Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. All of the above?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). QR codes have emerged as a valuable asset in promoting safe practices.

Innovation 255

Innovation Construction Safety Budget 255

Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

“What will it take to achieve the sustainability goals of our project?” As stok’s Project Management team , this question comes across our desks at a steady cadence. Determine what’s truly important to the project. Zero Energy vs LEED vs LBC Materials Petal). 3: Schedule. Support your design team.

FAQ 64

FAQ Project Management Sustainability Management 64

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

Commercial 156

Commercial Management Project Management Construction 156

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, it has been worth the effort to develop a thorough vetting process and understanding of what works best for our clients and the type of projects we manage. This has allowed us to perform at a high level, ensuring quality finished products, a maintained schedule, and being mindful of the budget. It matters.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

4BT Job Order Contract Enterprise Management System  Program Management o Ability to roll up program, project, and workorder schedule, resource and budget data o Multi-year, multi-contractor, multi-UPB, project management o Capture initial planning and detailed Scope of Work requirements o Track variance from cost and schedule baselines across the (..)

Contract 130

Contract Management Schedule Budget 130

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

Project Management 122

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 122

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes. Key Takeaways.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

During this step/phase, the final drawings, selection of your construction team, a confirmed maximum budget, and confirmed schedule are finalized to be construction ready. We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time.

Commercial 115

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budget 115

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While things may have started out focusing on the tangible elements of construction, the technology has evolved in such a way that we can now use BIM to manage the behind-the-scenes aspects that make a project or building tick. These components include schedule, cost, operations, and more. What is 3D BIM?: What is 4D BIM?:

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Lets Build

JULY 29, 2022

Define what you need to deliver true value to your customer: information, equipment, labor, and materials. Ordering extra materials that you have to store and might degrade. Moving materials, equipment, or people to job sites before they’re required. Embrace pull planning and scheduling.

Construction 147

Construction Schedule Materials Plans 147

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Timber: This is the most common material used for bracing members to the form face. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times.

Materials 136

Materials Concrete Fabrication Foundation 136

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Using integrated construction software can make it easy to stay above the green line throughout the project lifecycle. Reduce wasted materials.

Viewpoint 214

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 214

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Locally researched labor, material, equipment, and productivity data is essential in the devlopement of a credible construction cost estimate. ENR economic index, etc.) applied to a outdated cost estimate will introduce significant error. 3# Local Market – All cost data must be based upon local market conditions.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Management and administrative costs. Site-based services.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Delays can be caused by anything: the client, the crew, equipment malfunctions , weather … the list goes on. But no matter how large or small a project, delays are never a good thing. When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build.

Viewpoint 239

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This includes pre-construction and planning phase activities including initial owner scope of work as well as all related planning, procurement, and project management processes. A construction cost audit and associated checklist are important risk management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools.

Construction 160

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Construction Equipment

MARCH 5, 2020

Building information modeling (BIM) has made design, construction, and project management easier and more convenient to manage, Geospatial World reports. By using BIM, construction engineers are now finding it easier to schedule their work, manage material, estimate the expenditure, and look after…

BIM 91

BIM Management Construction Project Management 91

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill. There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

60,000+ line items including labor, material, and equipment detailed information. Easily create project-specific reports. Link estimates with schedules, other documents, issues, tasks, and more! BIM management. Project management. Asset management. Track priced and non-prepriced line items.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Documentation BIM 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

There's a significant learning curve when it comes to using prefab for construction, and you need to ensure that you equip your teams with the right tools to get the most out of prefabrication. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example, the Project Management Institute (PMI) defines a project as follows; “a project is a temporary endeavor. Associated detailed costs for required labor, material, and equipment to complete the task per the unit of measure, and a total cost for the same. Learn more? Contact Us. Subject *.

Contract 130

Contract Change Orders Renovating Project Management 130

Construction Junkie

JULY 15, 2020

The tower crane is easily one of the most fascinating pieces of equipment on any large construction project and operators certainly have a unique view of the jobsite. Available in both web and mobile view, these charts help the project management team to determine where their inefficiencies lie. Courtesy of Versattile.ai.

San Diego 94

San Diego Software Software Materials 94

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Whether you’re an owner, executive, project manager, or job supervisor, it’s important to know what’s happening in your business and how you stand next to the competition. When profit margins are thin, it doesn’t take much to wipe out a project’s financial benefits. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

Risk 217

Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 217

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project. It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework.

Schedule 98

Schedule Fabrication Construction Budget 98

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

RFIs, on the other hand, are used to clarify, ask and determine the design intent of the project. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements.

Documentation 52

Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

However, delays can happen for various reasons such weather , equipment failures , labor shortages , missing or incorrect data, project mistakes and conflicts. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Subcontractor Schedules and Compliance.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

Schedule construction to happen after hours or during slower traffic times – work with your contractor to identify when slower times are or when the kitchen operation is closed, so remodeling activity can be scheduled during that time. We have remodeled for many restaurant brands throughout Michigan while they stayed open.

Remodeling 86

Remodeling Construction Schedule Compensation 86

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The results of the survey provided key takeaways, including that there have been a significant number of delayed or canceled projects, labor demand is still high, there has been an increase in the use of technology, and there is still a lot of uncertainty moving forward.

Contractors 137

Contractors AGC Autodesk Safety 137

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

The contractor verifies that the project abides by all the specifications as provided in the contract documents. Role Of A Contractor In Project Planning The project management team develops a master schedule for the project depending on the completion date of the project. Track time schedule.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

An entire project can come to a screeching halt while paper plans are replaced. Many project managers or supervisors keep a duplicate set of plans in field offices, but even those can get lost, or if changes were made to the current set that was being used, the backup may not reflect these. Want to know more?

Documentation 191

Documentation Management Drawings Construction 191

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, an electrical contractor specializing in installing automated manufacturing equipment might find high demand for their services in a region with strong manufacturing growth. Successful firms generally use a combination of electronic media, printed materials and networking to achieve that. Clear Communication.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. Since construction sites involve numerous planned and unplanned activities, the software can help contractors and project managers have better control of time.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more.

Software 200

Software Software Construction Budget 200

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Often, this makes it hard to find a solution—you have to handle a complicated blend of equipment, inventory, subcontractors, bids, and project management, just to name a few. Epicor can help you to receive complete visibility of project-based resources including assets, inventory, materials and labor. Reflex ERP.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200