Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors (GCs) plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future. BIM is an intelligent, 3D model-based process that helps general contractors become more accurate and efficient. Greg Ragsdale.

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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.

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Contract Procurement Contractors Management 213

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Construction project cost estimation is a complex endeavor that can change on a dime (or a dollar) depending on the size and anticipated scope of the project. Still, like other early-stage project steps such as the design stage, cost estimation can remain highly abstract until projects advance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. What’s missing? What’s missing? Apple – iPad.

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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. Using innovative methods for cost control has many benefits, one of which is the capacity to produce precise cost estimates.

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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.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

According to the survey, the contractors who perform $50 million of work or less annually have experienced less delays and cancellations. 40% of respondents said they have added new technology during the pandemic, including project management, field collaboration, estimating, workforce management, and bidding programs.

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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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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., The question is, what steps should you take during preconstruction to optimize the rest of the project? Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction.

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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.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 1, 2014

The Remodel Cost Analysis & Project Management Calculator provides remodelers a very valuable resource for creating preliminary cost estimates for rehbab projects, managing budgets and scopes of work. construction cost estimates Management calculator quantity of materials Videos'

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 1, 2013

Trimble just introduces software data assimilation aptitude connecting its all planning, estimating and management software applications. The general contractors as well as capital construction project owners will now be capable of developing more preciousness and clarity regarding conceptual, detailed time and cost-modeling estimates.

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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.

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Viewpoint Project Management Software Software 184

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.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 3, 2014

The recipient of the 2013 Constructech Top 50 Products Award, Trimble ® Accubid Enterprise is a server-based, spec-driven estimating platform designated for electrical, industrial mechanical, and ITS contractors. This leads to more precise and complete bids.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Using integrated construction software can make it easy to stay above the green line throughout the project lifecycle. Design effectively. Comparison shop.

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Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 173

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 29, 2015

The Viewpoint MEP Estimating (Which was earlier known as Maxwell Estimation) is actually a sophisticated estimating programme altogether. It has range of specialization such as generating estimates, takeoff for HVAC, mechanical, residential and commercial plumbing and electrical firms.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Leadership is needed to fully explain the impacts of programmatic changes upon individual project’s scope, budget, schedule for all participants and stakeholders. The latter includes all internal personnel and departments as well as all external services providers (architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, etc.).

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

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. The Government will review the contractor’s task order proposal for completeness.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 28, 2015

Sage 100 Contractor which was earlier known as Sage Master-builder Construction Software is construction software that has gone beyond basic accounting, putting you in whole control of your construction projects.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

Pretty much any national general contractor will tell you they’re in the client service business, but over the years we’ve developed a philosophy that focuses on building relationships with our clients so that we’re a trusted construction partner, not just another vendor. Focus on client relationships, not just client services.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 2, 2018

Decision-makers need to have access to real-time data to steer the company in the right direction, and those managing projects on the ground need clear communication from the office to execute projects efficiently and effectively. percent of them still use spreadsheets for construction project management.

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Accounting Viewpoint Software Software 169

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects. Estimating for architect is required to find out the price of projects before the commencement of bidding process. The owner will get an ideal of overall cost before general contractors even send in bids.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

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Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. In addition, the model lives in a common data environment (CDE), allowing teams to collaborate in the cloud and work on the project using updated information. 5D BIM is a powerful tool for budget management and cost analysis. What is 4D BIM?:

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BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

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. However, many owners and contractors still struggle to implement lean concepts into their projects. Target value delivery for contractors.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Underinvestment in technology is partially responsible for this slow growth in productivity, since a lack of operational and project management tools can lead to disorganization and inefficiencies for project contractors and subcontractors. Construction projects aren’t simple, but technology can help simplify processes.

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Industrial Construction Viewpoint Products 145

Building Information Management

MAY 20, 2015

Expert Interview with Peter Cholakis Of 4Clicks On Saving Time And Money On The Estimation Process. By Massachusetts Contractors on May 19, 2015 – [link]. Estimation is an important aspect of the bidding process. We’re having lots of great discussions between our office (base CE) and our 2 SABER contractors.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

According to Michael Clippinger , the National Director of Quality at JE Dunn, an ENR Contractor of the Year, “a rolling punch list is the most common approach toward achieving the ultimate zero-punch list goal.” A zero punch list indicates that there is no outstanding punch list work at the time of project completion. Read more → 2.

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Contractors Drawings Software Software 98

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Now, for construction estimators this video demonstration of concrete take-offs from PDF / TIFF files On-Screen, using an Excel spreadsheet is very handy. STI is a registered Maryland corporation, listed with Dun & Bradstreet and the Central Contractor Registry of the US Department of Defense. Premier Design Systems.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 13, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. General Contractors now embrace latest construction technology to win more bids. As a result the general contractors from all discipline are loosing jobs in their own countries and migrating to other countries for finding jobs. adsense analytic. Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Often, this makes it hard to find a solution—you have to handle a complicated blend of equipment, inventory, subcontractors, bids, and project management, just to name a few. Penta Construction ERP was made for multi-location, labor intensive service contractors. SAP S/4HANA. Oracle ERP.

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