Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2012

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies. 3D distractions aside, achieving optimal return-on-investment (ROI) on BIM requires focus upon change management, first and foremost.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 63

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management 63

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The UK’s poor procurement practices are highlighted yet again by the news that the £19bn Crossrail project can’t be completed with the money available to the project. Another chapter in the long history of analysing why the UK’s procurement practices are so poor has just been produced by the National Audit Office (see News).

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule Management Government Works 52

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

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 Procurement 246

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

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 74

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment 74

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management. Click Here.

Procurement 63

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 63

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery can only be achieved with a concerted focus upon change management, education, and leadership. The post Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 59

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Recognition and leverage of the expertise of those actually doing the work is the norm.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Project Management 59

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plays a vital role in managing construction procurement for various projects across the state. Understanding the processes involved in KYTC construction procurement is essential for contractors and stakeholders looking to engage effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Environmental Impact Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management 52

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. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time.

Facility Management 87

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 87

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 79

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 79

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 92

Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control Facility Management 92

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.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The high-speed rail system will provide alternatives to one of the busiest short-haul flight paths in the United States, saving an estimated 62,000 annual airplane trips and taking 400,000 cars off the road every year.

Renewable Energy Systems 162

Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Conservation Sustainability 162

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Project Management.

Procurement 52

Procurement Project Management Consulting Project Management Material Storage 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property owners should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? #2 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

Construction Management 61

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 61

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

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.

Estimating 52

Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. contact-form].

Collaboration 85

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 85

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. 4bt.us [contact-form] The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 52

Procurement Lean Construction Change Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. While implementation does require a certain amount of change management for most organizations, the process is far from complex.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 29, 2024

That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. It was simply a way to speed procurement. Since that time JOC has evolved into an integrated project delivery (IPD) method that not only accelerates procurement, but also shorten project delivery times and reduces costs up to 30%-40%. Learn more.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 73

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Property Management 73

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Property Management 84

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 84

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data.

Facility Management 83

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 83

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.

Estimating 46

Estimating Lean Construction Communication Construction Equipment 46

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.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Most traditional JOC Programs focus simply on speeding procurement cycles. As multiple independent audits have shown, the result has been a lack of financial oversight and poor cost management. Roles and responsibilities are now changing to play a leadership role in assuring positive environmental and financial outcomes.

Contracts 78

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 78

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Property Management 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

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control 45

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 105

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management is required to address traditionally elevated levels of economic and environmental waste. The bad news is that continuous, competent leadership is required that understands that change from current ‘ad hoc’ as wasteful practices is required. What Is a Project Expense?

Facility Management 83

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 83

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

The masons, architects, blacksmiths, and painters then managed their little corners of construction, freeing the overseer to do their thing. . Today, we’re celebrating five game changing types of technology and software for subcontractors with a look at specific examples that get the job done faster. 2: Change Management Software.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management HVAC System Installation Risk Management 105

LetsBuild

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation. Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Management Schedule Management 98

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Based on a report by Kings Research, the construction management software market will reach $21.67

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Are management controls sufficient and effective? As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower. Reduced procurement costs.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Project Management Consulting Cost Control 40