Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You need to always be one step ahead of your project manager and communicate critical issues to them before they turn into threats to the project. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Read also: 10 helpful tips for project managers. The reason?

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 20, 2015

Duncan Cartlidge, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as well as an Associate Lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University , has written an exclusive book alias ‘ Construction Project Manager’s Pocket Book’. It is a sententious reference book improves the basic knowledge of a project manager to a great extent.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Construction materials management software has helped ease materials burdens, and with advances like the cloud, it’s getting even easier for contractors to take control of their materials processes.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Rider Hunt, provider of a complete range of consultancy services along with Project/ Programme Management, Contract Administration, Employer''s Agent, Quantity Surveying, and other Client and Contractor-side roles, is seeking Quantity Surveyors and Client-side Project Managers for its Manchester (Bury) office.

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Lets Build

MARCH 26, 2021

Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Unfortunately, this is not the case for a big number of project managers and site foremen, as they have to spend more than 6 hours a week creating and maintaining different schedules. Connect your teams to a single source of truth.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In your search for a suitable project management system for your construction business , you will no doubt be faced with the challenge of narrowing down many options. Here are some examples of scenarios that can be greatly improved with an integrated project management system. Job site process. Field staff time tracking.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 7, 2021

Knowing what’s happening on the field at all times is one of the main keys to regaining control over your project and avoiding time-consuming claims. Furthermore, by centralising all project communication you can considerably reduce admin workload. Bigger focus on quality and safety. But what do we mean by integrated planning?

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Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The stages of the construction process vary from project to project but whether you are a property owner, manager, project manager or just a stakeholder wanting to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a construction project, here is your opportunity to dig deeper. Every project has objectives.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

I worked in estimating, was a superintendent, and also did project management. Ultimately, I decided that I wanted to move into negotiating contracts and deals with subcontractors. I went into purchasing, which then segued me into procurement and contract negotiation. What are the biggest challenges you face in your role?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 15, 2018

Laborious procurement. Getting in touch, negotiating terms and conditions, checking contracts and closing deals with different vendors will take up a lot of your time, not to mention confuse you along the way. Lesser procurement effort. Increased number of breach points. Why Opt for a Single-Vendor Technology Strategy?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

Application of core LEAN processes to construction project delivery in this manner requires owners and contractors to collaboratively make better project management and project delivery decisions. Change management is part of the equation, and can be problematic for some organizations.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Staying on track with each team’s progress at every stage is a never-ending mission for every project manager and site foreman out there. Regardless of the type or size of your project, you always need to have a full overview of the progress made on site and communicate critical issues in an efficient and effective way.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Held in Mumbai on May 11-12, this second-year conference brought together the major construction stakeholders involved in the entire construction cycle of a project. In fifth position was materials , with builders believing it would be too complex to deal with or beyond their scope of influence in developing innovative materials.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

And a big part of that is planning—a lot of planning.” – Camille Hardin , Project Manager, Flint Builders “When we talk about protecting margins, what we’re really talking about is delivering as promised. It’s so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent.

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ProcurementExpress.com

APRIL 15, 2019

Procurement teams will need to consider pre-fabrication and 3D printing along with traditional sourcing methods. According to that same McKinsey report, procurement and supply chain management are still relatively cumbersome, mostly manual processes. 3D Printing and Procurement. Supply Chain Optimization.

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ProcurementExpress.com

APRIL 15, 2019

Procurement teams will need to consider pre-fabrication and 3D printing along with traditional sourcing methods. According to that same McKinsey report, procurement and supply chain management are still relatively cumbersome, mostly manual processes. 3D Printing and Procurement. Supply Chain Optimization. Click To Tweet.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

And a big part of that is planning—a lot of planning.” - Camille Hardin , Project Manager, Flint Builders “When we talk about protecting margins, what we're really talking about is delivering as promised. It's so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent. Insurance is a big deal.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 5, 2012

Maxwell introduces ProContractorMX™ containing robust and comprehensible features to enhance your takeoff , estimating, and proposal management procedures. ProContractorMX Estimating Construction Project Management Software utilizes the On Premise / Client Server Operating Environment. Submit on-target bids win project.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

There’s a lot to be said about the impact automation can have on processes like accounts payable, procurement, and more. On the accounting side, AP can quickly review pending orders and make notes in real-time, rather than circling back to ask a worker or a project manager for the context of an order placed months ago.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 27, 2011

No matter how big your building is, or how early in a speculative process is, you should get a meaningful answer, even procurement methods are flexible.** What about aircon, vents or floor wastes? Most importantly, observe your consultant.

