Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

Effective procurement negotiation strategies are crucial for success in the construction industry. By implementing strategic negotiation techniques, construction companies can maximize value while reducing costs, ensuring both short-term gains and long-term sustainability. Key Procurement Negotiation Strategies in Construction 1.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2017

Companies that have embraced integrated software for workflows, scheduling, budgeting, and sign-offs are seeing incredible results and receiving praise from clients and partners. Collaboration helps define non-negotiables, whether it’s deadlines, budget, or equipment. Accountability. Collaboration naturally creates accountability.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 31, 2013

The construction estimating/takeoff software facilitates the estimators to calculate plans with accuracy for precious bids to acquire work and perform project swell. The construction estimating and takeoff software can mechanize tasks and consolidate the estimating procedures.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. 3 Responses to “3 Tips for Better Construction Fleet Fuel Management” Petroleum Distribution Management Software Says: December 22nd, 2011 at 8:03 am.

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Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2022

Retainage percentages and negotiations. You can also negotiate for variable retainage, which can work in a couple of different ways. Further read: Most common construction problems and how construction management software can solve them. Instead, it’s applied to your progress payments. But what can you do to get paid faster?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Integrated construction management software, like Viewpoint’s JobPac can help streamline accurate cash flow forecasts. In contrast, integrated enterprise software has components that are compatible with each other, meaning that everyone in the business is referring to just one source of the truth.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. STRATEGY |.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 15, 2018

Within the construction industry, we’ve seen first-hand the approach leading organisations have embarked upon; acknowledging the importance of implementing software technologies as a replacement to manual procedures with the purpose of improving competitiveness through improved business processes, employee productivity and efficiency.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Home Construction professional for Estimating Software. Construction estimating software was designed to help you save time, win more bids and make bigger profits. Most construction estimating software takes months to get up-to-speed. Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering Software. Construction Cost Estimating Blog.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2017

Despite the fact that the use of the BIM [1] methodology in Facilities Management is becoming ever more important for all organizations for both economic and environmental reasons, BIM software adoption for facilities operation and maintenance (O&M) remains poor. info@4BT.US. [1]

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

Ultimately, I decided that I wanted to move into negotiating contracts and deals with subcontractors. I went into purchasing, which then segued me into procurement and contract negotiation. Software is not always the most accommodating to the concept flexibility because in a lot of ways software by design has limitations.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 26, 2009

Therefore the companies with solid presence in public works, and negotiated markets are best-positioned for the current recession. In our opinion, the winner of these two very different roles in the Sage software channel was you, our customers. And we found some very exciting opportunities in the construction software market.

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Carol Hagen

JANUARY 3, 2012

The Arizona Construction Salary Survey provides you with the employee compensation benchmarks for budgeting and data for best practices during your salary negotiations.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 9, 2013

Besides, the candidate should be capable of negotiating with sub contractors and contains a sound knowledge regarding industry rates as well as additional structure experience. Successful candidates will be provided a good remuneration package as per his working experience, but it is expected to be in the range of $140k - $160k +.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers. So, the company chose Autodesk Construction Cloud as its project management software.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Focus must be upon negotiation and mutually satisfactory resolutions. 2. Examples include, Introduction to JOC, Introductory Line Item Estimating, Advanced Line Item Estimating, and Negotiating Task Orders. Specific hands-on training should be provided for any JOC software, reporting, and/or documentation.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 28, 2017

4 Owner creates an independent, detailed, line-item cost estimate using approved, locally researched Unit Price Book, UPB , and approved JOC software (Note: a national average price book, even with the use of location indexes, is not recommended.). Owner and contractor negotiate a review of any variances or conflicts.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Effectively manage concept development, requests for proposals, joint site visits, proposal reviews and negotiations, approvals/notices to proceed, regular inspections, checklists, close-outs, warranties, and more! Make better decisions faster. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud & the OpenJOC(TM) Framework. Use and limits. Introduction.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Owner/contractor negotiations (as needed). This is also accompanied by a request for a joint site visit. Contractor prepares detailed line item cost estimate for the job order. Owner (contracting/purchasing and technical teams) reviews contractor proposal. Job Order ‘kick-off’ meeting held (owner and contractor).

