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Construction Management Software Pricing Guide Construction Management software helps both residential and commercial builders manage their construction projects from start to finish, including features to allocate teams and equipment, manage workforce training and sub-contractors, and update managers on task progress through real-time reports and mobile alerts. BrickControl $25 Monthly Yes There are many available and pricing for construction management software can vary widely. Following are some of the available solutions. Visit their websites for details, product videos, and user reviews. Build In The Black $800 One-time Yes BuilderTREND $99 Monthly No BuildTools Construction Mgmt $149 Monthly No 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. Training: Unlimited Canvas $30 Monthly Yes CM Fusion $99 Monthly No Paid plans include unlimited users, data, and storage. Co-construct $99 Monthly No 90-Day Money Back Guarantee Contractor’s Office $695 One-time No Corecon $40 Monthly Yes One user package starts at $40/month. Discounts available for multi-users. Fieldwire $20 Monthly Yes FINALCAD $59 Monthly Yes Fluid Contract Manager $99 Monthly No First 2 projects are free Jonas Enterprise $8,000 One-time No Kintone $24 Monthly Yes 5 User Minimum Knowify $68 Monthly No Kosmas $49 Monthly Yes Lessons Learned Database $60 Annually Yes Per tiers. With $68/mo you get access for 5 users. Per User / Per Month. Time clock access free. Some features additional. MarketSharp $70 Monthly Yes Premier $150 Monthly Yes Smartsheet $10 Monthly No Vital InSite $3,000 Annually No Unlimited Users & Projects “Originally appeared on Capterra, www.capterra.com” WorkflowMax $15 One-time Yes 20 | Building Entrepreneur
Continued from page 19 The indemnity clause seeks to allocate risk between the parties to the contract. It is basically the shifting of a loss/potential loss from one party to another. In the construction setting, these risks relate to either bodily injury or property damage, that might occur, which arises from the scope of work defined by the contract documents. 4) CGL (Commercial General Liability) which insures against the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage; including completed operations coverage. 5) Builders Risk which insures against damage to the project or the project materials while the work is in progress. 6) OCP (Owners and Contractors Protective Policy) which insures the owner from liability arising out of the contractor’s operations, with coverage typically being terminated once the project is completed. Construction, even in today’s world, remains a risky profession. All construction sites, regardless of their size, present a multitude of opportunities for accidents, damages and injuries. There are a variety of insurance policies which may be purchased, depending on the risk involved and the policies which have been identified represent the most common forms of protection. 7) Safety provisions are incorporated into or should be incorporated into all contracts. Similar to the insurance provisions, they help to protect the contracting parties as well as clarify responsibilities relating to those who are performing the work. These provisions should include that the contractor performing the work is: i) solely responsible for the safety of its workers ii) responsibilities include supervision of the work to ensure the work performed in an appropriate and safe manner iii) all safety equipment shall be supplied iv) comply with all applicable federal and state laws, OSHA and comparable state and local safety statutes. 8) Closely related to the safety provisions in a contract, are provisions which specify which contractor is ‘in control’ of the actual performance of the work. Control is an important issue because it defines the expertise that a contractor possesses regarding their scope of work. Each contractor should be solely responsible for all decisions regarding the performance of their scope of work, including how that work is performed. 9) Request for additional compensation can only be made for work that has been pre-approved in writing by the Contractor or Owner. During the course of a project, especially a larger project, it is not unusual that there will be changes in the scope of work. Requiring a written Change Order, which will outline and confirm the change, including any alteration of the contract price, provides confirmation for the contractor that the change has been authorized. Should any questions arise regarding changes in the work, the contractor can rely upon the authorization extended by the Change Order. V. CONCLUSION The goal of all construction projects is timely completion for the agreed upon price. The project which has a well written contract, providing clarity for the contracting parties, is an excellent beginning to a successful relationship and achieving that goal. Written by Robert A. Shipley, Principal, Shipley Law Group, Ltd., Chicago, IL. Construction Law Specialists. Email: robert. shipley@shipleylawgroup.com, Phone: 312- 312-527-4545 Website: www.shipleylawgroup.com BUILDING INNOVATION INTO EVERY PROJECT Interiors t Education t Healthcare Retail t Industrial t Rail 250 250 S S Northwest Highway s Park Ridge, IL IL 60068 (847) 698-4900 s www.ragnarbenson.com Building Entrepreneur | 21
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