Construction Management Software
Glossary
- Field Reports
- Documents completed by onsite foremen or superintendents may include Daily Reports, Inspection Checklists, Safety Reports, Attendance Sheets, and Toolbox Talks.
- Time & Material (T&M)
- A billing method based on the actual labor and materials expended. This can apply to additional tasks beyond the initial contract or to jobs billed entirely on a T&M basis.
- T&M Ticket
- Also known as a Tag, Extra Work Order, or Extra Work Authorization. This documents and approves additional work to be billed on a Time & Material basis.
- Authorization Request
- A formal request for approval from either the subcontractor's project manager (sub PM) or the general contractor/customer to proceed with extra work. Approval is tracked via the PeerAssist mobile app.
- Change Order Request
- A document submitted to the customer (either the General Contractor or Owner) detailing the cost and scope of extra work. It serves as a formal request to amend the original contract value.
- Change Order (T&M)
- An official document from the General Contractor or owner to the subcontractor that modifies the contract value, either positively or negatively. This is mandatory for invoicing any extra work.
- Change Order (PO)
- A revised Purchase Order that reflects changes in the initial order, such as quantity or price adjustments.
- Purchase Order
- An official document sent to vendors specifying the types and quantities of materials to be purchased at an agreed-upon price.
- Field Material Request
- A method for onsite personnel to notify the office or warehouse of material needs is facilitated through the PeerAssist mobile app.
- Material Release
- A comprehensive or phase-specific list of materials needed for a project. This list serves as the basis for generating Purchase Orders via the PeerAssist desktop app.
- Receiving
- The capability for onsite staff to confirm the receipt of ordered materials, either in full or partially, through the PeerAssist mobile app.