HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budget 337

Budget Budgeting Commercial Plans 337

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Project/Workorder Bid and Proposal Management Processes. Contractor/Subcontractor Management. Contract Management.

Bidding 248

Bidding Procurement Claims Roads 248

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. While there are valid reasons a client might go the competitive bid route, there are many more scenarios where the negotiated delivery method is better for all parties. There are several benefits to doing so.

Negotiation 177

Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

Enterprise Management capability for Mutiple Programs, Contracts, Projects, Proposal/Bid, Workorders, Contractor, Subcontractors, and Forms/Documents. management. Complete with locally detailed line-item unit price construction cost data BIM integration. contact-form] The post appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 207

Procurement Bidding BIM Documentation 207

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

Contractors 156

Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are.

Contract 239

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budget 239

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. Typically, what kind of information is given to the general contractor to put together a price and approximately how often does each occur? Is it the general contractor? Learn more… 1.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Contractors Electrical 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Ensure contractors do not inflate or negotiate price proposals to account for bidding adjustment factors too low. Ensure contractors appropriately use non-pre-priced items and do NOT bundle multiple items into a single line time without full cost visibility of labor, materials, and equipment. JOC Contractor outreach marketing.

Contract 192

Contract Procurement Bidding Negotiation 192

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. Prequalify potential JOC contractors. All subcontractors used by the primary contractor must be prequalified and approved.

Contract 204

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 204

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Bid Management. Contractor Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Document Management – Full check-in/check-out and changes management. Asset/Component Management. Automated Estimate Comparison. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Building/Site/Location Management. Change Order Management.

Sustainability 228

Sustainability Management Estimating Budget 228

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

The process has been billed by many contractors as the future of construction, opening the door to new design and building ideas that might not have been realized before. With the advent of scanners and powerful document imaging and archiving solutions, contractors are digitizing their data.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 12, 2023

Construction bidding is a great act of orchestration on any project complete with a broad range of complexities and activities that happen before breaking ground. Construction bidding technology enables teams to manage and automate various aspects of the bidding process. Why is construction bidding software important?

Bidding 98

Bidding Software Software Construction 98

BD+C

MARCH 17, 2019

That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because “The Construction Bid Process ” is today’s topic. Every client wants to know what their project is going to cost and who’s going to build it.

Bidding 80

Bidding Drawings Construction Documentation 80

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Many contractors are practically drowning in data and don’t have the right tools to parse and analyze the data in ways that would have meaningful impacts on their projects. We’ve heard our customers discuss it at both our Digital Contractor Roadshows and our Collaborate 2018 user conference this year. That, however, is changing.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated, contractors would quickly have to adapt. In addition to benefiting contractors, BIM also benefits the end users of construction projects. In addition to benefiting contractors, BIM also benefits the end users of construction projects.

BIM 230

BIM US United States Los Angeles 230

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Even as technology and modern processes are changing the way contractors have traditionally done business, the construction industry as a whole is still trying to shake off a big productivity gap. Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more.

Viewpoint 221

Viewpoint Project Management Software Software 221

Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’ve spent the past four years starting a construction company through the public bidding process. I’ve probably bid at least 100 public RFPs, but I’ve only been awarded less than 10. I’ve been the low bid on projects with over 15 bidders and also the high bid on projects with just as many submissions.

Bidding 171

Bidding Contract Contractors Delaware 171

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The post Lean Asset Management appeared first on 4BT.

Management 262

Management Life Cycle Procurement Environment 262

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

The levels of use of disadvantaged and local contractors/subcontractors. A review of EVERY JOC contractor proposal/bid for JOC Program compliance. Contractor Prequalification and Selection. Prospective contractors submit a coefficient (generally 1.20-1.40) Prospective contractors submit a coefficient (generally 1.20-1.40)

Contractors 215

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 215

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

ALL VENDORS (JOC Construction Contractors) must register at www.alliedstatescooperative.com and check off “JOC services” in the event of any addendums to the Solicitation. Bidding information and documents are also available. The post RFP JOC Construction Contractors appeared first on 4BT. contact-form].

