Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. We have seen steps at the local level to increase BIM use, though.

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BIM US United States Los Angeles 230

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

From overextended budgets to project delays, an ineffective preconstruction phase can cause your construction life cycle to fall like dominoes. Challenges With Traditional Delivery Models. Delivery models. Traditional delivery models just don’t encourage teams to work together from the get-go.

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Life Cycle Modeling Autodesk Software 286

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

There are numerous ways to share models with owners, architects and major specialty contractors but what do you do to make it easier for the other subcontractors and suppliers? Another solution is to share your model using Bluebeam Revu CAD. The model tree remains available and the markups are embedded into the 3D model.

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BIM Modeling Construction Viewpoint 163

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2016

When renovating or expanding an existing structure, documentation is often extremely out of date or simply does not exist. Being able to accurately capture existing conditions and easily feed that information into the design model is imperative to keeping projects on time and on budget.

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Renovating Budget Budgeting Documentation 120

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. You want data to help you make smarter decisions based on models of what will happen in the future.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Real property owners can establish collaborative, multi-discipline teams, working toward mutually beneficial outcomes whereby 90%+ of all projects are on-time, on-budget, and completed to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. But they also know that working smart helps limit issues. Hiring or Assigning the Wrong Workers.

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Contractors Software Software Accidents 296

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.” CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

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Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 246

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

Currently, many organizations use a one or more of the following, all of which are generally incapable of meeting current regulatory requirements; Historical construction costs Third-party cost databases based upon “national averages” Area cost factors or location factors or economic indices Parametric cost modeling.

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Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 165

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

The more information you provide, the more accurate the shopping center construction budget – especially if you plan to work with retailers who have proprietary facades. But due to our vast experience, we have construction pricing models in place for all restaurant and retail construction (high-end, low-end, big, small, etc.)

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

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. Building information modeling (BIM) is growing increasingly popular in construction, and for good reason. BIM models can streamline projects. Monitor safety and progress with drones.

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Contractors Software Software BIM 189

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project. “The New Orleans, LA.,

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Autodesk Modeling BIM Construction 96

Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

With a digital site diary, contractors and subs can submit site photos, documentation, forms, and reports from the field, allowing project managers and other key stakeholders to stay up to date from anywhere, whether they’re on site, in the office, or on the road. And to make that profit, you have to stick to a strict budget.

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Software Software Management Construction 147

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.

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Budget Budgeting Construction Estimating 52

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Following initiation, the project team creates a roadmap — the project management plan (PMP) , a formal document that outlines the project’s execution and control.

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Locally researched cost data provided at this level of granularity provides superior cost visibility for specified projects when compared against Uniformat and/or assembly level categorizations of construction requirements, or parametric modeling. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 239

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Can you assure that 90% or more of your repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction? Can you share your BIM models securely in real-time? Advanced document management. Federated Model Management. What’s new in Building in Cloud?

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Contract Management BIM Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 15, 2018

It’s time more organizations use a facilities repair, renovation, and construction model that is proven to deliver radical transparency, provides adaptability, drives innovation, and consistently assures customer satisfaction, performance, as well as significant benefit for all participants. The path is clear! contact-form].

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Renovating Products Construction BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Effectively and transparently track and manage budgets, forecast performance and progress, and create a collaborative procurement and cost/project management process. U nleash the power of BIM and full Document Management. BIM Model management. Linked BIM model. Get started.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating BIM Forecasting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Project stakeholders can now index Revit models hosted in Autodesk Construction Cloud directly using Artifact, resulting in more efficient project delivery, reduced errors, and enhanced collaboration among project stakeholders. Amrax’s Metaroom allows teams to create 3D models of rooms and entire buildings using an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro.

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Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be a valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in construction. As we saw above, BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. In this phase, the production and sharing of the information are taking place with the help of paper and non-interoperable electronic documents.

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BIM Aconex Aconex Construction 168

BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Machine Learning Validation Exercise for a Surrogate Daylight Model, Vincent Mai and Atharva Ranade. We’re currently leveraging AI to enrich our design research by using large language models to summarize academic research papers and subsequently act as a conceptual brainstorming tool. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

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Design Modeling Architecture Budget 98

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, November 24, 2011. It DOES matter what modeller you use!!! You need to be smarter to document buildings in 2D. ▼ November. (30).

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Modeling BIM Autodesk Roads 63

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

Document Management Releases. Executive Level Cross Project Budget Report . Document Management Releases . 2D minimaps are available while navigating any 3D model that has been previously aligned. Also , members can move the blue dot on the 2D model to adjust their viewing on the 3D model. .

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Autodesk Schedule Mobility Change Orders 105

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

The GC then works with the client to budget the job based on pricing from subcontractor partners. Many large or complex construction jobs are budgeted and built out in phases. It’s always exciting to partner with a client on a new concept or prototype. It’s A Multi-Phase Project.

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Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Building Information Management

JUNE 29, 2016

Asset Competency Model & Efficient Facility Management #101. Until Owners understand and are capable of organizational wide deployment of ASSET COMPETENCY MODELS, productivity across the AEC and Facility Management sector will remain poor. What is an ASSET COMPETENCY MODEL? Developing and Managing PEOPLE.

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Modeling Management Life Cycle Infrastructure 58

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

This allows members to match font sizes on markups to the font sizes used on sheets and documents. . When selecting a linked markup on a PDF or within a 3D model, users on web are directed to the markup’s location for easier viewing. . Learn more about mobile access and model viewing in our blog .

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Autodesk Products BIM Construction 105

Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The product will include the features you would expect from a project management platform, including cost budgeting, change orders, document storage, issue creation, RFI submission, meeting minutes, photos, and drawings markup. Expected release: early 2021.

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Autodesk BIM Products Project Management 110

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2023

For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports.

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Visualization Construction Autodesk Safety 119

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Integration of these solutions is critical, along with a common security vision and model. By using non-integrated software solutions, you can experience additional security risks posed by having a multitude of solutions, supplied by different software companies, each with their own security model and vision.

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Security Software Software Construction 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 26, 2022

Building information modeling (BIM) technology is widely used when planning and visualizing projects, so many modern architects, designers, and VDC professionals are well-versed in the technology. . At its core, it can be as simple as sharing a model between the VDC department and the field. . The benefits of BIM to the field .

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BIM Modeling Documentation Visualization 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Document Management . Cost Management | Budget Payment Application Custom Approval Workflow* . Cost Management | Budget Payment Application Associated Costs Report Export* . Cost Management | Payment Application Document Generation Enhancements* . Document Management . Jump to releases by type: .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Schedule Change Orders 98

Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Combining the strong documentation abilities of BIM 360 and the field accessibility of PlanGrid, Autodesk Build is being offered as a complete solution for construction project management, quality control, safety reporting, project cost, and closeout. “By PlanGrid Build also includes compatibility with 3D models.

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Autodesk BIM Project Management Documentation 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

So much of the way that our industry works has changed since the 80’s, but the estimating job is still the same: provide the proposed budget for the proposed work as quickly as possible. They are constantly collaborating, and they are no longer just reacting to updates to design documents. The Estimator of 2022 .

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Estimating Modeling Documentation Risk 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

They must coordinate some of the most complex aspects of the built environment, with ever up-to-date documents, or face the consequences. Every project has thousands of moving parts; from documents and processes to individual team members. Timelines and budgets become group concerns rather than personal hurdles .

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Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105