Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

The most common contractor errors and how to avoid them to keep your construction projects safe, productive and profitable. The savvy contractor knows they can’t possibly avoid every jobsite mistake. Let’s explore 10 of the most common mistakes made by contractors with the best way to avoid the worst. Neglecting Safety Measures.

Contractors 296

Contractors Software Software Accidents 296

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

Industry Statistics Show Benefits & Resistance to Lean Construction ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 08:35 By now, most contractors have heard of “lean” construction; it has clearly gained a foothold in the practices of many contractors.

Statistics 334

Statistics Industrial Construction Budgeting 334

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

Sometimes, staying in the green can be difficult with large budgets and complex projects that have many details and variables. From designing effectively to reducing waste, we have come up with seven tips and best practices that can help contractors stay above water. Schedule Smart. Design Effectively. Reduce Wasted Materials.

Contractors 295

Contractors Inventory Schedule Materials 295

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Highway construction projects are multifaceted challenges for contractors. One component that is critical to staying on schedule and under budget is dowel pin drilling. The following are four best practices for road contractors.

Roads 214

Roads Contractors Regulation Budgeting 214

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 9, 2021

To ensure each responsibility is met and every architect, contractor and supplier remains on schedule and on budget, effective construction project managers need to use tools and strategies that help streamline their work.

Project Management 357

Project Management Management Budgeting Budget 357

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In the past few years, there has been an explosion in the types of technology available to contractors on-site. The potential to improve productivity and increase budget and schedule certainty are among the appealing benefits that these technologies have the potential to offer. Alex Headley. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 08:00.

Safety 348

Safety Site Zoning Budgeting 348

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

HardHatChat

MAY 15, 2013

Hospitality construction has been a bright spot for commercial construction general contractors in 2013 across all spectrums of the market. That’s why hoteliers should always work with the best commercial contractors when considering a major renovation. What is the loading dock schedule? We’ve done it all.

Contractors 222

Contractors Chicago Commercial Travel 222

HardHatChat

MARCH 20, 2025

Experience is Not the Only Measure of a Great General Contractor In the world of commercial construction, developers and construction directors often face a common challenge: finding a general contractor they can trust. One of the most frequent concerns we hear is, “Have you done this exact type of project before?”

Commercial 120

Commercial Construction Retail Contractors 120

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Updates to common areas and amenities are a smart investment for senior community improvement and facility budgets, since these spaces have such high impact with residents and their families. If a contractor is already coming in to upgrade lighting to LED, it may also be a good time to switch out light fixtures for a quick cosmetic refresh.

Renovating 330

Renovating Housing Construction Budgeting 330

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process. Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members.

Construction 337

Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 337

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. Less than one-third of contractors finish their tasks on time and on budget. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule.

Schedule 148

Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

As a contractor, while your bidding scenario may change, ultimately, you will be faced with the underlying questions, “Where did we get that number?” The simple truth is that if companies do not have the necessary tools and access to critical cost and productivity data, they are at great risk of missing the schedule and coming in over budget.

Bidding 220

Bidding Budgeting Budget Schedule 220

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 21, 2018

The pace of business is increasing all the time, and there is more pressure than ever on decision-makers to act quickly and decisively to keep operations running smoothly, projects on schedule and budgets in check. For contractors, this pace is even harder to keep up with, due to the nature of the business.

Budgeting 212

Budgeting Budget Schedule Construction 212

HardHatChat

AUGUST 18, 2016

Involving your commercial contractor early-on for a large-scale project, such as this shopping center development Englewood Construction completed in Connecticut, allows the construction team to create a realistic timeline for key project milestones.

Commercial 226

Commercial Construction Schedule Budgeting 226

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. This has allowed us to perform at a high level, ensuring quality finished products, a maintained schedule, and being mindful of the budget. They are a fantastic resource. It matters.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. You’ll eliminate material loss and labor waste by ensuring subcontractors are scheduled at the right time and the respective materials are where they need to be.

