BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Total Cost of Ownership Model Informs Future-Focused Facility Planning 1 kcichowicz Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:00 TCO data-informed decisions can help owners, planners, designers, builders, and contractors strategically manage costs over an asset or portfolio’s lifecycle. Are your estimates out of date or reflective of past conditions?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 14, 2021

The use of “national average” cost databases and “location factors” or “cost indexes” does not provide sufficient information to create reliable construction cost estimates. Forecasting cost of future projects. Actionable cost data is critical for successful ….

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

As we come to terms with a difficult economic forecast in the coming months, it is more important than ever for leaders and managers to ensure that every dollar spent delivers maximum return on investment (ROI), including information technology (IT) investments.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Moreover, IMS makes it easier to collate important information. ERP software can inform you of possible inventory needs through smart forecasting. Even if your interaction doesn’t lead to a sale, their contact information and addresses remain helpful. In the construction business, relationships are invaluable assets. .

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Components of Cost Information: A detailed construction cost estimate is comprised of individual line items for granular tasks. Each task should also have the following break downs and associated information (cost and descriptions as appropriate) for (1) labor, (2) material, (3) construction equipment. Learnings. Means Company, Inc.,

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2020

Its predictive cost data forecasts unit costs up to 3 years in the future within 3% accuracy, meaning you can build estimates that withstand the test of time. How will we use this information? The information you provide will be used to contact you directly for the purposes of advertising in Pumps & Systems magazine.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Real-time, granular, locally researched data is essential for Lean construction, JOC, and Progressive Design-Build to ensure cost transparency, prevent budget overruns, and enable informed decision-making. This results in poor cost forecasting and reactive cost management , rather than proactive budget control.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

Accurate sales forecasting is crucial for success in the construction industry. It enables firms to make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and plan strategically. With the right tools, construction companies can enhance their forecasting capabilities and gain a competitive edge.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As a veteran of the manufacturing and design industry, Ryan McMahon General Manager, Manufacturing Informed Design at Autodesk brings more than 25 years of experience delivering products across the medical device, IT, and high-performance computing industries. I’ve worked for six startups and founded two companies.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast recently projected that spending will increase by nearly 9 percent this year, with another 8 percent gain in 2016. In fact, findings by the United States Energy Information Administration found that there were 5.6 Size is also an issue.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2020

In the past, the marketing and accounting functions within a company were not frequent collaborators save the annual budgeting or forecasting process. Without system and process automation, marketing and accounting collaboration may have been limited to forecasting and budgeting.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2021

Without being able to accurately forecast cash flow, making important decisions about the future of your firm or projects is a risky venture at best. The challenge with forecasting is that it’s often a time-consuming process making sense of scattered data , various spreadsheets, and multiple disconnected processes or systems.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 12, 2020

To allow for much easier and organized documentation, Riskcast has recently released a new T&M Module on their productivity and forecasting platform. For more information on the T&M Module, you can check out the video below:

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 11, 2020

EIA’s Energy Outlook 2020 forecasts a rapid decline of coal and nuclear power in this decade, the continuing expansion of renewables and the growth of U.S. exports of oil and gas. Read: Renewable Energy: Shifting The Balance Of Power at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Goldman Sachs Forecast Suggests Home Price Increase. A recent Goldman Sachs forecast projects that national house prices could increase a further 16% by the end of 2022, driven by one of the longest housing shortages to ever affect the U.S. For information about contrasting forecasts …. Wed, 10/13/2021 - 09:20.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 22, 2018

Bob Richardson, chair of the Construction Forecasting Council and managing director of Xmirus notes in the report that as “Australia’s population continues to grow…we need the buildings and infrastructure to meet the demands that come from a growing population and to underpin the future prosperity of the country.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Unfortunately, much of that information (95%, according to this FMI study ) goes unused. And in today’s competitive and uncertain environment, getting your hands on the correct information at the right time is more critical than ever. Organizing and analyzing all those files, figures, and logs can be challenging.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2020

