Field Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

This gives subcontractors more room to develop a specialized skill set and take on jobs that contractors with more generalized knowledge may not be able to manage. This is in contrast to primary contracts, which are usually required to be bonded by law. You’ll also be less committed to the clients you work with.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Ready to elevate your cost management game? Randi Lucas, Project Manager, CNY Group Watch Randi preview her panel here. Enroll now and join Randi Lucas, Project Manager with CNY Group, and other experts on Tuesday, November 14 at 5:30 PM PST! Read on to find out more! Watch Brad preview his session here.

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ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Survey Schedule. TransCanada Looks to Asia After LNG Pipe Contract Win. Description: North America may be a little closer to quenching Asia’s thirst for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) after Royal Dutch Shell awarded a contract to TransCanada Corporation to design, build and operate a $4 billion pipeline in Northeastern British Columbia.

Contracts 48

Contracts Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management 48

iField Smart

MARCH 20, 2023

Based on a recent specialty contractor survey, mechanical contractors are plagued by pain points within their business model. So, when is the right time to adopt effective, high-performance, and efficient cloud-based field management tech for specialty contractors or even mechanical contractors? Implement new technology.

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Commercial Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

However, budgets are limited, materials are expensive, design and construction schedules are constrained, and global supply chain logistics continue to apply pressure to projects. The greater the amount of customization to the system and the more constrained the project schedule, the greater the value design-assist can offer in reducing risk.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

When it comes to finding the right Project Manager for your design and construction project, tracking scope, cost, and schedule is itself not enough. To be an effective leader, your Project Manager needs to be proactive rather than reactive. Your Project Manager needs to be a strong, consistent communicator.

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iField Smart

MAY 17, 2023

Construction contractors and specialty contractors find it challenging to identify and resolve errors during construction. Design clashes (hard or soft) on the field make it difficult for sub-contracting firms to complete the project within budget and time. Planning issues and inaccurate scheduling. Field errors.

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Schedule Management Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Equipment 52

iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2023

Whilst procurement and cost challenges plague specialty contractors, the construction industry faces another obstacle of labor shortage along with other challenges that require a cloud-based tech to solve their problem. It has become exigent for specialty contractors to win more bids as sub-contractors ‘ bids become short-lived.

Specialty Contracting 52

Specialty Contracting Risk Management Construction Management Schedule Management 52

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task.

Project Management Consulting 78

Project Management Consulting Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management 78

Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. Learn more: Schedule Delay – How to Assess & Reduce Impact in Construction. Even a short interruption in work can lead to big financial losses.

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Commercial Construction Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

At Englewood , we now believe lead times need to be the primary driver of the project schedule. It is important to secure this information right from the outset because materials should drive design decisions in the market, especially where schedule and cost are very important or critical to success.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Specialty Contracting Schedule Management Construction Equipment 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. So, inspired by the Do and Don’t section of a popular fashion magazine, here’s my version for the Job Order Contracting world. All of these contract provisions come from actual RFPs in my files. All of these contract provisions come from actual RFPs in my files.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Specialty Contracting Structural Systems 40

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Survey Schedule. Voids Design Contract After Ethics Review. million contract with a central Illinois architect to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest; that decision will soon cost them more than a million dollars. Risk management. Asset management. Specialty contractor innovation. ENR Top Lists.

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Contracts Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management 37

Jonas Construction

APRIL 25, 2024

Contractors and construction companies entrenched in the daily grind of managing multiple service contracts and construction projects are also faced with the daunting financial task of tracking job costs, staying within budgets and maintaining healthy cash flow.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Specialty Contracting 52

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. However, trying to be a specialty contractor for everyone can backfire. On average, remodelers net 4.7%

Estimating 52

Estimating Budgeting General Contracting Insurance Management 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Meeting today’s quick-turn construction schedules and more stringent energy codes, Tubelite 400TU SG Series Therml=Block® and 400SS SG curtainwall provide shop-glazed solutions for low- to mid-rise buildings. An improved horizontal member minimizes splice requirements, while accommodating expansion/contraction clearances.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Building Products Distribution Structural Systems Painting/finishing 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

The only thing you know is your old boss was a terrible business manager and anyone could do better than that! Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work, you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract.

Insurance Management 63

Insurance Management Project Management Consulting General Contracting Schedule Management 63

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

Watch what they have to say: AR and Drone's Impact on the Industry Kelly Barber Division Chief, Systems Management, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation "Some of the biggest construction trends and innovations that we are starting to explore are the use of AR and drones.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2012

Survey Schedule. Description: Good repair contracts are coming into the station, say officials. Risk management. Asset management. Specialty contractor innovation. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. Historical Indices. Quarterly Cost Reports. Economic Stimulus. ENR Top Lists. ENR California.

