Help Everybody Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2018

One of the most challenging things you can be tasked to do is define a firm’s marketing budget. What’s the right marketing budget for a small architecture firm in Wayne, PA? What’s the right marketing budget for the largest construction firm in Michigan? Your budget would be $95,000. But that’s not true.

Budgeting 76

Budgeting Budget Profitability Comparison 76

Construction Marketing

JUNE 17, 2010

No question that different markets or product types will require vastly different new product launch approaches, and have different budget resources. So a New Product Launch Planning Checklist should allow for a range of market and budget scenarios. Competitive positioning (comparison, differentiation). Product Definition.

Products 226

Products Plans Budgeting Budget 226

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

This is a great example of a practice that is not only good for the environment, but also makes good business sense as it mitigates shipping costs, keeping construction budgets in line. Today, by comparison, dumpster companies include the sorting and recycling of materials as part of their overall costs.

Commercial 275

Commercial Green Construction Materials 275

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2024

In the world of construction and DIY projects, the cost of materials can significantly impact the overall budget. Buyers looking to maximize their budget should consider these seasonal trends when planning their purchases, potentially saving on costs by stocking up during off-peak times.

Retail 156

Retail Negotiation Comparison Deals 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements. Key areas monitored include the level of collaboration, timeline, costs and cost comparisons, specifications, satisfaction, and quality.

Renovating 264

Renovating Plans Procurement Construction 264

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2020

Comparison of cost of different projects. The attempt to remedy this significant issue with location factors or indices is problematic and introduces gross errors. Actionable cost data is critical for successful … Forecasting cost of future projects. Establishing unit rates for tasks / work orders. Design cost planning.

Construction 173

Construction Comparison Forecasting Procurement 173

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. Comparison shop. Planning for construction costs can mean the difference between making a decent profit and barely breaking even.

Viewpoint 214

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 214

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

This month, we’re highlighting the snapshots as well as the robust comparison functionalities available within Autodesk Takeoff. What are some of the comparison capabilities available in Autodesk Takeoff? The comparison is done both visually by overlapping takeoff on top of each other as well as in the inventory panel.

Comparison 52

Comparison Autodesk Inventory Estimating 52

BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2014

trillion funding bill for fiscal year 2015 approved by Congress makes deep cuts in some construction programs, but the General Services Administration suffered just a short haircut by comparison. Legislation Codes and Standards'

Budgeting 65

Budgeting Budget Deals Comparison 65

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Benefits of Alliance Partnering / Alliance Contracting #1 90%+ of ALL projects (repair, renovation, maintance, new builds) completed on time, on budget, and in a qualit manner per the mutually agreed upon detailed Scope of Work (SOW). #2 2 Full cost and technical visibility and transparencay for all participants and stakeholders. #3

Contract 244

Contract Procurement Innovation Renovating 244

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. At a Glance Budget Visibility – Committed/In Process, Available, Expended. Here’s opportunity to do something different. Tracking of MBE/WBE/HUBZONE Goals.

Products 264

Products Procurement Construction Plans 264

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 3, 2012

The Arizona Construction Salary Survey provides you with the employee compensation benchmarks for budgeting and data for best practices during your salary negotiations. My favorite question in the Salary Survey is “What are the primary sources your company uses to recruit new hires (check all that apply)?”

Arizona 141

Arizona Construction CFMA Office 141

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Analyzing data also ensures your bids are more accurate for future projects, while the increased efficiencies and on-time, on-budget delivery of projects will lead to a solid reputation for your firm, helping you land even more work. Transitioning from Analytics to Predictive Analytics.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Here are three ways to ensure your cash flow forecast gets your project done on time, on brief and on budget. The best benefit of a time-phased cost budget baseline is that project forecasts will be more accurate, with improvements in validation and efficiency. Create Rolling Enterprise Cash Flow Forecasts.

Cash Flow 130

Cash Flow Forecasting Software Software 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2021

There are far too many variables involved in the “life-cycle” of a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity for the comparison to provide ANY valid indication of “accuracy” of the construction estimate. This is clearly foolish.

