HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago.

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Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 329

Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2020

It can lead to errors and confusion, especially if vital documents go missing for whatever reasons. It should start from the site and reach back to the office. They perceive pre-designed and standardised processes as useless or too difficult to be implemented because everyone has their own way of doing things.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The construction site is where the money is being made or lost. No matter what, you should always be able to have a clear and complete view of your on-site progress against your plan. A construction-specific tool can give you the context you need and become your eyes on the site at all times.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2020

Here’s just a brief list of JOC Program Manager’s duties for a real property owner: Plan, organize, coordinate and administer facilities design and complex construction engineering projects with various entities. Use Job Order Contracting (JOC) procedures, software and documentation.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated Procurement, Design, and Construction REQUIRES Direct Owner Involvement and Leadership from Predesign Through Closeout and Beyond: Planning and performance management collaboratively and at a systemic level. Defined common data environment. Key performance indicators. Sample High-level Workflow.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site. Design defects. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Inefficient document distribution.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Request a joint site visit to enable the development of detailed SOW and to provide sufficient information for the design builder to develop a detailed line-item proposals. Owners should continuously seek design/builder and building user input to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the ordering process.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 3, 2024

When designing and constructing these areas, you must consider where shade structures will be installed. The manufacturer also provides extensive support documentation to help you find the ideal design for your project’s needs. All Custom Shade Sail products use computer-aided design (CAD) to verify the measurements.

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Products Materials Design Documentation 248

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.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

contract term. Unlike traditional JOC or traditional design-bid-build, LEAN JOC is a collaborative process that focuses upon mutually beneficial outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders. We know we have done our job when you no longer need costly on-site JOC consultants!

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Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 264

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. Needless to say, trying to design, coordinate, and build in and around these conditions is an uphill battle. A better design and coordination workflow . It’s no wonder 53% of contractors in the U.S.

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Design Autodesk BIM Modeling 119

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

1.40) for designated categories of work, such as 1.) Each individual job order will not be approved until the designated responsible, knowledgeable person other than the project manager has independently reviewed o the JOC contractor’s cost proposal. Prospective contractors submit a coefficient (generally 1.20-1.40)

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Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 263

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction companies can achieve better results, increase productivity, and strengthen stakeholder relationships by adopting cutting-edge tools that facilitate seamless stakeholder engagement, improved project coordination, remote collaboration capabilities, improved document management, and effective communication with field teams.

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Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 273

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

Each milestone or phase — from design to plan to build — requires many data handover cycles, increasing opportunities for rework. Image 2 illustrates the cost of a project increases exponentially when changes are made to designs throughout the course of construction. What exactly determines the success of each construction project?

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Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 232

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Foremen now have access to powerful phones and tablets on-site. We design better than ever, we plan and schedule projects more accurately and yet, margins have continued to shrink on projects. 90% of the money is spent on site. Certainly not something to put in the hands of a gruff hammer-swinging-craftsman. But times change.

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Site Mobility Schedule Documentation 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Prefabricated material refers to material produced in a controlled environment instead of on the construction site. Producing these parts on the construction site requires extra materials, resulting in significant waste.

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Construction Environment Sustainability Software 240

BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

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Design Modeling Architecture Budgeting 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 7, 2022

We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” With CAD, they can reduce the number of RFIs they need to submit, check spatial relationships in real time, and do their own site layout and staging. Well, that’s how it was for many years.

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CAD Design Construction Documentation 98

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. Englewood Construction is currently working on a design-build project for the renovation of Stratford Square mall in Bloomingdale, Ill. True partnership.

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Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

Precut Framing Field Test: Does This Off-Site Solution Earn Its Keep? Real-world field assessments aim to find out whether precut framing is an off-site construction solution that truly boosts productivity and reduces waste. Ready-Frame suits nearly any home design. We also documented saw time and the number of people on site.

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Site Denver New York City Innovation 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

A Operations Manual or Execution Guide and other documentation are components of the individual Contracts. Joint site meeting, planning meeting, and kick-off meetings are also elemental. Document Management – Storing all information digitally is only part of the solution. via Four BT, LLC (4BT).

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Life Cycle Procurement Documentation Construction 162

Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses. Project managers are invested in changing this; they’ve turned to technology to streamline processes, ensure efficiency, and improve on-site and off-site coordination.

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Project Management Budgeting Budget Management 148

Construction Marketing

MAY 16, 2022

And since steel material offers versatility, you can easily modify the building’s design and layout in the future as your needs change. These companies can help you design, construct, and deliver steel agricultural buildings. Other factors include permits, professional fees, and site preparation costs. Construction Budget.

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Construction Budgeting Budget Regulation 273

Lets Build

APRIL 29, 2022

A punch list (also sometimes referred to as a snag list, a deficiency list, or a punch-out list) is the document used to check that every single remaining task on a project has been done—think of it as a to-do list for the final stages of a project. Wondering how to create and use a punch list on your construction sites?

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Site Software Software Project Management 158

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

“Right now, the one that’s having the most impact for us is building information modeling (BIM), virtual design and construction. When you combine that with the collaborative tools that are now available in the advent of mobile devices, we are literally collaborating real-time, anywhere, out on the job site with all the stakeholders.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

In construction, documentation is always key. How many times did you have to visit the construction site day after day to ensure that everything progresses according to the plan and that problems are reported as they should? Because you know well that a full site tour might take up to two hours of your day.

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Claims Management Project Management Construction 148

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.

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Procurement Plans Construction Renovating 246

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2023

When there’s no single source of truth on design and build projects, it leads to confusion, delays, rework and cost overruns. Tétris specialises in turnkey solutions for corporate clients, managing the design and build of inspiring, functional, and sustainable offices, retail and hospitality spaces.

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Autodesk Design BIM Drawings 98

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Other than performing due diligence with site assessments and infrastructure planning , there are other ways to ensure your pre-construction phase goes smoothly: Create a single source of truth. More to read: 7 key benefits of Lean construction for wind farms 3.

Construction 148

Construction Inspections Site Safety 148

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

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. So why do site managers slack on their construction reports? If your answer is something along the lines of time-consuming, tedious, etc.,

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Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

in Kilgore, Texas, has invested in construction documents for a 53,000 SF industrial building with flexible floor plans. Kilgore Economic Development Corp.

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Texas Industrial Documentation Design 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. Here are a few items for review when organizations are considering a job order contract or hoping to improve one.

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Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 262

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The business models, though, are of two forms — it’s either design, bid, build where the project owner chooses a contractor after the design phase or design-build where both design and construction phases are done by one contractor. Are all contract documents signed? The process. master plan, education brief)?

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148