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How to Estimate Construction Costs   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. When projects go over budget, they result in frustration, delays, missed timelines, terminated relationships, and loss of reputation for companies. As Runn reports , “budget and time limitations are the biggest cause of stress for project leaders, towering above the challenges of change management, meeting high expectations, and responsibility for helping other team members develop their skills.

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How to Navigate Your Construction Career Path

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Whether you're just starting a career in construction or you've been in the industry for 20 years, we're here to help you navigate your next steps.

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Mastering Concrete Mix Design: Proven Strategies for Quality Construction

The Constructor

Mastering concrete mix design is essential for any construction project that requires the use of concrete. It is the process of combining components to create a mix to achieve desired results. Concrete mix design is a complex process that requires knowledge and expertise to achieve quality construction. Mix design selects, combines, and proportions different concrete […] The post Mastering Concrete Mix Design: Proven Strategies for Quality Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Safety helmets that streamline worker training records

Construction Dive

The Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Safety Helmet with WaveOn Technology meets ANSI standard Z89.1-2014, and features a six-point suspension system for improved impact protection with adjustable head and chin straps for ultimate comfort and fit.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Tear the House Down: A Guide to House Demolition

Learn Civil Engineering

You may have to leave your sweet old home and shift to a new one. People bond emotionally with their house, but circumstances may force them to leave their adorable possession. Different reasons can force you to make the decision: The cost of repair and renovations may be too high.

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The Art and Science of Masonry: Techniques and Best Practices

The Constructor

Masonry is an ancient craft used throughout history to build homes, castles, temples, and other structures. It is a beautiful art form combining science, creativity, and skill to build structures that can last centuries. This article explores the art and science of masonry, including the different types of masonry, their techniques and best practices, and […] The post The Art and Science of Masonry: Techniques and Best Practices appeared first on The Constructor.

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How to Onboard and Retain Employees Quickly and Efficiently in the First Days of the Hiring Process

Construction Business Owner

How to Onboard and Retain Employees Quickly and Efficiently in the First Days of the Hiring Process Understanding the what, why & how of hiring & finding the right tools for success mhodges Mon, 06/05/2023 - 14:30 With fluctuating seasonal demand and above-average turnover in the construction industry, you’re no stranger to hiring new employees — or the costs that come with it.

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Why Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes Standardized processes and workflows are critical to establishing collaborative work environments with full technical and cost transparency. Rather than limiting innovation, they enable those doing the work and associated contribution of their expertise. People, Process, Information, & Technology Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams Integrating people and relationships with technical processes such as built enviro

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Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases

Pro Builder

Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:05 Prices for in-demand building materials are softening from their mid-pandemic peaks, but as new-construction demand rises, those costs are unlikely to see significant declines A recent construction materials report from construction cost data tracking firm Gordian reveals that since 2020, roughly 82.5% of construction materials have experienced an average cost increase of 19%.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Beyond Blueprints: Managing Construction Projects with Modern Tools

The Constructor

In the modern world of construction projects, more than the traditional blueprints and paper-based processes of the past are needed to manage a project successfully. As construction technologies and processes evolve, construction firms must find ways to keep up with the latest advancements to complete projects on time and within budget. The introduction of modern […] The post Beyond Blueprints: Managing Construction Projects with Modern Tools appeared first on The Constructor.

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Trade coordination: how to coordinate technical teams on site efficiently without BIM

Lets Build

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. The whole process hinges on seamless coordination and fluid team transitions for better outcomes. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Standardized Work Management Drives FM Productivity

Job Order Contracting

Standardized work management drives FM productivity by providing full technical and cost transparency to both owners and service providers. Cost savings of 30%-40% are possible local market requirements are known and shared by owners, design-builders, and others in a collaborative manner with a focus upon mutually beneficial best value outcomes. People, Purpose, Process, Information, and Technology Establishing standardized granular work tasks and associated processes and workflows establishes a

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Henry Construction crashes into administration

Construction Enquirer

Henry Construction Projects has gone into administration leaving hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors out of pocket. Insolvency experts from FRP Advisory took control of the London-based residential tower builder yesterday evening. The collapse ends weeks of speculation about the contractor which has been strangling its supply chain of payments for several months.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Bills break ground, A’s plan move and Jags drop renderings: Latest in stadium construction news

Construction Dive

Some pro sports franchises are barreling ahead with plans for new venues, while others are reconsidering the right real estate for their future facilities.

