites. Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. In celebration of Construction Safety Week, we’re exploring some of those advancements, which are pushing the industry forward and making it safer for all. . Wearables & IoT.

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Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The labor shortage is an ongoing challenge, and it's an issue that's plaguing construction firms all around the world. Take, for example, Japan , where 60% of construction firms are reportedly experiencing labor shortages. So, how can firms navigate the construction workforce shortage? of people in construction are women 6.7%

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AGC Construction Safety Autodesk 105

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. This enables them to identify potential modifications prior to the finalization of documents.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free. Below are some of my favorite free safety resources for construction.

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Resource Safety ProCore OSHA 140

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources. Practicing inventory control helps your construction team save time & money while keeping you organized. All sorts of businesses rely on inventory to provide goods and services to their customers, but when it comes to construction, supplies and materials are truly essential.

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Inventory Resource Construction Materials 226

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . models, documents, etc.). Autodesk Build supports advanced construction workflows .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction BIM Documentation 98

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 3, 2014

area shared tips with safetyBLR.com to help employers undergo successful OSHA inspections. Cordaro recommends employers keep copies of all documents they give to the inspector and ask to be present during employee interviews. Cordaro also notes that citations typically are issued six months after a violation occurs.'

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Inspections OSHA Employment Washington 55

Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

In construction, documentation is always key. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. How many times did you have to visit the construction site day after day to ensure that everything progresses according to the plan and that problems are reported as they should?

Claims 148

Claims Management Project Management Construction 148

NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

A common feature of residential construction loans is the requirement for periodic inspections of the progress of work, usually by an independent inspection company hired by the bank, before disbursements are made. New Hampshire Savings Bank , 131 N.H. ” And such a voluntary undertaking is exceedingly rare.

Banking 40

Banking Inspections Construction Lien 40

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 19, 2019

This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Construction activities and consequent inspection standard should be based on job site specifications, methods and drawings.

Inspections 40

Inspections Liability Drawings Construction 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The right construction management software can help construction organisations stay on top of compliance issues. The fact of life about running a construction-related firm is that adherence to regulations, laws and specifications is a gargantuan challenge. If they raise any flags, your compliance will still be in question.

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Software Software Management Construction 130