Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

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

Estimating 147

Estimating Construction Risk Site 147

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The takeaway is to plan sufficiently for municipality review so the overall project schedule won’t get squeezed if permitting takes longer than expected. Delays on Shop Drawings. Planning for Long-Lead Items. It’s also important to remember that permitting processes vary from city to city.

Schedule 312

Schedule Commercial Drawings Permits 312

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

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

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. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls.

Project Management 137

Project Management Management Zoning Plans 137

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. Contractors have to deliver a quality project within budget and on time while keeping the revolving door of subcontractors happy. Improve Your Planning.

Project Management 105

Project Management Management Documentation Plans 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2020

Manage project teams Internal and external team members gain instant authorized access to current information to share and manage tasks and solve problems. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer.

Procurement 191

Procurement Plans Life Cycle Documentation 191

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Project Management Constraints. Project Management Statistics.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

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. So, we came up with a plan to get them on board. The feedback from Project Managers slowed.

Project Management 97

Project Management Autodesk Management Software 97

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

What exactly determines the success of each construction project? Certainly, projects aren’t declared a success simply because they’ve hit the finish line. Each milestone or phase — from design to plan to build — requires many data handover cycles, increasing opportunities for rework. The MacLeamy curve.

Modeling 234

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

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

Lets Build

JUNE 10, 2021

Project managers and their teams on site should be continuously connected around the same, live version of the programme to avoid miscommunication and work as one towards safeguarding their tasks, and by extension the entire project, from uncertainties that could lead to increased operational costs, downtime, delays or even disputes and penalties.

Plans 120

Plans Schedule Project Management Inspections 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

What is a construction blueprint or construction plan? 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. Why are blueprints called blueprints?

Drawings 139

Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors (GCs) plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future. With the rapid rise of project delivery methods like design-build and integrated project delivery (IPD), this enhanced ability to collaborate has become more critical than ever.

BIM 308

BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

HardHatChat

JULY 11, 2013

If there is one aspect of a commercial construction job worth extra investment, it is the planning and drawing stage. The best way to hedge against rising construction costs during a project is to lower the risk of unplanned change. Hiring one commercial general contractor to initiate a design build project can be a smart move.

Commercial 276

Commercial Construction Bidding Chicago 276

Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Network Rail has set out its planned spend and prioritise for the next five years under the CP7 spending programme. It is also ramping up work programmes to improve network resilience in the face of climate change with spending in embankment works and drawing set to double to £1.8bn from 2024-29.

Plans 104

Plans Drawings Roads Project Management 104

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 127

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budget 127

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. AutoCAD comes with a comprehensive toolkit with thousands of objects, styles, etc.

Software 148

Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

Constructonomics

AUGUST 16, 2012

Planning and tracking LEED credits for a construction project is a difficult and time-consuming process. In the past, contractors (and LEED APs) had to rely either on pen and paper or general construction project management software to keep track of all the documents, photos, plans etc. BIM Helps Plan LEED Credits.

Software 130

Software Software BIM Project Management 130

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Whatever kind of architectural style you prefer, you can replicate it (planning permission permitting) with your own property. From initial ideas and inspiration to securing planning permission and effective project management, planning is the most important part of any self-build project.

Foundation 138

Foundation Housing Project Management Budget 138

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.

Concrete 250

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 250

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If your project data and communication are not made available to everyone in real-time, valuable project information gets fragmented and “trapped” in different tools and formats, which causes misunderstandings, work interruptions, and construction disputes. But why are you still stuck doing the same thing in your planning?

Management 148

Management Project Management Schedule Site 148

Carol Hagen

JULY 26, 2012

After reading “Collaborating in the New AEC World” by Al Douglas it is apparent that whether you are a subcontractor, general contractor, architect, engineer or project owner you must have a single place to effectively communicate in order to reach all project team expectations. Remember the PDF?

Innovation 146

Innovation Construction Documentation CAD 146

cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

Learning how to prepare a construction plan can take years and multiple projects before you are exposed to enough information. With that said building a construction plan is simple if you use these easy to follow steps. What Is A Construction Plan? When Should I Develop The Plan and Who Should Be Involved?

Plans 74

Plans Construction Drawings Documentation 74

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required.

Negotiation 191

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

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.

Drawings 52

Drawings Fabrication Construction Risk 52

Lets Build

MARCH 11, 2021

If you are a project manager or a foreman, you know by now the headaches that tools like WhatsApp, Excel, and MS Project are causing when you try to manage projects with a lot of repetition such as hospitals, apartment blocks, and roadwork projects. having real-data insights and KPIs (30%).

Site 148

Site Project Management Schedule Management 148

Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

“Almost a year ago we introduced Autodesk Construction Cloud, sharing our vision for the most powerful and complete portfolio of construction management products. Autodesk Build Build will combine many of the existing features on BIM 360 and PlanGrid to provide an all-inclusive project management experience under one roof.

Autodesk 110

Autodesk BIM Products Project Management 110

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. Creating a plan.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager? So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track.

Schedule 148

Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A site manager is one of the central gears of every construction project. You are busy from the time you arrive at work in the morning until you leave at the end of the day, often fighting fires and frantically calling subcontractors or the project manager to get or relay information.

Site 147

Site Project Management Construction Management 147

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

For anything other than most smallest of concreting jobs e.g. walls over 1m in height, a drawing should be provided, showing what formwork is required. This need not be an intricate design drawing, a simple sketch is usually sufficient. The below picture shows part of a concrete structure soon after the formwork has been struck.

Concrete 223

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 223

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

8) inadequate preparation and review of contract and shop drawings. (9) Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? 6) complexity of codes and specifications leading to misinterpretation and misapplication. (7)

Concrete 230

Concrete Foundation Engineering Design 230

Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Communicate with all project stakeholders before the project begins. Before starting your project, you should communicate with all project stakeholders the general plan and schedule including your preparation plans and clauses dealing with specific situations that may arise. Deliveries. Crew schedules.

Construction 146

Construction Schedule Contract Claims 146

Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2020

This new reality poses a big challenge for Project Directors and Project Managers around the world who try to manage their construction sites remotely and keep their workforce connected. Read more: How to manage your construction sites during and after COVID-19. Everything! Choose a sector-specific digital tool.

Construction 158

Construction Site Project Management Plans 158

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

A big part of that is because the CFO and financial team take on the invoicing, billing, accounts payable and receivable, keeping track of the suppliers and subcontractors, and facilitating project close-out in a timely fashion. Risk Manager and Safety Officer. Pre-Construction Services.

Commercial 120

Commercial Safety Construction Project Management 120