Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2023

When you’re working on a tight schedule, the last thing you need is for your equipment to break down. 8 Tips to Get Better Performance & More Life Out of Your Dozer ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 18:38 Unexpected machine downtime can cost you time and money. Minimize your risks with straightforward dozer maintenance.

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Schedule Risk Equipment 260

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2021

Having the right equipment available at the right time is critical to staying on track. A strategic, well-executed fleet strategy can eliminate downtime that strains your schedule — and your bottom line. Complex projects paired with tight labor markets and timelines have put additional pressure on construction contractors.

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Schedule Equipment Contractors Construction 404

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2018

Over the last decade, equipment manufacturers have made many advances in machine intelligence and communication, especially when it comes to telematics. Consequently, types of real-time data collected and how it is transmitted have rapidly changed since telematics was first introduced.

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Equipment Schedule 159

HardHatChat

MARCH 19, 2012

While the construction best practices we shared might be common knowledge with our experienced Chicago restaurant construction clients, I realize novice restaurant owners or entrepreneurs opening fast-casual franchise restaurants may not know how to create a successful restaurant construction schedule. Simple, right? Chuck Taylor.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 11, 2018

Equipment dealers employing hundreds of technicians face a significant amount of administrative work to manually produce daily technician schedules, a task complicated by schedule changes during the day.

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Schedule Equipment Employment 48

HardHatChat

AUGUST 9, 2023

Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. At Englewood , we now believe lead times need to be the primary driver of the project schedule. As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything.

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Commercial Management Construction Equipment 156

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 27, 2016

Contractors put a ton of faith into their equipment, tools and crews to complete projects on time and below budget. Whether purchasing or renting, contractors expect that the equipment will perform as promised and come with a relatively simple maintenance schedule. This is especially true with compaction equipment.

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Equipment Profitability Budgeting Budget 120

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Facilities Electrical Equipment Maintenance Test Frequency. NETA recognizes that the ideal maintenance program is reliability-based, unique to each plant and to each piece of equipment. The post Facilities Electrical Equipment Maintenance Test Frequency appeared first on 4BT.

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Electrical Equipment Renovating Schedule 100

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2021

Inefficient construction scheduling is a longstanding problem that often costs the industry and society greatly. This is in addition to the extra costs for equipment and labor when a project exceeds its projected timeline. How Smart Sensors Can Strengthen Concrete on Jobsites. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 11:43.

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Concrete Schedule Equipment Contractors 334

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This has allowed us to perform at a high level, ensuring quality finished products, a maintained schedule, and being mindful of the budget. c) they have the required manpower to meet our schedule Also, do they have a solid line of credit to furnish the required materials and equipment until each payout from the client is received?

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Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. Identify, and tabulate separately, repair that requires the equipment manufacturer to complete or to participate.

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Equipment Schedule Inspections Safety 227

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 25, 2021

Most field problems, contract disputes, crew scheduling, equipment mobilizations and contract documentation issues should be solved in small meetings, or even in simple conversations between the project manager, superintendent and foreman.

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Mobility Contract Project Management Budgeting 334

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2018

Heavy duty equipment is costly to replace and buy. Clean the equipment. Your equipment becomes durable. Come up with a schedule for cleaning it. The equipment will function for a longer time if the person working with it has the right education. Thus, it is good that you wash them after you use them.

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Equipment Education Safety Injury 126

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Validate costs and operations using a current, locally researched line-item maintenance and repair cost database for all tasks and associated f requencies. #4.

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Sustainability Inventory Procurement Equipment 233

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

With the amount of money you invest in tools and equipment, it’s crucial to protect those assets no matter where you go. Whichever route you choose, you can get some peace of mind by exploring and purchasing coverage through an equipment floater. . What is an equipment floater? Who needs equipment floater insurance?

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Insurance Equipment Contractors Risk 52

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Construction Managers Oversee the entire construction process, coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 316

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Preventive maintenance plan, schedule, and procedures. Testing equipment and special tool information. Removal and replacement instructions. Parts identification. Operator prestart. Startup, shutdown, and post-shutdown procedures. Normal operations. Emergency operations. Operating log. Troubleshooting guides and diagnostic techniques.

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Schedule Safety Equipment Plans 224

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2019

Managing a fleet of heavy equipment in the construction industry brings the challenges of scheduling the equipment, monitoring usage and managing traffic at the jobsite, to name a few. Learn about the crucial tool you need in your construction tech ecosystem.

