Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule 232

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 232

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 96

Change Orders Contract Project Management Schedule 96

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

LEAN JOC Programs mitigate change order and/or “supplemental job order” (a fancy term for change orders), as Owners and Design-builders work directly together on an early and ongoing basis to create and agree upon a detailed Scope of Work and associated detailed line-item proposal and approved workorder.

Contract 264

Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 264

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

We also always recommend our clients invest in a proper existing conditions survey, which will alert us to any site issues we’ll need to mitigate and plan for in the budget. To be clear, we manage plenty of competitively bid projects that we keep well-within the client’s budget expectations. Competitively Bidding the Project.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Construction sites are chaotic. And even if it’s mostly controlled chaos, staying on top of everything is challenging for site managers. Let’s explore the importance of keeping construction and maintenance daily logs of every on-site activity.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2019

The common facilities management challenges can be mitigated using LEAN alternative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Common Facilities Management Challenges: Limited Budget Limited Resources & Staff Deferred Maintenance Prioritizing Projects Meeting Project Timelines. Unit Price Book.

Management 147

Management Life Cycle Budgeting Budget 147

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Owner regularly inspects the site. All Supplemental Job Orders follow the same workflow and procedures as the original work order. JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK. Pre-priced Line-item/Task: A line-time found within the current and approve unit price book for the associated work-order/project.

Change Orders 260

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 260

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series on Construction Project Management — how innovative technologies and software are helping project managers streamline processes to build faster, smarter projects. Making the decision to seek out software boils down to commitment.

Project Management 162

Project Management Software Software Management 162

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 246

Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 246

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

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. As a former general contractor, I have a lot to say about the operations side of change orders. STRATEGY |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.”

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

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. In construction, jobsites and their conditions are never the same, which means processes can vary from site to site. Improve Project Management.

Products 221

Products Software Software Project Management 221

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The net result is that without verifiable, current, and local detailed cost data, contracting offices and facilities sustainment and/or management teams are at a significant disadvantage. A joint site visit with critical to the above, with all potential participants and stakeholders.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

“Betting on Big Data: How Construction Firms are Leveraging Digitized Job Sites.” PS: Strategies in place to collect, manage, and analyze usable data drive benefits such as fewer project delays and budget overruns, less rework, fewer change orders and reduced safety incidents. Construction Dive. 2018 Industry Report.”

Aconex 244

Aconex Aconex Remodeling Budgeting 244

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. « 3 Tips for Better Construction Fleet Fuel Management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. document management.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. Here’s what we think are the most important things it takes to manage national projects from the mother ship (in this case, our office in Lemont, Ill.):

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues? 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. Off-site construction introduces a host of unique worker safety benefits.

Site 111

Site Residential Construction Accidents 111

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. 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. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

A JOC Program that observes current best management practices with incorporate the following elements. A minimum and maximum value for a single project/workorder, as well as a statement that a project/workorders cannot be broken up into several projects to circumvent the JOC Program’s established maximum value per project/work order.

Contractors 263

Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 263

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site. Read more: Construction quality management: Everything you need to know.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. 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.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2023

JOC contractor evaluation is an ongoing process, begining with their response to a Job Order Contract Request for Propsals for design-builders and continuing throughout the life-cycle of the JOC Program. Projects are complete in a quality manner, per specfications, on time and on budget, without change orders.

Contractors 130

Contractors Life Cycle Change Orders Mobility 130

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Second, get your processes in order. As fortune would have it, this person was an incredibly good manager and truly organized our daily processes. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. change orders.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. It’s amazing to see parts become wholes, to watch a humming construction site transform from a ground-level pile of materials into a beautiful high-rise, hospital, office building or campus. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. Chuck Elyea, Viewpoint Software’s market development manager and CBO will conduct a webinar on April 28 at 1 p.m. Management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Management Engineering Accounting 98