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.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

Lets Build

APRIL 1, 2020

What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? Stay on budget. The dispute manager. Manage risks. Not all construction project managers know what they do all the time. The construction project manager is the key figure of the construction project team.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Construction Drafting 173

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Construction Management 101. But one thing is always sure.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams need to be integrated on an early and ongoing basis with a robust programmatic framework. Existing tools and support services to mitigate waste/rework and enable consistent quality outcomes on time and on budget are readily available. Asset/Component Management.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 264

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

Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Intorducing The New Sage Estimating To Vista Exporting Tool Quickly convert your sage estimates into a viewpoint vista project management budget Works with the sage estimating versions 9.8

Sage 130

Sage Estimating Subcontracting Viewpoint 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 7, 2024

GSA PBS JOC Program Management Audit – Issues Continue: The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) has faced scrutiny and criticism in the past for various financial and management issues, including those related to Job Order Contracting (JOC) programs.

Management 242

Management Budgeting Budget Contract 242

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. Inappropriate project delivery team.

Innovation 261

Innovation Procurement Budgeting Budget 261

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. Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface. Thankfully, all of this can be avoided.

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. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. Estimating digital takeoff. Invitation to Bid feature.

Estimating 130

Estimating Bidding Viewpoint Construction 130

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction businesses should rethink their processes, increase productivity, and deliver projects with extraordinary accuracy and speed by embracing cutting-edge solutions. Modern customers look for construction partners who can complete jobs on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Innovation 251

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 251

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. Provide accurate cost assessments to guide budgeting and bidding processes.

Construction 312

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 312

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. Budget Inaccuracies. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether. Everyone at some point in their career has played the dreaded waiting game.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Studies have noted that ninety percent of associated projects can be deployed on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. This is a clear improvement over the decades long running average level of only 10%-20% of all projects being deployed on-time or on-budget. Sample Workflow.

Renovating 264

Renovating Management Procurement Life Cycle 264

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Schedule 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Open Construction Cost Estimating for 2018 and Beyond! Create you own line items from a core line item database, build estimates, manage projects, store and view virtually all forms of documents. Gain an integrated, real-time view of project cost and and status. Mitigate variance and risk! It’s that simple.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. This optimal outcomes is possible via the appropriate and consistent integration of people, process, information, and technology.

Procurement 213

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 213

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

The 4BT OpenBuild (TM) 4BT-PE enables a whole new way for real property portfolio owners and their service providers to interact on a full transparent and collaborative basis to achieve mutually beneficial best value outcomes.

Procurement 165

Procurement Innovation Plans Construction 165

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Thus the process of generating an actionable construction cost estimate can be defined as a quantitative assessment process generates a detailed line item construction cost estimate.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Schedule Forecasting 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. This is why, at the end of the day, leadership and organizational leadership are the primary cause of endemic project failure.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

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

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Underinvestment in technology is partially responsible for this slow growth in productivity, since a lack of operational and project management tools can lead to disorganization and inefficiencies for project contractors and subcontractors. That’s because smooth project management helps contractors stay on track and on budget.

Industrial 182

Industrial Construction Viewpoint Products 182

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

Staying on budget and on time while producing quality work is of utmost importance to all builders — but not all projects are created equally. 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.

Modeling 234

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

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. Better Collaboration, Better Bottom Line.

Software 200

Software Software Construction Budgeting 200

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Any JOC consulting firms hired should not be associated with approving construction projects/work orders if they can benefit from the activity, i.e. the consultant is being paid a percentage of total construction value. Develop a formalized reporting process (project status, timeline, budgets, issues, etc.)

Contract 262

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 262

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget. In many cases, though, this person isn’t involved in the process of setting that budget. In cases like this, management may need to rethink the way the company holds people accountable.

Project Management 147

Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 147

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2020

The 4BT OpenBuild (TM) 4BT-PE enables a whole new way for real property portfolio owners and their service providers to interact on a full transparent and collaborative basis to achieve mutually beneficial best value outcomes.

Procurement 130

Procurement Innovation Plans Construction 130

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 1, 2013

Trimble just introduces software data assimilation aptitude connecting its all planning, estimating and management software applications. The general contractors as well as capital construction project owners will now be capable of developing more preciousness and clarity regarding conceptual, detailed time and cost-modeling estimates.

Estimating 70

Estimating Software Software Schedule 70

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2017

Different styles of leadership on a construction site have a direct impact on how the project can turn out, with great leaders influencing high performance and respect from crews and subcontractors. From project management to estimates and bids, Viewpoint has the construction tools to make all workers perform to the best of their ability.

Viewpoint 233

Viewpoint Construction Safety Equipment 233

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 20, 2014

We generally prepare the project cost estimator and after the project imitation for requirement gathering. It is important to both the development team and client to estimate the effort and cost to mange the project based on the budget. Building Construction construction project Cost estimator Videos'

Estimating 55

Estimating Project Management Management Budget 55

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

The best general contractors want to avoid this scenario at all costs, because they don’t want a reputation for bad project management. Hiring one commercial general contractor to initiate a design build project can be a smart move. Almost 100 percent of the cost is passed along to the subcontractors.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Clear communication and transparent project management between contractors, teams, and management make for a smooth workflow and better bottom lines for all involved. Consistent estimating.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Project Management 130

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