Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 29, 2024

At the end of this training, attendees will be able to setup and build a schedule, print reports and update progress for timely project management decisions, throughout the duration of the project. This course can be completed onsite or online. 60-page reference manual included. Comments or Questions Total $ 0.00

Honolulu 130

Honolulu Schedule Contract US 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2021

First and foremost, using consultants as project managers is problematic, as is paying a % of construction volume for “JOC consulting services” This approach, as highlighted in independent JOC audits sets a stage for mismanagement, waste, and potential fraud. 4bt.us – making JOC simple.

Contract 156

Contract Consulting Schedule Procurement 156

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 11, 2019

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

Schedule 71

Schedule Compensation Claims Travel 71

Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

4BT Job Order Contract Enterprise Management System  Program Management o Ability to roll up program, project, and workorder schedule, resource and budget data o Multi-year, multi-contractor, multi-UPB, project management o Capture initial planning and detailed Scope of Work requirements o Track variance from cost and schedule baselines across the (..)

Contract 130

Contract Management Schedule Budgeting 130

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 31, 2013

Here’s a method I’ve used in the past to identify and fix this problem: Build the schedule, being mindful of the limit, but otherwise as you would normally do. When all activities are entered, export the schedule to XL. Happy scheduling! Consulting'

Schedule 100

Schedule Consulting Engineering Estimating 100

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

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 31, 2013

Here’s a method I’ve used in the past to identify and fix this problem: Build the schedule, being mindful of the limit, but otherwise as you would normally do. When all activities are entered, export the schedule to XL. Happy scheduling! P6 Project Manager Tip Primavera Scheduling'

Schedule 100

Schedule Consulting Project Management Engineering 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2023

Owners must provide leadership and accountability and not excessively rely upon “JOC consultants” #2. JOC Programs must be collaborative with all parties working in a compliant, fully transparent environment, and towards mutually beneficial well-defined goals. In many instances, this has simply not been the case. #1.

Contract 220

Contract Documentation Accounting Consulting 220

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

Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Project Scheduling a. Print updated As Built Job Cost & Schedule reports- weekly d. Time is Money- finish early if you can The post The Five Basics of Fundamentally Sound Construction Operations appeared first on Cassell Consulting. Communicate your expectations CLEARLY 2. Provide laptop, fax, high-speed internet, etc. (or

Subcontracting 100

Subcontracting Estimating Construction Schedule 100

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 1, 2016

In just a few short weeks, scheduling author and engineer Fredric L. 10 in Orlando, FL, this three-day multi-track conference features more than 60 sessions presented by construction management experts, consultants and vendors to explore all aspects of construction scheduling. Plotnick, Ph.D., Starting Jan. Starting Jan.

Conference 48

Conference Schedule Education Claims 48

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2023

1998, Krafcik, The Triumph of the Lean Production System The post Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. appeared first on 4BT. 1998, Krafcik, The Triumph of the Lean Production System The post Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. appeared first on 4BT.

Products 183

Products Construction Procurement Management 183

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Owners provide leadership and support within a LEAN JOC Program, without the problematic “filter” of a third party “JOC Consultant” Furthermore, LEAN JOC Programs can be implemented for 1/3 to 1/10 the cost of traditional JOC programs that require a percentage of construction value for JOC tools and support.

Contract 240

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 240

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 17, 2018

schedules ) disables updating status when not using steps. Which is [ ] The post Digital Dryshack #95: P6 Status Physical % Complete appeared first on Cassell Consulting - Construction Operations Consulting. Here's what we discovered: checking 'Use Steps to Calculate Percent Complete' (a required setting for D.O.D.

San Diego 100

San Diego AGC Consulting Schedule 100

Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2014

Here is the summary for the June 2014 addition: When submitting a time impact analysis (TIA), it is a good idea to provide narratives, even in the absence of a contractual requirement to do so, Warner Construction Consultants Inc.’s ” Read more.'

Consulting 48

Consulting Schedule Claims IDEA 48

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

How often should schedules be updated for construction projects in which there is no contractual language addressing the issue? In such circumstances, should schedules be updated weekly, monthly, every two months, or on some other timetable? Kimon Yiasemides and Zeynep Guven of Warner Construction Consultants Inc.

