Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

By Paul Levin, PSP In last week's issue I penned an article about schedules, trying to make the point that there are schedules that may not conform to best practices but still serve the purpose of helping a contractor to effectively plan and manage a project. Read more.

Schedule 48

Schedule Consulting Management Plans 48

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here are seven traits of profitable contractors. Specialty contractors thrive on providing expertise in specific areas; however, if that expertise is not in demand, it has little value. One task facing all contractors is marketing – the act of promoting and/or selling services. In-Demand Expertise. Effective Marketing.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Hot Weather Concreting Practices for Contractors. Most concrete contractors are well aware of the difficulty of handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete during the hot summer months. There are special precautions that concrete contractors need to take during hot weather. Consult with ready mix producer.

Concrete 112

Concrete Contractors Consulting Schedule 112

HardHatChat

MAY 15, 2013

Hospitality construction has been a bright spot for commercial construction general contractors in 2013 across all spectrums of the market. According to PFK Consulting, RevPAR, or, revenue per room available, will increase in the 50 U.S. What is the loading dock schedule? percent in 2013. markets that it tracks.

Contractors 222

Contractors Chicago Commercial Travel 222

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 17, 2018

We were providing P6 training for Government Contracts at AGC San Diego, a first-class contractor and apprenticeship training facility, when we were surprised by a P6 undocumented feature. schedules ) disables updating status when not using steps.

San Diego 100

San Diego AGC Consulting Schedule 100

Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 25, 2012

Chelsea’s recent departure from Cassell Consulting for an engineering position at Schlumberger presented an unwelcome (due to her leaving) opportunity. She was scheduled to attend a seminar in Honolulu entitled P6 Scheduling Requirements for NAVFAC projects. It makes sense. Progress Override.

Hawaii 100

Hawaii Schedule Honolulu Alaska 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Schedule a 15-minute introductory call , or visit www.4bt.us. Have you selected JOC contractors based upon BEST VALUE? Do you manage your JOC Program directly versus outsource management to a JOC Consultant? Can you automatically compare two estimates (government and contractor) and show differences in seconds?

Contract 221

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 221

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. The PMP also archives baselines for scope, cost, and schedule. The process.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

According to Scott Lowe, principal of Trauner Consulting Services Inc., the use of reliable contemporaneous schedules when available provides the best chance of success, so basic rule number one is for contractors to submit timely monthly updates and follow through on having them reviewed and approved by the owner.

Schedule 48

Schedule Claims Documentation Consulting 48

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 18, 2014

When savvy contractors face delays on a project, they immediately take steps to provide notice, document, evaluate and plan for recovery from those delays. However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. If the delay absorbs the “float” in the schedule, then it is not compensable.

Schedule 89

Schedule Claims Compensation Travel 89

Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. To start, here are key considerations to take when creating the Master Schedule, prioritized by stok’s Project Managers : 1.

Schedule 40

Schedule Foundation Project Management Budgeting 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. Viewpoint’s new construction software selection guide.

Software 186

Software Software Construction Budgeting 186

Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2013

It is important to be “very, very careful” when choosing a forensic scheduling methodology because once the choice is made, there may be no going back, James Zack, executive director of the Navigant Construction Forum, advised professionals attending a webinar that WPL Publishing held last month. Read more.

Schedule 48

Schedule Consulting Engineering Contractors 48

Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2013

What are the key defenses against “inadequate scheduling,” a “game” that is intended to instill confusion or hide time-related issues? Managing Director Stephen Pitaniello provided several suggestions for addressing schedules whose lack of detail makes them inadequate.

Schedule 48

Schedule Defense Construction Consulting 48

Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2013

To what extent, if at all, should constraints be used when developing or reviewing a schedule for a construction project? ” But what about instructing engineers and schedulers to put a constraint on a completion milestone based on the contract completion date? .” ”'

Schedule 48

Schedule Consulting Contract Management 48

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster. The on-schedule delivery of a construction project depends on effective project management. Budget constraints Going over-budget is common in the construction sector.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. Website of PKR Consulting Inc. -- Advertising --. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. Having worked for owners as well as contractors, I know the frustrations are mutual.

Schedule 52

Schedule Viewpoint Conference Claims 52

Construction Dive

AUGUST 7, 2013

“This whole area of [construction] project management and … project scheduling is not an exact science. It’s more of an empirical science that we … learn from experts, and sometimes experts have different opinions.”

