Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team. Because so many of these benefits relate to improved efficiency, BIM tends to have a strong impact on ROI.

BIM 223

BIM Contractors Software Software 223

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually. billion in rework alone annually.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 264

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Clients may have not given their architect or engineer enough time to create a detailed set of documents; skimped on drawings assuming details will be decided along the way; or decided to skip an existing conditions survey altogether to save the cost. There’s a misperception in this industry that general contractors love change orders.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Software 189

Software Software Construction Estimating 189

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Disseminating compliance information and collecting data via paper often leads to delays, lost information and outdated documents.

Management 173

Management Regulation Construction Documentation 173

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective. The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

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. The exact opposite is true.

BIM 230

BIM US United States Los Angeles 230

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

JUNE 7, 2022

A potential contractor must submit information that provides a reasonable expectation that it can meet JOC Program performance requirements as well as have required licensing and/or certifications. Additional Information. Any change orders or “supplemental job orders” MUST follow the same procedures as a new work order.

Contractors 263

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 263

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

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Invest in Quality Drawings and Documents I can’t emphasize enough the importance of hiring a good architect and engineer and paying them well for a quality set of project plans and documents. Doing so tells us they are as serious about the project as we are.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

There are existing best management practices, tools, and support services for real property owners with appropriate leadership and competencies to support positive change. Change orders, errors, and omissions can be virtually eliminated.

Procurement 246

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 246

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability. Document relevance. Document Tracking.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Unfortunately, many contractors are still relying on non-integrated, on-premise software solutions, which often means data reporting is delayed between the field and office, and those tasked with analyzing project productivity are often working from information that is days, weeks, even months old. Subcontractor Schedules and Compliance.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2017

hours searching for information every day. Information might be hard to find. Keep in mind that most companies struggle with information, communication, and processes, so if you see problems, you’re not alone. Do you have software programs to store documents or do you use paper? Smoothly handle change orders.

Products 173

Products Documentation Office Change Orders 173

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

That outdated project information can make it hard to accurately gauge current job costs or work in progress. Often, project managers work with information culled together in reports generated in software systems that cannot pull data until it is fully processed or individual phases of the project are completed. Why is that important?

Project Management 189

Project Management Management Software Software 189

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

Lagging productivity hurts contractors in many ways, including lost jobs, low profits, and unnecessary headaches like change orders and rework. This single source of data prevents errors and reduces wasted time, since people don’t have to go digging for information in multiple platforms and then wonder if the information is current.

Products 221

Products Software Software Project Management 221

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 4, 2021

The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, easily resulting in an increased return on investment of more than 9% over conventional building.

Green 293

Green Debt Security Commercial 293

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)? Who assesses the impact of the proposed changes?

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Many, if not real property owners, and all real property owner in the federal public sector, simply don’t have the right tools, processes, and information in place to efficiently manage the assets. For example, fundamental baseline tools and information include… 1. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY.

Procurement 241

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 241

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This process and workflow, combined with a common data environment that assures technical and financial visibility and transparency, significantly reduces errors, omissions, change orders, and legal disputes. Change is fundamental for all parties. Metrics and information gathering methods are also readily available.

Procurement 191

Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 191

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB).

Change Orders 130

Change Orders Procurement Contractors Contract 130

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 130

Sustainability Management Visualization Renovating 130

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? So making sure everyone on your team has the information they need should be a priority. change orders.

Construction 135

Construction Documentation Software Software 135

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

One contractor did just that and used the information to place materials and equipment in the most logical locations to cut down on all this movement, saving a lot of time. Injuries, safety inspections and other information must be recorded and in some cases submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. The construction contract will typically define the process for submitting a pay app, the documents to include, and the deadline for submission. Contractors get paid for the work they document.

Lien 98

Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This helps teams share and centralize relevant information to external teams throughout the project, especially during handover. Files | Upload Linked Files – Now, members can upload linked and host files directly into project folders with or without an enforced naming standard, providing a more robust document management workflow.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Products Change Orders BIM 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Construction Cost Management is now possible with the adoption of a robust programmatic process that integrates associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities and people, information, and enabling technologies. Change order management is beyond the capability of many owners.

Management 130

Management Procurement Construction Change Orders 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

Inadequate Scope of Work – A poorly defined and/or poorly defined scope of work spells disaster for any construction project and results in cost overruns, change orders, and legal disputes. Furthermore, using economic cost factors to update information is also problematic with respect to producing current actionable information.)

Renovating 127

Renovating Construction CSI Change Orders 127

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Rather than looking in the review mirror after a job is complete and realizing you’re over budget, make sure you have the ability to import estimates, manage change orders, report on committed costs, and allow your employees in the field remote access. Integrated Document Management. change orders. Add new tag.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Technology, while secondary to outcome-focused processes, supports lower cost deployment, access to current actionable information, consistency of developed workflows, and enables real-time monitoring. Roles and responsibilities, deliverables, tools, workflows, etc., Global oversight is integrated with localized decision-making.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 8, 2014

They asked me to give them an overview of what Enterprise Content Management (ECM) was and what technology construction firms were using to manage their documents. If you have an ECM system in place prior to litigation you’ll save money in the gathering phase and can produce native documents and metadata if necessary.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Mobility Project Management 120

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Skipping these logs increases your risk of a small issue becoming a massive one because no one documented it. Protect yourself from disputes In the face of a dispute, you need a foolproof trail of documents to protect yourself and your company. The value you provide them.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148