Texas DOT to pay Harbor Bridge builders $400M to resolve dispute
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2023
billion Corpus Christi, Texas, project that is five years behind schedule. A Flatiron/Dragados joint venture is building the $1.2
Va. DOT Resets Schedule for Major Tunnel Expansion Project
ENR Construction
MARCH 29, 2024
Early developments and preparation for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project are underway.
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Best Governmentt/Public Building: Texas DOT Stassney Campus
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 11, 2023
of Transportation aimed to complete its new campus and relocate employees on an accelerated schedule. With leases on office space set to expire, the Texas Dept. This led the agency to use a CMAR delivery for the first time.
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The Dotted Line: Mitigating the risk of unforeseen site conditions
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
If a contractor signs a contract stating it's responsible for all conditions before doing its due diligence on site conditions, a contract expert said, it should anticipate schedule-killing litigation.
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Proceed Wisely, Ninja Contractor, Because Suing Your DOT May Have Limitations
Best Practices Construction Law
APRIL 14, 2016
For you Ninja contractors, it’s a good thing to fully understand your potential recovery before you spend countless months and thousands of dollars pursuing a claim against your state DOT for breach of contract, misrepresentation or other cause of action. Recently, in Victor Virgin Construction Co. Department of Transportation , 75 A.3d
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Arkansas neighborhood associations sue state, federal DOTs to stop $1B Little Rock project
Construction Dive
JULY 27, 2020
Construction on 30 Crossing is scheduled to start later this year or early 2021.
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3 keys to align your team around project milestones
Lets Build
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The heartbeat of your project is your schedule. By arranging smaller tasks into a detailed daily schedule, you get to precisely map out your next steps, have better project control and anticipate delays before they could cause any huge issue. Learn about the three secrets of achieving that.
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30+ New Updates for Autodesk Build
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 22, 2022
Schedule . View Schedule in Android – coming soon . Share Schedule Views . Schedule | List Improvement (web) . Schedule | Sort/Group Activities (web) – coming soon . Also , members can move the blue dot on the 2D model to adjust their viewing on the 3D model. . Cover Pages .
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Revit OpEd: Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules
Revit OpEd
APRIL 25, 2012
Delete Sheets In Browser or Schedules. Revit warns us that they have been deleted from the model but they are still listed in schedules. To really delete them we have to open a schedule view and delete them there. How about instead having a Rooms explorer, like you can explore Schedules, Sheets and Families? Whadya think?
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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2012
Survey Schedule. DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects. Economic Stimulus. ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. ENR Texas & Louisiana. This content is available for purchase. It is FREE of charge. for ENR subscribers.
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Stay in Control of Costs with Instant Visibility into Performance Impacts
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The information teams need to visualize the potential risk of schedule delays, and cost overruns – like productivity and budget data – isn’t always avai la ble at their fingertips. displays as a red dot and indicates you are underperforming. is as planned, and above is over-performing which displays as a green dot. Less than 1.00
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3 steps for building a strong culture around planning
Lets Build
JUNE 10, 2021
As a project manager, you should always think of the schedule as the heartbeat of your project. If you make your schedule estimation in months, however, the delays you will have to face will also be in months. As a result, no one can be sure that the version of the schedule they have in their hands reflects reality.
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Remedies to CSA’s problems high on industry, government lists
FDR Safety
JANUARY 3, 2013
DOT also plans to propose in a rulemaking scheduled to be issued for comment later this year to use the safety performance scores on its 7 CSA measures to basically equate to a carrier’s safety “fitness.” The proposed rule — the Safety Fitness Determination Rule (SFD) — is the final component of the CSA enforcement model.
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45+ of the Latest and Greatest Updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 22, 2022
Also, members can move the blue dot on the 2D model to adjust their viewing on the 3D model. . Schedule | Add References in iOS . Users can now link references to schedule activities in iOS such as Photos, Files, Sheets, Assets, and Issues to provide the necessary context into what can impact the schedule. .
