Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Employees and managers depend on equipment and tools to efficiently complete projects on schedule and on time. While employees may update you as best they can, information can slip easily through the cracks.' Many contractors, however, are killing their equipment without even realizing it.

Equipment 314

Equipment Schedule Products Contractors 314

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Warranty information. Extended warranty information. Contractor information. Preventive maintenance plan, schedule, and procedures. Testing equipment and special tool information. Safety precautions and hazards. Cleaning recommendations. Maintenance and repair procedures. Spare parts and supply list. Operating log.

Schedule 264

Schedule Safety Equipment Plans 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2025

It has long been recognized that detailed line item estimating is a proven best practice for developing verifiable, objective, and actionable cost information for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Standardized Data Architecture: Use a robust data architecture such as expanded CSI Masterformat.

Estimating 162

Estimating Procurement Construction Renovating 162

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Facilities Preventive Maintenance requires the following information to minimize downtime and unscheduled maintenance and repairs. Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs.

Equipment 264

Equipment Schedule Inspections Safety 264

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Innovative project management and scheduling software, building information modeling (BIM), lean tools, value stream mapping (VSM) and 3-D printing are flooding the market. As technology companies attempt to capitalize on the unspoiled market, the industry is becoming infiltrated with a slew of enticing new options.

BIM 244

BIM Project Management Construction Schedule 244

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2025

Historically many DoD sites have use “national average” cost data and have attempted to localize information with “area cost factors” and/or other forms of “cost indexes” This traditional method can introduce significant errors in cost estimation as demonstrated by several independent sources.

Estimating 147

Estimating Construction Accounting Renovating 147

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

At the core of TCO is actionable information. Facilities total cost of ownership management allowsfor informed decision-making based on the long-term value rather than just the upfront cost of an asset. How to quantify requirements and costs. Identify factors that impact TCO. How to demonstrate cost impacts over time.

Life Cycle 162

Life Cycle Management Equipment Environment 162

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution. 43%-77% increase in productivity.

Renovating 264

Renovating Estimating Construction Procurement 264

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Construction schedules: they are highly complex, sometimes consisting of thousands and thousands of scheduled activities. This leaves you, the scheduler, to deal with tracking all the moving pieces to ensure projects stay on time and within budget. . But First, What is the Schedule Tool in Autodesk Build? .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Schedule Comparison Management 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 27, 2022

Collaborative, real-time technology enabling team access to current documentation and information. Support for repair, renovation, scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance, and appropriate new construction. Common data environment, including current, detailed, locally researched unit price cost data. Fully compliant.

Contract 260

Contract Renovating Budgeting Budget 260

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective. The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 246

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Impacting variables include capability and capacity (leadership, trades, planners, engineers…), scheduling, location, complexity, and behaviors. Tools and services are readily available to support optimal project delivery behaviors and delivering projects on schedule and on budget. Tools and Services.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction Schedule CSI 264

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This has allowed us to perform at a high level, ensuring quality finished products, a maintained schedule, and being mindful of the budget. One of the best sources of information on performance is other subcontractors. Here are several of the essential qualities we look for when we choose a subcontractor for a project: 1. It matters.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Key Benefits: Faster Project Timelines: Completing projects on time or ahead of schedule can give your business a competitive edge. Networking Perks: Industry Events: Participate in industry events and training sessions to stay connected and informed.

Union 293

Union Safety Resource Industrial 293

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A LEAN construction solution integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology throughout planning, procurement, and project delivery, to consistently enable best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders in terms of quality, time, and cost. Schedule a 15-minute introductory call. Request the LEAN construction eBook.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction Renovating Plans 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Also, it is incumbent upon owners and building users to provide enough information to enable the builder to create a detailed line-item cost estimate and associated timeline. Step 4: Provide Easy, Shared Access to Action Information Leverage cloud technology to ensure information is current and instantly available to all team members.

Management 263

Management CSI Change Orders Budgeting 263

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?

Modeling 104

Modeling Plans Forecasting Management 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2021

Culture, People, Process, and Information FACT – Only Owners can improve the situation – To effect significant positive change requires moving away from things that have caused low productivity, waste, and dismal relationships with vendors and created dissatisfaction among building users. I’d like to learn the details!

