Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Robust processes and tools are readily available to assure the delivery of quality projects on time and on budget. Impacting variables include capability and capacity (leadership, trades, planners, engineers…), scheduling, location, complexity, and behaviors. Project Delivery Success and Program Dependency.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction Schedule CSI 264

HardHatChat

MARCH 20, 2025

Mitigating Risks: What Truly Matters in Selecting a Contractor Every construction project comes with riskswhether its budget overruns, scheduling conflicts, or unforeseen site conditions. Many of the most critical risks in construction stem from subcontractor performancedelays, budget issues, or poor workmanship.

Commercial 120

Commercial Construction Retail Contractors 120

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

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. This provides a single source of truth to drive your construction engine.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2022

LEAN Capital Project Delivery (LEAN CPD) creates a dynamic, collaborative environment in which repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds requirements can consistently be achieved in a quality manner, on-time, on-budget, and in full compliance. Proven solutions have existed for decades and are far from complex.

Procurement 264

Procurement Renovating Budgeting Budget 264

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 157

Management Budget Budgeting Schedule 157

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

In this phase you assemble your team and assign tasks to individuals, develop a budget for the project, develop a schedule and create a communications plan. It is kept in the mind that during the execution of the project, it is required to keep the process monitored for timely completion of the project, as per schedules.

Project Management 244

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 244

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

It’s no wonder construction schedules get extremely complex and consist of thousands of schedule activities. As a Project Manager or Schedule Coordinator on the job site, you know that when one thing goes wrong, it’s a recipe for a series of problems to surface. Digitize and centralize your schedule management.

Schedule 98

Schedule Autodesk Management Project Management 98

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Other ongoing blog management considerations are building a blogroll and corresponding reciprocal links , updating other resource or content items like case studies , and supporting search engine optimization. Start with internal staff—solicit input and feedback from sales, customer service and technical experts from engineering.

Construction 281

Construction Resource IDEA Schedule 281

Construction Marketing

JUNE 17, 2010

Certainly the new product development process is complex and multi-functional—not just marketing—but typically involving many departments such as engineering, operations, purchasing, executive management and others. So a New Product Launch Planning Checklist should allow for a range of market and budget scenarios. Reverse engineering.

Products 226

Products Plans Budgeting Budget 226

PC Construction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This has been an innovative and ambitious effort from the start, with hundreds of engineers and scientists contributing over the course of the project,” said Joe Uglevich, senior vice president and director of water delivery at Stantec. Reaching this critical completion milestone is deeply rewarding for the entire team.

Construction 97

Construction Maryland Green Innovation 97

BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Stay on Schedule and Budget with Time- and Material-Saving Solutions 1 kcichowicz Wed, 02/14/2024 - 09:55 Choosing pre-engineered solutions for common conditions can improve a project’s schedule and budget. Watch this Tailgate Talk episode to get the details.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Schedule Materials 52

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Each year the Construction Marketing Association presents its predictions and strategies for the upcoming year and would like to invite you to the 2018 Marketing Outlook webcast, scheduled for January 18, 2018. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday January 18, 2017 at 1 pm CST.

Construction 163

Construction Schedule Plans Budget 163

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

For example, GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

SQUARE Engineering firm was founded in 1992. With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules. SQUARE created company profiles for all their extended project team users during the setup phase.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Engineering Accounting 98

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. Benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting include… Objective fact-based insights and decision-support. Quantification of impacts.

Contract 264

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 264

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2023

A single design flaw, drafting mistake, or other oversight can result in significant cost and schedule overruns. How you integrate preconstruction planning into your processes will vary based on the project, but there is one common goal of preconstruction: heading off issues before they cause you to go over budget and miss deadlines.

Schedule 143

Schedule Budgeting Budget Project Management 143

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2020

While there is ample evidence that LEAN construction planing, procurement, and project delivery can drive the consistent execution of repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on budget, there have been relatively few early adopters.

