Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Impregnation refers to a technique for treating absorbent materials with chemicals. Impregnating wood materials with fire retardants changes the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the wood, resulting in a complex new material.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

The submittal log includes information provided to the architect asking for approval for certain materials and equipment before they’re fabricated and sent to the project site. Construction submittals may include thousands of line items such as color charts, material data, samples, color and finish selections, shop drawings, and more.

Approvals 98

Approvals Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Project Management Consulting 98

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Procore Procore is a construction management software that helps project teams simplify tasks from bidding to closeout.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 98

Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

fixed price, time and material, AIA progress billing, and cost-plus) help align invoicing with project progress and contractual terms. Retainage implies holding back a percentage of payments until project completion to ensure quality and compliance. Specialized billing methods (e.g.,

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Construction Management Project Management Cost Control 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A Global Blueprint for Improved Safety Following the UK's Building Safety Act How Location Amplifies the Value of Your BIM in Construction and Operation Where's the Issue? Attend the following classes at AU 2023 to learn more about how Autodesk is enabling the industry to make better decisions: Link to register. Link to register.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 85

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Cost Control Schedule Management 85

Buildern

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Disruptions, miscommunications, and inefficiencies can lead to delays and compromised quality. Key Stages of Construction Project Management For anyone outside of the industry, constructing an entirely new building almost feels like magic. Instead, he analyzes the price-quality ratio. But in fact, it is far from it.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How do you organize so many chaotic variables into a high-quality construction project that has a steady and harmonious progression? During the planning stage, start by identifying all required construction activities, then move ahead and build the construction schedule, and finally, move on to devising your team structure.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 11, 2023

E fficient Workflows: We streamline the JOC workflow for you organization from initial requirements, to requests for contractor proposals, to joint site visits, to proposal review, to proposal acceptance and notice to proceed, and finally to workorder and project closeout. We are responsive, and we answer the phone and your emails!

Contracts 52

Contracts Cost Control Quality Control Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The critical assets, materials, and equipment are then translated into construction workflows. These assets and their data are transferred over to operations to help with building maintenance and building operations. Handover quality can also help to determine cost and time savings for facilities operations.

Handover 52

Handover Closeout Project Management Facility Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

If you haven’t yet implemented this in your checklist of successful project closeout , it’s time to do so today. With a better understanding of why punch lists are important in construction, you’ll be able to refine your process and streamline your project closeout. But as most steps in construction, it’s easier said than done.

Closeout 52

Closeout Project Management Consulting Construction Management Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

If you haven’t yet implemented this in your checklist of successful project closeout , it’s time to do so today. With a better understanding of why punch lists are important, you’ll be able to refine your process and streamline your project closeout. But as most steps in construction, it’s easier said than done.

Closeout 52

Closeout Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Data is certainly important, especially actionable detailed transparent and objective sourced information, shared among all participants (FM, contractor, AEs, building users…) at early stages and throughout end-of-life. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plans. Shared Risk/Reward. Multi-party Agreements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Quality Assurance 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While a rewarding career, a PM is on the scene to juggle change orders, large teams of workers and unexpected issues–all while ensuring all work meets expected quality, budget and schedule. During these hectic times and schedules, it becomes quite clear to distinguish the high-quality PMs from the average ones. Key Takeaways.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Change Management 52

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Procore Procore is a construction management software that helps project teams simplify tasks from bidding to closeout.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Additionally, traditional low bid/design-bid-build procurement produced low quality results. From these early beginnings, the multiple Army projects were piloted in the U.S. Not Time and Materials, not cost-plus-fee, not Construction Manager @ Risk…. • Incentive to perform efficiently. OpenJOC Benefits.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Overall, nearly a third of building projects fail or underperform. These are essential for preconstruction planning and for kicking off builds and keeping them strong throughout. Here are several key benefits: Make introductions Even a small building project involves a lot of stakeholders.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning General Contracting Schedule Management Change Management 52

In Eight

JUNE 15, 2023

Increased reliability and quality of data via a single source of project truth. Ideally, a capital project management solution should permit you to build the necessary master data, templates and standards that allow your business to be conducted in a familiar yet more efficient and connected way.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. We’ll walk through hh2’s integration between Sage CRE 300 and Autodesk Build as well as Quickbooks Online, which integrates with Autodesk Build using ACC Connect.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Change Management 52

Buildern

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Estimation in Buildern enables users to generate estimates using the takeoff derived from the project plans, along with the associated material and construction equipment costs. Accessible and all-encompassing, it’s the perfect tool for managing any building project.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Construction Management 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

administration functions; payment disputes, appeals, total or partial contract termination (including task order termination) and contract closeout. JOC contract can be used to accomplish renovation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, structures, or other real property. Construction materials only (lumber, concrete, etc.),

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement General Contracting 40

In Eight

AUGUST 4, 2023

Shared systems data can include cost, revenue, accounting, materials procurement, human resources, risk management and much more. Integration is a critical need between the two systems to efficiently capture, control, process and distribute project communications and documents through appropriate workflows.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Project Management Consulting 52

Buildern

JANUARY 19, 2024

With Buildern’s advanced estimation capabilities , users can generate comprehensive and precise estimates using project plans, takeoffs, and a vast database of cost data for materials and construction equipment. It can be a good choice for large-scale construction companies undertaking complex, multi-party projects.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

But to hire a new generation of employees, the problem isn’t with the industry or the quality of positions, but it’s with the perception of those roles in general. Project managers (PMs) are responsible for overseeing various aspects of a project from startup to closeout, including planning, coordination, and budgets.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Regarded as a pioneer of BIM technology at Amazon, Nima Jafari currently serves as the company’s Regional Senior BIM Manager, where he’s building the Emerging Technologies Department in Amazon TES from the ground up. Jessica Henri , Canadian Turner Construction. Christine Joy T.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management 52

Buildern

JUNE 2, 2023

With Buildern’s estimation feature, users can generate detailed estimates using project plans, takeoffs, and comprehensive cost data for materials and construction equipment. With its accessibility and all-encompassing capabilities, it’s the perfect tool for efficiently managing any building project.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

While comprehensive, a list that long isn’t quite actionable because it contains many things you can’t control such as force majeure or acts of god. In most projects, internal resources are stretched thin and project managers struggle to consistently deliver the necessary performance and control assessments.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management 59

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. design/negotiate/build).

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. design/negotiate/build).

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. The core competencies will be updated annually per the law.

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 45