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The Benefits of Construction Project Portfolio Management
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Not surprisingly, 66% of their projects came within 90% of the planned schedule. Achieving this kind of close alignment between planned and actual schedules requires well-established project portfolio management (PPM) practices. It helps connect the dots and make decisions at the right time.
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Autodesk Build Gets 20+ Product Updates, Features, and Enhancements
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
So, whether you’re looking to ensure schedule detail is always visible no matter where you are, or need to make your RFI process a much smoother one, check out the latest Autodesk Build releases below. Schedule Tool. Quick List action / Three dot menu. Schedule Tool . RFIs | Quick List Action / Three dot menu .
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How To Track Increased Construction Costs For Proving Claims
Best Practices Construction Law
AUGUST 25, 2016
In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively manage the project: Correspondence file containing all correspondence relating to a specific claim, including letters and/or memoranda to and from the DOT and subcontractors.
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Free Master Class: How to Maintain High Quality Standards Across Multiple Projects
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 20, 2023
Being able to successfully oversee multiple teams, schedules, and standards of quality requires you to be flexible and pragmatic. A single mishap — e.g., when a team member calls out or a critical piece of equipment doesn't arrive on schedule — can derail entire projects.
Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities
Safety Services Company
JULY 15, 2019
For starters, there’s a wide variation in the allowance of cannabis use from state to state, and at the federal level, marijuana is still considered to be a Schedule 1 drug. DOT Workplaces. This means that employees with professions under DOT should not be found to be under the influence of marijuana, such as: Pilots.
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Revit OpEd: Panel Schedule and Load Calculation Addition
Revit OpEd
JULY 25, 2012
Panel Schedule and Load Calculation Addition. Panel Schedule and Load Calculation Addition. Contact Me: steve at aecadvantage dot com. Revit OpEd. Welcome to Steve Staffords Blog ~ Revit OpEd = OPinion EDitorial ~ My view of things Revit, both real and imagined. Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Click to follow me on Twitter.
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(Still) Waiting for the Home Building Technology Revolution
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
They thought scheduling was “pretty good.” . But despite access to an online scheduling portal from a big-name software company, most of the actual scheduling and updates were done by the field superintendent by phone. The very best ran schedules of 60 to 65 days, with some even in the low 40s. Technology wasn’t a factor.
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Free Master Class: How to Maintain High Quality Standards Across Multiple Projects
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 27, 2022
Being able to successfully oversee multiple teams, schedules, and standards of quality requires you to be flexible and pragmatic. . A single mishap — e.g., when a team member calls out or a critical piece of equipment doesn’t arrive on schedule — can derail entire projects. Connected Projects.
Heavy Highway Construction Managers/ Estimators/ Engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 21, 2014
Mid-Atlantic work is for several bid packages & upcoming project management for projects related to: $600M So Capitol St Bridge; $2BB Metro Purple Line; $100M Design-Build Greenfield Hampton Roads; $100M WWSSC Utilities and ongoing $40M, $85M and $100M MD & VA DOT highway projects. Must have experience working on DOT highway projects.
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Best Practice: How to Track Increased Construction Costs for Proving Claims
Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 21, 2013
In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively manage the project: Correspondence file containing all correspondence relating to a specific claim, including letters and/or memoranda to and from the DOT and subcontractors.
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Why You Should Understand DBE Laws and Regulations
Best Practices Construction Law
AUGUST 29, 2012
Did you know that in FYI 2010, special agents with USDOT's Office of Inspector General (DOT-OIG) were responsible for 92 indictments, 72 convictions and over $18 million in financial recoveries? Since one of the DOT-OIG's top target investigation areas involves workforce fraud, it is important to understand some of the basis rules.
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Centralize, Organize and Streamline Project Communications with the Correspondence Tool
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Moreover, off-platform communication methods can be difficult to contextualize without the ability to connect the dots between workflows. An example being when a key decision made over email impacts a schedule activity.
