HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

Commercial 328

Commercial Union Construction Site 328

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

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. 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. using site drawings.

Schedule 148

Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. Extra cost for materials and storage. Regardless of the type of the project, excessive administrative work and hours of never-ending meetings appear to be two of the main factors that lead to many schedule delays in construction.

Schedule 206

Schedule Construction Cash Flow Budgeting 206

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

Also, researching affordable building materials ahead of time with the architect can help cut costs prior to project kickoff. It may seem time consuming, but spending a few minutes researching materials and equipment cost could save money. Reduce Wasted Materials. Schedule Smart. Shop Around.

Contractors 295

Contractors Inventory Schedule Materials 295

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. It streamlines scheduling. Use prefabrication processes to reduce transportation costs and limit the amount of time spent at the construction site. It eliminates the need for in-person meetings.

Project Management 329

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 329

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Being a site foreman in a construction project is like being an orchestra conductor. Almost everything that happens on the field goes through your hands and you have to be the glue between the office and the site. How to effectively run a construction site as a foreman. The reason? But it’s time to dig a little deeper.

Site 158

Site Project Management Schedule Claims 158

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Request for Proposal / Site Visit. Scoping / Joint Site Visit. Define building systems and quality of materials. Determine project schedule and major milestones. Identify safety, security and hazardous material issues. The Typical JOC Process: Confirm Project is Suitable for JOC. Owner/Client Proposal Review.

Inspections 264

Inspections Estimating Regulation Contractors 264

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

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members. Get Durable Materials The type of materials you use can greatly impact your construction process, whether it is a residential or commercial building.

Construction 337

Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 337

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2024

How to validate a construction takt plan: Validating an “optimized” TAKT plan is challenging, if not impossible, without access to an objective and granular local market database of construction tasks that includes labor, material, and equipment requirements. Here’s why this database is critical: 1.

Plans 246

Plans Feasibility Construction Comparison 246

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. Surveyors Measure and map construction sites, providing critical data for project planning and design. Ensure accurate boundaries, elevations, and dimensions are maintained.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

Construction Business Owner

MAY 8, 2019

Your leadership team spends hundreds of hours agonizing over any one project's schedule—what workers should be hired for which phase of the project; what materials should be shipped to the site when; when and how often project owners should be brought in for a status update; and more.

Insurance 235

Insurance Schedule Environment Materials 235

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Did the Contractor respond to the request for a Joint Site Visit / Joint Scope Meeting (JSM) in a timely manner? Did the Contractor provide a detailed line-item proposal per schedule? Did the Contractor adhere to the approved construction schedule? Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices – Contractor Evaluation.

Contract 262

Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 262

Lets Build

MARCH 11, 2021

siloed MS Project schedules. Many project and site managers tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. So it all boils down to this idea: if you know what is happening on site you build better and faster. Move your schedule to the cloud and say goodbye to silos. unnecessary phone calls.

Site 148

Site Project Management Schedule Management 148

Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A site manager is one of the central gears of every construction project. Let alone the time spent trying to ensure that all issues are fully documented, nobody arrives on-site in vain and that material orders don’t get delayed, misplaced or even worse damaged. No two days are the same, but one thing is certain.

Site 147

Site Project Management Construction Management 147

Lets Build

AUGUST 26, 2022

Helps reduce and eliminate waste on construction sites. By following the 5S lean construction management workflow, project managers and contractors can reduce on-site waste , increase productivity, and instil a quality culture. Incorporating a cleaning inspection schedule. Increases everyone’s involvement in projects.

Site 145

Site Construction Sustainability Inspections 145

Lets Build

JUNE 18, 2021

It is one of the leading residential contractors in Central and South America, and a great example of how increasing site visibility by seamlessly sharing your programme with your teams can bring enormous benefits to your projects. But without a live schedule, it gets difficult to coordinate with multiple teams. But that’s not all!

Residential 147

Residential Schedule Contractors Site 147

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Manage costs of all types: Effort (labor, crews, timelines), quantities, materials, and equipment. 41%-74% reduction in project schedules. 2) Empower those on-site who are doing the work. Create verifiable cost requirements and performance baselines based upon current, locally researched, granular line-time cost data.