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The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

Arch: The arch form is one of the earliest solutions to dealing with a material which has no tensile strength. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? This is not generally true of a prestressed concrete beam.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We have Vinayak Pai , the company's CEO and Managing Director, and Rahul Sharma , Chief Information Officer. Both hailing from India, Tata Projects is one of the fastest-growing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms in the country.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

There’s a lot to be said about the impact automation can have on processes like accounts payable, procurement , and more. On the accounting side, AP can quickly review pending orders and make notes in real-time, rather than circling back to ask a worker or a project manager for the context of an order placed months ago.

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Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It may be “a question from the Contractor to the Designer asking for information and clarifications on some drawing” or “a question from the Contractor to the Client or other stakeholders of the project… In some other cases, it’s the Subcontractor who is asking information from the Main Contractor regarding the subcontracted works.”.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Today, he leads a team that solves complex problems every day and improves project workflows.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 31, 2022

Increased tech adoption in US due to “Infrastructure Deal”. Leaders in today’s business world have to learn to deal with constant innovation and disruption. ” – Thomas Koruga , BIM Manager, Tirol Kliniken. Tech-first approach will shield from procurement challenges and risk. ” – Micha? ” -Micha?

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Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

How do clients procure our services? Sit down with project managers and senior professionals and ask to hear the stories behind the assignments. An example is a consulting firm that was asked to provide an assessment of procurement practices in a whistleblower case. How do clients procure our services?

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 16, 2023

The CPM schedule we used on the last project will be a great starting point for facilitating the planning and scheduling processes, but it won’t ever match exactly. Again, site conditions change and local ordinances dictate a slightly different look, all leading to changes in procurement and planning. This is why construction is hard.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

It doesn’t serve the whole project timeline, as it doesn’t have homes for high-level (early-stage) objects such as Complexes, Activities and Elements. The Uniclass2 Work Results Table has homes for objects of all classes from Regions down to Products, so can fully serve the project timeline, and all procurement routes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2023

According to a report from Autodesk and FMI , miscommunication and poor project data account for 48% of all rework on U.S construction jobsites. The takeaway?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 1, 2023

According to a report from Autodesk and FMI , miscommunication and poor project data account for 48% of all rework on US construction jobsites.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

Identifying new projects to pursue and submitting Design-Build proposals required a great deal of effort and resources from everyone on the team, becoming a team effort across departments. NASA’s project manager later told me that our site layout had played a key role in the selection of The Korte Company.” .

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

The requirements of the JOC contract require that each item of scope in the project being priced must have a corresponding line item from the contract national estimating guide. Fit the job or don’t fit; a unit price line item is to be applied (remember we are dealing with public funds). Share to Twitter Share to Facebook.

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Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

A project at a conceptual design phase would suggest a different markup than one that is 90% complete with construction documents. In setting the stage for this analysis we will assume an average repair & remodeling project of an aging government facility. We deal with them all the time. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 4, 2012

.” The Consequences: Starting a project with a poorly thought-out project cost plan is simply setting the project up for budget overruns, under runs and run away froms. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is the fourth in a series of publications discussing best practices developed by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). Agencies have gained a great deal of experience using single award ID/IQ or task order contracts.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Anel Group Tender and Procurement Director K. ” Emphasising that the success of a building project depends on the ability of combining engineering skills from different disciplines in harmony, K? 70% of the projects we take part in are managed with the BIM infrastructure and all of them are ongoing projects abroad.

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