Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Contract Administrator issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to JOC contractor (alternately process can require contractor to submit a draft detailed SOW for owner review prior to issuance of RFP).

Change Orders 200

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 200

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. Design-assist is a bit of a hybrid of the design-build process.

Commercial 120

Commercial Modeling Design Construction 120

DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 9, 2017

In all mainstream BIM strategies, FM models sit at the end of the chain of Ds – numbered from the 6 th D onwards, following the 3 spatial Ds, cost and time. Waste of modelling efforts’ is a major ‘thing’ among those that know little of the realities of BIMming but are deeply invested into it.

BIM 78

BIM Modeling Construction Maine 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. It's a cloud-based model that brings together structured, multidisciplinary data to develop an intelligent model that represents an asset throughout its lifecycle. What is 4D BIM?:

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. The same is true for mechanical contractors. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00. 2) Time & Productivity Management.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 17, 2013

More and more of those people also feel obliged to personally vote in the widespread debate of ‘who is benefiting most from any BIM project: the contractor, the designer or the client?’. Or when others will propose confidently to ‘just model our own stuff’ in parallel to the consultants 2D production on huge D&B projects.

Drawings 48

Drawings Modeling BIM Consulting 48

BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

Sydney Unnerstall Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech Augmented Reality Virtual Reality Take a moment to picture yourself entering your new building for the first time. HOW DOES VR CREATE CLEAR EXPECTATIONS? Most clients don’t have that ability.

Consulting 98

Consulting Modeling Visualization Drawings 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Project stakeholders can now index Revit models hosted in Autodesk Construction Cloud directly using Artifact, resulting in more efficient project delivery, reduced errors, and enhanced collaboration among project stakeholders. Amrax’s Metaroom allows teams to create 3D models of rooms and entire buildings using an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Our firm takes pride in being a true partner to our clients, and we believe a great way to elevate that client relationship is to work on a negotiated basis – a process where the client hires a general contractor early-on in the project after agreeing on general conditions and a contractor fee. There are several benefits to doing so.

Negotiation 177

Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed. BIM in Real Life .

BIM 105

BIM Autodesk Modeling Mobility 105

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 11, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation. Then, a slight shift happened. at 6:46 AM.

Consulting 50

Consulting Modeling Documentation CAD 50

DebunkTheBIM

MAY 5, 2011

Modelling to interpret IFC drawings and to aid coordination prior to construction is the ‘fruit that hangs’ even lower than clash detection: I have been thinking since yesterday if I should pre-empt likely comments on my column post – or column-column and explain myself further.(I

Modeling 48

Modeling Drawings Construction BIM 48

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

The new generation of 20 somethings (and younger) in training or about to enter the AEC, are taught that documenting building is about creating drawings. Or even if such programs exist and students are let loose to model, render and animate to their heart content, once they enter the industry, they get quickly shown the ‘real’ ropes.

BIM 68

BIM Drawings Modeling Industrial 68

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

CPAC Modular is a modern main contractor with headquarters in Meath, Ireland. A Common Data Environment for Seamless Collaboration Mark Whitehead, CPAC Modular's Construction Director tells us: "Outdated and incorrect drawings cause major issues on projects. These discrepancies can lead to errors, rework, and significant setbacks.

Autodesk 81

Autodesk US Maine Innovation 81

Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

With the right software, contractors, clients, project managers, and other stakeholders can easily work together to create true value and finish residential projects on time and on budget— something the industry continues to struggle with. Eliminate project uncertainties using building information modelling.

Profitability 144

Profitability Residential Software Software 144

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. This includes everyone from architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. This allows for unprecedented communication and collaboration on the project. This type of technology is a breath of fresh air for project managers.

Project Management 312

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 312

Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

First, there is a distinction between the physical documents (the sketches, plans, models and other tangible items created by the architect) and the intellectual property. Often, contractors will need to prepare “shop drawings” to show specific details of the work they are to perform.

Drawings 45

Drawings Plans Contract Documentation 45

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

In construction, a Request For Information (RFI) seeks the clarification of plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Installed model and features of each system. Provide the manufacturer’s recommended procedures and instructions for correcting problems and making repairs for the installed model and features of each system. Contractor information g. Cleaning Recommendations-Provide environmentally preferable cleaning recommendations.

Equipment 227

Equipment Schedule Inspections Safety 227

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Architects, builder, contractors, consultants, and owners can transparently and seamlessly work together on the most current information… as well as maintain a history of all changes. Information can be contained within 2D drawings, specifications, documents, and Building Information Models (BIM).

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Documentation Procurement 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In fact, TMG has already received over 5200 BIM models from contractors, consultants, and designers, explains Mohamed Montasser, BIM Manager/Technical Affairs at TMG. “On Since then, our site supervision team also came on board, as did our contractors and project management sister companies.”