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How the Government Shutdown Affects the Department of Transportation DBE Regulations
Best Practices Construction Law
OCTOBER 29, 2013
A public “listening session” was scheduled for October 9, 2013 to take comments to inform the cost-benefit analysis, with the time for submitting comments extended to October 30, 2013. AGC DBE DBE Certification DOT Federal Construction artba government shutdown' Image: Marina Noordegraaf.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
In support of the proposed rules, DOT explains that it “has noticed an unfortunate trend” in which contract awardees have a period after bid opening to provide DBE information. DOT justifies the new rule on GFEs because bidders “have to amass a great deal of information to compete for a contract (e.g.,
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35+ Product Updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
From ensuring project schedule detail is always visible no matter where you are, to faster resolution of design discrepancies with deeper issue tracking, the latest product updates within Autodesk Construction Cloud can be found below. Schedule Tool . Autodesk Build’s Schedule Tool is now available for all Autodesk Build users!
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8 Main Types of Construction Contracts
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
You describe what will be delivered when, how much the customer owes, and sign on the dotted line. The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. If only it were that simple. There are many construction contract types out there.
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From Data to Action: Top Data Visualizations for Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 23, 2023
For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports. Unfortunately, around 95% of that information goes unused.
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HeavyBid provides great solution to your construction estimating & construction bidding process
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 3, 2015
Some of the crucial features of HeavyBid:- HeavyBid facilitates the users to produce and sustain live schedules through Primavera and Microsoft Project. It is found that over 35,000 estimators as well as 111 companies on the ENR Top 400 contractors list utilize HeavyBid in their projects. HeavyBid supports all the iPad and tablet devices.
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Revit OpEd: Connecting Parameters
Revit OpEd
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Youve just downloaded some content from a manufacturers site and realize that none (or many) of its most interesting parameters are not going to show up in your schedule. This maps (connects the dots) their parameter value to yours. This maps (connects the dots) their parameter value to yours. Connecting Parameters.
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Do
MAY 18, 2008
If you have a model located within the city of Philadelphia that you would be willing to share you can contact Chris directly at: chris dot andrews at autodesk dot com (replace dot & at respectively). I honestly don't know much more then what I'm telling you here.
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Digital Builder Ep 58: A Real-world Guide to Delivering Operational Excellence
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 27, 2023
Beyond that, getting rid of silos also helps teams better connect the dots regarding construction data. It's a pursuit; it's preconstruction, it's the schedule, it's estimating, it's operations. "That gives you an understanding of the pieces of information you need to collect along the way," she explains.
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Digital Builder Ep 57: Global Construction Professionals Share Their Thoughts on Protecting Margins
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 13, 2023
So connecting those dots, using real-time reality capture insight, communicating in real-time.” ” “This information with the factory can really make sure when all these boxes or these elements of AVL insights will fit perfectly.
Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 2, 2023
We are not a DOT company; we don’t do bridges, we don’t do highways. There’s so much opportunity to expand the usage of BIM in our processes, from scheduling our products to managing inventory and tracking production. We do government buildings, warehouses, schools, and parking garages.
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Construction Contract Tip: Pay Attention to “Coordination and Cooperation ” Clauses
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 16, 2015
An owner, including a DOT, is said to have violated the implied obligations where its action or inaction delays performance of the project, thus increasing costs. The subsequent delay affected construction sequencing and scheduling. They look both at the contract language and at implied duties. Re Commercial Contractors Equipment, Inc.
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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships
Constructlaw
MARCH 29, 2023
DOT has allocated approximately $16.9 PABs are often a critical component in achieving P3 project feasibility, especially for large projects where PABs are paid back with revenue from project user fees or availability payments during the operation of the project. To date, the U.S. billion to support projects across the country.
Parameter Grouping
Revit OpEd
JANUARY 27, 2012
I'm using a shared parameter for Mounting Elevation and "connecting the dots" with a formula that is equal to Default Elevation. When you use a shared parameter in your family Revit is kind enough to make them available in schedules without doing anything extra (except for titleblock families, they are a special case).
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Revit OpEd: Shared Parameters aka Dictionary
Revit OpEd
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
It can be seen from within a project but not scheduled or tagged unless it is a built in parameter like those listed under the Identity group (and provided for us by Autodesk). Consider that a Project Parameter is part of a project and applied to categories of families so that it can be scheduled, but NOT tagged. at 8:00 AM.
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