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.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. The management of a cost estimate involves updating costs with current data as it becomes available and revising the estimate to reflect changes.

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Roads Online

MAY 9, 2024

Enter Bluebeam, a powerhouse software tool designed to elevate construction workers’ project management capabilities. This powerful connection facilitates real-time updates, ensuring that changes made in PDFs are instantly reflected in quantity takeoff calculations. Want to give Bluebeam a try? Start a free trial.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 24, 2022

New opportunities and challenges highlight the importance of producing accurate estimates. In an industry with razor-thin margins, incorrect estimates can lead to a major hit in profitability and wreak havoc on your company’s finances. One of the best ways to do this is to use construction estimating software. .

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Also included is Field Surveillance of in-process construction activities, site inspections, maintenance of construction schedules, and construction management. He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Amidst this bustling environment lies a crucial, yet often understated element: the art of strategic project management and cost control. This is where the expertise of Pekaj Group & estimating solutions sails to the rescue. An overestimate can cost you the bid; an underestimate can cost you your margins.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cost management involves different risks for all the parties involved, which highlights the need to manage risks properly. NEVER accept a lump sum estimate for a workorder/project without a full detailed line-item estimate and review of line-times and quantities. Fully audit cost estimate and actual cost information.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. This has lead to the vast major of construction cost estimates (80% or more) being inaccurate. ” Preparing an Owner’s Estimate.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? #2 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3 4 Is the cost estimate organized using a standard data architecture (i.e. let’s talk.

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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 .

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN Construction Cost Estimating. Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a core component of LEAN construction and measurably improved outcomes. Focus upon detailed line item estimating by discrete tasks. Change Management is Perpetual.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. As an estimator, there are things you need to be picky about. Working solely or primarily out of spreadsheets leaves your estimates prone to error.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 16, 2021

(NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that it is acquiring ProEst , a cloud-based estimating solution that enables construction teams to create estimates, perform digital takeoffs, generate detailed reports and proposals and manage bid-day processes.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2023

Aurigo Software , the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced it has entered into a multiyear contract with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to modernize the planning, funding, and execution of the agency’s Capital Transportation Program.

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PN - Project Management

AUGUST 15, 2022

This article offers insight on the top reasons to add new estimating software to your construction company. Benefits of estimating software ​ Better Overall Construction Job Planning The top reason to add construction estimating software to your repertoire of internal tools is that it helps you see the big picture.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. Quick, accurate estimates can be a fast and efficient way to grow your business.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Remember that a cost estimate is NOT then same a price estimate.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Here are three main challenges both companies and managers face. Whether you are hiring contractors from services like Area or letting one company manage all the work, poor communication skills can hinder all effective work. You will most likely involve on-site workers, off-site employees, and office management in the project.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

B est practice, consistent, and efficient construction cost estimating should consider Owner, Builder, and AE requirements. Detailed line item construction cost estimating optimally communicates scope of work while providing full financial transparency and visibility. Here’s a shortlist for your consideration and comment.

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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.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Project managers (PMs) need to prepare for several significant changes that are expected to take place in the construction industry, a Construction Industry Institute (CII) research team informed attendees of a recent conference that the association held in Baltimore. ” Read more.

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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.,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The NAO report however highlights why action is long overdue and how difficult it could be to improve things – culture change is required. Underpinning this there has to be a well defined scope for the project from the outset, along with a process for identifying, managing and costing variations to the scope.

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