Procurement 207

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Renovating 207

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 19, 2024

When K-12 School Leaders do reach a point where their District’s need for improvements is beyond what their operating budget can cover, they need to organize a team of professionals to set them up for building success. The AE/CM team then assists the District to identify the full scope, budget, and financial resources for their needs.

Plans 127

Plans Bidding Budget Budgeting 127

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

It is the initial stage of the development process, where architects and engineers work together to create detailed plans and specifications for the project. Engineers will also work on the design to ensure that the building is structurally sound and that all systems, such as electrical and plumbing, are correctly designed.

Commercial 228

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 228

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This preliminary phase includes a floorplan, exterior elevations (if applicable), code and zoning checks, and an initial engineering analysis. During this step/phase, the final drawings, selection of your construction team, a confirmed maximum budget, and confirmed schedule are finalized to be construction ready.

Commercial 127

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budget 127

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.” ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Acumatica Construction Edition keeps your team on the same page, relying on a core system that has the latest project reports, contracts, budgets, plans, specifications, change orders, invoices, purchase orders and job costs. Procore gives you the power to manage accurate project budgets with reliable data drawn from the field.

Software 215

Software Software Construction ProCore 215

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

I know this is a tough one to follow as we all need to keep commercial construction budgets in check, but we saw too many companies go with pick-up truck contractors in 2010 only to be burned later. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The role of an Assistant Construction Manager is crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Project Coordination and Scheduling One of the primary responsibilities of an Assistant Construction Manager is to assist with project coordination.

Management 52

Management Construction Project Management Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency.

Management 246

Management Construction Procurement Renovating 246

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While most real property owners, designers, and builders, are aware of the issues associated with Traditional Planning, Engineering, Procurement and Construction strategies such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM@R, etc. Focus is upon People, Process, Information, and e nabling Technology.

Contract 244

Contract Procurement Innovation Renovating 244

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Project management, then, is the planning, scheduling, and orchestrating of project activities to achieve objectives within a specified period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills. You minimize costs.

Project Management 188

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 188

Lets Build

OCTOBER 1, 2019

However, all projects have elements things in common: a scope of work, a time schedule, and a budget. Construction cost estimation is a fundamental skill for engineering firms and contractors since.

Estimating 98

Estimating Construction Budget Budgeting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. The lack of proper budgeting practices can also lead to communication breakdowns and misalignment.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Estimating 52

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Clearly in a difficult market, marketing is under increased scrutiny to prove results and justify budgets. Certainly website statistics and Google Analytics are useful in measuring search engine optimization (SEO), however a number of more specific tools are now available. Measurement Supports Planning and Budgeting. www.Bit.ly

Construction 258

Construction Statistics News Budgeting 258

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. The PMP also archives baselines for scope, cost, and schedule. Procurement. Quality.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

After a project contract is agreed upon, and the construction plan and schedule have been finalised (including the schedule of values in accordance with works needed to be completed), the project owner may decide that the initial plans don’t meet his demands or the architect may detect a non-conformity that needs to be fixed.

Change Orders 141

Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Time-consuming redesign and rebid, and over-budget, unsatisfactory outcomes are common. Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

It’s the skill of the labor, the creativity of the design and the intricacy of the engineering that shifts steel, concrete, brick, glass and so many other materials into finished work. Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines.

Materials 247

Materials Software Software Management 247

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Improve Your Construction Schedule. Today, there exist many technology platforms and tools that are designed to streamline construction project scheduling without necessitating that you create new workflows from scratch. Choosing a Construction Scheduling Tool. Better overview of clashes. Nor is one tool necessarily enough.

Schedule 59

Schedule Construction Resource Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

I always tell owners, builders, architects, and engineers to forget construction cost estimating accuracy. Granular tasks and their subcomponents of labor, materials, and equipment, organized in a standard data format such as CSI MasterFormat, can be combined and totaled to reliable define project technical, costs, and schedule requirements.

Estimating 165

Estimating Construction Procurement Life Cycle 165