The Constructor

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In engineering drawing, engineering related objects like buildings, walls, electrical fittings, pipes, machines etc. are represented with.

Drawings 230

Drawings Engineering Electrical Management 230

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

Once building begins, plans, specs and drawings are tweaked as efficiencies are noted, errors are corrected or work gets completed throughout the process. That’s why effectively managing these changes is crucial to contractors’ success. Paper has been the traditional format for plans, specs and drawings in construction.

Documentation 191

Documentation Management Drawings Construction 191

HardHatChat

MAY 1, 2018

One of the things we’ve been most proud of at Englewood Construction over the last several years is the growth of our Facilities Management Group. It turns out we were right – and a lot of clients agree – because today our facilities management team is busier than ever. Insider Knowledge. Problem-Solving Know-How.

Commercial 298

Commercial Management Contractors Remodeling 298

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Document management might not sound glamorous, but effective document management is critical to the success of construction projects. As contractors move from pen and paper to digital, paperless operating environments, they have found a variety of solutions for document management available to them, some more sophisticated than others.

Documentation 217

Documentation Management Viewpoint Construction 217

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 25, 2018

Project Managers: Learn to Maximize Your Software Use at Collaborate 2018. If there’s one role touching virtually all aspects of construction operations, it’s the project manager. From job cost budgeting, tracking and projecting job progress to resource scheduling and vendor management, you have your hands full day in and day out.

Project Management 182

Project Management Software Software Management 182

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Construction Management 101. The basics. Initiation.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Often, project managers work with information culled together in reports generated in software systems that cannot pull data until it is fully processed or individual phases of the project are completed.

Project Management 189

Project Management Management Software Software 189

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan. What is construction quality management? Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management. Changes to the scale or scope of client demands.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Delays on Shop Drawings. As soon as we’re awarded the contract for a commercial construction project, we immediately award the job to our subcontractors and release them to start creating shop drawings.

Schedule 312

Schedule Commercial Drawings Permits 312

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2023

Improved, long-term relationships among interdisciplinary team members Robust programmatic process applied to all work Sustainable Facilities Management WWW.4BT.US 4BT.US [contact-form] The post Innovative LEAN Job Order Contracting Knowledge-based System appeared first on 4BT.

Innovation 246

Innovation Contract Procurement Drawings 246

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Quantity takeoff in construction estimates the quantities for a contract from the drawings and construction plans to forecast the upcoming.

Forecasting 279

Forecasting Drawings Estimating Contract 279

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the construction industry, communication takes many forms, including written reports, drawings, emails, and face-to-face meetings. Each form of communication has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Project Management 128

Project Management Management Drawings IDEA 128

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.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. We’ll discuss some of the problems construction project managers face and five ways you can simplify complicated construction management tasks.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Construction Software 147

The Constructor

JUNE 20, 2022

A request for information (RFI) is a formal written process undertaken during a construction project to clarify information like plans, drawings,

Drawings 264

Drawings Construction Plans Engineering 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Poor Communication: Lack of clear communication between estimators, designers, and project managers can result in misunderstandings and inaccurate cost estimations. Lack of Expertise: Inexperienced estimators may not have the necessary knowledge to accurately assess complex project requirements, leading to errors in calculations.

Estimating 147

Estimating Construction Risk Site 147

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The following are the words commonly used by Architects in their works and drawings. Understanding of these words is essential for construction.

Architecture 260

Architecture Drawings Construction Engineering 260

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Many project managers rely on WhatsApp, Excel, Messenger, phone calls, and emails to communicate their progress with their teams on site. Many project managers tend to lack focus in the preparation of a construction project. The post How to efficiently manage and resolve project constraints appeared first on LetsBuild.

Management 148

Management Project Management Schedule Site 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 10, 2023

A survey by the resource management firm Planview found that teams without integrated or centralized tools lose as many as 20 hours a month. Multiple assets can also be made quickly when drawing on a sheet. From there, the subcontractor can simply go into the 2D drawing and trace all walls they need to install.

Drawings 97

Drawings Autodesk Visualization Schedule 97

Lets Build

APRIL 9, 2021

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. In an effort to help you avoid ending up in the same situation, here is a list of 5 common mistakes project managers don’t know they are making: . They use the wrong tools.

Project Management 142

Project Management Residential Management Schedule 142

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

All the tools and support services to implement and manage LEAN Job Order Contracting for any public sector organization are now available within the 4BT-PEP JOC Knowledge-based Information Management System. Do you manage your JOC Program directly versus outsource management to a JOC Consultant?

Contract 264

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 264

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, if each clash costs $3,500 per instance (PWC, 2018), it’s difficult for estimators and project managers to ensure each project is profitable during the planning phases of a project. Empowering VDC managers to have visibility into the design review process ensures models are truly constructible, sooner. .

Modeling 232

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 232

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Construction Managers Oversee the entire construction process, coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

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). Request for Proposal.

Change Orders 260

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 260

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Teams need to work together to move a project forward—and construction document management plays a significant role here. It sounds simple, but managing all those files isn’t easy, particularly as more people get added to a project. Here are some common reasons your document management may be slipping—and how to solve them. .

Documentation 98

Documentation Management Mobility Modeling 98

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. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer.

Software 179

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 179

Lets Build

JUNE 24, 2021

Many project managers who work on projects with a lot of repetition tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on admin-heavy tasks related to planning. The problem is that in many cases, project managers and their teams tend to overlook these criteria, opening the door to waste.

Project Management 137

Project Management Management Zoning Plans 137

Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2021

How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together. The Role of Performance Management and Feedback. Further, a robust performance management system provides a road map to advancement. Smart builders draw a clear road map for their best and brightest team members. cbroderick. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 11:20. Mark Hodges.

Management 122

Management Compensation Roads Plans 122

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2021

5 Ways to Upgrade Project Management Practices for 2022. The successful completion of a task is accomplished through effective construction project management. Project management for construction in 2022 will require streamlining workflows and working smarter not harder to trudge the challenges of the next normal.

Project Management 105

Project Management Management Documentation Plans 105

Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process. Further reading: 5 Reasons why you need construction management software.

Software 148

Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

We sat down with Mostafa Saber , BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers as he walked us through his career journey, the challenges he faces while modernising and his vision for the future of construction. From X architects, I moved to Diamond Developers as a Client Representative Design Manager.

BIM 119

BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

As a subcontractor, you’re often at the mercy of the general contractors you work with and are required to use their project management tools. At the same time, you’re trying to keep a close eye on your own jobs, profit margins, invoices, personnel, equipment, drawings, and more.

Profitability 182

Profitability Viewpoint Software Software 182

BD+C

JUNE 29, 2020

San Diego-based Inertia Systems today officially announces the launch of Inertia Platform, a cloud-based SaaS enterprise construction management platform that automatically connects and coordinates teams, processes, project and quality management through BIM and smart drawings.

San Diego 122

San Diego Drawings BIM Management 122

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Wilson, a construction management firm out of St. Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. We were discussing the gaps they wanted to close in their project management process. The feedback from Project Managers slowed.

Project Management 97

Project Management Autodesk Management Software 97

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

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Just like any new company, drawing up a business plan is crucial. A separate bank account will make management easier, and it will help protect your personal assets. Accounting is essential to manage expenses and study how well your business is doing financially. It also makes filing taxes more manageable. .

Insurance 296

Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 296