Field Wire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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In Eight

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s no different for the world of project controls. Because how can we possibly know how much money we will spend in the future on a project if we don’t know how much of the total we have already spent as of today? Project controls may even have more acronyms than CrossFit!

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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 found that by using the tent in lieu of shipping containers we were able to save a huge amount of time and money on our projects.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated. Parametric cost modeling, area cost factors, location factors, etc.,

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In Eight

MARCH 21, 2023

Capital projects don’t come with blank checks. And yet, too many projects — even the most successful ones — wind up becoming money pits. Contractors and owners often watch as their projects’ budgets gradually creep, and often soar, past the limits established and agreed to during the planning stage.

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In Eight

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The InEight Global Capital Projects Outloo k (GCPO) report is out and has been providing myriad insights for the global construction industry. Globally, 67% of respondents are project owners, and 33% are contractors. Yet I was surprised over the gap between continents in application of technology in projects. Let’s dig in!

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

How to manage capital projects more efficiently | McKinsey. Louis Fed (stlouisfed.org) ], the demand for construction services combined with fewer participants in the industry (contractors and individuals), created a higher likelihood of delays resulting from contractor, professional management and skilled labor shortages.

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LetsBuild

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. This allows you to work within the budget.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

Construction projects are a conglomeration of various parties that all need to work together. A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It can be complicated or simple and tailored to your project. The contract can take many forms and formats.

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LetsBuild

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. This allows you to work within the budget.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. Watch the episode now Plan, communicate, and collaborate Construction projects are made up of several stakeholders, phases, and components.

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Wrench

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A Project Management Office (PMO) is a department, group, or company responsible for defining and maintaining project management standards and practices across an organization. Directive PMOs usually hire and assign project managers and serve as their guides and supervisors. What is a PMO?

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In Eight

JULY 13, 2023

In the context of capital and construction project management , however, can quickly become costly and even dangerous. The Only Constant Is Change (Management) I wonder if Heraclitus was involved in any of the giant construction projects in ancient Greece when he coined this phrase?

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB).

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In Eight

OCTOBER 26, 2023

However, when managing capital construction projects in the field, the timeliness of information is paramount to making good decisions. The reason for this is the requirement to understand where work in progress stands, at any point in time, and to objectively assess the project performance, as work is being performed.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

While architects, engineers, and construction professionals have almost always relied on models to plan and deliver projects, static visualizations have real limitations. Consider the strides being made in water management. By Chris Harman There is growing buzz about digital twins, and it’s easy to see why.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Digital transformation can unlock data – which is needed to help streamline asset maintenance and address the problem of water leakage – meaning it is fundamental to this change. Analysing data can give these companies insights into their customers, their business operations, and the overall market to drive positive changes.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Severe storms, extended heatwaves and flash floods threaten UK livelihoods as climate change accelerates. For construction firms balancing tight project deadlines already, more extreme weather brings costly delays and site damage risks needing urgent solutions. Get ahead of climate change consequences now.

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Roads Online

JUNE 15, 2023

Donald Cant Watts Corke Director for Infrastructure, Leslie Chung, sheds light on simplifying and reducing impacts caused by contractor insolvencies and project budget inadequacies. And when there’s faltering demand for construction projects, firms may struggle to secure new contracts and maintain a healthy cash flow for example.”

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability. To address climate change, states and cities are increasingly phasing out fossil fuel use in commercial buildings in favor of clean, green electric options.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

So, how can we manage interior renovation quickly and effectively? Visit Other Construction Sites Construction site management is the most direct reflection of the quality control in a renovation project. At first glance, a site with good protection measures is often managed well and has reliable quality.

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In Eight

APRIL 11, 2023

Accurate, real-time cost tracking of capital projects may be understood and valued in theory. 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.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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In Eight

APRIL 27, 2023

Organizations face increasing challenges today due to rapidly changing customer demands, market conditions, and technological advancements. AI in Design Design is essential to any construction project, and AI can significantly enhance the design process. AI can analyze spending patterns and identify areas of cost savings.

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In Eight

MAY 4, 2023

In most cases, the work required to build the asset – whether it’s an industrial plant, a datacenter, a bridge or a factory – will be performed by third parties and the owner’s ability to influence value creation diminishes rapidly once actual execution of the project has entered the execution phase (see Figure 1).

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LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

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LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2023

They manage the entire development process while keeping close ties with primary stakeholders. From designing custom bolt-ons for ERP solutions to managing client relationships, product owners reduce silos and create one point of contact for all development projects. The First Filter Changes cause disruption.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Safety is paramount in the construction industry, and managing risks effectively can mean the difference between a successful project and a costly disaster. The process consists of four core elements – hazard identification, risk evaluation, control measures & documentation, to ensure the safety of all involved.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

"For taller, more design-forward concrete framed structures, the design concrete compressive strength may be 10,000 psi or more," says GCP Applied Technologies Technical Services Manager Jason D. What are your current mix proportions and performance and associated costs? Finance – What is the cost? Wimberly, PE, MCE.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 20, 2023

James Muir is the General Manager of Smart Construction at Komatsu Australia and has spent many years in the infrastructure industry. “I I used to see that most projects would run over budget. That’s why Smart Construction is so important – industry demands are driving this change.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it's equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. Watch the episode now Plan, communicate, and collaborate Construction projects are made up of several stakeholders, phases, and components.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A great deal of research has been done one why projects fail. First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given.

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LetsBuild

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. Many types of documents during construction make up submittals.

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In Eight

JUNE 15, 2023

One of the most cited reports comes from McKinsey, a global management consulting firm, where they calculate that technology can improve productivity by up to 50%. [1] 1] They have summarized that technology can be leveraged to provide the following benefits: Increased efficiency and reduce costs.

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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. This regime comprises a series of “hard stops” that a construction project will need to pass through in order to proceed to construction, completion and then occupation.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Mandatory early and ongoing collaboration for each project. Lower project related cost growth.

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