Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

JOC Consultants. Hiring JOC Consultants to basically outsource Job Order Contract Program management and providing payment to the JOC Consultant as a percentage of total construction volume is JUST PLAIN WRONG. This fundamental benefit of JOC can easily be lost if a JOC consultant is placed in the middle.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

We sat down with Mostafa Saber , BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers as he walked us through his career journey, the challenges he faces while modernising and his vision for the future of construction. Within five years, I exclusively used Autodesk’s Revit to deliver all my architectural designs.

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BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

Stok

APRIL 26, 2021

San Francisco/Denver (April 27, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces Devon Bertram as Vice President of Sustainability Consulting. Devon Bertram, VP of Sustainability Consulting, Stok. Her transition replaces Jacob Arlein, who was recently named Stok’s Chief Executive Officer.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Ben Fiedler , Staff Consultant at Benchmark Inc., And as a roof consultant, Ben knows that technological innovation and capturing meaningful data are imperative to efficiency and quick decision making in the field. We’re roof and pavement consultants. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Staff Consultant.

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Consulting Innovation Autodesk US 52

BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2023

The present and future of crisis mental health design 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:07 Healthcare Facilities BWBR principal Melanie Baumhover sat down with the firm’s behavioral and mental health designers to talk about how intentional design can play a role in combatting the crisis.

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Design Environment Modeling United States 97

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. Internal management of the JOC Program without excessive reliance upon a “JOC Consultant” Senior management leadership, commitment, and support. Mandatory initial and ongoing training for all participants. Learn more.

Contract 194

Contract Procurement Consulting Estimating 194

Cassell Construction Estimating

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s no secret that without solid historical job cost reporting, companies fail to close the information loop critical to profitability and effective company management. In our experience designing Job Cost systems over the past 15 years, we find between 200 to 500 codes is a realistic number.

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The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

Multi-phased Design-Build. Building a multi-layered design from cloud point data We’ve done more than a dozen jobs in our 20+ years with Hershey — but this was just the second for Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht. When the design phase kicked off in January 2022, Alex first focused on keeping key components clash-free.

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Design Modeling BIM Consulting 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 24, 2014

As recently as 20 years ago, a project manager managed projects by working with people—employees, vendors, consultants, designers, subcontractors and, most important, owners. Today, project managers manage information.

Project Management 258

Project Management Management Consulting Design 258

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2021

The Future of the New-Home Design Studio. It's time for design studios to evolve. What have we learned from the past 18 months of a global pandemic and its ripple effects on our society and industry, and what does the future look like for new-home design studios? Wed, 07/28/2021 - 14:16. Jane Meagher.

Design 98

Design Profitability Retail Resource 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The use of consultants to prepare estimates must be carefully structured and reviewed, to make sure that no conflicts of interest exist from a Government-Contractor relationship aspect. Labor, material, and equipment costs, as well as productivity information should be provided and all based upon current local market conditions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

A Changing Landscape As an independent, agile, and client-orientated professional services consultancy, Hodari provides bespoke development management and project management solutions to real estate and infrastructure clients across Africa. The geographical separation made sharing information and coordinating efforts a constant struggle. “I

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. He shared some key considerations to keep in mind when designing a green roof. Before writing the spec, have a dialogue with a green roof consultant or manufacturer to get concrete information about installation and maintenance costs. Research green roof consultants.

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Green Design Consulting Feasibility 103

BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Commissioning Construction 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

International design firm, RKD , has a rich legacy dating back to its formation in Dublin, Ireland, in 1913. Sustainable design connects and unifies RKD’s multi-service, multi-sector approach. Since then, it has established itself as one of the most diverse and effective architecture firms in Europe.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Design Innovation 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

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Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 211

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

The water company wants specifically speak to design and construct firms with experience of working in similar collaborative delivery models. Northumbrian Water procurement chiefs said the framework lot structure has yet to be formalised and would be informed by market feedback, along with its PR24 plan content.

Deals 88

Deals Procurement Consulting Modeling 88

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. Enhanced owner and design-builder capabilities.

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Contract Procurement Estimating Management 220

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2022

Lack of direct Owner participation and leadership (versus using a third party intermediary/consultants) can result in higher overall costs, higher JOC Program administrative costs, lack of cost visibility and controls, and a potential for misuse/fraud. Create trust and enable early and ongoing information sharing.

