Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. On-site, ChatGPT can clarify project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate schedules. Plus, it can propose schedule adjustments to help ensure you meet that set deadline.

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2015

HeavyBid is an easy-to-use construction estimating software that is widely applied in the sectors like transportation, utility, oil and gas, power, industrial, and commercial construction. It is found that over 35,000 estimators as well as 111 companies on the ENR Top 400 contractors list utilize HeavyBid in their projects.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Subcontracting Construction 40

Fieldwire

APRIL 4, 2023

The company estimates they’ve saved £100.000 in rework using our construction management app. DEMO Want to know how Fieldwire can help your company? Since 2016, UK contractor Speller Metcalfe has used Fieldwire to manage quality assurance and snagging, as well as tracking progress and task reporting with their subcontractors.

BIM 52

BIM Innovation Schedule Site 52

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Here are the key features to consider: Scheduling : Every project requires a schedule to ensure every task is completed on time. This allows you to work within the budget.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Emphasise communication The goal isn’t to eliminate cost and scheduling risks, which is basically impossible; it’s to manage those risks by emphasising communication early and often. Now your project’s schedule and target cost are at risk. Communication needs to happen at every level.

Construction 148

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. On-site, ChatGPT can clarify project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate schedules. Plus, it can propose schedule adjustments to help ensure you meet that set deadline.

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Fieldwire

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s a widespread problem that attributes to some of the inefficiencies that cause large projects to run on average 20% longer to finish than scheduled and up to 80% over budget. Labor efficiency is the basis of most tender estimates, as well as the yardstick by which performance is measured and monitored.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Even though the owner might state which items qualify as prelims, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to claim the amounts for each of those items—they’re in the best position to estimate preliminary costs. You also have to consider the added costs for reporting on the schedule progress as required by the owner. What are prelims?

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Planning and scheduling practices. CMU suggests estimating the factors related to work conditions for each project and creating a sliding scale—the labour productivity index—to compare productivity between projects. Internal factors that affect labour productivity include: The time spent on each activity. Preventable delays.

Products 145

Products Construction Site Accounting 145

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

Plus, they need to make sure all parts of a job are executed according to plan, both in terms of cost and schedule. To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more. Have questions? Let us know.

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Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 211

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

A 2021 Taiwanese construction industry study found that risk factors affect the expected achievement rates of three main performance goals, namely cost/budget, schedule/time, and quality. alone needing an estimated 1.28 The Associated Builders and Contractors estimated that firms spent an average of 8.4% Schedule Demo.

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Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Fieldwire

JULY 31, 2023

It is estimated that only a third of a worker’s day is spent performing their craft, with the other part of their day filled with non productive tasks, such as locating equipment and material, reviewing plans and assigning tasks, and dealing with fabrication and logistics. See the power of the Nuron cordless platform.

Products 52

Products Software Software Management 52

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From turning cost estimates into a schedule of values (SOV), planning and forecasting of labor and aligning with the contract schedule, to maintaining detailed recordkeeping for field teams—it’s a process that can be labor-intensive, time-consuming and frustrating.

Electrical 52

Electrical Contractors Schedule Plans 52

Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work. Schedule a Demo

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Fieldwire

MARCH 29, 2022

The impact of using Fieldwire has been measured: Assemblin estimates they saved 25% of working time by switching from the previous working method to Fieldwire. Schedule a demo today. The Verdict. Fieldwire has definitely helped us become more efficient. Check out Assemblin’s video testimonial.

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US Project Management Management Documentation 59

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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Remodeling Project Management Management Budgeting 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

Alternatively, requesting a demo is likely to be more effective in evaluating its potential for your needs. As North America’s largest preconstruction and estimating conference, be sure to join this event to hear the very latest best practices and technologies, as well as face to face networking with your peers. Sign up now.

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Las Vegas Construction Autodesk Conference 98

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that almost 10 out of every 100,000 construction workers are killed on a construction site - each year. Maintenance scheduling needs to be proactive, not reactive, i.e. the maintenance regime must not ‘kick in’ only when defects or problems arise with machinery. Schedule Demo.

