iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

In the construction industry, efficiency is critical to meet project timelines, achieve planned costs, and produce high-quality outcomes. Efficiency in construction highlights a comprehensive approach to construction project management that includes various parameters including costs, labor, time, quality, and resources.

Construction Management 81

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 81

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation.

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

Without effective management processes it is impossible to consistently achieve best value outcomes, such as the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, or new construction projects on-time and on-time. The results are… Excessive maintenance costs. Performance metrics, therefore, are derived from these documents.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 103

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2024

By Jake Macholtz, CEO, InEight Against a backdrop of high inflation, the cost-of-living crisis, and ongoing labor and skills shortages, the construction industry has remained buoyant. Organizations want to know for themselves what impact they could have and whether their outputs will match their own experience.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 130

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Risk Management Quality Assurance Schedule Management 130

iField Smart

MAY 21, 2024

Inspectors must document observations, findings, and corrective actions manually, leading to delays in reporting and potential inaccuracies. Inspectors may overlook critical checkpoints or fail to adhere to regulatory standards, leading to compliance issues and quality discrepancies.

Inspection 100

Inspection Construction Management Risk Management Quality Assurance 100

iField Smart

APRIL 30, 2024

Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques. Capabilities like cloud-based storage ensure data sharing and collaboration for participants to store and access inspection reports, updates, and documentation for the site in real-time.

Inspection 82

Inspection Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Building Automation 82

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Wrench

MAY 23, 2023

It is more important than ever that a company’s employees – whether full-time, contract, part-time, or freelance – are all able to work together seamlessly and efficiently from any location without driving up costs. This shift to cloud document management systems was a long time coming.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Change Management Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls Change Management 52

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Traditional processes and tools related to construction management aren’t able to cut it for complex, cost, and time-driven projects.

Construction Management 86

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 86

Field Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

“Quality Assurance” and “Quality Control” are often times mistakenly used as interchangeable terms when discussing the broad issue of quality in construction; however, these two terms actually describe very different activities. of the planned project time.” Yes, we do QA in construction.

Quality Assurance 98

Quality Assurance Quality Control Change Management Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

LetsBuild

MAY 19, 2023

Quality is an essential aspect of any construction project and must be a critical consideration from start to finish. The contractor must adhere to the project specifications while considering quality standards, such as ASTM, ANSI, ACI, and AWS. This is where construction quality management comes in.

Construction Management 94

Construction Management Quality Control Quality Assurance Inspection 94

iField Smart

JANUARY 1, 2025

Traditionally, submittals have been managed through cumbersome manual processes that involve physical documents, review cycles, and often silo communication channels. Primary functions of submittals include the following: Quality Assurance: Verify that proposed equipment and materials meet required quality standards.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Quality Assurance Quality Control Communication 52

Wrench

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A Standard EDMS cannot support the complexity of the engineering process or the technical nature of its data, in fact, a system intended to function as a document workflow management system for engineering teams has to take into account the unique nature of engineering data and procedures. I’ll give you an example.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the dynamic field of construction, efficiency and productivity are crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. By coordinating the work of architects, engineers, subcontractors , and suppliers, construction services can minimize delays, reduce costs, and maximize productivity.

Quality Assurance 59

Quality Assurance Quality Control Risk Management Cost Control 59

Roads Online

APRIL 15, 2024

Lee Vossen Traffic Manager – Seymour Whyte Construction says working with the TOOFA software has increased quality and productivity in the traffic booking workflow processes. “The ability to understand your historical resourcing, costing and future data within a few clicks is invaluable. Image: NSW Government.

Schedule Management 102

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Project Management Risk Management 102

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

A critical part of re-entry is assuring employers are providing a safe, healthy environment with improved indoor air quality. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease,” suggesting employers seeking. Similarly, the U.S. Ceiling solutions.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems HVAC Systems Quality Control 98

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hiring clients need assurance about contractors’ certification, practices, and qualifications. Documentation and Records Required Each prequalification service has different requirements. What is the Contractor Prequalification Process? These can relate to your insurance, financial stability, safety records, etc.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Risk Management Quality Assurance Quality Control 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

As a quality assurance test, it starts in design and continues through operations. Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. With commissioning, quality assurance occurs at all of these phases. .

Building Commissioning 84

Building Commissioning Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems 84

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. There are no “JOC administrative fees” based upon total JOC construction value, but rather simple software subscriptions and training costs.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 89

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 89

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

OmTrak

APRIL 2, 2024

Alignment Issues: A Lesson in Precise Document Management Encountering bolts set in concrete that don’t align with the post needing to be placed is more than a minor hiccup; it’s a testament to the crucial nature of precise document and defect management. The result?

Construction Management 74

Construction Management Piping Installation Staircases Change Management 74

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Billy streamlines the collection and verification of compliance documents, such as Certificates of Insurance, business licenses, and certified payroll. DataSeer allows construction professionals to identify, extract, and convert unstructured drawings and documents into standardized output formats, including CSV and CAD files automatically.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 118

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Building Permits 118

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. Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical.

Estimating 59

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Quality Assurance 59

iField Smart

MARCH 29, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the significance of As Built Drawing , their role in construction documentation, and the benefits of utilizing As-Built Drawings Software. This documentation helps ensure transparency and accountability and provides a historical record of the project’s evolution.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Change Management Insurance Management 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

Key areas monitored include the level of collaboration, timeline, costs and cost comparisons, specifications, satisfaction, and quality. All of the roles, responsibilities, documents, workflows, information architectures, and deliverables are clearly written. Learn more… References: El Asmar, Hanna, and Loh, 2013.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Collaboration 59

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AIA provides the following general definition of the design-assist delivery method: Design Assist: Design Assist is a collaborative process where the contractor joins the design team early in the project to provide input, expertise, and cost-related insights. Bidding Figure 4: Example of unitized curtain wall details as part of bid documents.

Wall Systems 104

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

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Based upon the type and location of the organization, the JOC Program Manager must assure that the JOC Program is in full compliance statues/regulations/laws pertaining to the acquisition and use of capital funds for a facility and/or physical infrastructure renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or minor new construction.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

A robust processes assures answers to the following questions are known. What documentation, forms are required? RESOURCES eBOOK – An Introduction to LEAN Construction – Your ultimate guide to facilities repair, renovation, and new build cost management. Who plans and prioritizes project considerations?

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Facility Management Risk Management Change Management 52

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Effective management is crucial to ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. Budget Oversight : Monitoring project finances, controlling costs, and ensuring expenditures align with budgetary constraints. What is Construction Management?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Code Compliance Quality Control Quality Assurance 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

Better manage cost, time, and material across numerous facilities repair, renovation, and construction projects. Innovative LEAN Construction Procurement and Delivery Platform Controls Costs and Assure Compliance. Innovative LEAN Construction Procurement and Delivery Platform Controls Costs and Assure Compliance.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Cost Control Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Efficiency. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular independent third-party audit are important tools.

Procurement 60

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Project Management 60

Wrench

MARCH 26, 2024

For the modern engineering projects organization, no software has come under more scrutiny than the Engineering Document Management System , or EDMS. Everything from reduced costs to improved collaboration to assured compliance. In this post, I will focus on compliance and quality. What is Compliance?

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Property Management Quality Assurance Building Standards 52

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.

Procurement 59

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Project Management 59