Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. You can’t manage a project well without effective communication.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

But no matter how large or small a project, delays are never a good thing. When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. Subcontractor schedules.

Viewpoint 239

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more.

Renovating 264

Renovating Management Procurement Life Cycle 264

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI. However, before owners decide to take on certain elements of a construction project themselves, they should keep a few considerations in mind: Who will manage the process?:

Commercial 156

Commercial Management Project Management Construction 156

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, it has been worth the effort to develop a thorough vetting process and understanding of what works best for our clients and the type of projects we manage. This has allowed us to perform at a high level, ensuring quality finished products, a maintained schedule, and being mindful of the budget.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more. The not-so-good news is that many organizations adopt software at the project or regional level, so it often doesn’t connect the entire business.

Viewpoint 221

Viewpoint Project Management Software Software 221

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. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

Risk 217

Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 217

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly. Construction materials management software has helped ease materials burdens, and with advances like the cloud, it’s getting even easier for contractors to take control of their materials processes.

Materials 247

Materials Software Software Management 247

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Using estimating software simplifies bids, estimates, and financial project planning and makes the process somewhat foolproof. Moreover, once estimates are complete, contractors need an easy way to get the project in their construction management platform and get to work. Subcontractor Schedules and Compliance.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing. Estimating, Bid Requests, Preconstruction, Purchasing, Safety, Submittals, Correspondence, Progress Billings, etc. It’s all there.

CoreCon 141

CoreCon Management Software Software 141

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 Budgeting 127

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

With the rapid rise of project delivery methods like design-build and integrated project delivery (IPD), this enhanced ability to collaborate has become more critical than ever. Showing up with a 3D model when owners are in the process of bidding out work is a game-changer, particularly when the competition does not. The result?

BIM 308

BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The construction sector is evolving, with tools like Building Radar helping companies streamline project management. By identifying new projects early, Building Radar empowers construction teams to optimize their project planning and resource allocation early project insights.

Management 52

Management Construction Project Management Budgeting 52

HardHatChat

AUGUST 5, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, Englewood has learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid.

Commercial 156

Commercial Construction Project Management Safety 156

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. Procore gives you the power to manage accurate project budgets with reliable data drawn from the field. SAP S/4HANA.

Software 215

Software Software Construction ProCore 215

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 Documentation 74

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

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

Contract Management – Multi-year, multi-party agreements are established to support one or more Programs. Bid/Proposal Management – Lean is based upon several core elements, including a common data environment and early and ongoing communication between participants and stake holders. via Four BT, LLC (4BT).

Life Cycle 162

Life Cycle Procurement Documentation Construction 162

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 1, 2009

I’m looking to assemble a team consisting of an architect and CM and possibly a mechanical and roofing firm for proposal on a federally funded upgrade project in Philadelphia, PA. Bids will be collected December 30, 2009. . Factor #3 Project Management Plan. Factor #1 Past Performance.

Philadelphia 115

Philadelphia Green Subcontracting AutoCAD 115

HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid.

Commercial 177

Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

Lets Build

DECEMBER 28, 2022

What residential construction challenges are project managers facing today? One of the significant results of this increase is more competition between construction companies bidding for projects. More to read: The top 5 construction project management challenges and what to do about them.

Residential 148

Residential Construction Project Management Software 148

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 3, 2010

You will find that electronic systems your contracting firm uses to distribute invitations to bid may not offer the ability to maintain copies of subtract solicitations to minority and female-owned businesses, a record of responses, and any follow-up within them. If you are new to federal contracting or haven’t had an audit yet.

Contractors 120

Contractors Las Vegas San Francisco Phoenix 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, if each clash costs $3,500 per instance (PWC, 2018), it’s difficult for estimators and project managers to ensure each project is profitable during the planning phases of a project. This is especially helpful for self-performing general contractors and bid-build projects.

Modeling 234

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

By moving to a paperless project management software system. Simply put, the paperless construction project management system we implemented houses all documentation for each of our jobs in one electronic folder hosted on our web site. If you have more ideas for decreasing operating costs, I’d love to hear them.

Commercial 120

Commercial Documentation Construction Project Management 120

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

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

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Change orders are common to construction projects. A change order is additional work or work omitted from the original construction plan, which completely changes the original contract amount and can have a direct effect on the project completion date. Read also: Excel spreadsheets in construction: It’s time to let them go.

Change Orders 141

Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

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

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough? One example is our “Saved Day Calculator,” which measures the full impact of a schedule day. Note: Front-line field superintendents are known by many names, but for this column, I’ll refer to them as project managers or PMs. Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:54. Scott Sedam.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Schedule Site 52

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

JUNE 8, 2023

Because preconstruction offers the biggest opportunity to de-risk a project. It’s the most optimal period for identifying issues that may impact cost and schedule. Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The results of the survey provided key takeaways, including that there have been a significant number of delayed or canceled projects, labor demand is still high, there has been an increase in the use of technology, and there is still a lot of uncertainty moving forward.

Contractors 137

Contractors AGC Autodesk Safety 137

PC Construction

APRIL 15, 2024

Joining me (UMaine ’15) for the day was PC Senior Project Manager Mark Donovan, Senior Project Engineer Dave Manz (UMaine ‘07), and Office Engineer Josh Mora (UMaine ‘23). This marks the eighth year that PC has participated in this engineering competition with students from UMaine’s civil and construction programs.

Industrial 85

Industrial Construction Bidding Maine 85