HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. We believe it enhances our project outcomes, mitigates risks, and supports the overall success of our national construction business. Believe me, it takes some trial and error. It matters.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.

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Schedule Construction Cash Flow Budgeting 206

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2023

A construction project’s success ultimately depends on how well the office and field work together. If the office and field teams aren’t aligned, it directly impacts a project’s ability to stay on schedule and budget. Tony Bichai Construction Specialist. What can companies do to ensure every project runs smoothly?

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Management Construction Office Budgeting 307

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

Construction 315

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 315

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. The lack of proper budgeting practices can also lead to communication breakdowns and misalignment.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Estimating 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

Innovation 254

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 254

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 29, 2023

The construction industry really takes the adage “time is money” to another level. This is why having an accurate and updated project schedule is so important. This is why having an accurate and updated project schedule is so important. From there, teams print out the schedules and post them on the job trailers.

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Schedule Software Software Management 97

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The below 12 Step Program for Creating a Credible Construction Estimate is a valuable tool for any real propery owner or services provider. #1 1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Required level of detail, and overall scope. #2 Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

Estimating 223

Estimating Life Cycle Documentation Schedule 223

HardHatChat

AUGUST 9, 2023

As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything. At Englewood , we now believe lead times need to be the primary driver of the project schedule. They should dictate every decision from budget through construction completion.

Commercial 156

Commercial Management Construction Equipment 156

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Improving Construction Project Delivery Outcomes. Improving construction project outcomes is critical from both economic and environmental perspectives. Efficient repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings, transportation systems, utilities, and bridges can become a reality with appropriate leadership focus.

Procurement 226

Procurement Construction Schedule CSI 226

Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2019

Construction schedule delays are one of the most common topics of discussion within the industry. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and 80% budget overrun.

Schedule 110

Schedule Construction Budgeting Budget 110

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

But, most DIY tasks fit into our busy schedules. Let’s now take a look at 10 budget tips for DIYers. The cost estimate is what will authorize a project’s budget needs and also help you in managing the costs. The post 10 Budget Tips for DIYers appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

Budgeting 215

Budgeting Budget Estimating Feasibility 215

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.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

Digital construction software is changing how companies operate and improving their productivity in the field and in the office. The construction industry is notorious for being slow to adopt new technologies, but failure to digitise your processes in today’s landscape isn’t an option.

Software 147

Software Software Management Construction 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Construction schedules: they are highly complex, sometimes consisting of thousands and thousands of scheduled activities. This leaves you, the scheduler, to deal with tracking all the moving pieces to ensure projects stay on time and within budget. . But First, What is the Schedule Tool in Autodesk Build? .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Schedule Comparison Management 105

ENR Construction

APRIL 28, 2022

Construction experts know a comprehensive and accurate schedule is essential to keeping projects on time and on budget.

Budgeting 36

Budgeting Budget Schedule Management 36

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

Identify, Manage & Reduce Jobsite Hazards & Threats ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:57 All construction projects carry some level of risk that needs to be identified, assessed and managed so construction projects are not negatively impacted. There are four main types of risk in construction: financial, safety, scheduling and legal.

Management 245

Management Risk Legal Profitability 245

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 28, 2014

Encountering budget shortfalls or schedule overruns during a construction project can set off a cascade of problems. Fortunately, for contractors and industrial project owners, taking a proactive approach to project planning and using proven tools take the guesswork out of predicting a project’s scope, cost and schedule.

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Schedule Plans Budgeting Budget 289

Lets Build

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. Maybe we need to think about construction planning and scheduling a little differently.

Plans 148

Plans Zoning Schedule Construction 148

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.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Lets Build

MAY 12, 2021

The construction site is where the money is being made or lost. Construction surveys show that if you get to deliver small tasks at least 80% on schedule and up to quality, you will eventually manage to deliver the entire project on time and without going over budget. If he delivers on time, he will stay on budget.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget Project Management Schedule 127

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Improve Your Construction Schedule. Today, there exist many technology platforms and tools that are designed to streamline construction project scheduling without necessitating that you create new workflows from scratch. This isn’t to say all construction software is created equal, though. Key takeaways.

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Schedule Construction Resource Project Management 59

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With Baby Boomers aging, it is no surprise that Senior Housing construction and renovation are… well…BOOMING. In recent years, we’ve been working with Senior Housing developers and operators to update existing facilities, add new amenities, and retool common areas to be more competitive with new-construction senior housing options.

Renovating 156

Renovating Housing Construction Budgeting 156

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.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Budget and Schedule. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(1), 104–. Lean Construction Institute and.

Procurement 221

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 221

Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

Wolgast has been a Design Build Construction Company for almost 40 years and we're curious if it's a well-known term among those who haven’t previously been involved with the construction of a commercial building. Fewer surprises equals a budget and schedule that you can rely on throughout the project. Design-Bid-Build).

Design 62

Design Construction Permits Bidding 62

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 9, 2021

Tracking all the moving pieces and details of every construction project can be extremely challenging. To ensure each responsibility is met and every architect, contractor and supplier remains on schedule and on budget, effective construction project managers need to use tools and strategies that help streamline their work.

Project Management 356

Project Management Management Budgeting Budget 356

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2023

Despite the hype of many vendors, Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. Those doing the work do far more than complete repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction tasks, they manage quality and develop creative solutions to ever-present variables. – Krafcik, 1998. appeared first on 4BT.

Products 184

Products Construction Procurement Management 184

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

Construction projects are getting more and more complicated. It’s no wonder construction schedules get extremely complex and consist of thousands of schedule activities. It’s no wonder construction schedules get extremely complex and consist of thousands of schedule activities.

Schedule 98

Schedule Autodesk Management Project Management 98

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.

Plans 127

Plans Bidding Budgeting Budget 127

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

For the most part, a commercial construction firm’s job is pretty straightforward. But because we have such a broad range of expertise and the know-how to weigh in or provide services for so many aspects of the construction process, there are times our clients don’t even realize they could and should be calling us for assistance.

Commercial 410

Commercial Contractors Construction Budgeting 410

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

An extension of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Southwest LRT) in Minnesota is nine years behind schedule and $1.5 billion over budget, according to a recently released report from the state legislature’s Office of Legislative Auditor.

Budgeting 83

Budgeting Budget Minnesota Schedule 83

Construction Dive

JULY 9, 2020

The president of the 123-year-old Chicago-based construction firm talks about tracking virus-related project costs and his fear of complacency.

Budgeting 89

Budgeting Budget Schedule Chicago 89

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. Kathy Wells.

Budgeting 315

Budgeting Budget Schedule Contract 315

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.

Procurement 219

Procurement Plans Accidents Construction 219

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.

Management 295

Management Industrial Construction Materials 295