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Learn Civil Engineering

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In construction, the tender process is a very technical procedure. Well, there are many misconceptions about tendering process. And, many contractors make this process an impossible task for small companies. Thus, if you are one of them, this article is for you! Now, you don’t have to worry about this step during the construction of […].

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Building Radar

AUGUST 28, 2024

Better Vendor Management : Automated systems enable companies to maintain better relationships with suppliers, track performance, and negotiate more effectively. Integration Capabilities : Integrates with other software like project management tools, accounting software, and CRM systems for a seamless workflow.

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The Korte Company

MARCH 12, 2025

Commitment : Hard work and dedication are non-negotiables. The program, which has been supercharged by the efforts of Development Manager Chris Tubbs, offers on-site training sessions that focus on important skills like effective communication and using construction software like Procore. Its not just about training, Alex said.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

Is JOC Software required? Required software, Unit Price Book, other “tools”, and training etc. While smaller JOCs can be managed in spreadsheets, a JOC-specific software package helps to assure the requisite levels of collaboration, transparency, productivity, and oversight. are stipulated in the Job Order Contract.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

JOC specific Cloud Cost Estimating Software that is capable of noting priced (UPB) and non-prepriced line items within each JOC project/task order and reporting same in detail. The owner and contractor enter in negotiations and/or discussions as needed and the owner approves the JOC project/task order, or cancels the request.

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

What SharePoint does best is collaboration when dealing with “working” documents like construction contract negotiations. It may create more silos and IT governance headaches than you bargained for. I have also seen it widely embraced to relieve the need for shared drives and to offer project portals for job documentation.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

This information enables construction managers to make better decisions regarding supplier selection and contract negotiations. By leveraging these insights, construction companies can negotiate better terms with suppliers and reduce overall project costs.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 6, 2014

Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and scheduling software knowledge optimal. Proficient in Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam , SmartBid or similar bid management software.

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Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. According to Mehdian, a lot of contractors don’t record retention receivable or payable, especially those using Quickbooks accounting software. Mehdian recommends companies use software specifically designed to track retention.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

We had to negotiate our final draw on every home,” says Molthan. So, we were stuck holding the bag and negotiating on it.” There is no need to call up the home builder or project manager or negotiate based on false claims or unclear information, and no nasty surprises when it comes time to hand off the keys. 877-693-2171.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. This means construction management software will be just as essential for a subcontractor as it for a general contractor — through contractors may want specialized features that are more relevant to their particular skill set.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Discuss cost estimating or other software that is to be used as well as formats for reporting. The equipment specifications to support the pricing (UPB) software must be planned for and identified in advance. The contractor must equip itself with compatible computer hardware and software so that information can be shared, as required.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

Using construction management software like Procore can streamline cost tracking and project management. This early detection can play a vital role in cost control by allowing teams to adjust procurement strategies and negotiate better terms with suppliers before competitors.

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Building Information Management

JULY 9, 2013

The problem was clear: How could the USACE estimate, negotiate, and award all of these projects, valued at approximately $3.96 via [link] – premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software and services. million in work, before the close out of the fiscal year?

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Building Information Management

JULY 9, 2013

The problem was clear: How could the USACE estimate, negotiate, and award all of these projects, valued at approximately $3.96 via [link] – premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software and services. million in work, before the close out of the fiscal year?

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Job Order Contracting Software. JOC Software Technology: Do’s. Job order contracting software should primarily focus upon enabling contractors and owners to create detailed line item construction cost estimates, using the appropriate JOC unit price books that adequately reflect the scope of work required by the owner.

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