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

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Defects due to omission are typically fixed through change orders that add to the scope of work for one or more contractors. Inefficient document distribution. Store your documents in one place.

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Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, cost management, and quality and safety. Sheets | Full Content Search Improvements – Previously in May, we enabled content search within a drawing for new projects.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Change Orders Schedule Statistics 52

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Working on a negotiated basis for the initial build-out puts the GC in the best position to work out any kinks in the prototype plans that become evident once construction starts, without it resulting in a costly change order.

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Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

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. Users on the app will be able to create RFI, track issues, and view/redline drawings.

Autodesk 110

Autodesk BIM Products Project Management 110

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2023

“We used email and other tools for drawings, RFIs, approvals and other issues. It was a really manual process, where we were downloading documents, making notes manually, re-uploading them and then sending them for approval.” It was a similar story for design teams, recalls Rachel Andrews, BIM Manager for Design at Tétris.

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Autodesk Design BIM Drawings 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. According to Whole Building Design Guide, “Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders , tend to be more energy-efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost.”

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 30, 2023

You recall seeing the files during the last site visit, but they seem to have vanished amidst a sea of documents. That's why it's essential to create processes that enable team members to save and retrieve documents efficiently. Proper document management also leads to cost savings. Sound familiar? New Webinar!: Great start.

Management 69

Management Documentation Autodesk Construction 69

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In this article, we will explore key terms such as sustainable construction, turnkey projects, and as-built drawings, with helpful links that provide in-depth insights. What are ‘As-Built Drawings’? As-built drawings are indispensable for facility management, maintenance, and any subsequent renovations.

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Drawings Construction Lien Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Project cannot be expedited with a collaborative fast-track process; drawings and specs must be 100% complete to bid (though latter rarely occurs). Design changes can result in costly impacts to drawings or construction work in progress.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

For practices like estimates, time tracking, project management, change order management, accounting, and other key processes, mechanical contractor software has helped complete jobs more efficiently and effectively. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning. Building Software.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

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.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

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 What is Autodesk Build? PlanGrid Build also includes compatibility with 3D models.

Autodesk 84

Autodesk BIM Project Management Documentation 84

Cassell Construction Estimating

APRIL 20, 2015

Work Products and Documents. Work Products and Documents is an extremely useful and highly underutilized feature in Primavera P6. The work products and documents functionality provides a detailed list of references associated with the project. These documents are divided into two distinct areas, work products, and documents.

Documentation 100

Documentation Products Change Orders Consulting 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Or as one contractor recently put it, “I reviewed draw requests from 35,000 feet in the air on WiFi on a flight to China over Siberia.” Accuracy, especially with the data used to generate WIP reports, true job costing projections, change order status and the like, is key to projects’ ultimate success. Why is that important?

Project Management 189

Project Management Management Software Software 189

Fieldwire

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a tool, QC can be thought of as a corrective tool, typically carried out by a specific group of individuals on a job site; the inspectors and project engineers who walk and document items that need corrective action. Read more → Paper drawings in the field are completely replaced by digital drawings. Watch Course

Construction 98

Construction Drawings Products Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

Document Management Releases. User Group Changes . Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* . Document Management Releases . Members can undo and redo single markup interactions on a sheet (on all platforms) or document (on web). Cost Management | Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Schedule Mobility Change Orders 105

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Construction companies are bombarded by documents daily and making those documents electronic will reduce paper right? If your construction accounting system doesn’t have at minimum a drag n drop feature for documents and emails, it’s time to look for an integrated, comprehensive replacement solution. Not so fast.

Mobility 204

Mobility Office Documentation Construction 204

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

PDF editing streamlines and helps clearly conveys changes, clarifications and improvements. Everyday PDFs are instrumental in the construction conversation to show mark ups on Microsoft Office documents, interactively draw on tablet PCs and then share these PDFs on Servers. ” Estimators will also love Bluebeam Revu.

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

Construction submittals are documents provided by a contractor to an architect for an approval of use. Construction submittals may include thousands of line items such as color charts, material data, samples, color and finish selections, shop drawings, and more. shop drawings vs. samples). What is a submittal? Color charts.

Construction 98

Construction Documentation Project Management Materials 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

During construction, specifics are everything and failure to communicate specifically could create massive change orders, cost overruns and schedule delays, which can negatively impact your bottom line. Without the dedication and proper execution of these documents, issues will likely arise when the project is finally executed.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Risk Change Orders 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release 15 feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, document management, project management, and quality and safety. No contract, actual cost, or cost change will be able to be associated with it; this is ideal for tracking items such as contingency and fees.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Mobility Schedule Change Orders 52

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

Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

But Platinum Homes was losing money on change orders from demanding clients. We had to negotiate our final draw on every home,” says Molthan. Mark could remember clearly the specific conversation he had with his client, but ultimately, he did not have signed documentation. It was his word versus the client’s.

Management 52

Management Change Orders Negotiation Dallas 52

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Of note, this review was not looking for and did not compile missed signatures, not compiled change orders or other clerical errors. But such was not the case, The errors in the contract documents, most simply put, were all over the board. Only 1% used the ConsensusDOCS Green Building Addendum.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Document Management . Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab* . Document Management Releases . This will notify the user and draw their attention to the specific form. . Admin Console | Remove Companies . Location | Location Tab and QR Scanner .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products Mobility Accounting 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

A form signed by appropriate Owner authorized party attesting to the Contractor’s right to receive payment for certain completed portions of the Work associated with a JOC Project/Job Order. CONTRACT / JOB ORDER CONTRACT. It includes several Contract Documents, including a JOC Operations Manual / JOC Program Execution Manual.

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Contract Documentation Agreement Contractors 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

As the days pass and your project draws to a close, you’re ready to chalk this one up as a success and prepare for your next challenge. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Delayed change order resolution. Common Project Closeout Problems.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. the time of award. Small Tools.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

This enables them to identify potential modifications prior to the finalization of documents. Our AIA agreement outlines the appropriate procedures and processes for change orders. Documenting approvals and rejections allows us to bring clarity and shine a light on any potential miscommunication.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Implement centralized and connected bid management Bid management sometimes feels like a whirlwind, where you’re tasked to review a slew of projects and go over numerous documents and information. Doing so enables you to eliminate potential change orders and pay applications, ultimately leading to better cash flow.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . 2: Project Management. 4: Performance Tracking.

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work. Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The guys would mark up stuff on paper, and then I would have to go in and actually edit and organize the documents before we put the books together.” She gets submittals to the print room, and then there’s the billing and change orders to consider. Right now, I can print 10 to 12 drawings a minute,” she said.

Office 52

Office Management Illinois St. Louis 52

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Whether a BIM model is considered a Contract Document required to be followed is a matter for agreement among the project participants. Put the model in motion over time to depict progress of the work, and the simulation becomes 4D rather than 3D – an obvious aid to coordination and scheduling.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Contract Documentation 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2023

The data gap When faced with a challenge, construction professionals draw on a combination of information and experience to help them make the right calls. But the sheer volume of stakeholders and documents means it’s a real administrative challenge to ensure everyone who needs it has access to the right information at the right time.

Environment 52

Environment Autodesk Project Management Documentation 52