Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Proactive cost control Owners and teams can identify trends, adjust scope, and manage risks effectively. 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.

Management 147

Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Minimizing risk through cost certainty and a fully communicated detailed scope of work is critical to every repair, renovation, and new build. For more information, just ask. Serious project planning, procurement, and project management errors and associated requirements for change orders. Continuous improvement.

Innovation 261

Innovation Procurement Budget Budgeting 261

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. Achieving this level of common information sharing alone would greatly reduce miscommunications, error and omissions, and change orders!

Budget 249

Budget Budgeting Renovating Procurement 249

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 The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error.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

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Increased bid accuracy —Model-based estimating allows estimators to identify gaps and potential risks, leading to more accurate bids to win more work.

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.

Procurement 244

Procurement Construction DC AIA 244

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

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. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety. All contractors should track data related to safety issues. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” ” Henry Ford.

Construction 165

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 165

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Also, by using poorly maintained equipment, you carry a higher risk of equipment malfunction, which could jeopardize your safety plan. Like HardHatChat, most of the information out there is free, so sign up now ! On average, preventive maintenance costs are far lower than the cost to replace major equipment. Get online.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

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

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. Do not underestimate the force that a change in green building can be.

Green 293

Green Debt Security Commercial 293

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

There’s a huge range of construction firms out there, from well-established, respected companies all the way down to what I call “pickup truck” contractors – who are major risks when it comes to reliability and follow-through.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

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. Request information or set up a 15-minute introductory call.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Management Visualization Renovating 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

There are the dozens, if not hundreds of people to keep informed and working, often at several different locations. Information, people—everything is more accessible, and available a lot quicker than it used to be,” Bailey said. “We We are able to get up-to-he-minute information that helps us to be able to evaluate productions/cost.

Project Management 214

Project Management Management Capterra Software 214

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors that don’t start adhering to the new revenue recognition standards risk loss of standing in the marketplace and among creditors—something all contractors will want to avoid. The free flow of information throughout the organization will go a long way in facilitating this. Get in touch.

Accounting 223

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. Contractors are finding ways to modernize their businesses with software that improves productivity and mitigates risks, while increasing their bottom line.

Management 217

Management Viewpoint Software Software 217

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. Inaccurate granular costs for material unit costs, labor rates, major equipment costs, construction equipment will lead to gross errors in project costs and lead to unreliable schedules & increase overall risk of cost and schedule over runs.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

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

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Minimizing risk through cost certainty and a fully communicated and detailed work scope are critical to every repair, renovation, and new build. integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology using a common data environment (locally researched detailed unit line-item cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat), 2.)

Innovation 130

Innovation Procurement Construction Budget 130

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

Risk 92

Risk Construction Schedule Estimating 92

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

« The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2022

Lack of change order collaboration between owners and GC’s. These issues become even more pronounced when dealing with change orders and increased costs. To promote better collaboration between teams, you can bring your contracts directly into Autodesk Build to speed up the change order process.

Management 98

Management Change Orders Autodesk Budget 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Mandatory Collaboration – Early and Ongoing Information Sharing. Shared Financial Risk and Reward Based on Project Outcome. Virtual Elimination of Legal Disputes, Change Orders, and Potential for Fraud. Contractually Defined and Fully Detailed Roles, Responsibilities, Documentation, and Workflows.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Legal Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2019

Traditional project delivery methods include, but are not limited to the following: construction management at risk (CMR), design-build (DB), and design-bid-build (DBB). Integrate People, Process, Information, & Technology. Characteristics of Integrated Project Delivery. appeared first on 4BT.

Management 147

Management Life Cycle Budget Budgeting 147

Job Order Contracting

JULY 11, 2023

There is no sole reliance upon emails or unorganized folders of outdated information. This improves the repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction design-build process and eliminates traditional adversarial relationships, and well as mitigated change orders and project delays.

Contract 130

Contract Change Orders Budget Budgeting 130

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. A cousin of the change order, is the construction change directive. Definition of Construction Change Directive. Related articles.

Change Orders 66

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. A cousin of the change order, is the construction change directive. Definition of Construction Change Directive. Related articles.

Change Orders 64

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 64

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Skipping these logs increases your risk of a small issue becoming a massive one because no one documented it. Construction daily logs act as a management tool to record all of the relevant information that you’ll need in the future. Daily reports are how everyone involved in the project tracks progress , performance, and productivity.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Plus, the risk in construction is increasing. Collaboration software helps to preempt that risk of disconnect. One of the best ways to stay on top of change orders is through integrated communications. Change management software for subcontractors that does this well will have a few characteristics in common.

Software 105

Software Software Change Orders Autodesk 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Businesses can’t afford to have gaps in information sharing. Detailed take-offs and bids, referencing historical data and experience, calculating the scope of a project and more in an efficient and consistent manner lessens the risk of incurring a loss on the job. Efficient communication. Accurate job costing. Quick reporting.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Project Management 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

Cost Savings: Our integrated planning, procurement and project delivery solutions minimizes the number of change orders, reduces material waste, and avoid costly mistakes. We also LISTEN, and create new unit price line items per your need.

Procurement 130

Procurement Consulting Change Orders Risk 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Common Data Environment (CDE) – Use a unit price book that outlines and details ALL required construction tasks, inclusive of labor, material, and equipment information.

Products 100

Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Change orders may be reduced versus DBB due to A/E-contractor collaboration and contractual relationship. Construction Manager at Risk. Contingency costs are generally higher due to high risk of construction manager.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2019

Traditional project delivery methods include, but are not limited to the following: construction management at risk (CMR), design-build (DB), and design-bid-build (DBB). Integrate People, Process, Information, & Technology. Characteristics of Integrated Project Delivery.

Products 127

Products Construction Life Cycle Renovating 127

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Change management implement, specifically shifting from ‘ad hoc’ methods to program and process-based workflows. Leverage of current actionable information and tools to support decision-making. Best value, collaborative LEAN construction delivery methods.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Change Orders Procurement 100