Maintenance 54

Maintenance Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management 54

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Rosendin , the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company, gave college students one of the toughest challenges yet in an electrical competition. The 37th annual ASC Student Competition and Construction Management Conference hosted over 1,700 students on 233 teams representing 55 universities. billion.

Specialty Contracting 52

Specialty Contracting Project Management Schedule Management General Contracting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon. Project Manager, Boldt. New York, NY. Kirkland, WA. Ariana Alvear. San Francisco, CA.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Survey Schedule. Description: Sureties Liberty Mutual and Safeco step in to complete contracts held by EDGE Development at a community college and an airport. Risk management. Asset management. Specialty contractor innovation. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. Historical Indices.

Specialty Contracting 54

Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 54

Procore

APRIL 24, 2024

Respondents cited the increasing complexity of projects, accelerated delivery schedules, and supply chain shortages that are the reality of our current market as reasons to invest in preconstruction. Those that invest in preconstruction have a competitive advantage.

Estimating 69

Estimating Collaboration Project Management Specialty Contracting 69

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

An excellent website is no longer an option for any type of construction, remodeling, or trade contracting firm. No question, construction is visual, so examples or images of homes, commercial buildings, electrical panels (whatever your specialty is), should be plentiful and descriptive. Content Management System (CMS).

Building Optimization 77

Building Optimization Building Products Distribution Foundation Systems Building Codes 77

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Your ultimate guide to construction cost management, and how to improve it. One of the most important efficiencies you can create to best position yourself for good project outcomes is fine-tuning your cost management process. A cost management plan helps keep a job on budget. What is Construction Cost Management?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Risk Management Cost Control Change Management 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 7, 2014

You started your contracting company to have fun, be your own boss and do the work you love. Manage The Money. Manage Change Orders. Schedule Jobs. And Manage A Few Hundred More Paperwork Nightmares. To Make A Lot Of Money In Contracting. Now you are overwhelmed with paperwork and the fun is gone!

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CCR Magazine

JULY 16, 2023

Their suppliers should be reputable, and they should be able to source specialty items that may be required. Detailed Contracts: The contract should be detailed and specific, outlining all the work to be done, the materials to be used, the timeline for the project, and a payment schedule. How much deposit is required?

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Property Management Schedule Management Specialty Contracting 52

Procore

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Similarly, just as a party host creates a list of party needs and shares it with attendees, a general contractor shares a list of payment requirements with specialty contractors. “It’s configured to our company’s needs and our specialty contractors can access that dashboard to easily see what's still outstanding.

Specialty Contracting 52

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The project is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027. Operations Manager Scott Bindel of Gilbane spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of the Sheriff’s Office to Lake County community members and how the project exemplifies Gilbane’s commitment to the community. For more information, visit [link].

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

The only thing you know is your old boss was a terrible business manager and anyone could do better than that. Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract.

Insurance Management 48

Insurance Management Project Management Consulting General Contracting Warranty 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

The only thing you know is your old boss was a terrible business manager and anyone could do better than that. Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract.

Insurance Management 48

Insurance Management General Contracting Warranty Specialty Contracting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 25, 2014

Some producers specialize in large contractors, some in middle markets, some in emerging contractors, and some in specialty contractors. After you have obtained your bond, the surety will likely ask you to prepare quarterly schedules of work in progress. These schedules will list important financial issues on your bonded projects.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Project Management Consulting Specialty Contracting Public Works 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

FAR 36.203 requires preparation of an IGE when the anticipated total contract or modification is $100,000 or more. At the discretion of the contracting officer, an IGE may be required for actions less than $100,000. It is the basis for budgeting and reserving funds for the contract; 1.1.2.2. Previous Similar Contracts.

Estimating 45

Estimating General Contracting Government Works Specialty Contracting 45

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Survey Schedule. Description: Construction groups like provisions affecting pavements, innovative project delivery, P3 model contracts, stormwater control, among others. Risk management. Asset management. Specialty contractor innovation. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. Historical Indices.

Mapping 47

Mapping Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment 47

Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Enter process management. Process management is important because it helps to improve overall operations. In this article, we have outlined the steps you can take to start mastering process management, and in turn, make sure that your projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget. Management and overall success criteria.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 52

Contractors Liability Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Specialty Contractor License: Required for contractors who perform specialized work such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC. Step 3: Prepare for Exams All applicants take a Law and Business Management exam, and possibly a trade exam depending on the license type. Surety Bond: Required for larger contracts.

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