Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ransomware Is Crippling the Construction Industry ccapoccia Tue, 10/31/2023 - 15:47 The construction industry finds itself in the crosshairs of ransomware attacks. What makes construction so alluring to cybercriminals? It’s not just the industry’s digital transformation — it’s the mechanics of project delivery.

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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 Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. It streamlines scheduling. It eliminates the need for in-person meetings.

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Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 312

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 247

HardHatChat

AUGUST 9, 2023

As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything. Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. At Englewood , we now believe lead times need to be the primary driver of the project schedule.

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Commercial Management Construction Equipment 156

Construction Today

AUGUST 15, 2023

A construction company’s track record of delivering projects on or (better yet) ahead of schedule has been a longstanding benchmark for evaluating a firm’s capabilities.

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Schedule Procurement Construction Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

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Estimating Construction Defense Change Orders 218

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 296

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. The amount of equipment in the back of house.

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Schedule Construction Budgeting Budget 258

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2022

Total construction spending fell by 1.1% Association officials said that the construction spending figures are being impacted as materials and labor shortages are slowing schedules and increasing the cost of construction. Construction spending, not adjusted for inflation, totaled $1.76 That figure was 1.1%

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Residential Materials Construction America 97

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.

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Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 255

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

HardHatChat

JUNE 30, 2023

It looks like there may be light at the end of the commercial construction tunnel. The headwinds of supply chain disruption, higher material costs, and personnel shortages are beginning to subside. This is especially true regarding prescribed or brand—specified HVAC equipment, steel structures, roofing materials, and elevators.

Commercial 156

Commercial Construction Retail Electrical 156

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). Construction project management. International Journal of Project Management Chitkara, K.

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Project Management Construction Management Education 192

Lets Build

JANUARY 21, 2021

The construction site is where the money is being made or lost. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. How can you seamlessly connect your project schedule to the site? In other words, a digital tool that is tailored to the needs of the construction industry.

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Schedule Site Construction Plans 78

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Manage costs of all types: Effort (labor, crews, timelines), quantities, materials, and equipment. 84% gain in higher-quality construction. 41%-74% reduction in project schedules. 43%-77% increase in productivity.

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Renovating Estimating Construction Procurement 241

Lets Build

MARCH 19, 2021

Then, you should already know how important it is to keep all your project schedules connected. Many project managers tell us that they have to spend over 6 hours a week creating and maintaining different schedules (e.g. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.

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Schedule Plans Project Management Site 88

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Every construction professional knows the downside to missing project deadlines. With that said, few construction teams actually succeed in finishing their jobs on time. The following breakdown looks at 5 common challenges in meeting construction deadlines and provides some simple solutions to help mitigate them. .

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Lien Construction Schedule Risk 182

Construction Business Owner

MAY 27, 2016

Effective materials management can either make or break project success. Efficiently moving materials through the construction supply chain and installing those components according to code rests at the core of successful project scheduling, quality, safety and cost.

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Materials Management Project Management Schedule 120

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Over the last few years, Englewood Construction has been involved in several flagship store and brand expansion projects with our national retail, fitness, and restaurant clients. Flagship Retail Relocation – American Girl Building or relocating national retail flagship stores nationwide is nothing new to Englewood Construction.

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Commercial Los Angeles Retail Construction 156

Lets Build

AUGUST 17, 2022

You know the benefits of lean design and construction – maximizing efficiency while minimizing costs and decreasing waste—by now. Realise the benefits of lean design and construction with these six processes, techniques, and tools! Lean design and construction processes. Lean scheduling. Lookahead planning.

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Design Construction Schedule Plans 148

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

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2016

Effective materials management can either make or break project success. Efficiently moving materials through the construction supply chain and installing those components according to code rests at the core of successful project scheduling, quality, safety and cost.

Materials 120

Materials Management Project Management Schedule 120

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.

Construction 147

Construction Schedule Materials Plans 147

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As the size and challenges of these projects continue to grow, so do the problems they bring for general contractors and construction companies. It’s time for construction professionals to capture the benefits of lean construction for infrastructure projects. Creating value with lean construction for infrastructure projects.

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Infrastructure Construction Profitability Contractors 148

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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Materials Products Inspections Foundation 52

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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Design Bidding Project Management Construction 62

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

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. The real headwinds over the last year were supply chain disruption, higher material costs, and personal shortages. This can result in project delays and schedule and cost overruns if you don’t have a plan in place.

Commercial 156

Commercial Retail Construction Permits 156

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The construction industry is notorious for creating waste—it was responsible for 62% of total waste in the UK in 2018. But how can you minimise waste and avoid rework in residential construction? The problem: Waste in residential construction. The problem: Waste in residential construction.

Residential 147

Residential Construction Schedule Inventory 147

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.

Construction 147

Construction Site Schedule Management 147

Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. Zoning laws will regulate construction details in specific locations. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.

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Zoning Plans Construction Regulation 158

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

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

HardHatChat

JUNE 29, 2022

Addressing Commercial Construction Supply Chain and Labor Issues. It’s summertime, and the commercial construction season is “heating up.” And we are making good things happen for our restaurant, hospitality, automotive, warehouse, senior living, and retail construction clients.

Commercial 120

Commercial Construction Materials Schedule 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. Locally researched construction task data uses the knowledge of both time and motion study as well as research of labor, material, and labor requirements. The value of time and motion study is clear.

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Estimating Construction United States Materials 130

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Downtime is the enemy of progress in construction, and downtime is fueled in large part by the 8 wastes of lean construction. The construction industry is responsible for the creation of remarkable achievements, but unfortunately, it can also be responsible for generating inefficiency and waste.

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Inventory Construction Materials Transportation 98