Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2014

There is a certain best practice concerning weekly meetings in construction projects that Trauner Consulting Services Inc. ” To see what this best practice is and to read some of the other advice he offered during the “Standard Project Documentation” portion of his 90-minute presentation, click here.'

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Documentation Consulting Construction Contractors 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 28, 2022

These included design consultants, verification consultants, consultant supervisors, construction contractors, and more. With consultation and technical support provided by the OneCAD VN Team, Dat Xanh E&C has built a seamless co-creation space in which their various project stakeholders can work together more productively.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Documentation Consulting Drawings 105

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Good documentation of what happened during the inspection is essential to refuting any citation issued.

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OSHA Inspections Employment Conference 156

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

OSHA began their inspection by focusing on the accident, but then sought to conduct a wall-to-wall inspection of the entire facility, Mar-Jac consented only to the focused scope of the inspection and provided, among other documents, its OSHA 300 Logs for two years. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Former No.

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Inspections OSHA Injury Safety 120

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

OSHA began their inspection by focusing on the accident, but then sought to conduct a wall-to-wall inspection of the entire facility, Mar-Jac consented only to the focused scope of the inspection and provided, among other documents, its OSHA 300 Logs for two years. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Former No.

Inspections 120

Inspections OSHA Injury Safety 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? Reduction in the procurement lead-time and construction cost for work orders is a benefit promised by some JOC Consultants and/or service providers. Is your JOC Program free of the risk of fraud and/or improper relationships?

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Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Carol Hagen

JULY 16, 2009

I just presented a seminar to the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Valley of the Sun Chapter in Phoenix today. If any CFMA member wants to get this addressed ASAP, have your IT people contact me and we can arrange for a consultative meeting. .

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Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Some provided their documentation in handwritten scrawl on estimate forms. Proposal quality documentation can reach incredible extremes if you have the resources to invest in sophisticated systems. Now, how important is the proposal documentation, however, in the real world?

Documentation 63

Documentation Bidding Estimating Contractors 63

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 2, 2023

The final scope will be developed as part of the industry early market engagement but will include: Insulation Solar PV Renewable heating installations Windows LED lighting Building Management Systems Air conditioning, cooling, and ventilation Under the present plan, the aim is to appoint contractors and go live with a framework by July 2024.

Plans 78

Plans Green Procurement Documentation 78

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents. OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program helps Utah manufacturer reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. Fred’s presentation: “Why to be Safe vs. How to be Safe”. Parsons re-approved for VPP Corporate Program.

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OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. In this case, a basis-of-design, commodity, stick-built curtain wall system can be shown on the architectural drawings and included in the performance specifications and can be competitively bid by the CM/GC after final construction documents are produced.

Design 93

Design Fabrication Consulting Bidding 93

Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2022

Even driving on the highways can already present a lot of problems. If you think about it, these people are quite experienced in planning transportation routes, acquiring necessary documents, and finding the right transport vehicle. Low bridges and overpasses can be difficult to maneuver for a truck that’s carrying a large crane.

Transportation 156

Transportation Permits Equipment Roads 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Furthermore, a programmatic environment, complete with associated phases, workflows, and documentation, is common across all participants, projects, and/or work orders. A fee-based contract can also present a conflict of interest if one or more “consultants” are involved.

Construction 120

Construction Procurement Contract Budget 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Carefully review the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? JOC Consultants: Do’s. In some cases, however, a JOC Consultant is hired to assist in core Job Order Contracting processes. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Unit Price Book: Do’s.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Physical documentation will always play a big role in construction for a reason, but that doesn’t mean companies shouldn’t adjust to changes and ease up their workflow through meaningful virtual solutions. Why should use Cloud based construction document management? Cost and Profitability. Real-Time Collaboration and Storage Size.

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Management Documentation Construction Organization 99

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. How to determine JOC consulting and implementation contract provisions.

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Consulting Contract Subcontracting Software 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

While high set up costs required larger projects, project types must be relatively straightforward, where requirements can be fully documented at request for proposals (RFP) stage. Fast-track construction presents risks related to incomplete construction documents. Owner can still be at odds with designers and builders.

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Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Line item modifiers are also presented to further enhance data value. Initial and ongoing training and certification.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

In addition to the wealth of documents already online, last week ConsensusDOCS released three new documents: The new and only available of its kind ConsensusDocs 298 Joint Venture Agreement makes it easier for construction companies to combine expertise and share risks on projects.

AIA 48

AIA Contract Agreement Documentation 48

Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Whether your sustainable project involves goals around carbon reduction, healthy indoor environments, or energy efficiency, the short answer is it takes additional coordination and planning and likely requires strategic consultants. As early as possible, onboard any necessary consultants. 2: Design & Engineering. 3: Schedule.

