Construction Scheduling Techniques

Construction cost estimator should create project scheduling to assign dates to project activities and to match the resources of materials, equipment and labour for organized project procedure. Proper scheduling eliminates problems that can arise due to production limitation. This also helps in procuring necessary materials timely and thus providing assistance in completing the project within the stipulated time frame.

Scheduling technique include acquiring detailed construction schedules from contractors to monitor work progress. This helps in comparing the actual work performance with the schedule and prevents delays. Scheduling can also analyze the actual reason for construction delays, if any, after the completion of the project, like alterations as per owner request, worker strike, unavailability of material or any other unforeseen reason.

Scheduling technique brings uniformity in the work process and introduces consistency in the workflow. Documentation is extremely significant to keep a track on the labour hour and to research and develop alternative methods for construction to optimize cost.

The number of labour employed and the duration of their work plays an important part in construction cost scheduling. Proper scheduling of labour hour ensures organized and efficient work from the labour end and reduces the risk of delaying the project. Alternative methods may include replacement materials, employing different construction methodology etc. Scheduling technique also offers precise comparison of expenses for the proposed alternate project completion methods. Hence scheduling technique guarantees:

• Proper use of resources like material, equipment, labour etc.
• Ensures timely completion of project
• Prevents delays and extra expenses
• Helps in cost optimization
• If delay occurs, analyzes the actual reason of delay
• Monitors the modifications and changes introduced by the owner

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Rajib Dey

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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Excel construction schedule templates for project management

The Construction Schedule Templates for Excel are actually reason built Excel templates designed to address scheduling in residential, commercial and generic construction projects. The Construction Schedule Templates for Excel are based on 5-day schedules but can be reused on an ongoing basis as required.

The Team www.business-spreadsheets.com has done this amazing templates. Construction Schedule Templates for Excel keep track of construction processes enabling homeowners, builders, designers and construction managers to plan and manage construction jobs in the most efficient and effect way possible to save money and satisfy client requirements in the least time possible.

These Construction Schedule Templates for Excel are ideal for quickly building construction schedules for any type of project and include Gantt charts that adjust automatically to task items and dates. The templates are preloaded with primary tasks and sub tasks to facilitate the entering of information and customization.

Key features of the Construction Schedule Templates for Excel include:

• Easy to use with professional style presentation and results.
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
• Reuse the templates over and over again as required.
• Gantt bars automatically fill in the dates of performance.
• Color changing to automatically indicate percentage complete.
• Red bar to clearly show current date.
• Scroll bar inside sheet to see tasks and scroll within the bar chart.
• Integrated help inside the templates.
• Establish time lines that everyone can understand.
• Indicate owner provided items.

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Rajib Dey

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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Senior Estimator in Bellevue

S.D. Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. Experience should be on projects valued from $5 to $50 million in commercial new construction and renovations.

This position requires thorough knowledge of all construction divisions and the ability to generate accurate scope and pricing based on limited information. The ability to manage a workload of multiple estimates and participation in GC/subcontractor project walks is required.

highly motivated, with the ability operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and scheduling software knowledge optimal. The best candidates will be detailed and organized team players with demonstrated delivery in high pressure situations. Excellent growth potential & benefits.

• 5+ yrs experience Estimating within Commercial Construction.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management and/or business preferred).

• Strong Conceptual Estimating and Pre-Construction background would be a huge plus.

• Experience bidding projects in the $5-$100Mil range.

• Proficient in Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, SmartBid or similar bid management software.

Apply for the Position

 

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Arka Roy

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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Reed Construction Data introduced Intelligent leads to redefine construction project leads

Reed Construction Data recently unveiled the introduction of Intelligent Leads. It is a new system to monitor the movements concerning a construction project all through the United States. Intelligent Leads amalgamate the authentic database of construction projects from Reed Construction with RSMeans’ analytical cost models and provides supreme clarity into project opportunities.

With Intelligent Leads the building product manufacturers will be able to get exact ideas well in advance to utilize their endeavors in the most superior way for maximizing their revenues. RSMeans-backed Material Demand can easily quantify the value of any projects with completely searchable plans, specs and schedules for the manufacturer before time in the project life cycle prior to the formation of the specifications.

Intelligent Leads comes up with an insightful and customizable dashboard that gathers all information at the users’ fingertips. There are also other exclusive features like saved- searches, automatic company activity alerts and powerful exports which provide a superior user interface.

Intelligent Leads is accessible now and it will be demonstrated at the Greenbuild 2013 Convention in Philadelphia, November 20-21 at the Reed Construction Data Booth 3107.

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Rajib Dey
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