Procurement 264

Procurement Design Plans Renovating 264

Lets Build

JUNE 18, 2021

But without a live schedule, it gets difficult to coordinate with multiple teams. At the same time, WhatsApp and other similar communication tools are not made for construction and, as a result, information from the site can’t be linked to the plan. MS Project is static and too difficult for the field staff to use for updates.

Residential 147

Residential Schedule Contractors Site 147

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for repairs. Both require information sharing on an early and ongoing basis and collaboration towards mutually beneficial, fully defined outcomes. What is facilities sustainment? Learn more?

Sustainability 252

Sustainability Procurement Inventory Environment 252

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

. #1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Required level of detail, and overall scope. #2 Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

Estimating 246

Estimating Life Cycle Documentation Schedule 246

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Locally researched unit price cost data can be leveraged to detail labor type, time, and cost requirements, scheduling, and provide valid cost visibility. Furthermore, leveraging valid information and quantitative KPIs (key performance indicators) supports knowledge building and continuous improvement. Health and safety incident rates.

Management 264

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 264

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 29, 2023

This is why having an accurate and updated project schedule is so important. When everyone has access to the construction schedule, the chances of completing the project on time and within budget are much higher. Unfortunately, most construction pros struggle to stay on top of project schedules.

Schedule 97

Schedule Software Software Management 97

BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2024

Mastering the art of project schedule: Expert insights on design and construction 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/05/2024 - 13:11 Architects We sat down with two experts in the design field, Ron Dick (Founding Partner and Architect) and Mike Niezer (COO and Architect), to talk about everything you need to know about the entire process. When are they?

Schedule 98

Schedule Design Construction Plans 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services are now available without excessive fees with the 4BT-PEP OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Knowledge Information Solution. Detailed implementation schedule. Compare current and planned program procedures and workflows, including approvals/forms, etc.

Contract 258

Contract Procurement Bidding Negotiation 258

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Each line item is associated with a unit of measure and includes labor, material, equipment, and crew information. View each project as an integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology, with a primary focus upon mutually beneficial, client-driven, best value outcomes.

Estimating 191

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 191

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). In addition, QR codes can also be a great solution if you want to keep your information in safety.

Innovation 273

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 273

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

3# Detailed knowledge of local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity information a granular level is required to produce a verifiable and defensible construction cost estimate that is actionable. There is no “secret sauce”, there are no “short cuts”, and technology in itself is not a solution.

Estimating 246

Estimating Construction Defense Change Orders 246

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The plan should have all the information needed to facilitate swift action and highlight any potential issues. Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members. This will free up your schedule and enable you to direct your time to more demanding areas.

Construction 337

Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 337

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2022

LEAN collaborative project delivery is a programmatic framework in which planning, procurement, and project delivery teams, information, and workflows are integrated on an early and ongoing basis. This ensures early and ongoing sharing of information within a common data environment (CDE). What is LEAN CPD?

Procurement 264

Procurement Renovating Budgeting Budget 264

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Any associated subcontractor information. JOC PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING WORK . Initiation of a Job Order. Both Owner and Contractor review proposal based upon the detailed SOW.

Change Orders 260

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 260

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Cost and schedule overruns, accidents, less than expected quality and inadequate functionality are the norm in the publics sector at federal, state, county, and local levels. Enabling technology embedding processes, workflows, and information. Mandatory initial and ongoing training for all participants and stakeholders.

Procurement 246

Procurement Plans Accidents Construction 246

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for minor repairs. The Importance PEOPLE, PROCESS, INFORMATION, and TECHNOLOGY 1. Quantitative performance monitoring. How can this be?

Sustainability 243

Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 243

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

It refers to a technology-driven analysis of data to enable actionable information in helping stakeholders and end users make smarter decisions. Insights from all this information could increase profit and productivity and reduce time, errors, and material waste. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

Risk 217

Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 217

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

Schedule a 15-minute introductory call. The integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology within a standardized framework has consistently proven to yield significant cost savings (see references below). If you are wondering how to How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction savings, it’s really simple.

Honolulu 264

Honolulu Construction Procurement CA 264

Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2023

4BT PEP JOC Knowledge-based Technology Platform Multi-level, multi-format training and support services [contact-form] The post 2023 Collaborative Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT.

Contract 264

Contract Documentation Consulting Accounting 264