FAQ 64

FAQ Project Management Sustainability Management 64

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 15, 2012

In 2006 I demonstrated (at Autodesk University) the then new line based family type by explaining how we could use it to document egress path requirements also known as exiting plans. Defining the requirements for documenting exiting are naturally going to affect the success of any solution we try to provide. Egress Path Options.

Revit 81

Revit Autodesk Travel Documentation 81

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Stinson, on the other hand, sees better integration between BIM and specifications software improving several aspects of documentation. Instead, reliance on generic objects in the BIM is a strategy to conserve computing resources and documentation time. The full panel discussion can be viewed until the end of this year here.

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CSI BIM AIA Drawings 97

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2021

Who in your company is tasked with the content creation for the data loaded into digital tools, options-specific software, and hard-copy documents that communicate the design options available? It should drive higher-level option sales by presenting products in a way that heightens buyer desire and increases perceived value. .

Design 98

Design Profitability Retail Consulting 98

Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

In this blog posting , where the consulting practice is encouraging sign-ups for its Project Manager Bootcamp , the unsigned blogger reminds us of the basic marketing concept that it is always more important to ensure your current clients are enthusiastic about your services. PSMJ Resources, Inc. Ask lots of questions.

Las Vegas 54

Las Vegas NV Boston Consulting 54

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

On the left of this spectrum, you have those Design-Build projects that use bridging documents, lowest bidder selection, and a team that doesn’t work well together. The biggest problem with this model is that when you have an architect prepare bridging documents, you’ve just made all the big decisions without the input of the building team.

Design 69

Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. Photo courtesy DTR Consulting Services. Helpful documents include shop and installation drawings, mockups, field testing, and observations. Photo courtesy AVM Industries Inc.

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles CSI Consulting Inspections 52

DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Over the years I analysed numerous applications, some developed for specialist building services consultants with sophisticated calculating abilities, others focused on architects intending to achieve various green rating-compliance by interrogating their 3D model. To put it bluntly: this is an equation with far too many variables.

Green 48

Green Modeling Claims BIM 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Jim is a senior consultant with FMI and specializes in building profits by developing tailored operations strategies for his clients. When people know the objective and their role in achieving it, they are fortified against a difficult present and an uncertain future. document management. Construction Accounting Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

Specifications should be present to indicate minimal standards as the usage, materials, and content needs of the owner. If a JOC Cooperative is used and/or a JOC Consultant, they may conduct audits of specific project estimates at their discretion and per the JOC Program requirements. Is it the general contractor? 80 to 1.20

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Contractors Electrical 100

Do

MARCH 9, 2007

In the case of views, each view would get classified under 4 or 5 typical "categories"; Coordination, Presentation, Documentation, Working and CA (Construction Administration). Coordination views would be preset views that would generally be exported to DWG for coordination with outside consultants.

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CA Documentation Consulting News 40

Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

Principals of both Subcontractors and Suppliers should review this checklist when reviewing contracts presented to them by “upstream” companies on the project. For example a Subcontractor should look out for these red flags when reviewing a contract presented by the owner of the project or its representative. Deal Breakers.

Contract 48

Contract Claims Legal Lien 48

Lets Build

JULY 14, 2020

This number is substantially low if we take into consideration that the total world economy presents a growth of 2.8% The route of how we get there might be different but we shouldn’t be changing these key objectives,” explains David Philp , Global BIM/IM Consultancy Director at Aecom and Head of B.I.M and manufacturing growth of 3.6%.

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Software Software Construction Industrial 153

Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 19, 2016

A slide from Adams Hudson’s webinar presentation indicating potential marketing allocation breakdowns. Obviously, he provides a fee-based marketing consultancy, but I don’t have an interest or share in the results. I also think he is wise to suggest varying approaches depending on your business personality.

Budget 48

Budget Budgeting Residential Consulting 48

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Whether building a new space, or renovating an existing one, sound absorbing and/or diffusing finishes involve the right acoustical products, the correct use of these products, key architectural elements, and the expertise of an acoustic consultant (a.k.a. Once these are defined, acoustic consultants can work toward effective solutions.

IIC 64

IIC Consulting Environment Products 64

Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” What is a punch list? It can become like a punch list checklist.

Contractors 98

Contractors Drawings Software Software 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2024

After completion of the initial site review work, Walter P Moore identified 15 stone units that appeared to be laterally displaced, thereby presenting potential falling-debris life-safety hazards. This was to mitigate damages and life-safety hazards, and strategically establish the reasonable cost of repair.

Insurance 52

Insurance Legal Documentation Claims 52

Constructlaw

MARCH 1, 2021

Consistent with the 2010 version of the IBA rules, the 2020 update requires the arbitral tribunal to consult with the parties at the earliest appropriate time to determine an “economical and fair process.”[3]. Recognizing the present and long-term expectations for the use of remote hearings, Article 8.2 ”[3].

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Guidelines Documentation Consulting Regulation 52