Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Act as a liaison between clients, architects, and construction teams to ensure project success.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The summer always brings more commercial construction activity, more bids, and, as a result, higher pricing. Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. Reuse materials/systems when you can.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Real property owners must meet the challenges of sustainable building lifecycle mangement, continuous improvement, waste elimination, a stronger focus on the user, the need to increase the value for money coupled with high quality project management and improved supply chains and communications.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Management Life Cycle Procurement 246

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

Commercial 156

Commercial Management Project Management Construction 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

Business intelligence in its simplest terms is the gathering of data — largely produced through construction management and project management software — and sorting and analyzing it to make intelligent business decisions. Spectrum Business Intelligence is a powerful tool that makes intense data analytics easy for contractors.

Construction 200

Construction Software Software Contractors 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more. Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Overbooked crew. Correctly allocating a work crew can make or break a construction timeline. Poor communication.

Viewpoint 239

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids. If you’re still using paper to estimate and bid, you know it can be a slow moving, time draining process. Bid Day tool.

Estimating 130

Estimating Bidding Viewpoint Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Whether you’re an owner, executive, project manager, or job supervisor, it’s important to know what’s happening in your business and how you stand next to the competition. When profit margins are thin, it doesn’t take much to wipe out a project’s financial benefits. Cost control.

Risk 217

Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 217

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more. Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. If you’re a general contractor, you may send out an invitation to bid via email, fax, online notifications, etc. document management. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

So bid day has come and gone. You’ve won that project and succeeded in achieving your goal. All the hours of estimating and project analysis have paid off. Depending on your company size and infrastructure, the project needs to be handed off to a project manager or to whoever will be responsible for the project build-out.

Bidding 74

Bidding Estimating Project Management Security 74

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

A review of EVERY JOC contractor proposal/bid for JOC Program compliance. The owner JOC Program Administrator will evaluate each potential JOC project to determine if it is in the best interest of the owner to use the JOC method for the project. Regular independent third-party audits.

Contractors 263

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 263

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required.

Negotiation 191

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Other than increasing material prices, workforce shortages are a significant driving factor which is likely to keep construction inflation at higher-than-normal levels. Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

Commercial 127

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budget 127

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mass walls, often constructed using materials like concrete, stone, or brick, are designed to manage heat flow, making them essential for both commercial and residential buildings importance of mass walls. Understanding the Functionality of Mass Walls What Defines a Mass Wall?

Construction 52

Construction Sustainability Materials Regulation 52

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Our project management system, Procore, allows us to classify subcontractors by category and rate their performance through internal analysis. This is why we ask for detailed qualifications on their bid proposals. This provides us with three things: a) they have reviewed the project enough to understand their scope.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

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. Epicor can help you to receive complete visibility of project-based resources including assets, inventory, materials and labor. Reflex ERP.

Software 215

Software Software Construction ProCore 215

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Contractor bid extremely low JOC co-efficients (0.50 This “padding” of proposals was done to offset the low adjustment factors bid by the JOC contractors. Additionally, it was difficult for project managers to enforce the use of the CTC, which allowed increased use of Non-Pre Priced (NPP) items.

Contract 100

Contract Long Beach Project Management Bidding 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 16, 2018

But construction contractors’ investment in BIM varies widely , with 27 percent of companies in the United States reporting having a BIM department, while another 28 percent say they don’t bid on BIM projects at all. It’s a resource for shared knowledge that stakeholders can consult throughout the life of a project.

BIM 162

BIM Modeling United States San Francisco 162

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2017

The software can handle the whole project lifecycle from bid to project completion by providing all-in-one solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. ProContractor is a useful construction software developed by Viewpoint. So, incomparable accuracy can be achieved.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Bidding Management 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

A detailed and locally researched line item unit price book, organized by CSI Masterformat, inclusive of labor, crew, productivity, material, and equipment specificity as well as demolition line items and line item modifiers. A written Operations Manual / Execution Guide as party of a the associated multi-party contract.

Contract 205

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 205

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. document management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Junkie

MARCH 24, 2021

Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to easily collaborate to reduce errors, speed up their takeoff process, produce more compelling bids and ultimately win more work.” Historical Project Databases can also be built within Takeoff to track and manage items that can help benchmark your companies performance and tighten bid accuracy. “If

Autodesk 111

Autodesk Estimating Bidding Products 111

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

All waste and excess material. Sales tax on material and equipment costs. Project management and supervision. Office management and equipment. Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). Quality control.

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Spectrum’s flexible reporting structure allows you to keep real time tabs on every aspect of your businesses such as job profit trends, change order status, over/under billing, responses to bid invitations, and much more. Project Management. Equipment Management. Materials Management. Service Management.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Change Orders 130

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Lets Build

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In addition, respondents from the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand listed their biggest challenges in residential construction, with the top two being subcontractor delays and sourcing materials delays. What residential construction challenges are project managers facing today?

Residential 148

Residential Construction Project Management Software 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes. Key Takeaways.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 3, 2022

The labor and material shortages occurring in today’s construction market and limited available financial resources make the market extremely competitive. Bidding Growth Following Recovery. Since 2020, bidding has grown and reached an all-time high, with 19% more new projects published year over year. REGISTER NOW.

Subcontracting 98

Subcontracting Construction Bidding Materials 98

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

A big part of going from a vendor to a partner is providing insightful counsel and realistic expectations at all stages of a commercial construction project – even if it isn’t necessarily what the client wants to hear. By going digital, we eliminated many costly and time-consuming steps, improving our efficiency.

Commercial 156

Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction Project Delivery Overview & Comparison. Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Bid shopping can occur and actual overhead and profit amounts are unknown. Advantages. Design-Build. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

These increases and delays could be due to a variety of factors, including increased social distancing and other safety precautions, the need to pace out workforce scheduling, increased cost of certain materials, factory shutdowns causing delay in equipment and material delivery, among others.

Contractors 137

Contractors AGC Autodesk Safety 137

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But I have been surprised at the number of contractors who tell me that they have bid for jobs at break-even or at a loss. ” 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. Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 9, 2015

It is a useful construction software toward heavy construction contractors that can be applied for construction cost estimating and bid management efficiently. More than 5,000 users from different corner of the world have used this bid management software. Capacity to generate crews instantly.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 6, 2011

Construction Project Management: A new Era of AEC industry. Project management is the process by which a project is brought to a successful conclusion. • Maximizing resource efficiency through procurement of labor, materials and equipment. Material Estimate Sheets. adsense analytic.

Project Management 40

Project Management Management Industrial Estimating 40