Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Before a construction project can begin, there is a lot of planning, number-crunching, designing, and scheduling that needs to occur. Preconstruction is the initial stage of a construction project where an idea starts to become a reality. Preconstruction establishes two baselines: an initial budget and a preliminary schedule.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. This can result in project delays and schedule and cost overruns if you don’t have a plan in place.

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Commercial Retail Construction Permits 156

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

The on-schedule delivery of a construction project depends on effective project management. Scheduling conflicts and missed deadlines can lead to contractors inadvertently cutting corners in order to catch up. This can further snowball into more delays and higher costs as they try to find and fix defects or risk contractual penalties.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

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.

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Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

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 Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

The following ideas can help build a more cohesive and proactive structure for evaluating and procuring software. Make sure to touch on the pain points of the current process and the improved efficiencies, lowered risks and potential for a new competitive edge using proposed technology upgrades. Identifying all affected parties (e.g.,

Bidding 296

Bidding Software Software Procurement 296

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

However, you risk having an excessive system if a commercial solar array is sized based on current power usage and energy efficiency later improves. . To get excellent outcomes, it’s a good idea to hire NABCEP-certified professionals if you’re considering using solar energy for your commercial building. .

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Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 284

Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

To take a project from an idea to a finished building, construction goes through several phases. Keep reading as we drill down deeper on the design development phase, including the work performed and how businesses can mitigate risk. However, it’s helpful to have a rough idea of how much the overall project might cost. .

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Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

During this first phase, pre-construction , the project owner will consult with an architect or design firm about an idea or plan. The designer will then help the project owner flesh out their ideas, determine a preliminary budget and timeline, and even assist the project owner in determining whether or not the project is feasible.

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Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2023

While the primary purpose of an RFI is to reduce the need for time-consuming and expensive rework, the process itself is time-consuming and negatively impacts schedules and budgets. Preconstruction offers the biggest opportunity to reduce or eliminate wasteful processes and de-risk a project.

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Construction Autodesk Schedule Design 96

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2018

Front-loading knowledge sharing is also fundamental, and is accomplished by the owner preparing an initial scope of work and then scheduling a joint site visit the the contractor. Flexibility and responsiveness are standard components as are mutual trust and respect and share risk/reward. LEAN is customer-focused and outcome-focused.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Contract Innovation 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. There is no optimal project delivery method, but choosing the right method for your project helps reduce risk, improve your schedule, and keep your budget on track.

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Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. A representative from the contractor sponsoring the conference would take the position that most scheduling specifications were onerous or unnecessary.

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Schedule Viewpoint Conference Claims 52

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

If you’ve ever conducted a survey or hosted a focus group that allowed participants to freely voice their opinions, you know the risk that comes with that endeavor: a wildly disparate, mostly thoughtful, occasionally profane, and (almost) always insightful stew of comments that leaves you wishing you’d never asked the question in the first place.

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Housing NAHB Regulation Forecasting 98

Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

As a contractor, you may have realized that taking care of every detail will not be enough as there are always going to be risks associated with your work. Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong.

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Insurance Contractors Construction Claims 97

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. OSHA record keeping was introduced in the 1970’s and my advice is for companies to view it as a compliance issue – not one of reducing risk.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. OSHA record keeping was introduced in the 1970’s and my advice is for companies to view it as a compliance issue – not one of reducing risk.

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OSHA Injury Employment Safety 120

Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Relevant: Identify the “why” of an idea — its benefits to the construction project, the project owner and the general contractor. Without proper planning, there may be an increased risk of delays. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 4.

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Project Management Construction Schedule Software 96

Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

Therefore, they are perfect topic ideas for construction meetings. The rest of the topics on this list are also important to include on your regular safety meeting schedule. >> Related safety meeting topic ideas: Focus Four Hazards, Jobsite PPE, Securing Loads. They are highly relevant to the construction industry.

Safety 62

Safety Injury Construction OSHA 62

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

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Risk Construction Schedule Contractors 92

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Aimed at anyone in the construction industry, this podcast has big ideas for workers and companies looking to better serve their customers. Release schedule : Every weekday. The Construction Life.

