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 86

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 86

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The below 12 Step Program for Creating a Credible Construction Estimate is a valuable tool for any real propery owner or services provider. #1 1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

Estimating 88

Estimating Schedule Management Risk Management Change Management 88

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Advancing construction cost estimating data, tools, communications, and technology is central to achieving sustainable facilities management. “Decisions made to adjust to changing circumstances are all based on the data collected.”

Estimating 72

Estimating Facility Management Change Management Construction Equipment 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This report addresses these critical challenges and whilst focusing on the housebuilding sector, known for its substantial packaging demands, its insights extend beyond and are relevant for wider construction, facilities management, infrastructure, and more. I cannot recommend it enough”.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Change Management Collaboration Project Management 264

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2022

Estimating is one of the most complex parts of the construction process. Thankfully cloud-based software solutions enable teams to create more competitive bids with accurate estimates faster. In it, Troy Simon, Head of Client Services at ProEst discusses the challenges of estimating at length. Connected takeoff and estimate .

Estimating 105

Estimating Risk Management Collaboration Change Management 105

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Both National Highways and Costain described the decision as ‘an agreed change in contracting strategy’ for the mega projects. Taken together the decisions are estimated to shrink Costain’s pipeline of work by around £1bn.

Change Management 237

Change Management Project Management Contracts Estimating 237

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

SUGAR LAND, TX: HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights HCSS Plans, a digital plans management solution ideal for construction job site foremen in the field.

Site Planning 261

Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Construction Management 261

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

Purchasing teams, for instance, can use the designs to generate estimates, so they can bid out jobs more quickly and effectively. Changes are a complete chaos monkey for every builder,” he says. So builders can manage change more effectively not just on a lot basis but on a community and regional basis,” Minor says.

Building Products Distribution 246

Building Products Distribution Building Design Change Management Building Permits 246

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.

Estimating 78

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment 78

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

It’s estimated that we need to rebuild more than 230,000 bridges across the U.S., Lastly, AI can revolutionize how the government manages our most important projects. However, for the government to realize its ambitions, it must change its processes for managing major projects.

Infrastructure Development 278

Infrastructure Development Government Works Building Permits Project Management 278

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

They set goals to be takeoff and estimate-ready by February 1st and sales-ready by March 1st, putting them on the fast track to a Q1 new development launch, and positioning the company to surpass their revenue goals for 2023.

Building Standards 246

Building Standards Building Automation Building Design Painting/finishing 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As Project Engineers, Kodey Lane-Norful and Likitha Kaki are responsible for assisting project managers with quality control, project budgets and cost reports, reviewing and coordinating submittals and RFIs, subcontractor management and maintaining communication with the client and entire project team.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Schedule Management Quality Control Project Management 130

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2023

It doesn’t help that business media coverage of the topic estimates AI will eventually (and probably sooner than later) fully replace 25% of current jobs , while two-thirds of all jobs (roughly 300 million) will be affected by AI automation in some way. Building Technology Building Technology Business Management Innovation Rich Binsacca

Building Automation 246

Building Automation Warranty Change Management Inspection 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

More recently, a Minnesota Department of Transportation assessment of the state’s historic bridges resulted in the Third Avenue Bridge being included among 24 bridges selected for long-term preservation under MnDOT’s Statewide Historic Bridge Management Plan. The spandrels were straight, but we were working with a curved deck on top.

Historic Preservation 275

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Change Management 275

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 8, 2023

B2W Software , a Trimble company and leading provider of heavy construction management software, has added extensive new alerts and notifications capabilities in the current release of its B2W P latform. Common examples include identification of a defect on an equipment inspection form or notification of an injury on a safety incident form.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management Construction Equipment 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HDR’s Construction Management Team Helped Deliver Landmark East Link Light Rail Extension Project The initial segment of Sound Transit’s 2 Line began operations April 27, the product of more than a decade of work to improve transit connections between Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. The Bellevue-Redmond segment of the $3.7

Change Management 130

Change Management Schedule Management Project Management Electrical Systems 130

The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2024

Alleged Violations (and Changes to Come) From the NAR Commissions Settlement Lawsuits filed against the National Association of Realtors, namely a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust suit , are changing the status quo of the buyer-agent relationship in a home sale quickly and potentially with great impact.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Change Management Historic Preservation Property Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that further realize its strategy of connecting 16 essential project controls business processes on a single, integrated platform. InEight Inc.,

Schedule Management 130

Schedule Management Cost Control Risk Management Change Management 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Asset/Component Management. Automated Estimate Comparison. Bid Management. Building/Site/Location Management. Change Order Management. Contract Management.

