Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. and oversight groups.

Estimating 100

Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Environmental benefits are making an even stronger case for opting to use tents rather than the standard steel storage container both for new builds and major renovation projects. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.

Material Storage 246

Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

CivilJungle

JANUARY 5, 2021

Structural Audit Definition. Structural Audit can be defined as a very important approach to understanding the distress level or condition of any existing civil engineering structure or a building. Structural Audit of Residential Building.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Painting/finishing Building Codes 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Most, if not all, public sector real property owners have extraordinarily little visibility into facilities preventive maintenance costs or granular associated task line times. For example, owners may require a preventive maintenance activity and an associate cost from a contractor. Check and calibrate safety controls.

Maintenance 97

Maintenance Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation Controls Manufacturing 97

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lack of recognition by senior management of the linkage between between the built environment and organizational mission Low level of understanding of both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership management and integrated lean planning, procurement, and project delivery principles and processes. engineering the whole life cycle costing process.

Construction Management 101

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 101

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

With cloud-based TVL security cameras , your security staff can access cloud-based control centers and mobile applications that can view security data from anywhere. If you opt for a TVL system, the feed will be much more high-definition, allowing for more accurate monitoring. Going Keyless.

Site Planning 112

Site Planning Construction Equipment Cost Control Building Controls 112

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. The link to the document(s) within the email will stay the same for access within Cost Management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Road Ant(s) not only helped Rich River Asphalt to immediately save costs, but also de-risk its jobs sites. You save money in the long run and the impacts on risk and safety outweigh the cost as well.” We have been able to control accelerator, transmission shift and other communications via the Volvo system. meters,” he says.

Engineering 94

Engineering Quality Control Cost Control Risk Management 94

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Lean Asset Management significant improve the availability, dependability, usefulness, safety of facilities and other physical assets, while also lowering life-cycle costs. Lean Asset Management differs from traditional approaches in several ways.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 85

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 85

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

You’re using new and innovative techniques to build bigger, better, and faster.” He also touched on the role of sustainability and the increased demand for eco-friendly materials and building methods. ” Convenience or control? You can’t find the labor you need. Your projects are becoming more complex.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Cost Control Construction Management Project Management 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Now, all our graders, loaders, and scrapers are run on GPS control. That’s the way the industry is moving, and we’ve definitely embraced that.” SmartGrade John Deere’s SmartGrade technology is a 3D mastless integrated grade control system. This cuts down the amount of time on site by increasing production and reducing costs.

Structural Systems 90

Structural Systems Quality Control Change Management Cost Control 90

In Eight

MAY 4, 2023

From an owner’s perspective, building a new capital asset comes with a range of challenges and uncertainties. When faced with so many obstacles, how can a project’s actual cost and duration come close to the baselines that were initially set prior to execution?

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

The frequency of lift servicing is dependent on a number of different factors such as: The Make and Type of Lift The Age of the Lift Usage pattern – Lifts in places such as public buildings, shopping centres and hotels that experience high levels of traffic, will need more regular inspections than those located in say residential properties.

Lifts 62

Lifts Heavy Lifting Transportation Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations 62

Practical Law Construction

MARCH 8, 2023

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. Gateway 2 – Before building work starts. Gateway 3 – When building work is “completed” and before occupation. The gateways are: Gateway 1 – Planning stage.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Building Controls Safety Regulations Government Works 52

Practical Law Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Commentators have begun assessing the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) – not least on this blog – and there is much more yet to be said. Regulations controlling some construction products already exist, and a very helpful summary of these can be found here. Cost contribution orders.

Safety Regulations 90

Safety Regulations Controls Manufacturing Building Standards Cost Control 90

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 88

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 88

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 25, 2022

Build to Suit. When the time comes to move your business to its own brick and mortar (or any other building material) building, or expand to a bigger building, you have an option to keep your capital in your business rather than spend it on a loan to cover construction costs. How it Works.

Risk Management 62

Risk Management General Contracting Building Optimization Building Controls 62

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

A highly efficient firm can maximize its productivity whilst seeking to minimize the costs that are involved in the completion of each task. Inefficient construction firms are at risk of going over project budgets (due to delays, poor planning, and quality control issues). The post How Do Construction Firms Ensure Efficiency?

