Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Notification | Advanced Settings – Personalize Autodesk Build email notifications so teams stay on the same page.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular independent third-party audit are important tools.

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Project Management 76

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Take BIM for example.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. When replacing flooring on older buildings, measuring moisture may be even more important than with newly constructed floors. Concrete moisture test methods.

Building Performance Measurement 84

Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Warranty Building Materials Manufacturing 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What it is, how it’s measured, why it matters, and how to improve it. Up to 60% of general contractors say it has a high or very high negative impact on profitability. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control. Quality is what separates the good from the bad.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages. Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the standard set of regulations governing construction contracts in Germany, mastering VOB procedures can significantly impact project success. The VOB, comprising three parts, establishes the legal framework for construction contracts in Germany. Scope of Work Clearly defining the scope of work is crucial for project success.

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Project Management 52

Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

Improved Efficiency : Smart contracts on the blockchain automate various processes, such as payments and deliveries, reducing delays and administrative costs. Contract Management Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Risk Management 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 24, 2020

Also, read: What Is Measurement Book | How to Write Measurement Book | Recording Measurement Book. Mobile cranes are generally found on vehicles, but cranes used for construction work are adapted to move on the tractor, and several cranes may be attached to barges when used for construction work on waterway bridges.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 71

Heavy Lifting Transportation Lifts Material Handling Building Performance Measurement 71

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Common Types of Construction Insurance General Liability Insurance (CGL) Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is essential for both general and trade contractors. It’s essential to clearly outline these endorsements in contracts and obtain proper documentation.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition. Alanna joined Parkhill in 2013 and specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), HVAC design automation, and building acoustics.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Understanding Construction Procurement Construction procurement involves acquiring goods, services, and contracts necessary for completing a construction project. Key Components of Construction Procurement Supplier Relationships Contract Management Cost Control Risk Management Strategies for Optimizing Construction Procurement 1.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Optimization Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation 52

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. When replacing flooring on older buildings, measuring moisture may be even more important than with newly constructed floors. Concrete moisture test methods.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Cost Control Building Materials Manufacturing 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data."

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Construction risk management risk is a part of a construction project, but it is unpredictable and creates uncertain damage to your project but with a managing system we can easily control and identify. Construction risk management has some steps for reducing the risk are, controlling, planning and monitoring of worksite.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Construction Management Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. I have office food eaters. Totally revolting.”

Fire Protection System Installation 64

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Cost Control Government Works 64

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Good quality control can result in significant cost and time savings. ACI also offers sample language for specifications and contracts (to be used as a guide only). Perform Work in accordance with standards referenced. It is worthwhile for owners and specifiers on projects of all types to follow their lead. Quality Assurance.

Painting/finishing 49

Painting/finishing Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 49

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. What is Building Construction? Building development is the methodology of addition of structure to property. The overwhelming majority of building construction projects are bijou renovations, like incrporation of a room, or repair of a bathroom.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sometimes referred to as the “language of business,” accounting personnel document an organization’s accounting activities to accurately measure financial performance. This includes tracking revenue, job costing, payroll, and managing several contracts and project risks simultaneously. Some firms use project-based accounting.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Project Management Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Job Order Contracting Guide. A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. The Job Order Contract and is integral Job Order Contracting Guide should reflect current, objective, and transparent collaborative best management practices. Owner leadership and competence.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. They needed to be certain Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ) met International Building Code (IBC) requirements and would deliver the kind of performance Tindall customers have come to expect.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Building Products Distribution 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

Although plans and certain documents can illustrate what a building should look like visually, an in-depth written explanation is needed to describe the construction process. Simply put, construction specifications are documents prepared ahead of construction to describe how building should be carried out by contractors and subcontractors.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement General Contracting Project Management Building Design 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 29, 2016

Building RELATIONSHIPS. A primary focus upon technology will generally not provide positive outcomes. Team leadership, without excessive management and control is the primary mission of any real property owner. Real property owners are ultimately the stewards of the build environment, and therefore must be capable of leadership.

Facility Management 58

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 58

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

Also, all parties must implement methods to improve the customer experience of building users. As a result, building users are unsatisfied, facility management is treated as an expense versus an asset, and sub-optimal performance has become the norm. Many AEC organizations find these objectives difficult to achieve.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 40

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

Also, all parties must implement methods to improve the customer experience of building users. As a result, building users are unsatisfied, facility management is treated as an expense versus an asset, and sub-optimal performance has become the norm. Many AEC organizations find these objectives difficult to achieve.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 40

CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation of residential building executes various types of works and their expenses in a chart. This is also measured in kg.

Estimating 52

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Painting/finishing Flooring Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The History of Job Order Contracting. The United States Department of the Army is attributed with initially developing and deploying Job Order Contracting during the early 1980s. An initial process framework was put in place that would subsequently be improved to become what we now know as Job Order Contracting, JOC.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Federal Sector Job Order Contracting – 2015 [1]. The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Contracting Considerations. Location of Contracting Office. Contract Option Years. Planning and Contract Award. JOC Contract.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works General Contracting Quality Control 45

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The sector shows strong growth potential, especially in emerging roles like BIM coordination, drone operations, and sustainable construction, with annual growth rates of 12-20% in green building initiatives.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Site Planning 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

It’s designed to help you allocate resources wisely, forecast project costs accurately, and maintain financial control throughout the construction lifecycle. With features like cost categorization, variance analysis and contingency planning, you’re equipped to identify potential discrepancies before they become costly issues.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Insurance Management Building Permits Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating – Within this structure the Real Property Owner must demonstrate appropriate leadership skills and manage the appropriate selected team of internal and external service providers and stakeholders without excessive control.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

Buildern

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, having a precise estimate serves as a building block for any projects success. Those costs are directly connected to the physical construction of the building. Generally, hard costs constitute a huge portion of the construction project and serve as essential components for the precise construction planning.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Insurance Management Project Management Consulting Budgeting 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Thus, this blog aims to discuss the positive role of construction in developing sustainable solutions, sharing innovations, new technologies that can be utilized to incorporate sustainable development into construction projects, as well as the general impact on society and the environment.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Best Practices for Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracting. TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTING. 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).

Contracts 45

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Government Works 45

In Eight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Most people would agree with the general statement that increased collaboration in a business is a good thing. Since the new engineering contract model, version four (NEC4) has a reputation for improving collaboration between construction clients and suppliers, jumping onboard with such contracts should be a no-brainer, right?

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Risk Management General Contracting Collaboration 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. A review of any existing related contracts is also important in order to avoid any potential conflicts or work disruption. Facility management/engineering planning. JOC procurement/award process.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) Disposal agency” means the Executive agency designated by the Administrator of General Services to dispose of surplus real or personal property. Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property.

Land Use Regulations 40

Land Use Regulations Fire Protection System Installation Property Management Fire Protection Systems 40