Construction Law Monitor

MAY 7, 2012

Software Adviceis a company who helps those in selected industries choose the best software for the business. Below is a write up from Derek Singleton at Software Advice regarding its Construction Estimating survey. The idea of estimating is to win bids at a price that will make money for the construction company.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Software cost estimation with Construction Cost Model. Dr. Barry Boehm developed the Construction Cost Model to be applied with the large majority of software projects. This model is applied for rough order of magnitude estimates of software costs.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Cost Estimating Software for home construction. Estimation software developed for estimating some of the biggest projects in the world. A truly effective cost estimating solution requires three things : 1. A pioneer company in construction estimating.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Organizing projects means defining roles and responsibilities, create a project charter, and develop high-level time and cost estimates.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Carlson Takeoff 2012 can speed up the design file conversion process. A new wing added to Carlson Takeoff software with the emergence of Carlson Takeoff 2012. The estimators can now transform images to CAD linework acclerating the process of making this image data useful.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Dig out” that data with software alternatives. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. More likely your needs will be better met by mid-level construction-specific software. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. We are at no loss for new technologies: iPads, tablets, netbooks, Droids, wireless everything, software, you name it! Or maybe your accounting is solid, but your estimating is done using spreadsheets and it’s time to look into a trade-specific estimating program. April 2012.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering Software. Estimator is a Civil Engineering Cost Estimation and Rate Analysis software for Architects, Builders, Contractors, Engineers, etc. With Estimator 2.0 Estimator is available for the Windows operating environments.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Was your initial estimate off? In addition to monitoring your work in progress, study your estimating and profit histories. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. However, estimates show in order to properly maintain the current system and expand it to meet future needs, we need to invest $225 to $340 billion annually.”. AEM estimates that 35,000 jobs—many of which are in construction— are created every time $1 billion is invested in our infrastructure.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. This in turn lets the estimators use equipment rates that are spot on when estimating forthcoming work, which helps to get new work, and bring that work in profitably. A combination of smart data collection and the right construction software can help tremendously with this process.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. In the meantime, what do you think makes a strong PM or estimator and how do you hire A players? Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? August 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. With the state of the construction industry predicted to remain relatively flat in 2012, it may be time to play “moneyball.”. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Cloud Computing and BIM - TME Article 2012. 4Clicks.com – premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery methods – JOC, SABER, IPD, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA. The increasingly competitive financial. and environmental landscape requires. public and private institutions to further.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. Chuck Elyea, Viewpoint Software’s market development manager and CBO will conduct a webinar on April 28 at 1 p.m.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents » So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. When selecting new construction software , determining your company’s needs is vital. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Cost Estimating Software in General Contractor and Builder. Cost Estimating Software is designed for General Contractor and Builder that need to provide faster and more accurate cost estimates. Its all in one complete, integrated solution - Paint Cost Estimator for Excel.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Home Construction professional for Estimating Software. Construction Cost Estimate (Takeoff) is the heart of your financial plan. Cost Estimate should incorporate all the items to be included in the general contractor’s bid. A pioneer company in construction estimating.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet. We can do this by using the best estimator and database, which is continually updated. Make note of building feeders when doing your take-off and preparing an electrical estimate. adsense analytic. Thursday, November 10, 2011.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Quantity Takeoff Tutorial videos are designed to use as a guide for estimating with Microsoft Excel, including the formulas and functions for creating your own estimating templates. A pioneer company in construction estimating. Join our estimating forum. Estimating Sheets Sample.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Portable Document Format (PDF) Estimate Software. Use Estimating software to calculate takeoffs for PDF files fast and simple. You could buy multiple software programs. Portable Document Format (PDF) Estimates can take a lot of time to do by hand, hours lose.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Monday, May 28, 2012. Nomitech just launches the updated version of its Cost Estimating solution, CostOS 4.3. With this new version the estimating professionals will be able to price any phase of an estimate (from cost plan or viability to final bid) on a solitary platform, with implanted BIM.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Thursday, February 9, 2012. Latest electrical estimating software can smooth the work process of electrical engineers and electrical estimators. These new software increase the speed, accuracy and consistency of electrical estimation. Join our estimating forum.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects. Estimating for architect is required to find out the price of projects before the commencement of bidding process. The software can easily customize your design with basic floor plan.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Cost Estimating Software’s built in Quantity Takeoff feature allows you to perform detailed Item quantity calculations in spreadsheet based Quantity Takeoff Sheets. Example of Estimating Takeoffs Sheets-. A pioneer company in construction estimating. Estimate TakeOff Sheets.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. All rights reserved. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-3 Close

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Materials Estimator in Builder Estimating Software. Materials estimators come in many different shapes and sizes, everything from the old salty hand to six-figure software programs. Builder Estimating Software creates estimates and bill of quantities.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. All rights reserved. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU BASIC DRAWING COMMANDS FOR AUTOCAD Close

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Saturday, February 18, 2012. Some exclusive software for construction cost estimating. D4COST is a professional preliminary cost estimating system useful for preliminary, conceptual design development square foot cost estimates as well as cost feasibility, valuation study, or budget.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 1:18 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

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Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. All rights reserved. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2 Close

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating Tool for General Contractors. General Contractors know the key to profitability is having accurate estimates for everything from electrical to concrete work. General Contractors are benefited with reduced costs while hiring or employing a full time Surveyor or Estimator.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Support: One of the Most Important “Features” of Software. ” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Exterior Siding Cost Estimating Takeoffs. Takeoff cost estimating software helps cost estimators collect and synchronize Multiformat design data and high-quality images, providing comprehensive support and enabling a smoother design-to-cost workflow. Join our estimating forum.

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