Schedule 48

Schedule Claims Consulting Construction 48

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

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 18, 2014

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

Schedule 89

Schedule Claims Compensation Travel 89

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

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2013

“If an owner never addressed schedule updates during a construction project, what would be the best method to determine the impact of delays at the end of the project?” To see how webinar speaker and Trauner Consulting Services Director Mark Nagata answered this inquiry, click here.'

Schedule 48

Schedule Consulting Construction 48

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

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

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

DECEMBER 11, 2013

AACE International’s Technical Board recently approved a recommended practice called “61R-10, Schedule Design -- As Applied in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction,” but why does the industry need such a set of guidelines? ” Read more.' . ” Read more.' . ” Read more.'

Schedule 48

Schedule Design Guidelines Procurement 48

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

The Department for Education (DfE) will imminently be announcing its scheduled review into the role and effectiveness of the Construction Industry Training Board. ” The process will be led by independent lead reviewer Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy, supported by a team of civil servants from the DfE.

Education 88

Education Consulting Schedule Industrial 88

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

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Model validation through scheduling. Even if you never get into providing quantities for QS purposes from your model, GET familiar with the scheduling capabilities of your modeller (as in software-application). My guess is, printed/plotted drawings and schedules (of consultant info) and manual-checking through individual elements.

Modeling 48

Modeling Schedule BIM Consulting 48

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If you are ready to stop spending money on costly on-site “consultants” or the latest great “technology”, then let’s talk about a robust solution based upon a proven programmatic approach. Schedule a quick 15-minute introductory call. Contact Us. Four BT, LLC 303 Riverwood Lane Dunsmuir, CA 96025.

Renovating 130

Renovating Procurement CA Change Orders 130

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. Contractors routinely ignore scheduling specifications and their own CPM schedules.

Schedule 46

Schedule Viewpoint Conference Claims 46

Construction Dive

JANUARY 22, 2015

Neff, a civil engineer, geologist and tunnel consultant, posits that anything not based entirely on facts represent BS to some degree. ” This results, asserts Neff, are schedule delays and cost overruns. ” This results, asserts Neff, are schedule delays and cost overruns. ” The author, Dr. Thom L.

Schedule 48

Schedule Risk Consulting Engineering 48

Revit OpEd

APRIL 25, 2012

Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. Revit warns us that they have been deleted from the model but they are still listed in schedules. To really delete them we have to open a schedule view and delete them there. How about instead having a Rooms explorer, like you can explore Schedules, Sheets and Families? Whadya think?

Revit 56

Revit Schedule Autodesk Modeling 56

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. Performance and monitoring.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Cassell Construction Estimating

APRIL 15, 2016

Recently, Cassell Consulting was contacted by a planning engineer who encountered difficulty during critical path analysis. I used to filter (longest Path) to know the first, then delink activity and schedule again (F9) to know the second, and so for rest…. know first 10 critical paths in Primavera P6. Which is right?

Consulting 100

Consulting IDEA Schedule US 100

Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Whether your sustainable project involves goals around carbon reduction, healthy indoor environments, or energy efficiency, the short answer is it takes additional coordination and planning and likely requires strategic consultants. As early as possible, onboard any necessary consultants. 3: Schedule. Support your design team.

FAQ 64

FAQ Project Management Sustainability Management 64

PSMJ Resources

APRIL 30, 2012

Do Small Projects Need Schedules? Is it really critical that small projects have a schedule? Here are some of the most important reasons that schedules are developed: 1) First and foremost, you always want to get the work done on time. Without a schedule, it gets done when it gets done. Scarlett Consulting.

Schedule 46

Schedule Resource Cash Flow Project Management 46

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

The on-schedule delivery of a construction project depends on effective project management. Scheduling conflicts and missed deadlines can lead to contractors inadvertently cutting corners in order to catch up. All of these time management issues can be managed with project scheduling and tracking methods. Learn more → 4.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

BD+C

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

This spring, the 1-million-sf Sidra Medical and Research Center in Doha, Qatar, is scheduled to launch a purpose-built clinic with in vitro fertilization services for reproductive consultation.

Foundation 89

Foundation Design Consulting Schedule 89