Schedule 51

Schedule Plans Construction Project Management 51

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

QuickBooks For Contractors Setup. We Fix Bad QuickBooks For Contractors Setup Issues. Let us handle your QuickBooks setup for your contracting company because accurate QuickBooks contractor reports are what profitable contractors use to help them steer their construction company through the ups and downs of the business cycle.

Contractors 88

Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 88

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 11, 2019

LEAN Construction Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. Substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Procurement Risk Legal 100

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. Pros & cons for contractors. Setting up an AOB.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Lien Claims 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. Assure substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts.

Procurement 100

Procurement Risk Change Orders Legal 100

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

The developer will also work with other professionals, such as landscape architects, interior designers, and environmental consultants, to ensure that the project is sustainable and complies with all environmental regulations and laws. This includes creating a detailed project schedule, budget, and phasing plan.

Commercial 217

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 217

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Breakeven For Contractors - Is very difficult to calculate because most projects are one-of-a-kind custom jobs. The Method Shown In This Article Applies To The Following Contractors: 1-20 employees. Commercial tenant improvement contractor that does residential remodel projects. QuickBooks Premier Contractor.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Remodeling Project Management 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 15, 2013

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. In a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, the authors suggest a series of best practices that should improve on the reliability of schedule analysis and increase its acceptability in the industry. Correct any logic flaws.

Claims 48

Claims Schedule Compensation Guidelines 48

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

Schedule • Procurement advantage of. Site restrictions developer/contractor. Special design consultants • Land surveys. Special design consultants • Land surveys. . • Location • Extent of site works. Building shape, size and height • Design method. Topography and soil conditions • User requirements. Market conditions.

Commercial 100

Commercial Construction Commissioning Permits 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In fact, TMG has already received over 5200 BIM models from contractors, consultants, and designers, explains Mohamed Montasser, BIM Manager/Technical Affairs at TMG. “On Since then, our site supervision team also came on board, as did our contractors and project management sister companies.”

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Documentation Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

And how can owners, contractors and subs ensure their projects are prefab-ready? And as an owner, you can expect greater certainty over the schedule and budget. A fifth of main contractors and subcontractors say this is putting them off adopting prefab altogether. So, how can prefab benefit the construction industry today?

Procurement 52

Procurement Maine Site Products 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2018

Over 90% of all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects can be accomplished on-time, on-budget, on-demand, and to the satisfaction of building owners, users, and construction contractors… with complete financial transparency and in full compliance. Develop Long-term Mutually Beneficial Owner-Contractor Relationships.

Renovating 100

Renovating Sustainability Life Cycle Construction 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

QuickBooks Training Live Instructor Led Classroom For Contractors Private Training By Appointment. Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. Your Instructor.

Contractors 48

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 48

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

As not every project is the same, there are various types of contracts between the owner and contractor which depending upon which is chosen can change your responsibilities drastically. Under a lump sum contract the consultants are typically engaged by the owner and the contractor falls under a separate contract with the owner.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 7, 2014

If you do you are not alone, many contractors feel that way. Owning a construction company is so much different from just working for another construction contractor and in most cases, new contractors had no idea what was involved in the business end of the operation before they started. Schedule Jobs. Embezzlers.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Banking Project Management 48

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. While some owners rely upon JOC consultant to manage their JOC Program, this practice should be temporary only. Job Order Contract Staffing Requirements.

Contract 100

Contract Feasibility Consulting Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule. The Core Team include the Owner/Owner’s Representative, the Contractor/Contractor’s Representative, and others as identified in the contract. Were cost savings realized?

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 11, 2016

All Highly Successful Contractors Like Saving Money Where They Can. Cheap Contractor Bookkeeping can cost more than the previous three combined because of what you don't see. When contractors like you invest in the best tools and equipment you can afford in the short and long run you will save money. POWERED BY WISTIA.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Profitability Equipment 48

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Job Order Contracting is a multiple party, collaborative win-win agreement between a real property owner and the service provider(s), as such JOC Program management should not be outsourced to a third party, such as JOC consultant. Assure internal cost estimates are created when required and compared to JOC contractor estimates.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

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Schedule 48

Schedule Legal Project Management Consulting 48