Viewpoint 214

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 214

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Low: Labor Shortage Shapes Schedules. The result was the potential for scheduling complications and missed project deadlines. Luckily, we were able to avoid most scheduling pitfalls by fully vetting our subcontractor partners to get assurances they had capacity to meet our required timeframe. High: Remixing Retail.

Commercial 328

Commercial Retail Industrial Construction 328

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2018

The key to a successful project is hiring the right contractor. Whether your construction is a simple house upgrade or a commercial remodeling, a wrong contractor can frustrate your efforts and waste a lot of time, money and energy. This is why it is critical to choose the right professional contractor for your project.

Contractors 169

Contractors Insurance Commercial Bidding 169

Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency. Note that 63% of projects fail due to poor communication.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. This shift has taken place just over the course of my 27-year career as a commercial general contractor, and I expect prefabrication and modularization will become increasingly important – and used in new and innovative ways.

Commercial 328

Commercial Union Construction Site 328

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. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months, or even dropped altogether. Stay on top of schedules and budgets to avoid delays.

Viewpoint 239

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

The best work is typically done when a project is viewed as a partnership between a client and commercial general contractor. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process. Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business.

Commercial 292

Commercial Negotiation Bidding Construction 292

Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2020

While the coronavirus may lead more firms to check out modular building techniques, experts say contractors should thoroughly understand the differences in bidding, scheduling, budgeting and more that go along with them.

Bidding 168

Bidding Budgeting Budget Schedule 168

Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

General contractors are at the forefront of almost every construction project. They plan and coordinate, budget, and supervise a variety of projects from beginning to end. What is a general contractor? The main job of a general contractor is to oversee the details of a construction project and handle the day-to-day operations.

Contractors 148

Contractors Profitability Management Schedule 148

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 264

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If there’s one thing all contractors are interested in, it’s cutting costs. Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Collaboration software that’s hosted in the cloud makes it easier for managers to keep projects on schedule.

Contractors 189

Contractors Software Software BIM 189

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. Safety Record and Practices Safety should be a top priority when selecting a contractor. is essential. Our safety record is stellar. We put a premium on training.

Commercial 177

Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. Viewpoint’s new construction software selection guide.

Software 200

Software Software Construction Budgeting 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. Budget Inaccuracies. Subcontractor Schedules and Compliance.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

For instance, a landlord who buys the property being constructed and is using property management software will likely have to schedule contractors a lot of the time if the construction is poor, to begin with. Budgeting Budgeting and cost control are essential components for the success of any construction business.

Innovation 273

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 273

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Heavy construction requires heavy equipment, and how a contractor maintains and manages his or her fleet has a big impact on the ability to meet project deadlines and budget targets.

Management 159

Management Budgeting Budget Schedule 159

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The owner is taking over the troubled Jeppesen Terminal renovation and looking for new contractors before the current manager's Nov.

Denver 114

Denver Budgeting Budget Schedule 114

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Construction schedules: they are highly complex, sometimes consisting of thousands and thousands of scheduled activities. This leaves you, the scheduler, to deal with tracking all the moving pieces to ensure projects stay on time and within budget. . But First, What is the Schedule Tool in Autodesk Build? .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Schedule Comparison Management 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

. #1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Required level of detail, and overall scope. #2 Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle Documentation Schedule 246

Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2023

There is a vital safety, productivity and financial case for contractors to conduct regular maintenance and inspections that help keep their equipment operating at high levels, so project schedules and budgets stay on track.

Inspections 156

Inspections Equipment Budgeting Budget 156

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Each step of a robust process assures consistent on-time, on-budget, quality construction delivery and is maintained with a digital footprint. Schedule a 15-minute introductory call , or visit www.4bt.us. Have you selected JOC contractors based upon BEST VALUE? Alignment of planning, procurement, and project delivery and teams.

Contract 264

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 264