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Schedule Equipment Management Industrial 223

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

. #1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Required level of detail, and overall scope. #2 Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

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Estimating Life Cycle Documentation Schedule 222

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this article, we will investigate how factory equipment suppliers can optimise their workflows by leveraging Autodesk Construction Cloud, with insights from our expert, Ives Veelaert , Autodesk's Principal Technical Solutions Executive for EMEA.

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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 (..)

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Contract Management Schedule Budgeting 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

It may seem time consuming, but spending a few minutes researching materials and equipment cost could save money. Cut down on loss and theft by taking the time to create an inventory list of all the tools and equipment on the jobsite. Schedule Smart. Start your project by scheduling your work crew efficiently from day one.

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Contractors Inventory Schedule Materials 295

Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

As the busy season approaches, it is important that you and your operators maintain a productive fleet of tracked heavy equipment, particularly crawler excavators, to ensure you stay on schedule.

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Schedule Equipment Products 267

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

On tunneling projects there are two critical pieces of equipment: One is the tunnel boring machine, the other is the crane. If either of them goes down, the job effectively comes to a standstill. Triad Engineering & Contracting (Triad) selected a Manitowoc MLC100-1 lattice boom crawler crane to…

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Schedule Contract Equipment Engineering 62

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members. This will free up your schedule and enable you to direct your time to more demanding areas. The plan should have all the information needed to facilitate swift action and highlight any potential issues.

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Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 323

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Construction cost estimator should create project scheduling to assign dates to project activities and to match the resources of materials , equipment and labour for organized project procedure. Proper scheduling eliminates problems that can arise due to production limitation.

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Schedule Construction Materials Comparison 45

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Manage costs of all types: Effort (labor, crews, timelines), quantities, materials, and equipment. 41%-74% reduction in project schedules. Create verifiable cost requirements and performance baselines based upon current, locally researched, granular line-time cost data. 84% gain in higher-quality construction.

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Renovating Estimating Construction Procurement 241

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 21, 2017

No construction company can complete a project without access to the right equipment. As your business fluctuates, it is important to monitor your equipment inventory, reallocate when necessary or expand your fleet to keep up with project schedules and potentially gain an edge over the competition.

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Environment Inventory Schedule Equipment 211

Construction Dive

MARCH 31, 2020

When the world returns to normalcy, inevitably there will be questions about schedule delays and a scramble for labor, materials and equipment. Your company can stay ahead of the curve by taking action now, an expert explains.

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Schedule Equipment Materials Construction 174

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.

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Similar to scheduling an annual checkup with your physician, completing regular maintenance for heavy equipment is one of the best ways to keep your fleet in the best shape possible. For some service needs, your equipment may need to be transported to your dealership to be performed by a trained service technician.

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Profitability Transportation Equipment Schedule 212

Construction Equipment

APRIL 16, 2014

OSHA has scheduled an informal public hearing to discuss the agency’s proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the crane operator certification requirement. and will also discuss the existing phase-in requirement that employers ensure their operators are qualified to operate equipment.'

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Certification OSHA Schedule Washington 69

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Cost and schedule overruns, accidents, less than expected quality and inadequate functionality are the norm in the publics sector at federal, state, county, and local levels. While the rampant economic and environmental waste is unsustainable, it continues unabated with virtually zero accountability or oversight. Regular third-party audits.

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Procurement Plans Accidents Construction 218

Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2023

Jointly work with us to conduct a JOC Program needs assessment, whether its your first, or you are transitioning from traditional methods. 4BT PEP JOC Knowledge-based Technology Platform Multi-level, multi-format training and support services [contact-form] The post 2023 Collaborative Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

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Contract Documentation Accounting Consulting 220

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Similar to scheduling an annual checkup with your physician, completing regular maintenance for heavy equipment is one of the best ways to keep your fleet in the best shape possible. For some service needs, your equipment may need to be transported to your dealership to be performed by a trained service technician.

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Profitability Transportation Equipment Schedule 198

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These components include schedule, cost, operations, and more. Scheduling 4D BIM adds the dimension of time to the 3D BIM model. It overlays scheduling information into the model, allowing users to visualize the construction sequence and plan the project more effectively. What is 3D BIM?: What is 4D BIM?: What is 5D BIM?:

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BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

For instance, a landlord who buys the property being constructed and is using property management software will likely have to schedule contractors a lot of the time if the construction is poor, to begin with. Modern customers look for construction partners who can complete jobs on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 255