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Construction Equipment Construction Machinery Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Definition of Construction. 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. Building development is the methodology of addition of structure to property. Building Permits.

Building Performance Measurement 52

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Although designed to provide clarity and prevent mistakes, RFIs often lead to delays, downtimes, and extra costs. The costs of having disconnected systems and what we can do to keep teams and processes tightly integrated. It sounds simple enough, but RFIs cause significant delays and costs.

Prefabrication 64

Prefabrication Building Design Cost Control Site Planning 64

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2016

Building Users part of the process. Standardized & Common Terms, Definitions, and Data Architectures. Life-cycle costing versus First-cost approach. Monitoring and Reporting without Excessive Management and Control. 14 FM Best Practices. Collaborative versus Siloed competencies and practice areas.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting Controls Manufacturing 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2019

Leverage the experience of multi-discipline teams… procurement, builders, building users, facilities management, oversight groups…. Improved scope of work definition. Central repository of current, actionable information (full version control and privilege management). Consistently deploy and manage robust LEAN processes.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Control Risk Management Facility Management 40

BDC Network

JULY 17, 2023

Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize their operations. Reduce maintenance and energy costs by X%.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement 98

Work Gearz

JUNE 13, 2022

As the definition goes on, a warehouse is nothing but a well-planned space for providing efficient storage and handling of goods and materials. Maintaining such a facility allows us to manage resources and control and supervise the incoming and outgoing flow of goods. Tips For Keeping Heating Costs Reasonable. Circulate the Air.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Zoning Flooring Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 60

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Closeout Lean Construction Procurement 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It’s safe to say that cost overruns in construction projects have become an industry-wide status quo. To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget. Inaccurate Project Estimates.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Change Management Site Planning Budgeting 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Noise reduction strategies and participation in the Considerate Constructors Scheme are encouraged for responsible building practices. Saturday Site Activity: Balancing Work and Rest The weekend brings a shift in the tempo of building work. The answer lies within a framework designed to maintain societal harmony.

Health Regulations 62

Health Regulations Public Works Construction Machinery Construction Equipment 62

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

The Role of Construction in Sustainable Development Eco-Friendly Materials: Choosing the right material is a crucial element in the concept of green building. They act both as environmentally friendly solutions and as additions to the construction that will improve the appearance of a building as well as functionality.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

BIM, Building Information Modeling, actually consists of three M’s… BIM3 if you will… Modeling, Models, and Management. Unfortunately the AECO sector (Architecture, Engineering Construction, Operations) sector is currently “silo” and “first cost” centric, not to mention relatively technophobic.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Cost Control Building Controls 45

CivilJungle

JANUARY 19, 2021

Economical: The alignment must be economical, including the initial cost , operation cost, and maintenance cost. #5. Also, Read: What Is Road Pattern | Different Types of Road Patterns | Grid Pattern Definition | Radial Pattern | Rectangular or Block Pattern | Minimum Travel Pattern. Horizontal Alignment Definition.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Cost Control Land Use Regulations Building Design 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 19, 2021

Economical: The alignment must be economical, including the initial cost , operation cost, and maintenance cost. #5. Also, Read: What Is Road Pattern | Different Types of Road Patterns | Grid Pattern Definition | Radial Pattern | Rectangular or Block Pattern | Minimum Travel Pattern. Horizontal Alignment Definition.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Cost Control Land Use Regulations Building Design 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

In this article, we'll unpack the essentials of building resilience in the construction sector. Control costs with the help of technology Here’s a not-so-fun tidbit: according to PwC , “91.5% Here are some of the ways construction technology helps teams achieve better cost control. Enter construction technology.

Building Resilience 40

Building Resilience Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Alternative Project Delivery (APD) offers the opportunity delivers significant added value versus traditional design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Agency?CM improved cost visibility and cost control is provide through the use of locally researched detailed line item unit price book.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 56

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Risk Management 56

Construction Specifier

MAY 31, 2024

These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. Issues related to this wall assembly have led to numerous buildings requiring extensive repairs, and in some cases, full recladding, or even demolition. During the transition from mass masonry walls to the “four barrier” (i.e.

Masonry 64

Masonry Wall Systems Building Codes Waterproofing Systems 64

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Most Army and DoD JOC Program specify “RS Means” cost data. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contracts 91

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 91