Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Marketing in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry has for the most part been in a league of its own. I think it boils down to the potential for members of the AEC industry to skimp, cut corners, or otherwise rip off a client without them knowing it. Conventional marketing techniques just don’t typically apply.

Materials 139

Materials Industrial Change Orders Products 139

Construction Business Owner

JULY 31, 2024

change orders, subcontractor management, safety, and compliance). Driving Organizational Growth Profitability: Monitor industry trends and adjust bids and budgets to remain profitable. Decision-Making: Access data on subcontractor crew productivity, retainage, and change orders for strategic planning.

Profitability 363

Profitability Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Samoa 363

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2013

Even when everything seems to be in place, it is hard to anticipate problems that may arise with contracts in the construction industry. This problem is amplified when it comes to contracts’ laguage regarding change-order management. Rob Dolacki, construction manager of Stevens Engineering & Construction Inc.,

Risk 177

Risk Change Orders Contract Management 177

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Editing PDFs is a daily occurance in the construction industry. PDF editing streamlines and helps clearly conveys changes, clarifications and improvements. The PDF solutions Bluebeam provides to Construction Industry Professionals “are designed to improve communication, tracking, and speed.

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

You might think that with industries’ worst record of accomplishment, that the AECOO and Facilites Management Sector, would be focused upon cost management. The opposite is true. . Poor Awareness and Education is the Norm. The opposite is true.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 264

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

If the client ends up wanting something other than what is in the drawings, it results in a change order. There’s a misperception in this industry that general contractors love change orders.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2013

Even when everything seems to be in place, it is hard to anticipate problems that may arise with contracts in the construction industry. This problem is amplified when it comes to contracts’ laguage regarding change-order management. Rob Dolacki, construction manager of Stevens Engineering & Construction Inc.,

Risk 164

Risk Change Orders Contract Management 164

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. That doesn’t mean the industry isn’t going digital at all, though. Every year, JBKnowledge releases its Construction Technology (ConTech) Report detailing the state of technology use throughout the construction industry. Five years ago, 22.9

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Software Software Contractors Change Orders 217

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent of their original deadlines, and 35 percent of costs in the construction industry can be attributed to material waste and rework. Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project.

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Software Software South Carolina Change Orders 217

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Decisions made using “bad data” are estimated to have cost the industry $88.69 How big data and analytics are transforming the construction industry.” 2018 Industry Report.” Industry margin. million in rework alone, accounting for 14 percent of all rework performed in 2020. References: Watanabe-Crockett, Lee.

Aconex 244

Aconex Aconex Remodeling Budgeting 244

Pro Builder

JULY 2, 2021

Lessons for Home Building Industry Rookies. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to your rookie self just entering the home building industry? If you’re a salesperson, understand that simple little change order you did, how much effect that has on other people. cbroderick. Fri, 07/02/2021 - 09:40.

Industrial 97

Industrial Change Orders Software Software 97

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2021

End user / customer satisfaction Delivery of the project on time Delivery of project within budget Delivery of the project at a fair price Delivery of the project with zero, or minimal change orders and/or small punch list Safe project record No complaints Minimal or no service disruption.

Procurement 203

Procurement Construction Change Orders Renovating 203

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. The 2017 report found the industry hasn’t made much progress in this regard. construction industry isn’t dedicating as much time and energy to BIM adoption as it could be.

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BIM Contractors Software Software 223

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Research Report 271, Construction Industry Institute, Austin, Tx. Understanding Construction Industry Experience and Attitudes toward Integrated Project Delivery.” References: AIA (2007). Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide.” The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). Ballard, G., and Cho, S.

Procurement 244

Procurement Construction DC AIA 244

BD+C

APRIL 14, 2020

"It is using high-definition 3D scanning technology to provide clients with such benefits as time-stamping work with preserved historical data, minimizing client travel thanks to remote walk-through capabilities, and coordinating subcontractors with an eye toward minimizing change orders and errors.".

Change Orders 97

Change Orders Travel Industrial Construction 97

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

The biggest challenge in the construction industry today is labor. The recession triggered more than a decade ago left its mark on the industry, as many skilled workers laid off during the downturn left to take jobs in other industries. Labor Challenges.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. As companies grow, their overhead expenses can also grow.

Management 217

Management Viewpoint Software Software 217

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 4, 2021

Not to mention there is anecdotal evidence from the first LEED Zero projects that the required integrated process has reduced change orders by a magnitude of up to 90% resulting in dramatic reduced total construction costs. they appear to be paying the same mortgage interest rates as similar conventional buildings in those markets.

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Green Debt Security Commercial 293

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

Terms should be industry standard, and defined in plain English, without the excessive use of acronyms or abbreviations. When used within a robust programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery framework, it serves to virtually eliminate costly change orders and legal disputes. Common Data Environment.

Renovating 245

Renovating Construction Environment Procurement 245

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The ability to clearly define detailed line item tasks defining the desired scope of work is critical to mitigating errors and omissions, reducing the number of change orders, as well as achieving defensible cost visibility and transparency.

Management 264

Management Construction Procurement Defense 264

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.

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Concrete Design CSI AIA 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Data analytics and business intelligence have become hot topics in construction as firms are seeing the benefits other industries are realizing. The industry as a whole is looking for ways to help contractors get smart about data. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work. Your data can help you develop these models.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

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. Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations.

Management 173

Management Regulation Construction Documentation 173

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

A buzzword in the industry just a few years ago, more and more technologies are embracing cloud computing as a way to deliver data in real time. 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.

Project Management 189

Project Management Management Software Software 189

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving change orders while you’re still on the job.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

All of this should make the industry more streamlined in the way money flows and work gets done,” says Wayne Newitts, director of strategic partnerships at Viewpoint. The new GAAP revenue recognition standards developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are here, and these standards are designed with complex projects in mind.

Accounting 223

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 223

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. change orders. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Robust processes have existing for decades that are capable of delivering quality projects on-time and on-budget 90% of time versus the industry standard of 10%-20%. They include LEAN integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting, among others. Historically, real property owners have failed miserably at leadership.

Procurement 241

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 241

Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Finding skilled workers can be a challenge for the construction industry, as the labor shortage continues to cause difficulties for many construction businesses. As we discussed last month , one way to beat the labor shortage is with smart recruiting methods including social media, networking outside the industry, and offering internships.

Products 173

Products Documentation Office Change Orders 173

Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Barry’s session, “Construction Tech Today and Tomorrow” provided historical perspective and a look ahead at the progress of technology in our industry. Paper record-keeping, isolated information silos, and old-school mentality are just a few of the habits holding us back.

Alaska 100

Alaska AGC Conference ProCore 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

A newer player to the construction industry, Acumatica Construction Edition has long featured all the pieces that construction firms need, recently packaging the product into its incredibly powerful Construction Edition. It serves mid-sized to large specialty, utility, and industrial contractors in the construction and engineering industries.

Software 215

Software Software Construction ProCore 215

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Confronting the brutal facts of your business and industry. change orders. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight. Auction Calendar. Publications.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. change orders. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight. Auction Calendar. Publications. CBO Magazine Owner of the Month CBO eNewsletter -->. January 2009.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! EMR’s are calculated by comparing a company’s actual losses to industry average losses.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

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