Industrial 227

Industrial Procurement Comparison Plans 227

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

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. Prequalify potential JOC contractors. Contracts and individual Projects/Work Orders within JOC should have established dollar limits.

Contract 205

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 205

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . TB-1601 – Utilizing a mid-range water reducer specifically designed for clay mitigation. The information included here allows engineers to properly design with CLSM … more. TB-0900—TB-911 – Guidelines for incorporating corrosion inhibitors into mix designs.

Concrete 78

Concrete Design Materials Environment 78

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

The whitepaper is aimed at those involved in planning, designing and procuring for major infrastructure programmes, including the construction industry, infrastructure owners and operators, in particular people involved in in scope development such as procurement and commercial directors, project managers and project planners.

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Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. Architects are trained to interpret 2D drawings and imagine designs in our heads.

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Consulting Modeling Visualization Drawings 98

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

ESG is such a new space that there are few authoritative sources of information, including that with no scholarly treatises and few if any peer reviewed published papers, blogs like this one are the best source of reliable information. Does your company engage outside consultants for compliance with ESG matters?

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Regulation Legal Consulting Maryland 156

BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Kimley-Horn, the national engineering, planning, and design consulting firm, today launched TREDLite EV, a cloud-based tool that helps organizations develop and optimize their EV charger deployment strategies based on the organization’s unique priorities. TREDLite EV makes a science out of site selection.”

Electrical 52

Electrical Site DC Retail 52

Construction Dive

APRIL 24, 2013

The webinar was the third of four sessions in a series entitled “BIM Strategy: Leverage Your Business for Profit and Growth.” ” Read more.'

BIM 48

BIM Management Boston Modeling 48

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Fire resistance : Some cladding materials are designed to be fire-resistant, adding an extra layer of safety. Should you believe your building is due for recladding, it’s advisable to consult specialists such as Multi-M. Ensure residents are informed well in advance to make necessary arrangements, minimizing inconvenience.

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Safety Materials Drafting Defense 301

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 11, 2012

I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. I believe that hands-on manipulating of project information by all project participants is the key to achieving any meaningful improvement of the AEC industry operating within the post-gambling-era. The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation.

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Consulting Modeling Documentation CAD 50

Construction Marketing

APRIL 12, 2020

The decision to Outsource Marketing to a consultant or agency, or to hire staff for marketing is a frequent but critical consideration. Outsourced marketing or outsourcing is hiring an outside firm, agency or consultant to manage and implement a company’s marketing functions. Outsourced Marketing vs. Staffing Financial Analysis.

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Overhead Construction Consulting Comparison 208

BD+C

MARCH 15, 2024

Lindsay Straatmann, AIA Architects Lists Women in Design+Construction As an architect, I've always been fascinated by the seamless blend of creativity and precision in our field. Photo courtesy Vessel Architecture & Design In the architectural field, identifying and prioritizing tasks is crucial for advancing a project.

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Architecture Consulting AIA Management 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

In order to keep you informed of new technology trends and best practices in an ever-changing industry, we are bringing the top thought leaders of the industry to share valuable and timely insights for your construction company. Gregg is a principal and consulting manager for FMI Construction.

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Contractors Consulting Project Management Management 182

Building Information Management

AUGUST 24, 2022

Research and ind ependent third party audits have found the following to be characteristic of JOC Program implementations: o JOC contracts using a 3rd party intermediary (consultants) result in higher costs, less benefit to public sector owners, and potential for fraud. Learn more…

Contract 59

Contract Management CSI Procurement 59

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Design and Planning Phase The design and planning phase is essential to commercial real estate development.

Commercial 211

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 211

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 4, 2011

Design consultants often intentionally show incomplete drawings with a lot of padding (irrelevant information) to keep the mental image of the proposed building as vague as possible for as long as possible.

Drawings 48

Drawings Consulting Design Documentation 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With a full in-house team of professional designers, specifiers, project managers and manufacturing and construction experts, the team ensure a project is completed on time and on budget. In offsite construction, where precision is crucial from day one, having the right information is critical to the project's success."

Autodesk 81

Autodesk US Maine Innovation 81

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The free (and openly accessible) blog provides an entry point for a $395 per year annual information service, well worth the money for people who need to drill down into the more complex and challenging specialized project/risk management responsibilities. The amount was greatly reduced from the contractor’s request, however. Fill out my.

Project Management 48

Project Management Management Contract Accounting 48

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. This leads to incomplete or inaccurate submittals and delays.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78