Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Five Contractors Recognized for Their Innovative Use of Technology LAS VEGAS— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honors the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology. On average, T.S.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Last Updated on November 11, 2024 In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. Rising material costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable project delays often result in costly overruns, putting project profitability at risk.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Project Management Risk Management Building Code Compliance 52

Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From project management to cost control, there are several key areas where you can make strategic improvements to enhance your bottom line. You’ll discover practical strategies to increase productivity on job sites, manage overhead costs effectively, and improve cash flow.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Construction Equipment Quality Control 52

Buildern

MAY 27, 2025

In this sense, Buildern’s integrated platform helps home builders manage tedious tasks like: Estimating projects and creating detailed proposals with accurate data. Budgeting & Cost Management Manual tracking leads to mistakes and inefficiencies. Real-time budget tracking and automatic cost updates ensure accuracy.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A contract’s a contract, right? There are many construction contract types out there. Knowing which contract to use when is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in delivery, customer satisfaction, and profit. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. .

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Cost Control 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time. Written operations manual and/or execution guide.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB).

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Lean Asset Management significant improve the availability, dependability, usefulness, safety of facilities and other physical assets, while also lowering life-cycle costs. Lean Asset Management differs from traditional approaches in several ways. The post Lean Asset Management appeared first on 4BT.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Anyone who reads this blog regularly probably already knows I’m a huge proponent of client partnerships that bring the general contractor into the commercial construction planning process as early as possible. On the flip side, we’ve also been tapped by clients to work with them on a project even before they had an architect under contract.

Building Design 109

Building Design General Contracting Cost Control Site Planning 109

Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

With cost overruns being a reality, contractors may struggle to improve cash flow while balancing the budget and meeting deliverables on a job. Costs that hinder cash flow and profitability can arise from day-to-day occurrences like equipment maintenance or change order requests, which can be difficult to budget for.

Specialty Contracting 105

Specialty Contracting Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

IG5336.9201-ch1 Independent Government Estimates. An Independent Government Estimate (IGE) is an unbiased cost estimate based upon the specifications and without the influence of potential contractor’s marketing effort or input. It is the basis for budgeting and reserving funds for the contract; 1.1.2.2.

Estimating 45

Estimating General Contracting Government Works Specialty Contracting 45

Contractor Connection

JUNE 22, 2017

Having a clear, comprehensive contract with your general contractor is one of the most important aspects of a successful home remodeling or renovation project. Ask that your contract includes license numbers and information. Key dates to include are the expected finish date and important milestones along the way.

General Contracting 40

General Contracting Contracts Warranty Painting/finishing 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2017

Job Order Contract Estimate Management. Assigned owner and contractor team members request, create, review, edit, and/or approve detailed line item estimates during the JOC process. These actions can occur during conceptual, request for proposal, detailed estimating, or estimate approval/review stages.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

A general schedule and timeline. Documentation about local contract laws. 2: General Conditions. The general conditions contract goes over the contractor’s obligations. This kind of document is an extension of the general conditions document. . It also includes the cost or value of each item. .

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Building Permits General Contracting Project Management 98

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors.

Estimating 52

Estimating Budgeting General Contracting Insurance Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. By Four BT, LLC. INTRODUCTION.

Estimating 40

Estimating General Contracting Cost Control Lean Construction 40

CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation actually calculates all the necessary values with a lower rate and higher amount, this method helps the owner.

Estimating 52

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Painting/finishing Flooring Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Data Connector | Construction KPI Template: Quality – New customizable construction quality-based KPI template created specifically for teams to help identify and deliver key performance indicators at a project and cross-project level to assist General Contractors in achieving better business outcomes.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. There are multiple alternative forms of estimates including conceptual, square foot, building, system, life-cycle, etc. Four BT, LLC.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

CCR Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ll tackle these issues head-on, showing you how to evaluate offers, negotiate effectively, and keep control of your closing timeline. Their localized knowledge helps you refine pricing estimates and negotiate from a strong position of well-informed confidence. If updates loom, expect buyers to factor costs into offers.

Inspection 52

Inspection Property Management General Contracting Foundation Systems 52

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. After the management team confirms and signs a contract with a client for the erection of a building, it is time to get a general contractor for the actual construction of the building.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management General Contracting Risk Management 105

Field Wire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” Read more → 2.

Specialty Contracting 98

Specialty Contracting General Contracting Project Management Consulting Site Planning 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Job Order Contract Cost Estimating- A Quick Start Guide. Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. 4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud. Estimating Features. General Features.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Fire Protection Systems Cost Control 40

Buildern

JUNE 20, 2025

It’s one of those terms that pops up around contracts, payments, and bank-financed projects, usually when you’re knee-deep in paperwork or waiting on a bill. Such a draw-by-draw method is commonly used in bank-financed projects or when working with owner-lenders who expect control and visibility into the money spent.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Inspection Approvals Project Management 52

NH Construction Law

APRIL 30, 2025

While design professionals grabbed this bull by the horns years ago, and project estimators soon thereafter, project managers who know how to use AI tools to increase productivity and lessen risk are becoming increasingly common as well – and for good reason. This is undoubtedly the wave of the future.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Fire Protection Systems Risk Management General Contracting 40

Buildern

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The answer lies in professionally implemented construction project management strategies that bring clarity to all activities, such as estimating , planning, collaborating, and managing resources. It requires great attention to detail and precise cost estimation so that the end result aligns with the initial budget and client expectations.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Estimating Simply getting a price quote for a fabric building may not feel like it qualifies as a service, and in the old days it often wouldn’t have been considered one. With a proper estimating process nowadays, however, customers are getting much more than a price. What building height is needed? Any number of situations can arise.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). Internal and independent audits have found that many Job Order Contracting deployments have unfortunately degraded into a simple means of speeding procurement and also carry excessive administration costs tied to a percentage of construction costs.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 76

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 20, 2016

When a client asks me about a particular contract provision and why it is “unfair” or “uneven”, we began a discussion about risk allocation. You see, the contract is used to shift the various risks on the project to the party most appropriate to handle it. What about the risk of escalation in material costs?

General Contracting 69

General Contracting Contracts Cost Control Material Handling 69

ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2025

Responses to the RFQ are due by July 3, after which ATP says qualified firms will be invited to participate in a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP) process evaluating team experience, approach and cost, which an ATP spokesperson said was currently estimated at approximately $3 billion.

Specialty Contracting 36

Specialty Contracting Building Design Surveying Project Management 36

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Federal, State, County, and Local Government, as well as Education, Healthcare and Transportation Departments and Agencies have a responsibility to enable cost transparency and improved construction productivity. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Your ultimate guide to construction cost management, and how to improve it. Tracking costs and monitoring risk while keeping a job on budget can be one of the biggest hurdles to any building project. Tracking costs and monitoring risk while maintaining a budget is one of the most significant hurdles on a building project.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Risk Management Cost Control Change Management 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AIA provides the following general definition of the design-assist delivery method: Design Assist: Design Assist is a collaborative process where the contractor joins the design team early in the project to provide input, expertise, and cost-related insights.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That being said, many companies struggle to maintain control over the massive amounts of project documents. Companies experiencing any of the following seven issues regularly should seriously consider utilizing a construction project document control system to improve workflow across the board. trillion in 2020.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Project Management 98