Construction 52

Construction Schedule Safety Industrial 52

Safety Services Company

APRIL 27, 2020

However, conducting a job hazard analysis would allow you, as an employer, to eliminate or prepare for such risks. Understanding these risks would enable you, an employer, to anticipate dangers and reduce the instances of injury. Jobs that pose risks of fatal or severe injury to employees. ? Why is Job Hazard Analysis Important?

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Injury Risk Safety Accidents 62

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

This includes reducing the risk of project/system failure, on-time and on-budget project delivery, shortening projects delivery times, lowering operational costs, as well as improving quality, reliability and safety. Shared risk/reward. Generate alternative ideas. Implement presented ideas. Best value procurement.

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Life Cycle Contract Management Budgeting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2022

Our call for proposals is now open, and you can share your expertise, ideas, and insights by submitting to be one of our construction session speakers. We’d also love to learn how you are utilizing BuildingConnected for bid and risk management, Pype for workflows like submittals and closeout, and ProEst for estimating. .

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Autodesk Industrial Management IDEA 119

Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

When it comes to finding the right Project Manager for your design and construction project, tracking scope, cost, and schedule is itself not enough. Well-rounded PMs have learned how to work effectively with many personality types, cultures, professions, trades, and clients, exercising patience while prioritizing essential ideas.

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Project Management Management Schedule IDEA 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

When change orders happen, they can affect the relationship with the client and could have a considerable impact on the schedule of the overall job. As a result, I have had to deal with a tarnished reputation, additional unforeseen added time to the schedule, and that all happens with a cost. But it’s not just change orders.

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Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Construction Marketing

MARCH 15, 2021

Dispatchers had no idea who was calling, what machinery they had, or what they needed. Once given this information, they had no idea which of your technicians had knowledge of the equipment or if anyone could be redeployed. The problem with this is simple: Inflexible scheduling and a lack of connection stood in the way.

Risk 156

Risk Inventory Equipment Schedule 156

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. • Manage expectations more closely than schedule, cost, and scope. Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Project Management Risk Resource Management 40

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. using site drawings.

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Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 20, 2017

An OpenJOC Program can build and maintain the optimal resource mix for delivery and to scheduling of facilities renovation, repair, and minor new construction activities to best achieve an organization’s operational and financial goals, while honoring regulatory and other constraints. Attacking variation reduces risk.

Contract 100

Contract Project Management Budgeting Budget 100

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Managing Risk in Public Works. Any discussion of risk management in public works project delivery must consider the primary causes of project failure. ” These risks have much in common— they involve coordination and the cooperation with other individuals and agencies unmotivated by the mission to build the project.

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Resource Risk Management Railroad 40

Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

While you may assume that paying for scheduled maintenance is unnecessary, the reality is - without it, organizations are typically compelled to undertake more costly repairs. Managing Safety Hazards and Risks. Faulty equipment leads to major accidents - don’t take the risk. Schedule Demo. It functions smoothly.

Management 52

Management Equipment Inspections Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While a rewarding career, a PM is on the scene to juggle change orders, large teams of workers and unexpected issues–all while ensuring all work meets expected quality, budget and schedule. During these hectic times and schedules, it becomes quite clear to distinguish the high-quality PMs from the average ones.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

Celebrating its 100th year, the 2022 WASHTO meeting continues the tradition of providing a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas and best practices. The 7th annual Advancing Preconstruction 2022 returns with a heavy focus on tackling inflation and supply chain risk, including the knock-on challenges of accelerated design and early procurement.

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Las Vegas Construction Autodesk Conference 98

Carol Hagen

MARCH 15, 2012

Accessing what’s been said in email can be a godsend or at least identify your exposure to risk. When an e-discovery issue arises and a key employee no longer works at your firm, if you haven’t retained the emails you may not have any idea what’s been said. Email Records Retention Can Be Tricky.

Construction 168

Construction Project Management Documentation Mobility 168

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 31, 2017

If not, there are risks factors for collapsing of a structure. BAR BENDING SCHEDULE: Bar bending schedule is considered as a crucial chart for civil engineers. ON FIELD MANAGEMENT: A civil engineer should have clear ideas on form-work, concreting, safety measures etc.

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Engineering Drawings Concrete Schedule 40

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

But that is almost always a bad idea. Change orders inevitably increase costs , and schedule delays eat into the project’s budget. If you compete from the low bid mindset, whether imposed or because you think it will win you more business, you take on an unnecessarily large amount of risk. And guess what?

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Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98