HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Don’t always take the lowest bid. The low-bidding general contractor was often in over its head, which meant deadlines were missed or work was shoddy and another, more experienced GC was brought in to finish the job—at an additional cost. While bidding on the commercial construction remodel of a 500+ sq. Bring your GC in early.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Providing a clear scope of work and investing in quality architectural drawings are key to a successful client-contractor relationship, according to Englewood Construction. Be Selective in the Bidding Process If the project is a competitive bid, some clients are tempted to send it out for pricing to a laundry list of construction firms.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Does the owner benefit from the lowest bid? All the painstaking details; drawing upon drawing, revision after revision as the project documents are developed. Better yet, the committee believed the estimated cost from the accounting department would be met.The final design is complete and is now ready to go out to bid. .

Bidding 100

Bidding Estimating Budget Budgeting 100

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

Also, heed my warning on hiring low-bidding pick-up truck contractors. To do this effectively and efficiently, we need to review as-built drawings to see what big tickets items can be re-used and what existing infrastructure we can integrate into the re-design of the space to save on retrofitting a mall construction costs.

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Some years ago, in addressing how a successful contractor has managed to maintain a profitable business despite needing to compete in “low bid wins the job” open competitions, the contractor opened up to me with an observation: He wins the jobs because they are rigged in advance. And that happened.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Bidding Contract Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Stay on Top of Changes. The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. change orders. Pay close attention.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings? But can you define the differences between them?

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

PDF editing streamlines and helps clearly conveys changes, clarifications and improvements. Everyday PDFs are instrumental in the construction conversation to show mark ups on Microsoft Office documents, interactively draw on tablet PCs and then share these PDFs on Servers. ” Estimators will also love Bluebeam Revu.

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Effective project management means controlling the data flow and staying on top of transmittals, submittals, RFIs, email communications, change orders, materials, inventory, job cost and WIP reports, labor hours and wages, union rules, safety regulations, insurance and bonding, compliance data and a whole lot more.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Here are just a few ways technology plays a critical role at Englewood Construction in how we not only manage the construction process, but also provide the best possible service for our clients: 1) Efficiency: In the old days, pre-2006, clients sent a physical set of plans when they wanted us to bid a construction job.

Commercial 144

Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. The relationship between a design-build firm and a client is much more of a partnership than the traditional competitive bid process allows for. True partnership.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budget Budgeting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Implement centralized and connected bid management Bid management sometimes feels like a whirlwind, where you’re tasked to review a slew of projects and go over numerous documents and information. When the process isn’t carried out efficiently, bid management takes longer and causes more stress than necessary.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Depending upon the project size, develop cost estimates at various stages of design to ensure the budget is realistic or design changes can be made early on. It is far better, and less expensive, to work out all the kinks in the design stage rather than once construction begins.Remember contractors love change orders.

Estimating 83

Estimating Bidding Budget Budgeting 83

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff and cost databases. Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids. Besides, customized reports can also be generated.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

As a result of 1800+ tests, researchers have concluded that a primary cause in low project performance (time, cost and customer satisfaction) is the traditional owner-vendor relationship in which the owner uses a design, bid and build (DBB) approach. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Is the material take-off list imperative for your bid, and the bid opening is due tomorrow? You’ve seen their advertisements promising your completed estimate in one day, no matter if your plans or drawings consist of 1 page or 30. Do you need your construction estimate ‘yesterday’?

Estimating 60

Estimating Bidding Change Orders Drawings 60

Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

Plans and drawings can save you some time (and words) by stating that "All work to be done is on the attached plans and/or drawings," when you bid on your project. If you don't have plans or drawings, write down precisely what you are going to do, to the letter. What specifically are you being hired to do?

Contractors 98

Contractors Contract Legal Change Orders 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Simple Invoicing for time and material and fixed bid. Introduction to Change Orders and how to manage them properly. Introduction to Change Orders and how to manage them properly. Introduction to Complex Invoicing for "Not-To-Exceed", "Fixed Bid" and "Cost Plus". Introduction to Change Order Management.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Simple Invoicing for time and material and fixed bid. Introduction to Change Orders and how to manage them properly. Introduction to Change Orders and how to manage them properly. Introduction to Complex Invoicing for "Not-To-Exceed", "Fixed Bid" and "Cost Plus". Introduction to Change Order Management.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

For practices like estimates, time tracking, project management, change order management, accounting, and other key processes, mechanical contractor software has helped complete jobs more efficiently and effectively. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning. 3) Estimating.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

While they do know a lot about a lot of materials and have vast experiences from which to draw, a second set of eyes on the drawings by those who do the erection and installation have been known to save considerable time and more importantly money for building owners. Minimizes the need for unexpected change orders to the client.

