Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is crucial for anyone involved in construction, whether you’re a contractor, developer, or project manager. For further reading on risk management in construction, check out this comprehensive guide. Common Construction Liability Issues 1. Documentation is also key.

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Risk Management Environmental Impact Assessment Safety Regulations Building Permits 52

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 15, 2021

The NABERS UK system focuses on the energy efficiency of office buildings when they are in use, to gauge actual performance in a way that is comparable with similar buildings. The scheme seeks to close the existing gap between theoretical design-based energy performance and actual in-use energy performance.

Building Performance Measurement 52

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Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

A well-researched procurement team can also anticipate pricing changes and adjust contracts accordingly, reducing long-term risks. By nurturing strong partnerships with suppliers, contractors can benefit from better terms, priority access to materials, and more flexible contract terms during challenging market conditions.

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Procurement Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Understanding Construction Procurement Construction procurement involves acquiring goods, services, and contracts necessary for completing a construction project. Effective procurement is vital for managing costs, ensuring quality, and maintaining project timelines. For more insights on technological advancements, refer to GEP.

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Procurement Building Optimization Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation 52

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Leading Construction Project Management Software of 2024 In 2024, the construction industry continues to witness a transformative shift towards digitalization and innovation, with construction management software playing a pivotal role in enhancing project efficiency and collaboration.

Project Management 80

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 80

CCR Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Whether you’re building new structures or remodeling old ones, understanding construction law is crucial to keep your projects running smoothly and avoid any legal hiccups. We’ll cover the basics you need to know, from contracts and permits to safety regulations and dispute handling.

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Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Building Permits Land Use Regulations 52

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

These tools can automate various aspects of the procurement process, from sourcing and contract management to order processing and supplier management. It also allows for more flexible procurement strategies, enabling companies to adapt quickly to market changes. Learn more about strategic sourcing from Dragon Sourcing.

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Procurement Building Performance Measurement Risk Management Building Optimization 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

This article explores the definition of submittals, their importance, and how they contribute to effective project management. According to Procore , submittals ensure that the materials and methods used in construction meet the specifications outlined in the contract documents. What is a Submittal in Construction?

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management Building Materials Approvals 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 28, 2024

While financial performance is a major indicator, other factors include the scope of projects, the geographical reach of operations, and the company’s reputation in terms of quality and innovation. How These Companies Are Ranked The ranking of general contractors is often determined by their annual revenue from contracting work.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Specialty Contracting Building Automation 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Commercial building projects are highly complex undertakings where quality is prioritized. Each project requires meticulous planning, skilled craftsmanship, and rigorous adherence to safety and building codes to ensure the longevity and functionality of the structure. Modular construction: Prefabricated modules are assembled on-site.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Optimization Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Buildings geolocation. BIM management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Contracts Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

An Introduction to Job Order Contracting – The LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Way! #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Improving the Army’s Job Order Contracting Program. and Linda T.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

Construction Procurement Costs can be effectively managed within integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. Often owners focuses only on initial purchase cost when they make decisions on repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build planning, design, procurement & construction. Introduction.

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iField Smart

MAY 17, 2023

Design-related rework includes oversight and errors in design drawings including design changes. Design clashes (hard or soft) on the field make it difficult for sub-contracting firms to complete the project within budget and time. Construction activities performed non-sequentially can lead to installation issues or reconstruction.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Performance Measurement Construction Equipment Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operators) What are the barriers? – System thinking requires a fundamental change in mindset for current AECOO players. . Time for real change?

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Property Management 52

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.

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

iField Smart

MAY 25, 2024

Demystifying Construction RFIs: The Role of RFI Management Software In the intricate dance of construction projects, Requests for Information (RFIs) play a pivotal role. However, managing RFIs efficiently within the vast scope of construction projects can be a daunting task.

Construction Management 80

Construction Management Risk Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management 80

The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Unfortunately, the construction industry could not employ the remote workplace, and projects continued to require hands-on personnel who could not socially distance as a practical matter and were at greater risk for contracting COVID. Workers were fearful for their families and understandably concerned about themselves.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement Contracts 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Performance-centric reward system. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. management. Management, 6(3), 159-168.

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Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 87

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Navigating the New Era of Construction Through Technological Innovations This comprehensive article delves into the transformative world of workforce management in the construction industry. The construction industry, traditionally perceived as a sector slow to embrace change, is standing on the brink of a technological revolution.

Building Automation 59

Building Automation Change Management Risk Management Schedule Management 59

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A collaborative long-term multi-party contract and integral Operations Manual / Execution Guide are key elements as is a common data environment inclusive of a locally researched, detailed unit price book. Change is fundamental for all parties. Measuring Gaps and Performance. Alternative LEAN Project Delivery.

Lean Construction 60

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Communication 60

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Job Order Contracting is one of the most important processes for an organization to efficiently manage its numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. It also slows, if not prevents, necessary change management within the owner organization. Access from computers, tablets, and smart phones.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Change Management 40

In Eight

MARCH 21, 2023

But now with more effective construction budget tracking techniques out there, the contrast in accuracy and cost management has become plainly stark. For example, how has material pricing changed since that project was completed? That’s where earned value management (EVM) comes in. How have local wage rates evolved?

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. Work execution and contract administration. 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. Monitoring.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2021

Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services you need to consistently drive quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. LEAN is a philosophy dating back as far as Henry Ford.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Property Management 59

In Eight

APRIL 11, 2023

When project costs aren’t closely managed, they’re more likely to spiral out of control and put projects squarely among scores of others like them: over budget and behind schedule. In these instances, tracking project expenses takes on a risk management role. So where does such precise information come from?

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

A construction takeoff is a process of listing and measuring the materials required for the project to calculate the cost to complete it. In practice, construction takeoffs are incredibly detailed documents that outline the specific types of materials required, along with their measurements and pricing. What exactly is in a takeoff?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Estimating Building Materials 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.

Estimating 86

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 86

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. Energizing work of the elements that involves passive approaches such as design forms that enhance energy performance are also crucial.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the world of commercial construction, the art of managing projects efficiently while staying within budget is a crucial skill. With the rising costs of materials, labor, and unforeseen challenges, mastering budget-conscious techniques is paramount for construction managers.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Project Management 52

Develop Coaching

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, it’s not just about building structures; it’s about building a strong brand and attracting the right clients. You’ll learn how to measure your marketing success and fine-tune your approach for better results.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Stakeholder Engagement Landscaping 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. An assessment of clients’ performance in having efficient building process in Uganda. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. Contract or co-operation?

Lean Construction 65

Lean Construction Building Products Distribution Project Management Construction Management 65

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. JOC Do’s and Don’ts.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Thus while County, State, and Local Governments in general have a ways to go in deploying Best Practice Job Order Contracting, the potential benefit are certainly worth the effort. Note that for.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2019

Construction services procurement best management practices focus upon collaboration and change management. The following are all resident within a LEAN construction alliance contract and/or integrated LEAN collaborative construction procurement and project delivery method.

Procurement 40

Procurement Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting 40

CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Professional liability claims stem from situations in which contractors perform subpar work that is either incomplete or defective in construction; for instance structural failure or serious defects. Gaining insight into these common claims and when they may arise is the key to effectively mitigating them.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Risk Management Safety Regulations General Contracting 40