Safety 94

Safety Site Construction Equipment 94

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

As an example, a prime contractor on a residential project might serve as the primary source of information for the homeowner, but occasionally rely on a subcontractor to communicate specific scheduling or other details to the homeowner. To learn more about how Fieldwire can help Specialty Contractors, please register for a live demo below.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

You probably don’t want to add any more activities to your busy schedule. American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). To learn more about Fieldwire, register for a live demo below. Schedule Demo. As a construction professional, you work hard. Reasons to Join. American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

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AIC Construction Organization ABC 52

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

From machine scheduling to design improvement, machine learning is the future of construction. Although exact figures are hard to nail down, construction equipment and material theft from job sites is estimated to be between 300 million and 1 billion annually. Schedule Demo. Safety Incidents and Recordables.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some useful methods for construction cost estimation. Cost estimation can be termed as a well-devised forecast of the possible construction cost of a specific building project. A cost estimate should incorporate all the items to be included in the general contractor’s.

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Estimating Construction Forecasting Budgeting 40

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

years as an estimator. The schedules are extremely aggressive and require 14-plus teams to come together and completely transform a space within approximately 3-4 months. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo → Commercial TI is not for the weary.

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San Francisco Oakland ProCore Industrial 52

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track.

Schedule 148

Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Seven out of ten companies interviewed by RICS agree that adopting new technology helped them improve their processes and practices in cost estimation, prediction, planning and control. Try Fieldwire now: Schedule Demo Starting with only one digital tool can already have a big impact.

Safety 52

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 14, 2020

If quantity data from estimates or BIM models are added to the software, SmartTrack can also report on the total percent completed of the two trades. Not only can this production data help with scheduling and project management, it also provides hard evidence of completed work when submitting for pay draws.

ProCore 53

ProCore Software Software Inspections 53

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It will tell you, “Hey, you put this schedule, but this subcontractor is always late one month.” ” He expands, “With that information, we can estimate whether our next building in Arizona is going to be built. Try out Autodesk Construction Cloud by scheduling a demo today.

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Autodesk Construction Industrial Management 93

Lets Build

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. Maybe we need to think about construction planning and scheduling a little differently.

Plans 148

Plans Zoning Schedule Construction 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

A general schedule and timeline. A bill of quantities helps contractors estimate how much a project will cost to build, so they can offer accurate bids. 8: Construction Schedule. Every project you complete will have a schedule. 9: Schedule of Values. 10: Cost Estimate. Estimates for labor. Insurance

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses.

Project Management 148

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

How many of your construction projects met their initial cost estimates? If that number is more than you care to admit, you’re not alone— McKinsey found that large projects tend to go 80% over budget and take 20% longer to complete than estimated. Unrealistic estimates to win bids. Budgeting and cost overruns.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 18, 2023

Known as the Design-Builder, the entity becomes the single-source that is responsible for designing, hiring subcontractors, coordinating the schedule and building the structure on the client’s behalf. Also, as the plans develop, the Estimator is acquiring bid coverage with trade contractors.

Design 62

Design Budgeting Budget Permits 62

Revit Beginners

DECEMBER 7, 2006

Data can be shared with Primavera and Microsoft Project for project scheduling. Success Estimator – This software from U.S. Cost will do cost estimating. Innovaya & Timberline – Also does cost estimating and will interface with Primavera and Microsoft Project. There is also a free demo version.

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Revit Autodesk CAD BIM 40

ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. This will allow you to schedule outgoing payments based on when your own clients pay you. Armed with this information, guesswork becomes a thing of the past.

Cash Flow 68

Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 68

ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. This will allow you to schedule outgoing payments based on when your own clients pay you. Armed with this information, guesswork becomes a thing of the past.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 52

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Your vendor can give a good idea of how long training will last, so determine this and set up an abbreviated training schedule at the point of purchase. The right tools help you create rapid estimates for change orders and keep all parties informed of when they can expect delivery.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

In addition to the 800 jobs that will be created at the Baton Rouge facility over the next four years, LSU estimates the project will result in approximately 542 new indirect jobs, for a total of approximately 1,342 new, permanent jobs in the Capital Region. Total investment for the combined development is estimated to be $55 million.

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