Renovating 264

Renovating Estimating Construction Procurement 264

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

We also always recommend our clients invest in a proper existing conditions survey, which will alert us to any site issues we’ll need to mitigate and plan for in the budget. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 8, 2017

The role of your company’s work trucks in delivering materials to a construction site quickly, efficiently and safely can make or break a project. To enable the many steps in a construction process to stay properly sequenced and on schedule, intricate vehicle timing is essential.

Engineering 182

Engineering Liability Schedule Materials 182

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

Researching affordable building materials ahead of time in tandem with the architect can help cut costs prior to groundbreaking. Take the time to shop around for the best prices on materials and equipment. Reduce wasted materials. Ordering the right amount of materials at the right time is key for cost savings.

Viewpoint 214

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 214

Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Your plan should cover expected material usage, related costs, and potential timelines. Make the process easy with a digital tool, which allows you to visualise planned vs actual work to highlight non-working gaps and keep track of your schedule. You must define the essential tasks, priorities, and objectives as a team.

BIM 148

BIM Site Mobility Management 148

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

hes already at his companys headquarters, scanning multiple computer screens, monitoring his eight active jobsites across the region and planning which sites to visit that day. By 5:30 a.m.,

Safety 156

Safety Schedule Site Materials 156

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

There is no shortage of moving parts on a construction site. Poor deployment of resources – when communication is poor, scheduling and staffing becomes inefficient. This can lead to frustrations when projects start to fall behind schedule, with owners setting unrealistic expectations to try and get the project up-to-speed.

Lien 192

Lien Construction Schedule Risk 192

Lets Build

MARCH 19, 2021

Then, you should already know how important it is to keep all your project schedules connected. Many project managers tell us that they have to spend over 6 hours a week creating and maintaining different schedules (e.g. Learn more: Bringing your programme to the site – How to know everything and build better.

Schedule 88

Schedule Plans Site Project Management 88

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Joint site visits are also necessary prior to the contract award. The proper use of data is a prerequisite to consistent positive outcomes.

Management 264

Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 264

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

Only then can builders start building the structure itself, which can take just as long to complete, depending on weather delays, construction schedules and several other factors. Modular construction consolidates both time and labor, while reducing overall material costs and environmental impact.

Industrial 255

Industrial Construction Foundation Office 255

Lets Build

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The construction site is where the money is being made or lost. No matter what, you should always be able to have a clear and complete view of your on-site progress against your plan. A construction-specific tool can give you the context you need and become your eyes on the site at all times.

Site 139

Site Claims Documentation Plans 139

Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

Modular construction techniques involve manufacturing the components of a structure in a factory that will later be assembled on-site. You may have heard this described as “off-site construction” or “prefabrication”—these terms are interchangeable with modular construction. On-site installations also go faster.

Construction 187

Construction Transportation Site Fabrication 187

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

For instance, a landlord who buys the property being constructed and is using property management software will likely have to schedule contractors a lot of the time if the construction is poor, to begin with. Modern customers look for construction partners who can complete jobs on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Innovation 273

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 273

HardHatChat

AUGUST 18, 2016

In Rio, completing commercial construction projects on schedule was a matter of national pride and having the city ready to be put on the world stage. Create clear communication: Once construction begins, clear communication and scheduling on the job site and among all the players on a project is critical to hitting the completion date.

Commercial 226

Commercial Construction Schedule Budgeting 226

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Billings are linked to plans, schedules, and any unanticipated delays/issues. These include soft costs – general conditions, insurance/bonding, fees/permits, as well as direct costs for material, equipment, and labor in elemental CSI MasterFormat data architecture.

Construction 226

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 226

Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. Bringing all this to the cloud gives your collaborators the ability to see what is happening in the construction site at any given time. of a building structure.

Zoning 158

Zoning Plans Regulation Construction 158

Lets Build

MARCH 26, 2021

Whether you are building a hospital, a school, an entire apartment block, or even a new road network, it is of paramount importance that your teams are connected around a centralised, live schedule. But it’s not the project manager or the site foreman to blame for it. By understanding that planning is your project’s heartbeat.

Schedule 158

Schedule Project Management Construction Site 158

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns. All of the above?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

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. Owner regularly inspects the site. Request for Proposal. Any required documentation and/or forms. Any associated subcontractor information. Justification for any non-pre-priced line items.

Change Orders 260

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 260