Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in determining project success. With rising material costs and tighter schedules, optimizing construction procurement strategies is essential for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Effective procurement is vital for managing costs, ensuring quality, and maintaining project timelines.

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, procurement plays a crucial role in project success. Efficient procurement strategies can lead to significant cost savings, timely project completion, and overall enhanced productivity. Explore more about the benefits of procurement software on GetPowerplay.

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iField Smart

JULY 3, 2023

With numerous tasks, stakeholders, and resources involved, effective task management and scheduling are crucial for success. In this blog, we will delve into the reasons why task management and scheduling are vital in the construction industry and how they can lead to more efficient and successful construction projects.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) is a project delivery method that has become increasingly popular in the construction industry due to its unique approach to managing risk and ensuring project success. Understanding Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) What is CMAR?

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

The construction industry is continuously evolving, and as it grows, the need for efficient management systems becomes paramount. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as crucial tools for streamlining construction procurement processes. This collaboration minimizes misunderstandings and enhances project outcomes.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Better Manage Construction Costs. Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Shared profit and risk and jointly developed project goals and values are keystones for team alignment for any project. Budget and Schedule.

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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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iField Smart

JULY 20, 2024

Construction Project Management: Navigating the Modern Landscape with Cutting-Edge Solutions Construction project management is a multi-faceted discipline that orchestrates the successful delivery of projects, from conceptualization to completion.

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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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2024

While overcoming the many unique challenges of this project, the team completed it on schedule with over half a million dollars in shared savings and unspent budgets.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for minor repairs. Robust FSRM activities are required to efficiently manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of facilities and associated physical infrastructure.

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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).

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Wrench

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, the pursuit of success hinges on the ability to monitor both lead and lag indicators. These indicators help project managers and stakeholders understand how well the project has performed in the past. Impact of changes on project schedule and budget.

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iField Smart

MAY 25, 2024

Demystifying Construction RFIs: The Role of RFI Management Software In the intricate dance of construction projects, Requests for Information (RFIs) play a pivotal role. However, managing RFIs efficiently within the vast scope of construction projects can be a daunting task.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

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Wrench

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there has been a paradigm shift in how projects are managed, monitored, and executed. AI offers tools that enhance decision-making, automate repetitive tasks, and provide insights difficult to come by with conventional project management methods.

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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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Wrench

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Much like a smartwatch serves as a personal health companion that offers real-time insights and encourages proactive well-being, a digital project management information system acts as a vigilant overseer of project progress. Let’s explore the analogy further.

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Wrench

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Much like a smartwatch serves as a personal health companion that offers real-time insights and encourages proactive well-being, a digital project management information system acts as a vigilant overseer of project progress. Let’s explore the analogy further.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . Managing the procurement process and properly tracking costs with international suppliers is critical to help mitigate risk. This process isn’t always easy.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods. People – With the appropriate levels of owner leadership and competency, all participants can work within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect and share both risks and rewards.

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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. Document management.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available. Various forms of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery have a track record spanning as long as decades and include integrated project delivery, IPD, LEAN job order contracting, JOC, and alliance contracting.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

The post The 8 Primary Benefits of Effective Supply Chain Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Effective supply chain management (SCM) is important for businesses to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to Siteline , mobilization involves activities such as setting up site offices, arranging for construction equipment, and procuring materials. Administrative Setup : Establishing project management systems, communication protocols, and safety measures.

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In Eight

APRIL 27, 2023

AI in Procurement Procurement is a critical business function involving sourcing, purchasing, and delivering goods and services. In recent years, AI has emerged as a powerful tool to help organizations optimize their procurement process. Here are some potential uses for AI in procurement: Spend Analysis.

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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. Document management.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

such as BIM, and offer advanced features such as the Common Data Environment and Facility Management, and Integrated Project Delivery (including LEAN Job Order Contracting). Managing tasks and issues through a dashboard saves a lot of time and gains complete control over requirements and schedules.

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

AI-Driven Innovations in Construction Enhanced Project Management AI-powered tools are streamlining project management by automating scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. These tools analyze vast amounts of data to predict potential delays and cost overruns, enabling project managers to make informed decisions.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Value generation in public sector facilities management will rapidly become a mandate. Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. Step 3: Monitor Progress and Continuously Improve All projects bring risks and problems.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. The net results include reduction in change orders, improved job scheduling, and projects delivery on-time, on-budget, per owner requirements.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 30, 2023

Most large companies looked for people to push their risk too – which is what the secondary community (i.e those between the producers – and ultimately the consumers – who make money taking risks, speculating, and distributing) seemingly did. Then in the last few months, the industry took a dramatic turn.

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PN - Project Management

MAY 30, 2022

Instead, focus on setting a realistic budget with the help of your finance team or project manager. Will your construction project be completed on schedule? Inform your project manager of whether you need things done more quickly so that they can give you a realistic date without sacrificing quality.

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