Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. Give your foreman the authority to train and manage contractors and subs in a way that encourages them to adhere to those quality expectations. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. Give your foreman the authority to train and manage contractors and subs in a way that encourages them to adhere to those quality expectations. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

The alteration or replacement of facilities solely to implement new or higher standards, to accommodate new functions, or to replace building components that typically last more than 50 years (such as the framework or foundation). “ DoD real property will be managed in the most economical manner… ” DOD DIRECTIVE 4165.06

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Life Cycle Estimating Management 130

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each project will consist of an intricate network of contractors and subcontractors that must be on the same page in order for important construction goals and milestones to be reached. However, many construction projects stall as workers wait around for important documents and approvals giving them the go-ahead to do their jobs.

Lien 182

Lien Construction Schedule Risk 182

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 16, 2022

As is typical of a design-build contract, no unit prices for rock excavation were set for because the contractor’s foundation solution is not established at the time of award. During construction, the presence of incompetent rock forced the contractor to use more drilling rigs than anticipated.

Claims 62

Claims Bidding Contract Construction 62

Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

After a successful project kick-off , a solid foundation is required to bring your project into “flow state”. 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. The post Project Foundation Pt.

Schedule 40

Schedule Foundation Project Management Budgeting 40

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time. We always have the goal in mind of building a longstanding relationship because it is important to us that we are building Solid foundations… Solid Results… the Wolgast Way !

Commercial 127

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 127

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals The benefits of using construction project execution software in maximising ROI The project execution phase is the most delicate stage — it lays the foundation for the actual work and sits at the heart of the process.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2021

The benefits of collaborative teams working within an integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Environment are well documented. Training and support for your teams and all awarded contractors. Let us work together to remove the barriers and build a solid foundation for the future!

Management 199

Management Procurement Life Cycle Plans 199

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals The benefits of using construction project execution software in maximising ROI The project execution phase is the most delicate stage — it lays the foundation for the actual work and sits at the heart of the process.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2015

From the perspective of the typical owner, contractor or subcontractor, the primary scope of knowledge needed to achieve a built project is fully contained within the boundaries of the construction contract documents (plans and specifications), including regulations, codes and other documents referenced in the contract.

Contractors 48

Contractors Engineering Contract Documentation 48

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The contract would be solely based on those documents and the scope of work.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

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.

Procurement 212

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 212

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Locate your property using Google Maps and immediately obtain all the associated construction and operational information, documents, correspondences, drawings, etc. Any document type and all of the most common viewers for any type of browser can be handled. Document Management. Space Management.

Software 100

Software Software Management Contract 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It aims to continually improve all facets of operations, including productivity , an area that has become a key performance indicator for contractors. That’s an appealing goal for construction, where waste such as errors and rework can derail timelines and budgets, a problem for both contractors and customers. That sounds great, right?

Construction 201

Construction Project Management Management Contractors 201

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

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. In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference.

Autodesk 124

Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Trust Trust is the foundation of every successful project. It affects the safety, efficiency and quality of the work, and the overall satisfaction of the general contractor and project owner. You need to show care to your team members, the general contractor and project timelines. Why does it matter to the task?

Project Management 96

Project Management Construction Schedule Software 96

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 13, 2014

Lately a lot of contractors like you are discovering the need to get better financial and job costing reporting from their accounting software in order to stay competitive and know in advance which jobs to bid on that have a history of making your construction company a reasonable profit and which ones to ignore. Problems to be aware of.

Contractors 61

Contractors Accounting Project Management Profitability 61

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 4, 2014

From our own experiences owning and operating construction companies and from working with other contractors for well over thirty years one of the simplest ways to acquire wealth and riches in construction is to start with these four principles: #1 Find something you enjoy doing and never work another day in your life. #2 a month base fee.

Profitability 49

Profitability Contractors Accounting Documentation 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, accounting and financial management are like the foundation of a building. Brinkman Construction uses ACC for its operational documents and project controls while incorporating Autodesk products into its preconstruction and design coordination processes.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Construction Accounting 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 17, 2013

Contractors a ccounting and finance the most important back-office services and in most cases the least understood. This is where holistic contractors bookkeeping services plays an important role. Many people find outsourcing as a remedy to cut costs and increase inefficiency in the contractors bookkeeping services department.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Finance Bankruptcy 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

At networking events, construction contractors have asked me if we are cheaper than a virtual bookkeeper is. The time contractors save can be used to do things only they can do like meeting with clients, scheduling jobs and riding herd over apprentices. Click here to learn what contractors need in QuickBooks setup.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Office Documentation 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

the preconstruction phase), you complete a significant part of the job and create a strong foundation and direction for the remaining work. Implement centralized and connected bid management Bid management sometimes feels like a whirlwind, where you’re tasked to review a slew of projects and go over numerous documents and information.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

One tech innovation that rose in popularity during the pandemic was the use of 360-degree cameras to document jobsites and showcase completed projects via virtual tours. . . Documenting construction progress. I found 2D cameras to be extremely limited in what they were able to document,” he says. Surveying plots of land.

Documentation 98

Documentation Life Cycle Design Modeling 98

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified?

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Contractors are realizing that the typically separate operations and business management sides of their companies work better when they work together. Contractors and software vendors alike keep looking for better ways to connect the two. Next Generation of Document Management. Open Access. www.dexterchaney.com.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors hire a bookkeeper and end up with the wrong bookkeeper if they believe all bookkeepers are the same. Contractor Invoicing. Nothing is further from the truth.

Commercial 54

Commercial Contractors Remodeling Cash Flow 54

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The first approach goes against the very fiber of JOC by not creating a team environment among owners and contractors. The use of spreadsheets also can affect JOC Program compliance issues as it is significantly more difficult to determine if contractor’s task order estimate is meeting all requirements.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Environment Renovating 100

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. document management. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. document management. foundation. foundation software. construction safety.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

POB is a building contractor focusing on turnkey projects where they work in collaboration with their clients to find the best possible outcomes. However, there was no common platform and no central storage place for all important project documents. Reducing time lost searching for documents. Building solid foundations.

BIM 52

BIM Documentation Site US 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 27, 2013

Many contractors with expensive high-end construction software are re-examining if QuickBooks for Contractors is all they really need and if switching over to it makes sense. The first thing we ask is which of The Four Types of Contractors best describes your company? Before you setup QuickBooks for Contractors you click here.

Software 48

Software Software Contractors Construction 48

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? The car owner can’t go after a different contractor’s insurer for the damage.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52