Contractors 100

Contractors Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2017

What Construction Contractors Need to Know About JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, Cooperatives, and Best Management Practices. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Liability Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2021

Proposals should be reviewed and priced by a fully independent source aside from the project manager and contractor creating a mechanism to gauge whether the contractor’s proposals are reasonable. If low bid is not selected, have a document separate from the scoring sheets with a thorough explanation.

Negotiation 203

Negotiation Consulting Procurement Project Management 203

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver complex design and build projects for a programme worth £5.5bn over 10 years. The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks now out to bid will form the design and build delivery runway within the new procurement model. To register to bid click here.

Bidding 85

Bidding Infrastructure Modeling Procurement 85

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

This is especially true for commercial and residential construction sites, where plumbing contractors play an essential role between general and specialty contractors alike. This growth and recent changes in the construction landscape present both challenges and opportunities for plumbing contractors.

Contractors 98

Contractors Innovation Bidding Resource 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Document Management – Version control, inclusive of document check-in/check-out is a must for assuring everyone is working the right information at the right time. National average cost databases (with or without cost factors), and/or historical costs simply are insufficient. and Detailed BIM Information.

Estimating 149

Estimating Life Cycle Construction Documentation 149

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Both the maximum individual project size and type, as well as the maximum overall annual size of the JOC Program are typically stated in the contract documents. How many JOC Contracts do Owners bid? A unit price book must be updated as stipulated in contract documents. How do I, as a contractor, develop a coefficient?

Contract 191

Contract Overhead Bidding United States 191

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Construction management starts with a project owner sharing project information to contractors and subcontractors in order to solicit bids. Contractors and subcontractors give project owners their cost estimates for the project to be completed. The construction phase begins once the bidding process has been completed.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2018

Buildup, for example, is working on cross-platform software with the intent to help developers, contractors, and property managers identify and resolve tasks and issues related to a project. BuildingConnected is working hard to grow its bid procurement platform for building contractors. It may also improve your project timeline.

Construction 228

Construction Equipment Industrial Software 228

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

You want a general commercial contractor who understands all parties’ needs. Working with a commercial general contractor who can build in any of these disciplines will help you determine what can be saved, repaired, moved or redistributed from the existing infrastructure. Most retailers today want less space.

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 Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Specialty contractors are essential to the success of projects, yet they rarely have a chance to provide input at the beginning. So, what can teams do to improve preconstruction collaboration, especially with specialty contractors? This tool shouldn’t just be for accessing documents. Category.

Life Cycle 286

Life Cycle Modeling Autodesk Software 286

Safety Services Company

JULY 3, 2024

This shift highlights the pressing need for contractors to achieve and maintain ISNetworld® compliance. Moreover, it presents a valuable opportunity for contractors to diversify their operations and explore new markets. You will just need to ensure the necessary documentation is completed and submitted.

Documentation 120

Documentation Contractors OSHA Safety 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for major new construction and LEAN Job Order Contractin g for repair, renovation, maintenance, and less design intensive new construction are proven programmatic processes that can save 30%-40%+ versus design-bid-build (DBB), CM@R, design-bulder (DB) and other more traditional forms.

Travel 176

Travel Construction Subcontracting CSI 176

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 135

Software Software Construction Estimating 135

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Job Order Contractor Selection Process. Procedure for Publicly Announcing Interview Scores and Open Bids. Letter of Invitation to Submit Bid and Interview-Phase II. Contract Documents. Preparation of Bids. Bid Guarantee. Preparation of Bids. Bid Guarantee. Submission of Bids. Work Order.

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Documentation Drawings 100

Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards. Let’s reflect on what attendees experienced and the valuable takeaways contractors gained from the event. The best way to set a culture of safety is to lead by example.

Safety 97

Safety Contractors Conference Accidents 97