Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

cnstrctr

AUGUST 10, 2019

When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? A construction project manager is someone who is responsible for the execution of a construction project.

Project Management 74

Project Management Management Construction Schedule 74

Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Update September 27, 2010: Project Manager views Job Alerts on iPad using Corecon Mobile. Update: Project Manager uses iPhone to access construction documentation. Construction Project Managers main line of communication is their mobile device. The list is impressive: iPhone 3G Project Menu.

Project Management 196

Project Management Mobility CoreCon Management 196

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Experience working with Contractors of all sizes – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is a certified veteran-owned small business (Veterans Administration), and fully understands the needs of smaller contractors when working with government organizations for the first time and on an ongoing basis.

Contract 213

Contract Procurement Contractors Management 213

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2013

One article I came across talked about “Cloud Wars” – how cloud computing services, particularly data and document storage services, can no longer survive by just providing “dumb” storage. Document storage is now a commodity and document sharing has been made easier with cloud computing and web-based access.

Documentation 130

Documentation Management Retail Conference 130

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There are now hundreds of construction-specific apps available, ranging from project management, to compliance and reporting, to photo documentation, to estimating, and many more. More info: ABC Tech Alliance | Associated Builders and Contractors. Construction technology has come a long, long way in the past decades.

ABC 119

ABC Contractors ProCore Construction 119

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These types of defects can be particularly expensive; it’s not uncommon to only notice material defects after a contractor uses them in the project. Design defects. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Workmanship defects.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction businesses should rethink their processes, increase productivity, and deliver projects with extraordinary accuracy and speed by embracing cutting-edge solutions. This prevents those who will be using the building in the future from running into trouble and difficulty.

Innovation 254

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 254

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2021

Proposals should be reviewed and priced by a fully independent source aside from the project manager and contractor creating a mechanism to gauge whether the contractor’s proposals are reasonable. If low bid is not selected, have a document separate from the scoring sheets with a thorough explanation.

Negotiation 203

Negotiation Consulting Procurement Project Management 203

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. The same is true for mechanical contractors. 2) Time & Productivity Management.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. It was a 19-story Hampton Inn.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough? Another is our “Trip Cost Calculator,” which exposes the true total cost of trips to building sites by suppliers and trade contractors, revealing a monumental financial impact. How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together. Type of units/design. Scott Sedam.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Schedule Site 52

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

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

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

What exactly determines the success of each construction project? Certainly, projects aren’t declared a success simply because they’ve hit the finish line. Each milestone or phase — from design to plan to build — requires many data handover cycles, increasing opportunities for rework.

Modeling 234

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. A key difference between the two is that submittals go into more detail and assure that contractors understand the design intent of the client and architects.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 12, 2022

International design-build, general contracting and construction management firm makes Autodesk Construction Cloud a cornerstone of the company’s growth . Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. San Francisco, Calif., April 12, 2022 – Autodesk, Inc. © 2022 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Contractors Construction San Francisco 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference. Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows.

Autodesk 124

Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

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. What is construction management software? 5 reasons to use construction management software.

Software 148

Software Software Management Construction 148

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. But just as each tool in a toolbox has a specific purpose, it’s important for contractors to find and use the construction software component that’s “best of breed” for the task at hand.

Software 120

Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. Proposed solution approval.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers. In order to create a seamless experience, we need a connection to our ERP.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

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

Lets Build

APRIL 29, 2022

A punch list (also sometimes referred to as a snag list, a deficiency list, or a punch-out list) is the document used to check that every single remaining task on a project has been done—think of it as a to-do list for the final stages of a project. Include architects and designers in the punch list, too.

Site 158

Site Software Software Project Management 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Improving change order management helps reduce costs and schedule disruptions.

Change Orders 96

Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

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. The costs of design work. Planning and design costs.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Specialty contractors are essential to the success of projects, yet they rarely have a chance to provide input at the beginning. So, what can teams do to improve preconstruction collaboration, especially with specialty contractors? This tool shouldn’t just be for accessing documents. Project Management.

Life Cycle 286

Life Cycle Modeling Autodesk Software 286

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. My How You’ve Grown!

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

This means more than having a team of trained professionals; you must assign the right workers to the right tasks and ensure your site supervisors clearly understand the project’s quality expectations. In fact, inadequate documentation costs construction companies tens of billions annually in the US alone.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

This means more than having a team of trained professionals; you must assign the right workers to the right tasks and ensure your site supervisors clearly understand the project’s quality expectations. In fact, inadequate documentation costs construction companies tens of billions annually in the US alone.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Secondary data sources , such as contractor and subcontractor quotes are secondary data sources and should not be exclusively relied upon. #2 GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Management, 6(3), 159-168.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required. USACE JOC Participants. Multiple stages are involved for each JOC task order.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” What is a punch list? It can become like a punch list checklist.

Contractors 98

Contractors Drawings Software Software 98