Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Understanding the key legal considerations in construction contracts can help prevent disputes, manage risks, and ensure successful project completion. Properly defined scopes help mitigate risks and set clear expectations for project deliverables.

Legal 52

Legal Contract Change Orders Construction 52

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 208

Innovation Procurement Budgeting Budget 208

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 194

Procurement Construction DC AIA 194

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 The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error.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 223

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 223

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

And with good reason: the right insights can improve everything from project cost and timeline accuracy to reducing the risk of lawsuits and disputes, and even winning more business. The magic of data doesn’t lie in one number or individual stat; it’s about what you can do with a larger set of information.

Risk 52

Risk Management Construction Autodesk 52

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Contract Documentation 40

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

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 Budgeting Budget 130

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 Budgeting 98

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

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

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!

Budgeting 182

Budgeting Budget Renovating Procurement 182

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Tracking costs and monitoring risk while keeping a job on budget can be one of the biggest hurdles to any building project. This can affect everything from the bidding process to change order management, your team’s efficiency, and ultimately, your bottom line. Silos increase the risk of errors. Key Takeaways.

Management 52

Management Change Orders Construction Budgeting 52

Building Information Management

JULY 12, 2016

10 Ways to Reduce Construction Risk with Collaboration. Change orders, lack of timely and accurate information, poor leadership, and a dysfunctional team are the reasons the majority of construction projects end up being over budget, late, and dissatisfaction among all participants. Shared risk/reward.

Risk 40

Risk Life Cycle Change Orders Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

These issues can be mitigated with software that ensures everyone is on the same page, reducing the risk of errors or incomplete designs. For example, during construction, if the project experiences an unexpected change in its scope, it is much easier to plug those design changes into a dynamic digital model than to redraw them on paper.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Construction Budgeting Budget 52

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

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

Construction 149

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 149

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

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

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

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

These insights will provide account admins with the data they need to make informed decisions on how to promote standardization. This increases visibility to relevant project information because Autodesk Docs users with permission to the folder can view the attachment.

Products 105

Products Autodesk BIM Accounting 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Because preconstruction offers the biggest opportunity to de-risk a project. This, in turn, leads to improved accuracy in project estimates , proactive risk management, and more effective resource allocation. 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

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs. Cost Management | Display Associated xCO Number in all xCO Table Views* Within all table views within the Change Order tool, users now have the option to display associated xCO numbers (e.g.,

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Products Change Orders Claims 98

Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

Don’t let your profits suffer when digital construction technology can enable your team to exchange information in real time, receive automated notifications, and check in on project progress at any time. Eliminate project uncertainties using building information modelling. Enhance client relationships with cloud-based applications.

Profitability 144

Profitability Residential Software Software 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* . Bridge in Autodesk Construction Cloud allows teams to share data across accounts, like a g eneral c ontractor to a s ubcontractor, in order to improve cross team collaboration, reduce rework, and improve control and ownership of project information. Cost Management .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Schedule Mobility Change Orders 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When the workers assembling the structure are working from an old set of plans that don’t reflect the latest change orders, rework is practically inevitable. Construction teams need quick responses when it comes to project changes and for any request for information (RFI) that pops up during construction.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Ensuring compliance with these payment terms can significantly reduce the risk of financial disputes. Informal Negotiations Before escalating any disputes, parties are encouraged to engage in informal negotiations. Informal Negotiations Before escalating any disputes, parties are encouraged to engage in informal negotiations.

Contract 52

Contract Construction Documentation Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2021

Industry leaders such as APTIM, Barton Malow and Boldt are turning to Autodesk Construction Cloud’s project management and field execution solution to reduce risk, drive efficiencies and boost margins. With Autodesk Build, we can remove information silos and drive accountability across project teams.”. San Francisco, Calif.,

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Change Orders San Francisco 52

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

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

If Project B can’t pay its vendors or crew on time, the whole project is at risk. Plus, when this information is connected you’re able to perform “what if” scenarios. With overbilling, you run the risk of not realizing you overbilled. Properly manage change orders. Avoid over and under billing.

Cash Flow 59

Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

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

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 25, 2018

Change orders and legal disputes can virtually be eliminated. All the tools, training, and information is at your fingertips. Financial and Project Composition Transparency – The use of a locally researched line item detailed unit price book , UPB, organized using CSI Masterformat (50 Division).

Contractors 100

Contractors CSI Construction Bidding 100

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