Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2022

The Great Convergence, Part 2: Off-Site Construction Drivers and Enablers. A closer look at what’s propelling the adoption of off-site construction methods in home building. Is Off-Site Construction a Real Solution to the Housing Industry's Challenges? Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction and Modular Homes. Scott Sedam.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

No matter where you’re at in your construction career, or what business goals you’re out to achieve, get ready for a set of construction classes designed to leave you with a long list of actionable takeaways. With over 80 construction classes available this year, the question remains: what sessions should you attend?

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, producing more sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today. Ready-mix truck time optimization.

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Sustainability Products Concrete Construction 78

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. JOC is particularly well suited for reducing and an existing backlog of projects/tasks.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. When projects go over budget, they result in frustration, delays, missed timelines, terminated relationships, and loss of reputation for companies. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 3, 2010

One of the fastest moving jobs around now is that of Construction Cost Estimating. Construction is the largest industry to use cost estimators; but the manufacturing industry also employs cost estimators. Here is lying the cause of the necessity of Construction Estimation.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

The article also introduces the use of Performance Based Procurement System (PBPS) to set a “minimum performance” requirement and improving the performance of the JOC process. Contractors are not rewarded for high performance construction. Thousands of dollars could be saved by delivering construction modifications sooner.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

The article also introduces the use of Performance Based Procurement System (PBPS) to set a “minimum performance” requirement and improving the performance of the JOC process. Contractors are not rewarded for high performance construction. Thousands of dollars could be saved by delivering construction modifications sooner.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

As part of our new “Have You Tried It” blog series, we are highlighting one of our recently released features within our Autodesk Construction Cloud portfolio that may have flown under your radar. Autodesk Takeoff is our cloud-based quantification software that allows estimators to create 2D and 3D takeoffs from a single platform.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

Facility / Infrastructure Life Cycle Cost: Costs associated with designing, acquiring, constructing, adapting, maintaining, repairing, and operating a built structure. While Value Management is used as term in this paper, it is arguably interchangeable with Capital Planning and Management (CPMS). Abdul Lateef A, Olanrewaju.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Construction projects benefit from maximizing efficiency. To generate profits in an industry known for razor-thin margins, firms need to maintain control over cost and schedule at every phase of construction. This is why so many firms end up saying, “We need the best all-in-one construction software.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2022

It’s impossible to know everything about construction, especially as the industry evolves at such a rapid clip. So, whether you’re learning new things yourself, or sending this list to your team, here’s ten of our most popular on-demand construction webinars from all of 2021. Best for: Estimators and Precon Managers.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Click the button below to get right to the Frequently Asked Questions About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services. We have owned and operated several construction companies from the early 1970''s until 2000 and experienced just about every good, bad and ugly thing possible. They are listed in detail further down.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Determine the answers to the following questions BEFORE you bid or accept a Job Order Contract: Will you be able to perform? Appropriate use of supporting technology. Will you earn a reasonable profit?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. There are many documents that you’ll come across when working in construction, but there are around 10 that make up the core essential documents that you need to have for each project. . Work orders.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Improve Your Construction Schedule. Today, there exist many technology platforms and tools that are designed to streamline construction project scheduling without necessitating that you create new workflows from scratch. The benefits of using software include: Less risk and chance of mistakes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. Ultimately, an inadequate construction budget leads to cost overruns, wasted time, and lower profit margins.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

Job Order Contract Frequently Asked Questions. JOC – Questions and Answers. Job Order Contracts are used for a wide variety of multi-trade or single trade (roofing, paving, etc.) Job Order Contracts are used for a wide variety of multi-trade or single trade (roofing, paving, etc.) Is JOC Software required?

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

IG5336.9201-ch1 Independent Government Estimates. An Independent Government Estimate (IGE) is an unbiased cost estimate based upon the specifications and without the influence of potential contractor’s marketing effort or input. The purpose of a construction IGE is three-fold: 1.1.2.1. Types of Independent Estimates.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Discover the latest updates to Autodesk’s construction software. I’m excited to share the launch of over 50 new feature releases and enhancements across Autodesk Construction Cloud products. Jump to releases by product: Autodesk Construction Cloud Unified Platform. Autodesk Build. Autodesk BIM Collaborate.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) contracts provide a streamlined means to complete construction projects estimated at less than 750K. SABER contract generally means a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The team can decide how many coefficients to use.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Construction Keynote highlights from AU 2021. For many years, construction was among the least-digitized industries. There’s an app for everything including bid management, estimation, quantity take-off, RFIs, submittals, monitoring cost, etc. The question remains, how do you use all that technology to your advantage?

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. ARCS-BAR-01-06M Frequency: Semi-annually.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 31, 2013

Back In The “Old Days” a set of scales was used – one side for income and other for expenses. There are accounting systems that deal with both quantity and quality. Most Contractors want useful and usable information (basic reports) plus customized reports that are specific to their needs commonly known as “Job Costing Reports”.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 31, 2013

Back In The “Old Days” a set of scales was used – one side for income and other for expenses. There are accounting systems that deal with both quantity and quality. Most Contractors want useful and usable information (basic reports) plus customized reports that are specific to their needs commonly known as “Job Costing Reports”.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Construction delivery methods define roles, responsibilities, deliverables, levels of risks, set the overall tone, and ultimately determine the success or failure of a project more so than any single element. Construction Delivery Methods. Construction only is awarded to the lowest responsible/acceptable bidder.

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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). These contracts are commonly known as indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) or umbrella contracts.

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