Buildern

JUNE 25, 2025

In this article, we’ll figure out how to manage construction purchase orders and keep procurement aligned with your project goals. Issued by a contractor or project manager, it outlines the items being ordered, quantities, pricing, delivery expectations, and payment terms. Table of Contents What Is a Construction Purchase Order?

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Approvals Schedule Management Structural Systems 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2023

It doesn’t help that business media coverage of the topic estimates AI will eventually (and probably sooner than later) fully replace 25% of current jobs , while two-thirds of all jobs (roughly 300 million) will be affected by AI automation in some way. Building Technology Building Technology Business Management Innovation Rich Binsacca

Building Automation 246

Building Automation Warranty Change Management Inspection 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The industry average of 25% largely reflects the inefficiencies in bid preparation, lack of trust in cost estimates, and inconsistencies in pricing. Enhanced Credibility : Using objective, third-party data builds trust with clients, as it demonstrates a commitment to transparency and fairness in cost estimation.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Building Materials Change Management 59

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. That said 80%+ of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW) and associated cost estimate. 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 105

Building Information Management

AUGUST 20, 2012

Source of Quotations: Dawn Naney, Clay Goser and Marcelo Azambuja – “ Accelerating the Adoption of Lean Thinking in the Construction Industry ” on the topic of adopting lean management theory within the construction industry. The Early Majority is still looking for the clear definition (for examples, see Alves et al.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 55

Buildern

MAY 20, 2025

Profit Margin Markup Definition Profit as a percentage of revenue Profit as a percentage of cost Formula (Revenue – Cost) / Revenue 100 (Revenue – Cost) / Cost 100 Focus Bottom-line profitability Pricing based on cost Use Case Reporting, financial analysis Estimating, bidding Main Question How much profit do I keep?

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule Management 93

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

Rabbet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A real estate development project combines creativity, strategy, and resource management to transform visions into reality. An Agreement on Definitions In order to ensure alignment on our journey, we must initially agree on the key terms that are critical to success. It is often broken down into line items and divisions.

Real Estate Development 104

Real Estate Development Budgeting Change Management Schedule Management 104

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. An industry standard set of terms and definitions, written in plain English, supported by a database of locally researched detailed line item cost information assures accurate technical and cost work scope definition.

Quality Assurance 100

Quality Assurance Facility Management Lean Construction Property Management 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. For example procurement typically knows very little about fundamental facilities management practices and the same if true visa versa.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. In fact, it’s not a contract amendment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Schedule Management Project Management 96

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

BPM – Business Process Management for construction company owners to grow passive income streams. Business Failure - No meaningful financial and project management records in the calendar quarter preceding the failure. Business Process Management - Develop a construction business that generates passive income.

Project Management Consulting 66

Project Management Consulting Fire Protection Systems Construction Management Project Management 66

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology. First, a few clarifications and items to help frame this discussion: BIM definition: “BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology.” INTRODUCTION.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 74

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 74

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

With advancements in technology, point clouds have emerged as a popular survey method for infrastructure management. Through analysis, visualization tools, and machine learning, point clouds can be analyzed to understand and estimate various conditions and characteristics of a survey site. Max Likelihood is a segmentation-based method.

Surveying 162

Surveying Infrastructure Development Building Standards Change Management 162

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

Cost Management | Cash Flow Consolidated View* – Within the Cash Flow view, distribution modifications can be made in a new sub-table view, allowing users to see the context of the other distribution items while making adjustments. The link to the document(s) within the email will stay the same for access within Cost Management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages. The OpenCost Methodology TM is a collaborative and ongoing cost estimation process. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

Estimating 40

Estimating Schedule Management Change Management Building Standards 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Definition of BIM. . Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 78

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management 78

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This article delves into the vital reasons why businesses must embrace warehouse management systems and related technologies. These technologies encompass everything from tracking shipments in real-time to managing inventory levels efficiently. Inventory Management Software: Tools that help track stock levels across multiple locations.

Change Management 52

Change Management Cost Control Facility Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Are management controls sufficient and effective? As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower. Elimination of legal disputes.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Project Management Consulting Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Building Materials Manufacturing Facility Management 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Thus the process of generating an actionable construction cost estimate can be defined as a quantitative assessment process generates a detailed line item construction cost estimate.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. OWNER JOC PROJECT MANAGER.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. 4Clicks.com – Premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery – Job Order Contracting – JOC, SABER, IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA, etc.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

A JOC Program that observes current best management practices with incorporate the following elements. Definition of the types of construction services that can be done using the JOC Program (General construction, Roofing, Maintenance, etc.). The following JOC Program policy considerations are provided for general knowledge.

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting General Contracting Project Management Approvals 105

Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Ensure Realistic Budgeting and Scheduling: Combining the architects design vision with the GCs knowledge of materials, labor, and logistics allows for more accurate cost estimates and timelines. Ensure Compliance: Our teams understanding of building codes and regulations ensures that proposed changes meet all necessary standards.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Codes 59

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2013

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. However, life-cycle and/or ongoing facility management using BIM? The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment is critical to both global competitiveness and preserving sustainable resources.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Change Management Facility Management 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. A PROGRAM STRATEGY.

Contracts 82

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management 82

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The JOC coefficient / adjustment factor is generally applied to the sum total of the construction cost estimate for the task order as developed from the UPB. Section 5117.9001: Definitions. It a value typically is in the range of 0.80 to 1.20, though specific conditions or requirements can justify values outside of this range.

Contracts 45

Contracts General Contracting Insurance Management Construction Equipment 45

Building Information Management

MAY 29, 2012

The design-bid-build construction delivery method and associated practices such of awarding contracts to the lowest bidder do little more than a fuel to the fires of waste, protracted project timelines, change orders, and legal disputes. 1-Architerture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 55

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Change Management Project Management 55

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

BIM, Building Information Modeling, actually consists of three M’s… BIM3 if you will… Modeling, Models, and Management. Major culture change across all stakeholders must take place before BIM can be understood, let alone practiced, on a widespread basis. all in one application. all in one application.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Cost Control Building Controls 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. A PROGRAM STRATEGY.

Contracts 64

Contracts Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management 64

Building Information Management

APRIL 11, 2013

While at first perhaps a bit intimidating… illustrating the life-cycle management within a BIM context is relatively straightforward. Model views and overall life-cycle management are similar in this regard. 800×600. The Process Side of BIM = Collaboration: People, Process, & Technology.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Foundation Systems 40

For Construction Pros

JUNE 10, 2025

Let’s explore some of the best practices for improving maintenance management and a few tools fleets can use to take their operation to the next level. It’s often said that inspections are the first line of defense against unexpected downtime, and theres definitely truth to that.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Inspection Schedule Management Construction Equipment 52