Facility Management 91

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 91

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

By Victoria Salvador Project management in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator industry is part art, part science. Over time, technological change, labor shortages and the increasing complexity of projects have reshaped the role. However, you can only be as effective as the tools your organization provides.

Project Management 130

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Change Management 130

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To make sure profits stay steady and grow, it's crucial to manage increasing costs for materials, labour, and operations. Rapport3, a powerful project management software designed for architecture firms, offers solutions to minimise the impact of inflation: Tracking Costs in Real Time Our software lets you monitor project costs in real time.

Architecture 105

Architecture Risk Management Cost Control Material Handling 105

Buildern

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The wise construction manager knows that the actual cost of any project is only realized once the task is complete and all financial obligations have been accounted for. That said, what steps should a construction manager take in order to estimate the cost of any given project accurately? Read on to learn more about the process.

Estimating 52

Estimating Construction Equipment Construction Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution. 43%-77% increase in productivity.

Maintenance 96

Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control Facility Management 96

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Five Contractors Recognized for Their Innovative Use of Technology LAS VEGAS— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honors the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology. Raulston, Inc.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. That said 80%+ of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW) and associated cost estimate. 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

Construction Management 82

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 82

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Soaring inflation and interest rates are increasing project costs and affecting capital project cost estimates. Cloud technologies and connected data are giving owners and contractors shared visibility over project risks and driving more proactive and united risk management. Similar technologies are transforming risk management.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Landscaping Risk Management Cost Control 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

The researchers then collected data from anchors to their computer server and estimated the location of vehicles and people in a construction site. Four students operated as workers in the tracking zone while Ansaripour was managing the data flow of the system and made sure the experiment ran smoothly.

Zoning 243

Zoning Construction Equipment Construction Machinery Site Planning 243

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . While each project is unique, estimators often rely on years of knowledge of what materials are required to complete the project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

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

Rabbet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A real estate development project combines creativity, strategy, and resource management to transform visions into reality. Key Terms: Budget: A budget in a real estate development project is a financial plan that outlines the estimated costs and expenditures required to complete the project successfully.

Real Estate Development 104

Real Estate Development Budgeting Change Management Schedule Management 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. In fact, it’s not a contract amendment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Schedule Management Project Management 96

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2022

Over the course of three days, we’ll provide a treasure trove of information for preconstruction professionals like yourselves, including new trends and strategies for improving processes like estimating, bidding, and coordination. Preconstruction Managers Meetup | 136804. Meet ProEst: Construction Estimating in the Cloud | CS502710.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Building Automation Change Management 105

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

Schedule Management 126

Schedule Management Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits 126

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management. Automated fabrication drawing cloning improvements deliver significant benefits for steel and precast cast unit drawings creation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 130

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Property Management 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

LEAN JOC Programs mitigate change order and/or “supplemental job order” (a fancy term for change orders), as Owners and Design-builders work directly together on an early and ongoing basis to create and agree upon a detailed Scope of Work and associated detailed line-item proposal and approved workorder.

Contracts 95

Contracts Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Quality Assurance 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Recent estimates put the cost of rework at around 5 percent of total project costs, and also suggest it accounts for more than 30 percent of all work on site. Sticking to the plan Digital technology is also improving construction efficiency by syncing up project management workflows with digital models.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 147

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Quality Control Change Management 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Connect the design phases with downstream tasks like scoping, estimating , and buyout by ensuring data flows smoothly into these various processes. This, in turn, leads to improved accuracy in project estimates , proactive risk management, and more effective resource allocation. How do you accomplish this?

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Project Management Estimating Schedule Management 98

BDC Network

JUNE 3, 2024

Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:26 Construction Costs Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative, shares that one of the major hurdles that Design Collaborative attempts to forecast for its commercial construction projects is escalation.

Cost Control 85

Cost Control Facility Management Change Management Project Management 85