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Documentation Consulting 52

Construction Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

A prototype is like a version or a product model that’s first designed during the testing stage. Recently, architects and engineers have used prototyping to print models in three-dimensional (3D), which has made it an essential part of design and construction. One such technological development is prototyping.

Design 156

Design Construction Budgeting Budget 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The discussion aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the design and design-build process and how GIS can be combined with building information modeling (BIM) and together maximized to improve project delivery. Next, the model will be exported back to REVIT. CS600931 | Why Is BIM Inefficient? And How Can Our Industry Fix It?

BIM 56

BIM Autodesk Las Vegas Revit 56

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

The shop drawing is a drawing or collection of set of drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information specifically generated or assembled by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator to demonstrate some portion of the work for the approval of architect or engineer.

Drawings 40

Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 15, 2018

I am referring here to the ‘real paper’, in its physical representation, not documents that ‘look like paper documents’ but can just as well function in purely digital forms (letters, contracts, drawings etc); I have an issue with the ‘medium’ and not the content. (in Someone else will print the drawing. (or

BIM 105

BIM Drawings Modeling Claims 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

The ACC mobile app houses all project information across many of Autodesk Construction Cloud suite of products, including: Autodesk Build Autodesk Docs Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro PlanGrid This tightly integrated mobile solution lets you view your most up-to-date BIM models and 2D sheets for projects.

Mobility 98

Mobility Autodesk BIM Infrastructure 98

HardHatChat

JULY 25, 2016

The best way to limit those unknowns is by working with an experienced general contractor with extensive historical data to use as the basis for a sophisticated construction pricing model. Sure, there are drawings and designs, but there are also usually details and ideas in the client’s head that haven’t made it on paper yet.

Commercial 120

Commercial Chicago Retail Contractors 120

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Digital Platform based Shop-drawing assessment Construction Information Management has been an interest of mine for a good 30 years. This is the case even in the majority of otherwise BIM-mandated projects, though a parallel, quasi-sophisticated modeling workflow may exist, for ‘show’.

Drawings 48

Drawings BIM Modeling Management 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

We have a great webinar in the first week of June, on the life of a model for BIM/VDC managers and any other stakeholders that tend to rely on or interact with design models. The life of a model: design, coordination, and the field. In this webinar, we’ll cover the life of a model, from design to coordination and installation.

Las Vegas 98

Las Vegas Construction Autodesk Conference 98

Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be a valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in construction. As we saw above, BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. What BIM Actually Is. IFC files, COBie files etc.).

BIM 168

BIM Aconex Aconex Construction 168

Construction Junkie

MAY 19, 2020

That’s one of the reasons I love electronic drawings…it’s hard to use the wrong version when they’re all updated in real time and available in the field. That’s a strong selling point that a contractor can add to the project to differentiate themselves from the competition. "The

Autodesk 105

Autodesk BIM Materials Equipment 105

BD+C

MARCH 18, 2024

Maria Ionescu Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Contractors Designers Architects Coronavirus Roughly a quarter of the U.S. Drawing courtesy Stantec 2. The Alameda model focuses on speedy treatment in an outpatient setting. An additional benefit of this rapid response hub-and-spoke model? So, where do these units go?

Construction 105

Construction Design Modeling Schedule 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2022

You’ll learn about how extensive building information modeling (BIM) execution planning, accountability, and reliance helped create a “One Team” approach. We’ll go over how owners, contractors, trade partners, engineers, and architects work together and collaborate with intelligent models in the cloud.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Las Vegas Modeling 98

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 24, 2013

Maybe I’m looking at things the wrong way, from the wrong end or just being unnecessarily negative – but let’s just examine the above statement in the context of a ‘real project’ and to make it even easier, let’s assume we are operating on Level 0 (CAD drawings!) of the BIM Maturity Chart; (i.e. of the BIM Maturity Chart; (i.e. Or, will they?

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Insurance CAD 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Or service providers can deliver maintenance 20% more efficiently when integrating a BIM model into their maintenance system ? Traditionally after handover, building owners receive piecemeal AEC data from contractors through turnover packages across PDFs, CD ROMs, DVDs, and even paper binders.

BIM 98

BIM Autodesk Software Software 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Historically, main contractors retained ownership over project data, and sharing this data effectively with owners at the end of a project was often met with difficulties. Being able to work from the latest revision of drawings and information means everybody is on the same page. Scaling for Successful Collaboration.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Drawings Management 98

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Construction management starts with a project owner sharing project information to contractors and subcontractors in order to solicit bids. Contractors and subcontractors give project owners their cost estimates for the project to be completed. Are contract payments to contractors processed on time? The process.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148