Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Locally researched unit price cost data can be leveraged to detail labor type, time, and cost requirements, scheduling, and provide valid cost visibility.

Management 264

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 264

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. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit. Take a leap of faith.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Stay on top of schedules and budgets to avoid delays. Subcontractor schedules.

Viewpoint 239

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Software 189

Software Software Construction Estimating 189

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Technology is making this is an easy fix, by streamlining scheduling and time collection for labor in the field and helping project managers determine what crews are best suited for what projects.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The net results include reduction in change orders, improved job scheduling, and projects delivery on-time, on-budget, per owner requirements. Do not pit on person or team against one another, do not “bid shop”. Encourage collaboration, teamwork, and problem solving. Leverage technology.

Renovating 263

Renovating Procurement Budget Budgeting 263

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 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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner). Rampant waste and high levels of dissatisfaction of all participants and stakeholders are the norm.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Bids will be collected December 30, 2009. . As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the General Services Administration is soliciting bids for design and construction of a replacement of air handling units, installation of photovoltaic arrays, and installation of a vegetative roof.

Philadelphia 115

Philadelphia Green Subcontracting AutoCAD 115

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. JOC contractors strive for: • Fast Delivery • High Quality • No Change Orders • No Warranty Hassles • Maximize budgets. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Schedule | Sort/Group activities in Web . Users can now sort and group the activities by different schedule details to better visualize the schedule based on different parameters. . Schedule | View Schedule Suggestions in iOS [coming soon] . Cost Management | Contract Schedule of Values Full Screen* .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products BIM Construction 105

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value. And while the bids might look good at first glance, the possibility of costly change orders in the future is much higher. Now your project’s schedule and target cost are at risk.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. We would send those drawings to a printer to copy enough sets to distribute to all the trade partners we were asking to bid the project – often 50 or 60 copies.

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. Likewise, if a contractor gets behind on their construction schedule, the subcontractors might not be able to complete their work on time. Financial savings. True partnership.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budget Budgeting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

It’s the most optimal period for identifying issues that may impact cost and schedule. Many things can happen during this period, and project teams often face complications like design creep and price increases, which negatively impact budgets and schedules. This is where connected bid management solutions comes in handy.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Use BIM and Virtual Design and Construction With features like clash detection, built in scheduling and cost modeling, BIM and VDC offers plenty of opportunity to detect possible issues before wasting money and time. Besides developing skilled laborers, how else can we attempt to lessen the effect of rework on our jobs?

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2019

Traditional project delivery methods include, but are not limited to the following: construction management at risk (CMR), design-build (DB), and design-bid-build (DBB). It is the project delivery system that ultimately impacts eventual success or failure more than any other single element.

Management 147

Management Life Cycle Budget Budgeting 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

Cost Management | Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* . Autodesk Build and BIM 360 Cost Management now provides an optional collaborative potential change order workflow for upstream and downstream change orders as part of the new Project Process setting. Schedule | Add References in iOS .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Schedule Construction 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

Cost Management | Clear Schedule of Values Evolution within Contract View* Within the contract full page view, users can visualize how each schedule of values (SOV) has evolved throughout the project. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs.

Autodesk 111

Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 111

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Often, this makes it hard to find a solution—you have to handle a complicated blend of equipment, inventory, subcontractors, bids, and project management, just to name a few. Though many companies make ERP, construction has unique needs. Procore gives you the power to manage accurate project budgets with reliable data drawn from the field.

Software 198

Software Software Construction ProCore 198

Lets Build

JUNE 29, 2017

Ask them to bid in a similar way, so that you can compare on apples to apples basis. The contract needs to be very clear as well, and you may want to include every possible detail such as the job requirements, amount to be paid, the payment schedule, as well as other important things such as clean up, schedules, and a written warranty.

Construction 163

Construction Contractors Contract Change Orders 163

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2019

Traditional project delivery methods include, but are not limited to the following: construction management at risk (CMR), design-build (DB), and design-bid-build (DBB). It is the project delivery system that ultimately impacts eventual success or failure more than any other single element.

Products 127

Products Construction Life Cycle Renovating 127

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

An understaffed purchasing department won’t have time to properly vet price increases, competitively bid and accurately contract trades, minimize change-order costs , or ensure your next project starts on the right foot. The more plans you add or the more plans you change, the more time you will consume on the purchasing side.

Change Orders 98

Change Orders Resource Profitability Plans 98

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Is there a last minute bid opportunity that you need of assistance with? Do you have too many bids proposals to handle and not enough staff when a last minute “emergency” bid is due. They can provide a quantity take-off or a complete estimate or for those emergency bid occasions.

Estimating 68

Estimating Contractors Bidding Guidelines 68

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

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The net results include reduction in change orders, improved job scheduling, and projects delivery on-time, on-budget, per owner requirements. Do not pit on person or team against one another, do not bid shop. Encourage collaboration, teamwork, and problem solving. Leverage technology.

Renovating 130

Renovating Procurement Budget Budgeting 130

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Triple B’s work was scheduled to be completed within 300 days of commencement, but it encountered significant delays and finished over 250 days behind schedule. Triple B issued a change order for $515,000 in “cost impacts, delays, and disruptions,” stemming from its removal of utility lines not identified in the bid documents.

Texas 52

Texas Change Orders Claims Contract 52

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Analyze the schedule. Review change orders and correspondence. Identify issues and establish a roadmap. If not, why not?

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Is the material take-off list imperative for your bid, and the bid opening is due tomorrow? Although many construction jobs require legitimate change orders, a comprehensive original bid package can sometimes help to cut down on ‘in-the-field’ alterations and possible misunderstandings on the job.

Estimating 60

Estimating Bidding Change Orders Drawings 60

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

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Creating bids with a simple pen, pad and calculator is possible but quite difficult. comes with pre-programmed Microsoft Excel formulas specifically designed to help you create bids. comes with pre-programmed Microsoft Excel formulas specifically designed to help you create bids.

CBD Estimating 45

CBD Estimating Estimating Software Software 45

cnstrctr

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Change Orders Are Opportunities. One of most common stereo types of the construction industry is that change orders are a key part of making a construction business more profitable. People aren’t wrong, but in order to make your business more profitable you don’t need to be a criminal on changes.

Profitability 60

Profitability Change Orders Construction Schedule 60

Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2013

A compressed construction schedule reduces administrative and financing costs. Owners perceive another advantage to design-build over the traditional design-bid-construct method of procurement. The perception is a reduction in contractor claims and change orders.

Design 48

Design Claims Contract Procurement 48