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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Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

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. trillion in 2020.

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2023

The alleged episodes took place at an ExxonMobil plant in Texas before the worker was laid off in retaliation for complaining, according to court documents.

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Drawings Claims Texas Documentation 133

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB). Any required documentation and/or forms.

Change Orders 205

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 205

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 10, 2023

Multiple assets can also be made quickly when drawing on a sheet. Here are a few examples: Viewing status updates Let’s say a general contractor primarily uses 2D PDF drawings and needs to visually see the status of the concrete pour directly on their drawing. If there are existing assets, you can link to them easily.

Drawings 97

Drawings Autodesk Visualization Schedule 97

Carol Hagen

APRIL 11, 2012

MultiVista , a national firm, captures visual as-builts indexed according to your architectural drawings. Using photos and videos of your project progress, documentation includes that of subcontractors, before work is hidden behind walls, buried in concrete or above ceiling tiles. Daily Log Photos. Project Punch Item Pics.

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Construction Visualization Documentation CoreCon 262

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Providing a clear scope of work and investing in quality architectural drawings are key to a successful client-contractor relationship, according to Englewood Construction. As part of my interview, the reporter turned the tables on the topic and asked for my perspective on what construction firms look for in a great client.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Upload and share documents and make them available to your whole team – including PDF, Word and Excel files, images and videos. Upload and share documents and make them available to your whole team – including PDF, Word and Excel files, images and videos. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer.

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Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

Whether virtual design and construction (VDC) managers rework designs with architects to ensure the client’s vision is constructible, or project managers collaborate with superintendents to ensure the most up-to-date documents are available to manage field teams and the quality of their construction, there is risk of losing profit margins.

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Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

Lets Build

JUNE 18, 2019

Construction contracts include many documents other than the signed piece of contract including contract drawings, specifications and prevailing conditions of the contract. These are long documents which most parties to the contract ignore going through in detail.

Contract 104

Contract Documentation Drawings Consulting 104

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2019

Paper forms in the field, heavy books of plans and drawings and other tree-sourced documents can also get lost or revised so many times to the point that no two people on a jobsite have the same information in front of them.

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Software Software Construction Organization 277

Learn Civil Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Drawings are a central and indispensable part of the extensive documentation needed to demonstrate compliance […] If you are planning to build a home or business premises in the UK, you will need to ensure you comply with various regulations.

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Drawings Regulation Documentation Safety 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

As-Built drawings play a crucial role in documenting the completed state of a project. These drawings reflect the exact dimensions, locations, and specifications of all elements as they were constructed, providing a comprehensive record of the final product. What Are As-Built Drawings? Importance of As-Built Drawings 1.

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Drawings ProCore Inspections Renovating 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

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., Building in Cloud allows authorized team members to access and share documents, manage tasks, or troubleshoot.

Procurement 151

Procurement Plans Life Cycle Documentation 151

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 25, 2018

Drawings and Documents in Team — A Single Source for Truth. Learn how Viewpoint Team’s documents and drawings tools allow you to ensure everyone on your project is working off the latest information. Mitigating the Risks of Quality and Safety.

Project Management 182

Project Management Software Software Management 182

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings? But can you define the differences between them?

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Have you ever pulled up the "Print" options to select how you wanted a document printed, and saw one of the print formats as being an "A3?" A3 is a paper size that is typically used for drawings, diagrams and large tables. It is an odd size—11.69 x 16.54in or (29.7

Modeling 120

Modeling Plans Drawings Documentation 120

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Workmanship defects are what usually come to mind when you think about defects in construction—they occur when someone fails to follow the project’s documents when building components or structures. Design defects.

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Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

In the construction industry, shop drawings play a crucial role in the execution of projects, providing detailed illustrations and specifications for components and assemblies. This article explores what shop drawings are, their significance in construction, and how they facilitate seamless project execution. What are Shop Drawings?

