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Construction Project Managers Go Mobile

Carol Hagen

Update September 27, 2010: Project Manager views Job Alerts on iPad using Corecon Mobile. Construction Project Managers main line of communication is their mobile device. The Corecon Mobile solution. Corecon Mobile will work on all these devices: * Apple – iPhone. Microsoft – Windows Mobile. Blackberry.

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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

Just because you have hired a BIM staffer shouldn’t mean you go out only bidding projects with BIM requirements. Business must always play to their strengths so the bulk of you projects should still be bid in the areas where you hold the most expertise. Don’t let BIM stop you from bidding.

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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps

Pro Builder

Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps. Using the PlanGrid mobile app enables you to publish amended versions of construction drawings to a cloud server and share them. The DeWalt Mobile Pro app offers basic calculation and reference tools with optional add-ons to customize the app for your needs, the developer says.

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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Bid Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. Mobile Access. Asset/Component Management. Automated Estimate Comparison. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Building/Site/Location Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Change Order Management. Collaboration Tools.

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Creating a JOC Coefficient?

Job Order Contracting

Items included in a JOC coefficient (also known as a “Bid Factor”). Mobilization and demobilization costs. Specific instructions as to what may be included in a JOC coefficient should also be listed in detail in the associated Request of Proposals (RFP) for Job Order Contracting construction services. Materials. Equipment.

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The High Cost of Low Bids: When Contractors Compete on Price, Everyone Loses

Levelset

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?

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Construction Estimating Made Easy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. Having all the information in one place lets you confidently negotiate and bring your expert bid to the table. Bid Day tool. Invitation to Bid feature.