HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Traditionally, GCs are brought into projects after the design is completed, but involving them earlier offers significant advantages that reduce risks and increase efficiency. Early Engagement for Improved Decision-Making Engaging GCs early provides Directors with critical insights that enhance the project’s overall design and feasibility.

Risk 156

Risk Commercial Budget Budgeting 156

Mr Ethics

JUNE 9, 2014

Dear Mr. Ethics, The lead project designer wants us to turn over all documents related to a change order request we have submitted. The designer even wants our original bid sheets and profit calculations and bids from our subs. The architect is refusing to review our change order until we turn over those documents.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Bidding Documentation Profitability 100

Mr Ethics

JUNE 9, 2014

Dear Mr. Ethics, The lead project designer wants us to turn over all documents related to a change order request we have submitted. The designer even wants our original bid sheets and profit calculations and bids from our subs. The architect is refusing to review our change order until we turn over those documents.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Bidding Documentation Profitability 100

Mr Ethics

JUNE 9, 2014

Dear Mr. Ethics, The lead project designer wants us to turn over all documents related to a change order request we have submitted. The designer even wants our original bid sheets and profit calculations and bids from our subs. The architect is refusing to review our change order until we turn over those documents.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Bidding Documentation Profitability 100

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2012

How do you control the cost of change orders? To begin with, you need to identify the basic elements of the cost of a change: Identification of a needed change. Design process of the change to be made. Management of the change process. Additional time needed to make the change.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Deals Materials Management 120

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.

Change Orders 96

Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Owners and design teams are not protected by todays inadequate and vague polished concrete specifications. From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough.

Concrete 105

Concrete Design CSI AIA 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2023

Mechanism for sharing risks and benefits Sustainable Facilities Management [contact-form] The post Relationship-based Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contract 236

Contract Change Orders Documentation Accounting 236

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

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. However, local roofing contractor quotes are actually $29 per SF , requiring a change order or budget increase.

Management 147

Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2023

The ability to for owners and design-builders to share objective local market standardized cost data is critical to cost visibility and cost control. When provided on a granular level, this shared information can also enhance the detail of the Scope of Work and mitigate change orders and rework, saving 30%+ of overall construction costs.

Change Orders 244

Change Orders United States Design Construction 244

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. There’s a misperception in this industry that general contractors love change orders.

Budget 337

Budget Budgeting Commercial Plans 337

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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

Change Orders 147

Change Orders DOT Legal Plans 147

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Owners and design-builders define and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes. All projects follow a core programmatic process. contact-form]. The post Innovative Solution Integrates Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 263

Procurement Innovation Products Plans 263

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. contract term. Unlike traditional JOC or traditional design-bid-build, LEAN JOC is a collaborative process that focuses upon mutually beneficial outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders.

Contract 264

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budget 264

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Owners are knowledgeable of cost management and implications as are design-builders, inclusive of assessing risk related to any changes or issues. Change orders are managed and virtually eliminated. Documentation, approvals, and compliance are defined in workflows and traceable.

Sustainability 258

Sustainability Management Visualization Renovating 258

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

Early and ongoing communication and collaboration among owners and design/builders during the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases based upon a robust integrated framework. Reduce the number of surprises, disruptions, and change orders. Owner leadership, capacity, and accountability.

Estimating 243

Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 243

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

A missed detail or shoddy work in commercial construction design can end up costing a lot. We have seen poor planning result in changes that accumulated to 10-15 percent of the original total commercial construction costs. Design Build Firms. The Ultimate Office Design Build Case Study – Us! Chuck Taylor.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Using these granular elements and sharing the associated descriptions, l abor, material, and equipement details in a standardized format (CSI MasterFormat) with all project participants within a robust collaborative process is the path to significant cost savings and the mitigation of change orders, disputes, and waste.

Travel 241

Travel Construction Subcontracting CSI 241

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Public sector owner and design-builders working collaborative toward well-defined, mutually beneficial goals… what a concept! Serious project planning, procurement, and project management errors and associated requirements for change orders. Deliver 90%+ of ALL projects on-time, on-budget, and in a quality manner.

Innovation 261

Innovation Procurement Budget Budgeting 261

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.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders ProCore Construction Documentation 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The opposite is true.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 264

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Owner and design-builder planning, procurement, and project delivery teams MUST work together within a common information environment and share clearly defined, mutually beneficial goals. SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE. Collaborative information sharing, on an early and ongoing basis is a fundamental requirement.

Procurement 263

Procurement Construction Environment Renovating 263

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?

Change Orders 156

Change Orders Inspections Equipment Materials 156

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? Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

More importantly, are you even ordering the right or best materials for your new retail construction or restaurant renovation job? A commercial developer or shopping center owner who doesn’t bring a commercial construction contractor into the design build process early could unknowingly be sabotaging his own project’s timeline and costs.

Commercial 235

Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

To do this effectively and efficiently, we need to review as-built drawings to see what big tickets items can be re-used and what existing infrastructure we can integrate into the re-design of the space to save on retrofitting a mall construction costs. And I know people don’t believe this, but the best Chicago contractors hate change orders.

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

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. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams.

BIM 223

BIM Contractors Software Software 223

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Collaboration, Integrated Information and the Project Lifecycle in Building Design, Construction and Operation.” Without out this, the vast majority of projects, approximately eighty percent or more (80%+) will continue to fail by being late, over budget, or viewed as not being satisfactorily completed by one or more parties. Ballard, G.,

Procurement 244

Procurement Construction DC AIA 244

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Management 263

Management CSI Change Orders Budget 263

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. Design problems led to a series of mistakes, rework, delays, and extra costs. While many common problems like delays are inconveniences, some project failures have significant consequences.

Software 217

Software Software South Carolina Change Orders 217

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.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2021

Program and outcome based coordination and collaboration between owners, design professionals, prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers involved during the life-cycle aspects of the project is accomplished via ongoing training, client specific workflows, and supporting Information environments accessible to all.

Management 264

Management Procurement Environment Life Cycle 264

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. Englewood Construction is currently working on a design-build project for the renovation of Stratford Square mall in Bloomingdale, Ill. True partnership.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budget Budgeting 120

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Bill Di Santo (right) overseeing a design-build project for Englewood Construction. Working with design-build GCs is a good resolution for 2011. Or better yet, hire a design-build general contractor. Design-build general contractor should also perform exploratory work up front, before you pay for architectural plans.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Design Procurement 100

BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2020

Trade partners are still the odd men out during the early stages of many projects, which can make conflicts, change orders, and delays during construction more likely.

Wisconsin 98

Wisconsin Change Orders Design Construction 98