Drawings 52

Drawings Fabrication Construction Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Cam your JOC software view and access Revit drawings, images, documents, etc.? Does your JOC software calculate non-pre-priced items in dollars and percentage for each JOC project? Can all participants view CURRENT information in real-time? Is your JOC Program based upon LEAN collaborative construction delivery principles?

Contract 226

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 226

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. This allows for unprecedented communication and collaboration on the project. This includes everyone from architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Project Management 305

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 305

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2019

Leverage Defensible Information: Maintain and comprehensively recall, recite, and apply documents, records, notes, data, and independent research in support of critical thinking. Use Industry-standard Documents and Data Architectures: Read, create, modify, and interpret drawings, forms, and other industry-standard documents.

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CSI Construction Documentation Defense 100

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

But by going out for a competitive bid with “design development” (DD) drawings, rather than final plans, clients can really get hurt by cost overruns. A better solution in this case would have been for the client to work with a construction partner on a negotiated basis.

Negotiation 177

Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB).

Change Orders 130

Change Orders Procurement Contractors Documentation 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

At the same time, you’re trying to keep a close eye on your own jobs, profit margins, invoices, personnel, equipment, drawings, and more. Viewpoint can simplify your project and document management, enabling you to focus on your job, not the paperwork.

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Profitability Viewpoint Software Software 182

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Complete ERP systems —More and more, contractors are turning to full-service construction ERP software that combines functions like accounting, job costing, project management, equipment management, human resources, inventory management, document management and more under one platform.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. The second part is carried out by a surveyor, who will check the steel levels against the required levels from the design drawings.

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design 250

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Historically, blueprints were literally blueprints and were made to reproduce technical drawings through a contact print process on light-sensitive paper.

Drawings 139

Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

It is of interest that 61% of the contracts used at least a part of an AIA Contract Document form although most were older out of date versions and significantly only 8% used a correct AIA Sustainable Project Contract Document form. But it is time for you to review and consider revisions to your contract document forms.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Below is a partial list of functions and documents associated with a components. Be honest, can you really access, edit, and update the current versions, and historical versions of all of this information from your spreadsheet and file cabinet?

Contract 134

Contract Estimating Conference Drawings 134

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 11, 2019

When you log into your ViewpointOne experience through Viewpoint Team , the web-based, collaborative document and project management solution that ties together the field and office, you’ll see a list of the projects you’re involved with. Zoom into and rotate drawings for more specific information.

Mobility 130

Mobility Viewpoint Drawings Equipment 130

Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

The Punch List app purports to generate simple PDF files including progress photos, notes, and other site audit documents and email them to clients, homeowners, inspectors, and partners. It documents walk-throughs and closeouts, ensuring important items are reported and quickly addressed. . Punch list and site audit. Build your own.

Mobility 107

Mobility Bidding Estimating Documentation 107

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2023

Multiple assets can also be made quickly when drawing on a sheet. Here are a few examples: Viewing status updates Let’s say a general contractor primarily uses 2D PDF drawings and needs to visually see the status of the concrete pour directly on their drawing. If there are existing assets, you can link to them easily.

Drawings 52

Drawings Autodesk Visualization Schedule 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

They also draw from their experiences from previous successfully completed projects to identify savings. In many cases, estimators refer to the project plans, models, and documents, then begin creating the list of materials from there. . What Exactly is in a Construction Takeoff? . Step 2: Count and List the Materials Required .

Estimating 105

Estimating Autodesk Documentation Bidding 105

Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The product will include the features you would expect from a project management platform, including cost budgeting, change orders, document storage, issue creation, RFI submission, meeting minutes, photos, and drawings markup. Users on the app will be able to create RFI, track issues, and view/redline drawings.

Autodesk 110

Autodesk BIM Products Project Management 110

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 10, 2023

I recently ran a Live Webinar: Efficiently Manage 2D Project Workflows and Drawings in Autodesk Construction Cloud , and demonstrated how Autodesk Construction Cloud can help save time and efficiency even for those using 2D workflows and drawings. are recognized and documented in Autodesk Construction Cloud as well.

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Autodesk Drawings Management Construction 52