Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

Managing a construction project isn’t easy. From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. As a construction executive, it’s your job to keep all of these plates spinning at once.

Software 148

Software Software Management Construction 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 5, 2017

You’ve made the decision to commit to the future of your company by deciding on a construction project management software solution. By now you’ve hopefully determined your immediate and long-term goals for using a project management software. Implementing a new construction software is no different.

Project Management 130

Project Management Software Software Management 130

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.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. management.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals. Regular audit are mandatory for any LEAN construction planning, procurement, and delivery implementation.

Construction 160

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 8, 2023

For the last few years, global construction firms have had to scale technology adoption and implementation at a rapid pace. To help construction firms to continue to accelerate and maximize their use of technology, we’ve created a new video series. Would you like to see any construction tech tips featured in our series next?

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction Documentation Risk 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 27, 2012

Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. Does everyone who needs project information have easy access to it?

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Documentation Accidents 147

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Construction critical success factors span principles, systems, culture, and teams. Whether projects involve repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery is needed across all participants and stakeholders on an early and ongoing basis.

Procurement 154

Procurement Construction Environment Management 154

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With developer resources almost always running tight in construction, folks either grab something off the shelf or do without. . This is also why we’ve invested into delivering Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect for you. Project managers oversee facilitating collaboration and alignment of project stakeholders.

Project Management 92

Project Management Management Autodesk Office 92

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. A locally researched detailed line item unit price book, organized using a standard data format, i.e. CSI Masterformat, is a key CDE element.

Procurement 155

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 155

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

What is LEAN Construction ? LEAN construction spans Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery, and ongoing Operations and Maintenance. via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. ” – Henry Ford.

CSI 132

CSI Procurement Construction Organization 132

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. Supplier and vendor failures.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process. Why Projects Fail. 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.”

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Even as technology and modern processes are changing the way contractors have traditionally done business, the construction industry as a whole is still trying to shake off a big productivity gap. Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more.

Viewpoint 184

Viewpoint Project Management Software Software 184

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. Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2022

Favorable construction outcomes are rooted in strong project management practices. When teams can stay on top of multiple project components—including timelines, scheduling, budget, and client relationships—they’re much more likely to deliver successful projects. You’ll hear from: . What you’ll learn .

Project Management 52

Project Management Management US Autodesk 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Significant improvement across the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operation, owner) requires an understanding of the critical parameters. Training and organization-wide communications in support of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are mandatory in order to achieve continuous improvement.

Procurement 151

Procurement Plans Construction BIM 151

Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. As a subcontractor , you play a crucial role in the success of a construction project, making it essential for you to embody and instill these characteristics in your crew. It demands a team equipped with specific traits.

Project Management 96

Project Management Construction Schedule Software 96

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

Project Management 122

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 122

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Proven Job Order Contracting Practices have evolved to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction project on-time and on-budget. Tools and services are readily available to support collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

Contract 158

Contract Procurement Construction BIM 158

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. In sum, the closeout document is the legacy of a construction project.

Inspections 52

Inspections Documentation Construction Software 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

Estimating 145

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 145

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided.

Construction 216

Construction Software Software Estimating 216

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Project team members are selected through value-based proposals and associated rankings/metrics. Construction, Denmark.

New York 179

New York Portland Conference Construction 179

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Here are a few items for review when organizations are considering a job order contract or hoping to improve one. Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2.

Contract 205

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 205

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. That, however, is changing.

Construction 225

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Technology has undeniably improved operational efficiency across the construction industry. However, as construction companies rely on more and more advanced technology solutions that serve various teams and workflows, keeping them coordinated and in-sync can prove difficult. Let’s dig in! 1: Cloud Storage. SharePoint .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

The ability efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects is available to all facilities management professionals and real property owners. Contract Management – Multi-year, multi-party agreements are established to support one or more Programs.

Life Cycle 132

Life Cycle Procurement Documentation Construction 132

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Roles and responsibilities, deliverables, tools, workflows, etc.,

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. JOC Program Best Management Practices.

Contract 225

Contract Management Procurement BIM 225

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020 , Procore’s annual technology conference. There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. More details can be found below.

Sage 145

Sage Management ProCore Construction 145

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 14, 2022

For those working in infrastructure, there are always projects to address, like designing signals and traction power or performing maintenance. . Isabel Harlan , Senior Engineer and Project Manager at Hatch LTK , has learned to expect unexpected challenges in engineering. Engineer & Project Manager, Hatch LTK.

Project Management 52

Project Management Engineering Management Autodesk 52

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2018

With ever-increasing costs of construction and the need to complete quality construction projects in a timely and safe manner it is critical that owners utilize professional and ethical designers and constructors on their project teams.

Management 122

Management Certification AIC Construction 122

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 Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

BSI worked with industry experts and researched existing practices to identity key challenges, then considered how organizations can address these issues. “All focus should be on defining the project scope; getting it wrong can have drastic consequences on project performance.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Open Construction Cost Estimating for 2018 and Beyond! Forget the past, and move toward greater collaboration and efficiency with open, shared construction cost data. What’s more exciting is that getting started is FREE to qualified organizations. Gain an integrated, real-time view of project cost and and status.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

When contractors have tight budgets and deadlines, those numbers can really add up, impacting job costs and the organization’s bottom line. 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.

OSHA 169

OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 169