Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Insurance plays a crucial role in managing risks and ensuring the successful completion of any construction project. Common Types of Construction Insurance General Liability Insurance (CGL) Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is essential for both general and trade contractors.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Building Permits Land Use Regulations 52

NH Construction Law

JUNE 23, 2024

When contracting parties agree to a fixed price or lump sum amount for a defined scope of work, the contractor is generally obligated to build that scope of work for that price regardless of what it costs him to do so or what unmentioned obstacles he may face. A measure of trust is accordingly essential in fixed price contracts.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Estimating 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 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.

Contracts 92

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 92

BDC Network

MARCH 11, 2024

Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 59

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Risk Management 59

CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

General contractors recognize the necessity of insurance as not just an expense; rather it serves to safeguard them against unforeseeable disruptions that can wreak havoc during their construction projects. Heavy machinery on a construction site can sometimes cause property damage by inadvertently harming structures or other assets on site.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Risk Management Safety Regulations General Contracting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. The Rise of New Building Methods. Industry Performance.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Construction risk management system keeps the detailed document of all-possible risks for easy to address them.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Construction Management Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting 52

Buildern

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

One such measure is the use of a retainage fee, which is a percentage of the contract amount that an owner withholds from a contractor until the completion of the project. After all, who said contractors have lower risks of underpayment and they don’t need their own security measures from owners? What Does Retainage Mean?

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Land Use Regulations Project Management Consulting Public Works 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Managing the myriad of accounting activities across an entire construction business, or at any phase of an individual project, you’re going to want access to the most accurate, real-time numbers possible. It’s essential to business administration, management and financial reporting. Unique Project- and Contract-Based Milestones.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Project Management Cost Control Construction Equipment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What it is, how it’s measured, why it matters, and how to improve it. Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Finishing the project on time, meeting the requirements of the agreement and staying within the budget are all essential aspects of quality management.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

In Eight

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Value of Construction Project Management Software The capital projects industry remains challenged to deliver projects on time and within budget. The scale and complexity of today’s projects call for integrated construction project management solutions with mobile functionality.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Project Management Consulting 52

iField Smart

MARCH 8, 2023

As projects continue to display extreme complexities for Architects, General Contractors , Specialty Contractors, Building Engineers, and other stakeholders, traditional processes fail to achieve the required outcomes. The iFieldSmart Technologies Construction Management Cloud. Networking. Networking. Predictive intuition.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Performance-centric reward system. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. Shared boundaries.

Collaboration 90

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 90

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations. Albuquerque, New Mexico Project Team : Owner: Bernalillo County, New Mexico Civil Engineer: Bohannan Huston and Molzen Corbin General Contractor: AUI Inc. Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

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

iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2023

Specialty contractors need to navigate these dark waters by latching onto a simple, yet powerful construction management platform that eliminates the negative impact of traditional workflows and tools on modern construction. Bid approvals do take weeks from owners, and that is a challenge to manage.

Specialty Contracting 52

Specialty Contracting Risk Management Construction Management Schedule Management 52

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

Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They have timelines that are measured in years, and this leaves much room for error. Enter process management. Process management is important because it helps to improve overall operations. Project Initiation (Steps 1 – 2) The first stage of the project management life cycle is project initiation.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2023

These technologies will propel the industry forward, improving outcomes for workers, contracting companies, and end clients. If you’re willing to get on board, the use of AI in construction could help improve safety, productivity, quality, and other vital measures. Machine learning is a subset of AI. Another use case?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Construction Management Building Automation 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 14, 2019

Every organization needs to get more out of the capital they invest in facilities (and other physical assets) to either stay competitive, optimally achieve their organizational mission, and/or perform their fiduciary responsibility. They require fundamental changes in day-to-day ways of doing business.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

During construction, specifics are everything and failure to communicate specifically could create massive change orders, cost overruns and schedule delays, which can negatively impact your bottom line. As a rule of thumb, specifications will usually never over-explain how to build. What Are Construction Specifications?

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement General Contracting Project Management Building Design 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.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The work is separated into various items of work for a thorough calculation, and the amounts from every item are measured out and also an analysis of the estimated expense is developed at reasonable prices. To invite tenders and to plan contracts and manage the expenditure during implementation, an estimation is also mandatory.

Estimating 59

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 59

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Change Management – A comprehensive change management plan is a requirement in the journey to collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect among all participants… and measurably improved outcomes. Best Value – Value comes first… from best value procurement to the value of life-cycle asset management.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Schedule Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

Efficient and best management practice construction cost estimating and ongoing construction project/program management is impossible without proper early and ongoing planning, inclusive of the collaborative and competent involvement of all construction project participants and stakeholders. . Four BT, LLC.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. CONTRACT / JOB ORDER CONTRACT.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Because of the opportunity for cost savings, preconstruction is considered just as important as the building phase as it truly lays the groundwork for a complex project.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Change Management Site Planning Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Regardless, a solid risk management strategy is critical to the security of your company and project. What is Construction Risk Management?

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

In regards to construction today, the Business Dictionary defines a construction punch list as, “Listing of items requiring immediate attention” and as a “Document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to the certificate of substantial completion. Who’s Responsible for Construction Punch List Items?

Closeout 52

Closeout Project Management Consulting Construction Management Project Management 52

In Eight

AUGUST 10, 2023

Of the organizations that deliver projects ahead of or on schedule, 69% use project controls software. What are we going to use for subcontract management? A New Look at Data Health and Truth At this point, it’s time to categorize this newly consolidated data to better manage how work gets done and what real costs will look like.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. Get ready to explore the building blocks of construction and the fancy words that come with them!

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In regards to construction today, the Business Dictionary defines a punch list as, “Listing of items requiring immediate attention” and as a “Document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to the certificate of substantial completion. Who’s Responsible for Punch List Items?

Closeout 52

Closeout Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. 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. Monitoring.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40