Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry. This has been true for every industry, but few have been as broadly affected as the construction industry. Construction supply chains are naturally complex, and the operating principles that worked in the pre-COVID-19 marketplace may not be as successful today.

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Management Industrial Construction Materials 290

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Submitting a price within the Goldilocks zone can be challenging.

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Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 29, 2022

Most managers focus on producing results, such as: finishing projects on time and on budget, scheduling crews, ordering materials, managing subcontractors and suppliers, winning new contracts, getting paid, hiring good employees — all the many things necessary to keep a company functioning properly. Your Guidance Matters.

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Budgeting Budget Schedule Contract 307

HardHatChat

MARCH 19, 2012

To ensure your restaurant opens on time and within budget, make sure you have your delivery dates nailed down and align yourself with an experienced restaurant construction firm. We recently gave a restaurant trade magazine some tips on budgeting for a restaurant construction timeline.

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Schedule Construction Budgeting Budget 258

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Materials Software Software Project Management 201

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 19, 2024

School District leaders new to construction projects on their campus may not know all the steps and activities needed before construction can start. This team includes the Construction Manager (CM), an Architect/Engineer (AE), bond counsel, a Financial Advisor (FA), plus District staff, and community members.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This document outlines A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds. Cost and schedule overruns, accidents, less than expected quality and inadequate functionality are the norm in the publics sector at federal, state, county, and local levels.

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Procurement Plans Accidents Construction 218

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.

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind.

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Construction Site Schedule Management 147

HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. That certainly makes it difficult to schedule your opening.

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Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

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Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

By Heather Stahl-Figueroa Designing and constructing a building is increasingly complex. Appropriate testing, whether it is of materials or products, is at the core of successful projects. Material and product testing have distinct considerations, and both are explored in this article. Photos courtesy Intertek.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 19, 2018

A strong pipeline of senior living construction was a “high” of 2018. So before we officially ring in 2019, here is our rundown of Englewood Construction’s commercial construction trends “highs” and “lows” from 2018: High: A Sizable Senior Living Pipeline. Low: Labor Shortage Shapes Schedules.

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Commercial Retail Industrial Construction 328

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Lets Build

JULY 29, 2022

Construction companies worldwide are embracing lean construction principles in hopes of reducing waste, lowering costs, and increasing productivity. However, understanding the core principles of lean construction can be confusing—you’ll find different explanations of the methodology everywhere you look. Rethink customer value.

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Construction Schedule Materials Plans 147

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

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Commercial Union Construction Site 328

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster.

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Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are some unique construction trends in 2023, but we also have more of the same. The same issues plaguing the industry last year—labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high material costs, lower profit margins, etc.—followed Here’s what the top construction industry trends in 2023 look like: 1. followed us into 2023.

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Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

When you choose to work with a design-builder, you’re adding a whole construction department to your business team that’s dedicated to completing a turn-key project as if it were their own. Turn-key in this instance includes initial concept through design, construction, and a 1-year warranty program.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

JULY 22, 2022

The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project. Let’s start by exploring how the target value delivery approach differs from common construction practices. Target value delivery for owners.

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Construction Risk Budgeting Budget 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Working with integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page, jobs and duties on time, equipment and worker status visible, and timelines transparent. Subcontractor schedules.

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Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 212

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Site inventory management is a crucial part of any construction business. However, construction inventory can run into a few specific challenges. The introduction of management software systems could add some much-needed modernization to your construction business. Continue reading to learn more. Conclusion.

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Inventory Management Site Construction 271

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As I’ve gone through the benefits of Design-Build in a recent campaign to inform more business owners about their options, it’s important to discuss the time savings that result from this construction delivery process. And Wolgast is your biggest advocate when it comes to speed.

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Construction Bidding Design Schedule 62

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

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Construction Software Software Estimating 208

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

Sometimes, staying in the green can be difficult with large budgets and complex projects that have many details and variables. Also, researching affordable building materials ahead of time with the architect can help cut costs prior to project kickoff. Reduce Wasted Materials. Schedule Smart. Design Effectively.

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Contractors Inventory Schedule Materials 248

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Construction Management 101. For the definition of construction project management, it’s basically PMI’s definition in the construction context.

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

HardHatChat

AUGUST 18, 2016

Before the 2016 Games opened, media coverage showed crews in Rio de Janeiro putting finishing touches on new-construction Olympic facilities, and reporters speculated whether venues and the athletes village would be completed in time to welcome participants and spectators.

Commercial 226

Commercial Construction Schedule Budgeting 226

Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction projects are more complex than ever—with tight deadlines and budgets, small inefficiencies quickly add up to high costs and more waste. Luckily, lean construction principles offer organizations practical ways to minimize waste and maximize value throughout their projects. The top 5 lean construction benefits.

Construction 78

Construction Schedule Plans Organization 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. How to Choose Construction Management Software.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 152

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The same principles apply to Lean Construction, the methodology, and processes of design and construction to generate the greatest value for clients. Let’s review the core elements of Lean Construction and the advantages it offers the industry. How Does Lean Fit into the Construction Industry?

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Construction Schedule Plans Products 85

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project. It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Construction Errors.

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Schedule Fabrication Construction Budgeting 98

Lets Build

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Association of Professional Builders’ 2022 annual report on the state of residential construction included some alarming findings: Almost one-third of global residential construction projects were delivered late in 2021. More residential projects went over budget in 2021 compared to previous years. Industrialisation.

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Residential Construction Project Management Software 148

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Owners provide leadership and support within a LEAN JOC Program, without the problematic “filter” of a third party “JOC Consultant” Furthermore, LEAN JOC Programs can be implemented for 1/3 to 1/10 the cost of traditional JOC programs that require a percentage of construction value for JOC tools and support.

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