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.

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Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Submitting a price within the Goldilocks zone can be challenging.

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Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Every construction professional knows the downside to missing project deadlines. With that said, few construction teams actually succeed in finishing their jobs on time. The following breakdown looks at 5 common challenges in meeting construction deadlines and provides some simple solutions to help mitigate them. .

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Lien Construction Schedule Risk 185

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface. Below, we look at the six most common reasons construction jobs are delayed and how Viewpoint can help avoid them.

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Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

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Construction Materials Risk Management 148

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. Budget Inaccuracies.

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Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In an era of rising costs and new technology, here’s how to bring more accuracy to construction estimating. . When it comes time to kick off a new construction job, an accurate estimate is the first step toward project success. What is a Construction Estimate? The Cost Estimating Process and Terms to Know.

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Lets Build

JULY 22, 2022

The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project. Manage opportunities and risk to maximise return on investment. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals.

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Construction Risk Budgeting Budget 148

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 5, 2019

Construction estimator is mainly liable for completing any building construction projects successfully. The construction estimator has to create accurate estimation and it depends on various requirements. They estimate work based on the proposals, blueprints, specifications, and concerned documents.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. Construction is resuming but the effects of COVID-19 has drastically altered the industry’s mode of operations forever. As construction workers make their way back to work whether it’s continuing a project left hanging or starting something new, realities must be faced.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2022

??Risk management has always been an essential element for success in construction, but things have certainly reached a whole new level in recent years. Needless to say, learning to manage risk amidst uncertainty might be more important than ever before. . We discuss: Their opinion on today’s biggest areas of risk.

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Risk Management Modeling Environment 80

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. What does the construction project management team do?

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 236

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The early and ongoing integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology can drive optimal repair, renovation, and new construction outcomes. LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods.

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Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 149

Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Force majeure in construction. In construction, force majeure clauses intend to establish which situations the term applies to alongside recommendations on how such circumstances should be handled. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. on in construction.

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Construction Schedule Contract Claims 146

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. That’s why investing in a fully integrated construction ecosystem enables you to streamline preconstruction tasks and set your team up for success is crucial.

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Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 29, 2013

Some key players within the construction community like architects, engineers, public and private owners, construction managers, contractors , subcontractors, and designers will find the event very useful for them to get acquainted with various “tips and tricks” which can be applied to scheduling their construction projects.

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Schedule Construction Change Orders Estimating 69

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. Coming in on budget is obviously important, but another factor is on-time completion, undoubtedly one of the most important attributes for any construction project. However, few workplaces are as inherently complex and varied as a construction site.

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Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

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

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

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean? What are prelims?

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Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

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%. Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager.

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Construction cost estimator should create project scheduling to assign dates to project activities and to match the resources of materials , equipment and labour for organized project procedure. Proper scheduling eliminates problems that can arise due to production limitation.

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Schedule Construction Materials Comparison 45

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 8, 2014

Construction cost estimator should create project scheduling to assign dates to project activities and to match the resources of materials, equipment and labour for organized project procedure. Proper scheduling eliminates problems that can arise due to production limitation.

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Schedule CAD Construction Estimating 45

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

As technology and data analysis tools evolve, data science is giving construction firms the ability to see how their operations fit together and where there’s room for improvement so they can gain a more detailed understanding of their business. Business intelligence can help your construction firm rise above the competition.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Types of risks in construction. Risk in construction is fully integrated with every facets of construction life cycle. With construction risks construction projects may experience with ill defined scope, design and constructability issues and mismanaged vendors.

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Risk Estimating Construction Life Cycle 40

Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

ESTIMATING SERVICES – OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING – COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING. Early spring is the time of year when the construction industry normally begins to ramp up. The Construction industry is one example. Everyone’s health is at risk. There will be an overall increase in the cost of construction.

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Construction Estimating Overhead Inspections 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

While incredibly rewarding, the construction industry is a challenging sector to work in for cost-focused business and project executives. Bank failures, rising interest rates, high material prices, and labor crunches are all making it more challenging for construction companies to protect, let alone, improve their margins.

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Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A key conclusion is that governments often fail to recognise the inherent uncertainties and risks in early cost and schedule estimates when using them to set budgets and completion dates for projects.

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Procurement Estimating Schedule News 52

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Fortunately, the challenges for generating value from the ongoing numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects can be significantly reduced through the application of system thinking and associated robust processes, workflows, and tools.

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Management CSI Budgeting Budget 215

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

For the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, this holds especially true. With digital technology becoming an expectation, not simply a “nice to have,” many owners are now requiring BIM deliverables throughout all phases of construction. Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P). Juneau Construction Company.

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BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

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Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2023

At Autodesk, we’ve made it our mission to make the lives of construction professionals easier. One of the most critical ways we do this is by providing solutions that automate the various processes and tasks that happen during a construction project. But why is construction currently disconnected? On average, there are 9.9

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Construction Autodesk Schedule Design 96

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 206

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This leaves project managers guessing as to their gain/loss versus the original contract estimate and their over/under billing. Thankfully, modern construction software solutions are providing the tools to solve these issues, as well as streamlining processes through automation and intuitive workflows.

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