Construction 62

Construction Drawings Bidding Plans 62

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms for Excel include : Estimation Forms for Construction: Bid Plan Log, Time and Materials Log, Estimate Sheet, Job Estimate, Telephone Bid Sheet, Itemized Proposal, Job Cost Report, Take Off Estimate, Time and Materials Estimate, Request for Proposal Log, Overhead Calculation.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2013

Simple Invoicing for time and material and fixed bid. Introduction to Change Orders and how to manage them properly. Introduction to Change Orders and how to manage them properly. Introduction to Complex Invoicing for "Not-To-Exceed", "Fixed Bid" and "Cost Plus". Introduction to Change Order Management.

Contractors 51

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 51

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2013

Simple Invoicing for time and material and fixed bid. Introduction to Change Orders and how to manage them properly. Introduction to Change Orders and how to manage them properly. Introduction to Complex Invoicing for "Not-To-Exceed", "Fixed Bid" and "Cost Plus". Introduction to Change Order Management.

Contractors 50

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 50

Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 10, 2015

With this blog’s international readership, I received an inquiry observing that in his area, procurement rules require purportedly open, public competitive bidding — but corruption is rampant. In other words, there is a veneer of legitimacy and “low bid wins the job” but the game is rigged. and the U.S.,

Environment 48

Environment Change Orders Bidding Organization 48

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. of Change Order is required.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

This will help users easily get the asset information they need from the context of where it is located on a drawing. . Cost Management | Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* . Bid Board Pro . When creating a markup on a Sheet, users can directly link an asset to the markup.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Schedule Construction 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budget 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

There should be sufficient detailed to enable the JOC Contractor to develop a detailed line item JOC Proposal and/or estimate for a JOC Project/Job Order. SOW documentation may include a narrative description of the Work, drawings, and/or partial or full design documents depending on the complexity of the individual Job Order.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Agreement Contractors 100

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 17, 2016

SmartBidNet This construction app offers efficient bid management systems. It works with various IPhones and can develop and trace the bid process with the associated subcontractors, and companies, in a safe and sound way. It can also preserve the old versions of the similar drawing and notify while screening an obsolete drawing.

Drawings 40

Drawings Construction Concrete Bidding 40

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Electrical estimating data used to develop bids should become the foundation for the rest of the construction workflow. Use Trimble Accubid Classic’s powerful, flexible tools to drive data from purchasing and change order management, to project management, billing, and accounting without additional data entry.

Estimating 45

Estimating Electrical Bidding Software 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab * . Members now have the flexibility to toggle change orders from being shown at the bottom of the schedule of values (SOV) to inline in a separate column within the Cost Payment Application details view.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk BIM Construction Mobility 105

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Construction Blueprints and Drawings mobile app – With this app, the users can perform the following tasks :- • Instantly include project photos, notes, drawings and save on the device • generate a database of projects • draw a project initially • Talk about ideas and experience in a community forum.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Estimating Inspections 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

The problem is high profit jobs have a way of turning into low or no profit jobs and in some cases they can bankrupt your construction company because you bid the project using whatever model you are accustomed to using and in the end you wind up with cash flow problems. The same goes with managing sub-contractors and suppliers. The Solution.

Profitability 49

Profitability Bankruptcy Contractors Remodeling 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You’re less likely to run into miscommunication, which helps to avoid issues such as misaligned expectations and change orders. Conduct a proper site inspection, and don’t shy away from asking detailed questions before drawing up an estimate. securing permits, drawing up paperwork, etc.). Change order errors.

Budget 52

Budget Budgeting Construction Estimating 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 14, 2014

Mentioned below is a list of some of the popular IPhone/IPod and IPad apps that are highly recommended for quick access: SmartBidNet : SmartBidNet consists of bid management systems that allow creating as well as tracking bid process with subcontractors and companies.

iPad 45

iPad CAD ProCore Estimating 45