Estimating 165

Estimating Construction Procurement Life Cycle 165

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This leaves you, the scheduler, to deal with tracking all the moving pieces to ensure projects stay on time and within budget. . Digitizing Version Comparison . Now, you can experience all the benefits of digitizing and automating your version comparison workflows with the new Autodesk Build features.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Schedule Comparison Management 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Construction Project Delivery Overview & Comparison. Time-consuming redesign and rebid, and over-budget, unsatisfactory outcomes are common. Time-consuming redesign and rebid is common, as is late, over-budget outcomes. Construction Project Delivery Overview & Comparison.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

In construction, understanding the difference between hard costs and soft costs is crucial for budgeting, project management, and overall financial planning. Both cost categories play a pivotal role in determining the total expenditure of a construction project, but they cover very different aspects of the process.

Comparison 52

Comparison ProCore Construction Project Management 52

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools. Over the past forty years, there have been many initiatives to improve cost estimating to facilitate the delivery of construction projects on time and on budget. Spreadsheets – Microsoft Excel ®. Electronic Cost Books and Calculators – RSMeans CostWorks RSMeans Online. Conclusion.

Comparison 40

Comparison Estimating Software Software 40

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

It’s essential that you elaborate a detailed estimation of the required budget for your daily costs and a solid plan of action. Insufficient capital : Now that you are sure that you want to proceed with putting together your own business, you want to focus on your cash flow.

Cash Flow 132

Cash Flow Construction Plans Estimating 132

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Are you ready?

Estimating 130

Estimating Construction Procurement Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2019

Meeting these requirements can be a significant challenge when eighty percent (80%) of all construction related projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Based upon the size of the project, there is great value for an owner to develop an internal detailed line item estimate for comparison to a builder’s estimate.

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Comparison 100

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

Proper budgeting Budgeting requires the most attention to ensure on-budget projects. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects. This allows you to work within the budget. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Over time, however, design-bid-build has proven to be inefficient, antagonistic, and incapable of delivering the majority of construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Construction Cost Workbook – 2002 – Conference on the International Comparison Program World Bank. Learn more… [contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

In this case, you can use the plan vs actual data comparison tool to track your performance and power your team. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals Power your team with data Reflecting on the performance and progress of your project is an integral part of running a successful team.

BIM 148

BIM Site Mobility Management 148

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

Proper budgeting Budgeting requires the most attention to ensure on-budget projects. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects. This allows you to work within the budget. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hiring Clients Consider Unnecessary Costs A hiring client’s comparison of contractors allows businesses to stay prepared for the potential costs of working with a vendor. Once they know, it’s easier for them to calculate risks and finalize a budget that accurately lists their expenses and returns.

Contractors 77

Contractors Risk Comparison Regulation 77

Chianelli Estimating

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The construction estimate can be used at various stages of a project’s development to facilitate budget planning and to control costs. This type of cost estimating is a broad analysis of a planned project, drawing upon past experience and by using comparisons to similar projects.

Estimating 60

Estimating Drawings Comparison Budgeting 60

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. How many task orders were completed on-time, on-budget? Quantifiable: for ease of aggregation, calculation, and comparison.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Are you ready?

Estimating 100

Estimating Procurement Change Orders Renovating 100

Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2022

A fast-faced rental market seems to be slowing as renters burdened by high inflation lower their budgets. After seeing record growth throughout the pandemic, the rental market appears to be losing steam as tenant budgets tighten amid fast-rising inflation, Redfin reports. Wed, 07/13/2022 - 10:51. Asking rents rose by just 0.7%

Minneapolis 52

Minneapolis Kansas City Metro Milwaukee 52

Green Home Design Architect

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

One of the charts in the article lists items, features, and materials where clients cut back when their budget is tight. Not surprisingly, our history in dealing with architectural design clients indicates these are the same areas where our clients make adjustments when going through budgeting and cost comparisons.

Residential 40

Residential Design Budgeting Budget 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. We hope you benefit from the following information.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2017

Based on the size of the organization and the project, different types of construction software are built and designed based on budget flexibility. With multiple features that come handy while implementing projects, construction software is the future.

Software 129

Software Software Maine Management 129

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2014

in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project. Behaviors and domains spans: Organizational, Planning, Budgeting, Accounting, Architecture, Construction, Technology, and Legal.

BIM 49

BIM Life Cycle Architecture Budgeting 49

Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

Whether in a corporate boardroom, town council, local school board meeting, or amongst a group of staff members working on next year’s budget, it is declared with authority and the sincere belief in the equation N = T (Numbers = Truth). The first issue is the quality of baseline budgets. Odds are you’ve used it many times yourself.

Permits 98

Permits Overhead Foundation Budgeting 98