Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Not only that, but the fact that there are no conflicts between different versions being worked on by different teams also saves huge amounts of time, stress and rework, says Ahmed Nafea, Building Information Modelling (BIM) manager in Polar Management, the project management arm of Redcon.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 19, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Maxwell System Inc, a pioneer software company in takeoff and estimating , job cost accounting, and project management, just launched Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ version 2.5. Estimating Sheets Sample. Estimate TakeOff Sheets. Construction Estimate Sheets.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

Process issues refer to anything that affects execution and delivery of a project. Ironically, many of these issues can be avoided if all project stakeholders are given clear guidelines, communicated to clearly and given the project tools they need to undertake their roles efficiently. Project Issues.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. The Code and Guidelines delineate the responsibilities of clients, project managers, contractors , subcontractors, consultants, related entities, industrial associations and employers in the construction industry. A pioneer company in construction estimating. Estimating Vidoe.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

MAY 17, 2014

While discussing scheduling with a client in Hawaii recently, I found myself repeating over and over, a variation of “…scheduling best practices include…” Hearing these words repeatedly set me to thinking that I hadn’t recently seen scheduling guidelines set out in a concise, straightforward document. Update the schedule weekly.

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Building Information Management

MAY 27, 2016

Establish a formal Prioritization Process for JOC Projects. JOC Criteria Checklist – Assure project meet established JOC criteria. Formalize and Document all JOC policies, procedures, or guidelines with a JOC Operations Manual associate with the Contract. Owner review of ALL Contractor estimates.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

According to a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. This will also involve looking at the estimated impact, as well as the actual impact, of the delay.

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Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 76

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

Building Information Management: The strategic vision for ORGANIZATION, COLLABORATION, and CONTROL of the business process by utilizing principles and guidelines for Information Architecture (i.e.a digital prototype) to effect the sharing of trustworthy information over the entire life-cycle of a physical asset.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. the time of award.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Operations and management: Train building occupants in proper use. What should you know to maximize your profits and grow your business?

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

According to a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. This will also involve looking at the estimated impact, as well as the actual impact, of the delay.

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2015

that is bid by job order contractor and use to multiply against a job order estimate for a job order contract as developed using the unit price book. The document may be referenced in the job order contract and may/or may not be directly provided by the creator of the unit price book and/or job order contract software.

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Building Information Management

JULY 23, 2012

Had the program been administered more effectively, the Department might have achieved a cost saving that, according to the Department’s JOC Training and Reference Manual, could “save a typical facility owner 8-15% [highlighted in the manual] in overall project costs as compared to traditional contracting methods.” Audit Recommendations.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering should conduct a review of work that could be done to under the support of the JOC program and develop an estimated annual volume. Management Information System Requirements. Discuss cost estimating or other software that is to be used as well as formats for reporting.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 15, 2013

According to the article, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. This will also involve looking at the estimated impact, as well as the actual impact, of the delay. Identify the critical delays. Correct any logic flaws.

Claims 48

Claims Schedule Compensation Guidelines 48

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. At this intial stage of the project we are working on defining the requirements for design deliverables at the Construction Documents Statge of Design (100% Design) and at the Construction, Ready For Fabrication stage.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. At this intial stage of the project we are working on defining the requirements for design deliverables at the Construction Documents Statge of Design (100% Design) and at the Construction, Ready For Fabrication stage.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

JOC construction contractors complied with the costing requirements for non-prepriced items; however, a number of projects had a high percentage of non-prepriced items to total project costs, which diminished the appearance of cost effectiveness. SFPUC may have intentionally divided larger projects into smaller ones.

Contract 40

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Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

JOC construction contractors complied with the costing requirements for non-prepriced items; however, a number of projects had a high percentage of non-prepriced items to total project costs, which diminished the appearance of cost effectiveness. SFPUC may have intentionally divided larger projects into smaller ones.

Contract 40

Contract San Francisco Kansas City Los Angeles 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

JOC technology – Running JOCs within a spreadsheet or generic construction cost estimating software is inefficient and provide inadequate reporting and management tools/capabilities. Once awarded a contract, the JOC contractor normally establishes a permanent office in close proximity to the facility management staff.

Contract 40

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2021

The firm wanted more sustainable outcomes for their firm so they harnessed the power of the cloud to bring all their data, documents, and models together. Outcomes make digital transformation easier to achieve, no matter the size of your company or scope of your project,” said Krystal. The Impact and Importance of Platforms.

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Autodesk Construction Management Documentation 52

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. buildingSMART alliance Conference. 270 Central Avenue.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 2, 2014

The following are some useful steps to get rid of the construction project estimation drawbacks:- Unpredictability : In a larger construction project, it is often required to employ more than one estimator. If several estimators are appointed, the things can be messed up with improper activities.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. buildingSMART alliance Conference. 270 Central Avenue.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

Implement a Project Prioritization Process – List and prioritize all infrastructure needs to assure projects are in concert with strategically planning initiatives. Assure projects are based upon organizational need versus funding. Project contractor estimates must be reviewed by the owner for all projects.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Documentation Estimating 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Jewell observes “5 steps you can take now to help your project managers (PMs) and other employees understand the causes of scope creep, and develop practices to minimize it” (I hope she won’t mind my copyright stretch in publishing this as written — but I don’t think I would do justice to abbreviate the steps.):

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Projects may be architectural (finishes) , electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing in nature. Priority is established, a gross scope and cost estimate range is associated.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

This interim document contains our current views on best practices in the use of task and delivery order contracts, in particular multiple award contracts, as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). Their input helped to form the basis for this interim document. This document includes five appendices.

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