Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 6, 2022

Success in operating a profitable construction business is all about maintaining the proper balance of control over both The Profit Centers and The Cost Centers. A Highly Profitable Construction Company builds on its strengths and core competencies and continues innovating, growing, and responding to changes in its environment.

Cost Control 101

Cost Control Building Controls Budgeting 101

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.

Quality Assurance 65

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 65

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Modular Construction Site Planning Building Materials Manufacturing 290

Whirlwind Steel

JULY 26, 2023

Metal self-storage buildings are a great choice for those looking for secure and reliable storage space. These metal buildings are typically made of steel panels with interior insulation to maintain a stable internal temperature. Each building is engineered specifically for the job location and can be constructed on-site.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems 52

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

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

In construction, understanding the difference between hard costs and soft costs is crucial for budgeting, project management, and overall financial planning. Both cost categories play a pivotal role in determining the total expenditure of a construction project, but they cover very different aspects of the process.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Digital Twin Definition and Examples A digital twin is a virtual model of a process, product, production asset, or service. Digital twin technology is extremely useful in the built world as it helps solve various industry-specific challenges, including cost optimization, safety, thorough planning, predictive modeling, and more.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Cost Control Project Management Construction Management 130

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

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

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

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 98

Maintenance Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation Controls Manufacturing 98

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 102

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 102

Roads Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The ‘source of truth’ On any project, whether resurfacing or a new build, the Aptella team always begins with a survey of the existing surface. That applies to the shift workers on site and the project management alike. We are always working together to optimise the design and get the best conformance possible as a team.”

Surveying 105

Surveying Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 105

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 98

Engineering Quality Control Cost Control Risk Management 98

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

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

An understanding of how to construct it, how to waterproof it, and how local building codes may affect it is a must. Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles: Definitely a best bet for poolside bathrooms, due to not being only waterproof and easy to clean, but also available in a variety of colors and patterns to suit any design aesthetic.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Code Compliance Material Storage Flooring Systems 52

Contractors Liability Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

For more information general contractor license requirements in Alaska Arizona Any general contractor who builds, alters, repairs, adds to, subtracts from, improves, moves, wrecks or demolishes any structure must hold a state general contractor license to work in Arizona. This license does not allow you to build a home or remodel a home.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management General Contracting Building Permits Specialty Contracting 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Home automation, the process of automating various household functions through advanced technology integration, is becoming standard in new builds. Smart Home Definition In essence, a smart home leverages IoT connectivity to automate everyday tasks and optimize efficiency.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 52

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 86

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 86

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 105

Structural Systems Quality Control Change Management Cost Control 105

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

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

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

Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Thomas’s recently built Schoenecker Center having received LEED Gold certification, one of the highest grades granted by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The world’s most popular green building rating system is LEED. Pursuing sustainable building practices just makes sense for us at St. That work was noticed.

Green Building 52

Green Building Facility Management Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 52

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 89

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 89

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

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

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

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