Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The question of why commercial real estate construction contractors and developers should be adopting advanced, user-friendly technologies and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is easy to answer.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 23, 2020

Contractors cannot afford to leave money on the table — especially now — which means they need to pay more attention to contract issues that could affect their bottom lines.

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Change Orders DOT Contract Contractors 169

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. The ConTech Report points out that one day soon BIM might not be optional for contractors in the United States. What’s Holding Contractors Back? Numerous Benefits of BIM.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

percent of contractors reported using six or more solutions. Let’s take a closer look at what this could mean for the industry, as well as where contractors might go with software in 2018. Accounting and project management software were among the most prevalent types of software used by contractors last year. Five years ago, 22.9

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2022

Less rework means faster schedules, fewer change orders, and, more importantly, a less expensive and more profitable construction experience for the owner and contractor. Embracing a new way of working to solve construction’s oldest challenges. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 06/01/2022 - 14:40.

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Construction Dive

JULY 1, 2019

One electrical company claims it is owed $30 million in change orders from general contractor Suffolk Construction.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Are you sick and tired of customers continually changing stuff on you and creating delays or extra work? Is your customer leaving you "love notes" regarding minor changes they would like to make on the counter or someplace you can easily find them when you first arrive in the morning? Or the never-ending chain of emails.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.

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HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Providing a clear scope of work and investing in quality architectural drawings are key to a successful client-contractor relationship, according to Englewood Construction. As part of my interview, the reporter turned the tables on the topic and asked for my perspective on what construction firms look for in a great client.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK . Initiation of a Job Order. Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Proposal form contractor is due within established timeline. Request for Proposal. Any required documentation and/or forms.

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Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 260

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2023

JOC contractor evaluation is an ongoing process, begining with their response to a Job Order Contract Request for Propsals for design-builders and continuing throughout the life-cycle of the JOC Program. Here is a considerations for JOC contractor evaluation. Ability to create and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. 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.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The vast majority of scope changes and/or additional work/rework stem from 1.) These change orders can be reduced by: 1. uncertainties, faults, and discrepancies in the original detailed scope of work and/or 2. ) the associated project planning, procurement, and project delivery process.

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HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. The best general contractors can help soften the blow of price escalations through best practices and being savvy. Don’t skimp on architects.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

Companies that track construction activity, provide innovative safety tech and help contractors manage change orders have reaped venture funding in recent weeks.

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HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

You want a general commercial contractor who understands all parties’ needs. Working with a commercial general contractor who can build in any of these disciplines will help you determine what can be saved, repaired, moved or redistributed from the existing infrastructure. Most retailers today want less space.

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Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Historical cost data and/or contractor quotes, and/or other national average cost databases are not used exclusively to determine costs for new projects. Owners are knowledgeable of cost management and implications as are design-builders, inclusive of assessing risk related to any changes or issues.

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Sustainability Management Visualization Renovating 258

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Effective project management means controlling the data flow and staying on top of transmittals, submittals, RFIs, email communications, change orders, materials, inventory, job cost and WIP reports, labor hours and wages, union rules, safety regulations, insurance and bonding, compliance data and a whole lot more.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Lump sum or poorly detailed contractor or subcontractor quotes, historical cost data, or national average cost data do not provide any ability for cost management to an owner. Number of change orders. Sample KPIs include: • Labor productivity rates. Health and safety incident rates. Project completion time (forecast vs. actual).

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Change Order Management. Contractor Management. Contractor Proposal/Bid Management. BIM Model Integration, Information Viewing/Access. Building/Site/Location Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Collaboration Tools. Contract Management. Credentials/License Management.

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Sustainability Management Estimating Budgeting 264

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.

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Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project. We recently discussed ways business intelligence can help contractors get ahead. Most contractors are able to make decisions for projects in progress right now. Adapt with business intelligence.

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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. Qualify general contractors that build in your wheelhouse. Or better yet, hire a design-build general contractor.

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Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

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. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether.

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Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

Change orders are a critical aspect of project execution. This comprehensive guide will walk you through what change orders are, why they are important, and how they are managed effectively. What Are Change Orders? For a more detailed overview of how change orders work, check out ProjectManager.com.

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Change Orders ProCore Construction Documentation 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 24, 2023

Wouldn’t it be great if the entire jobsite — the general contractor, subs, designers, owners, equipment vendors and material suppliers — were all working in sync with the data that shifts with each condition change, progress report, change order, telematics warning and machine inspection?

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Change Orders Inspections Equipment Materials 156

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

The levels of use of disadvantaged and local contractors/subcontractors. A review of EVERY JOC contractor proposal/bid for JOC Program compliance. Contractor Prequalification and Selection. Prospective contractors submit a coefficient (generally 1.20-1.40) Prospective contractors submit a coefficient (generally 1.20-1.40)

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Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 263

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date. Change Order Impacts.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 22, 2018

The end goal, of course, is that these changes are positive and add value to the business. Now that more and more contractors have made the move to adopt technology throughout their organizations and projects, we’re curious — how have contractors seen their businesses evolve over the last five to 10 years?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated, contractors would quickly have to adapt. In addition to benefiting contractors, BIM also benefits the end users of construction projects. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate? BIM Adoption Abroad. The exact opposite is true.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors today deal with challenging projects, often with multiple performance obligations. When implemented properly, they offer improved cash flow and better accounting insight, which benefits contractors and customers. New revenue recognition standards will require contractors to adjust accounting practices.

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Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 223

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Early Collaboration with the entire team, including your national contractor, is the key to mitigating risks and achieving better results In commercial construction, early collaboration between Directors of Construction and General Contractors (GCs) can be the difference between a successful project and costly delays or budget overruns.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2017

Contractor Proposal Reviews for Job Order Contracts are an important element to overall JOC Program success. JOC industry standards should be used for ICRs or any type of auditing of contractor proposals. An ICR includes a review of the owner’s and contractors SOW narrative and documents.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Better contractor alignment Estimates match how local subcontractors and suppliers bid , reducing disputes. Conclusion: Relying on national cost data plus a location factor creates systemic cost visibility and management failures , leading to 30%-40% errors, increased change orders, and loss of cost control.

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