Actionable cost data is critical for successful … Forecasting cost of future projects. Until now, locally researched detailed unit price cost data that provides full and open access to material, labor, equipment, crew, and productivity information has been unavailable. Comparison of cost of different projects.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Financial planning is not just about tracking expenses; it’s about making informed decisions that drive profitability. Utilizing financial planning in the construction industry helps in forecasting and mitigating risks. Recognizing how to find subdivisions currently under construction helps in forecasting demand.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2018

Ideally, you want to see numbers for actual, forecasted, committed, and pending costs in real time so you can stay on top of everything, contact the appropriate people, and make adjustments as needed. Inadequate cost control. Generic solutions may not provide a clear view into ongoing job costs. Lack of field reporting.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Being able to access real-time information about materials costs, the status of materials orders, allocation to jobsites, tracking of materials defects or excess inventory and much more provides a more seamless experience in the field, while streamlining work for back-office teams.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)? What information is used in the process?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

This single source of data prevents errors and reduces wasted time, since people don’t have to go digging for information in multiple platforms and then wonder if the information is current. This allows them to confidently make real-time decisions about current projects and better forecast and plan for future projects.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

The right software keeps track of information and can help you gather important data. But it’s also possible to harness data from past projects to better forecast — and avoid mishaps on — future ones. We recently discussed ways business intelligence can help contractors get ahead.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2020

NAHB forecasted a sales decline in April, but now the relatively stable new home supply and number of sales point to the housing industry as a leading force in the nation’s economic recovery. . Due to economic challenges associated with COVID-19, NAHB was forecasting an additional sales decline in April. New Home Sales.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

One contractor did just that and used the information to place materials and equipment in the most logical locations to cut down on all this movement, saving a lot of time. Injuries, safety inspections and other information must be recorded and in some cases submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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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. This allows you to make more immediate informed adjustments to keep the project on track. Forecast with accuracy. Enhance risk visualization.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

VDC managers and other building information modeling (BIM) experts can align and execute on design intent and constructability — with model reviews and markups, automatic clash detection, integrated issue management, and design change analysis. Enhancing Collaboration Upfront. Collaboration With Autodesk BIM Collaborate.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Investors should consider how much exactly the dividend yield is to forecast how much they can make. Forecast Growth Prospects Look at the growth prospects to ensure it’s well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

As the construction industry in Illinois continues to evolve in 2024, accessing accurate and timely information through construction project databases is essential for success. Understanding how to navigate these databases is crucial for identifying new opportunities and making informed decisions.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2021

Builders should work more closely with suppliers; discuss your order files more frequently, and work to develop your capacity to forecast further out than you may have done in the past. Pricing and supply pressures today are driving the need for closer partnering by LBM suppliers and their customers in sharing market information. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Forecasting and Cash Flow Reports. revenue, risk and cash flow forecasting) and enable you to assess historical project performance. Armed with this information, you can change processes and quotes to improve future margins. To learn more, download our Request for Information fact sheet or contact us. Payroll and HR.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The better your inventory records are, the easier this process — and the more accurate your demand forecasting—will be. Inefficiencies caused by most team members working across multiple locations, far away from a central hub where information, inventory, and assets are stored. One of the chief roadblocks construction companies face?

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

A weather alert system, is a system that triggers warning alerts in case that weather forecasting exceeds a certain threshold. 4) What type of information can it offer to construction project managers? A weather alert system should offer information about which task will be affected by which upcoming weather phenomenon and how.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Leveraging technologies such as Building Radar aids managers in making informed decisions by offering early project identification and data-driven insights, which are crucial for staying ahead in competitive markets. MDPI emphasizes the need for transparent communication channels to ensure all parties are informed and engaged.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 19, 2017

It’s putting information together, and connecting dots that were not connected in the past. Diving deep into a data set allows managers to easily assess a situation from time management to material forecasting. Every day, data is being produced and shared across all mediums. Opportunities for big data in construction.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Data-driven marketing enables construction businesses to make informed decisions, target the right audience, and optimize their campaigns for better results. Effective data utilization goes beyond merely collecting information; it involves analyzing and applying insights to drive strategic decisions.

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