Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. There are many documents that you’ll come across when working in construction, but there are around 10 that make up the core essential documents that you need to have for each project. .

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Projects of all sizes face an overwhelming amount of construction documentation. Still, without good digital systems in place, the task of managing all those documents can get very overwhelming and chaotic. . Fortunately, there are several tools that can help with document control. The list goes on and on. .

Documentation 97

Documentation Autodesk Construction Management 97

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Construction presentation effectiveness is the difference between winning and losing a project. Proving your understanding of the project scope, site challenges and constructability is paramount to success. This is especially effective when presenting energy data on a LEED construction project to an owner.

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Visualization Construction iPad Documentation 214

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.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2020

The key factor in getting any construction job done is good communication. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. But often things go awry as a result of bad communication, particularly between those on the ground and those in the office. But construction is an industry of strong habits.

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Office Site Project Management Management 173

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 14, 2018

Construction doesn’t happen in the office—it occurs out in the field among the project teams and during collaboration with everyone involved in the project. Documentation must be current to stay on top of issues and mitigate risk. Data and information needs to be delivered to those who need it when they need it.

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Documentation Risk Office Construction 243

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contract 264

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Reporting progress from a construction site comes in a number of ways and forms. Without a doubt, photo documentation is one of the most essential aspects of field reporting and field tracking. This is why it is important that all stakeholders take extremely detailed photos that document every step of their work on site.

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Documentation Claims Construction Site 117

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

Collaborative Construction and FM Technology. Document Management within Building in Cloud allows you to manage all the information connected to it (metadata), not just the document content, including version, status, upload date, etc., The platform many free features and can be used by teams of all sizes.

Procurement 191

Procurement Plans Life Cycle Documentation 191

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction projects don’t happen in a vacuum. Teams need to work together to move a project forward—and construction document management plays a significant role here. Stakeholders must get their hands on various documents (including plans, models, and documents) at any given time.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Mobility Modeling 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Regulatory compliance may seem daunting, especially for those new to the construction industry. The first step to managing compliance in construction is knowing the regulations. Lien requirements.

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Management Regulation Construction Documentation 173

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The success of any construction project relies on scheduling, costs, and the quality of the finished product. One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. 3 types of defects in construction. 3 types of defects in construction. Material defects.

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Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. Construction Software to Manage Compliance.

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OSHA Certification Safety Software 221

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 22, 2019

“It’s a great idea,” said one general contractor attendee after our first 2019 Take 15 webinar on Using Construction Data to Manage Profit Fade. Solutions for Real-World Construction Issues. You can learn about key industry technologies in as little as 15 minutes to stay aware of modern construction trends. Well done!”.

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Construction Schedule Software Software 204

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If construction jobsites have one thing in common, it’s that they’re all different. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. It is possible to use lean in construction. Applying Lean to Unpredictable Construction Jobsites. Reinforce Lean Construction with Technology.

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Construction Project Management Management Contractors 211

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood.

Mobility 232

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

ISSUE- The required standards for the currency and accuracy of construction cost data used for IGEs have not been met for years, and there is appears to be no plan to address this major failing. The contracting officer may require an estimate when the cost of required work is not anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Estimating 165

Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 165

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Mobile technology touches pretty much all parts of our lives these days, so it’s no surprise mobile has begun to play a significant role on construction jobsites. As we’ve discussed on Viewpoint Surveyor in the past, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report from 2017 found that 83.1 Connects the Office and the Field.

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Mobility Software Software Viewpoint 200

Lets Build

MARCH 1, 2022

Construction projects are complex, and project managers have to take many factors into account. Fortunately, construction scheduling software makes it easier to keep your project on track and stay in control. 5 advantages of construction project scheduling software. 5 advantages of construction project scheduling software.

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Schedule Software Software Construction 179

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In your search for a suitable project management system for your construction business , you will no doubt be faced with the challenge of narrowing down many options. Construction projects involve many moving parts, so it’s important to have an audit trail each step of the way. Why is Integration Important? Field defects management.

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Software Software Construction Documentation 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

Even as technology and modern processes are changing the way contractors have traditionally done business, the construction industry as a whole is still trying to shake off a big productivity gap. Construction organizations are relying on modern software for accounting, field management, project management, bid management, design and more.

Viewpoint 221

Viewpoint Project Management Software Software 221

Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Legal disputes.

Schedule 206

Schedule Construction Cash Flow Budgeting 206

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 16, 2019

Integrated software can make workflows easier for contractors in both the office and the field. Imagine a construction work environment void of the frustration that comes with paperwork, outdated data, disconnected software solutions and the inability to effectively collaborate. The Value of Construction Integration.

Software 130

Software Software Organization Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 12, 2019

Construction human resources departments of all sizes are facing a similar and significant challenge — finding and retaining the talent needed to complete their jobs. The growth in open positions combined with fewer workers entering the labor market for construction make keeping, and finding, top employees even more important.

Management 173

Management Viewpoint Construction Documentation 173

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2019

Paper and construction do not mix. Because construction deals with projects that are larger than life with a thousand moving parts and paper simply can’t keep up. There was a time when paper was the way to go for managing documents, RFIs, submittals and processes like payroll, time-off requests and job costing. Don’t fret!

Documentation 191

Documentation Software Software Management 191

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

At Viewpoint and throughout the construction industry, productivity has been a popular topic of discussion. People are right to be concerned, since in 2017, McKinsey Global Institute found the construction industry’s labor productivity only improved 1 percent globally over the past 20 years. Streamline Processes.

Products 221

Products Software Software Project Management 221

Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. This post will explore how project managers use technology to ensure on-budget and on-time construction. This provides a single source of truth to drive your construction engine.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As a National General Contractor, Englewood has a front-row seat to the opportunities and challenges facing the commercial construction industry. Many of these factors are well-documented. Programmatic Building The benefits of programmatic commercial construction are speed, cost efficiency, quality control, and consistency.

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Commercial Retail Remodeling Construction 156

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources. Practicing inventory control helps your construction team save time & money while keeping you organized. All sorts of businesses rely on inventory to provide goods and services to their customers, but when it comes to construction, supplies and materials are truly essential.

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Inventory Resource Construction Materials 226

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

Negotiation 191

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. In our blog, we’ll discuss the high cost of disconnections between the office and the field.

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Office Mobility Schedule Project Management 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Effective communication between office and field teams is paramount to the success of any construction project. Oftentimes an information gap exists in project communication between field and office teams. How Autodesk Construction Cloud solves disjointed communication and workflows . Document control.

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