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Taking storytelling to a new level in building design, with Gensler's Bob Weis and Andy Cohen

BD+C

Taking storytelling to a new level in building design, with Gensler's Bob Weis and Andy Cohen 0 dbarista Tue, 06/06/2023 - 13:04 Bob Weis, formerly the head of Disney Imagineering, was recently hired by Gensler as its Global Immersive Experience Design Leader. He joins the firm's co-CEO Andy Cohen to discuss how Gensler will focus on storytelling to connect people to its projects.

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Construction: Integrating People and Robust Process with Standardized LOCAL MARKET Construction Task Data

Job Order Contracting

Any organization can measurable improve repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes by integrating People and Robust Process with Standardized LOCAL MARKET Construction Task Data. FACTS with knowing… #1 Objective studies have shown that using national average cost data, location factors, historical data, area cost factor, or economic factors do NOT provide adequate visibility in local market costs. #2 Granular line item estimating with full visibility into labor, materi

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Ilke Homes put up for sale in battle to save modular builder

Construction Enquirer

Yorkshire-based modular house builder ilke Homes has been put up for sale as the board and investors battle to save the loss-making business. The Enquirer understand that work stopped at both sites and its 250,000 sq ft factory in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire on Friday. Directors warned the business was struggling in the face of volatile macro-economic conditions and issues with the planning system complicate fundraising and housing delivery.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Weak office, hotel sectors continue to drag on construction planning

Construction Dive

While office and hotel planning continue to drop, healthcare and education projects posted a 5.6% jump in May, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Meet the Insider: Khalil Shaiful, Deputy Director, Group Level at Boustead Projects Singapore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Humanity has long known that change is a part of life. From the boundaries of empire to the vicissitudes of weather and from new technologies to new realities, humanity has successfully navigated confusing and often harsh changes throughout history. “The only constant in life is change.” Such is the philosophy of both Heraclitus, who was the first to note this quote on paper, and of Khalil Shaiful, who likes to quote him in saying so.

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Leveraging JOC as a SYSTEM not simply a Procurement Tool

Job Order Contracting

Leveraging JOC as a SYSTEM not simply a Procurement Tool provides significantly greater benefits while also reducing costs. Many, if not most, current Job Order Contracting Programs simply use JOC to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction activities. This practice not only limits benefits possible from JOC negatively impacts cost management capabilities, and even sets the stage for potential fraud. #1 Job Order Contracting is a form of Integrated Project

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Barratt to demolish 36 new homes with faulty foundations

Construction Enquirer

Housing giant Barratt is set to demolish 36 new homes on an estate in Cambridge after finding faults in the foundations. Local paper the Cambridge Independent first revealed the problems on the Darwin Green site where Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire is building a new community of nearly 1,600 homes. A spokesperson for Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire said: “As a five-star housebuilder we have an extensive quality assurance process and during inspections we found that a small n

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Boston’s new construction safety ordinance mandates 3 key steps

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Women at WIRC: Allison Iantosca Talks 'Leading With HEART'

Pro Builder

Women at WIRC: Allison Iantosca Talks 'Leading With HEART' ldeakins Wed, 06/07/2023 - 21:14 Allison Iantosca is the owner and president of F.H. Perry Builder, but she also recently made her writing debut as the author of Leading with HEART , a collection of essays reflecting on life and leadership On the latest episode of Women at WIRC, a podcast by Pro Remodeler and Pro Builder magazines featuring influential women in the residential construction industry, we talk to Allison Iantosca, owner and

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The ONLY Cost Effective Job Order Contracting Solution that maintains current local cost data

Job Order Contracting

If you are looking a Job Order Contracting Solution that is cost effective and maintains current local cost data, you are in the right place. Four BT, LLC saw the need for a cost effective, innovative, easy-to-use, yet more powerful JOC solution vs. “traditional”, “outdated” methods provided by “market leaders” If you want to stop wasting hundreds of thousand or even millions of dollars a year on JOC administration costs and poorly managed JOC Programs, simply

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Unfit planning system means 4,700-year wait for onshore wind

Construction Enquirer

The current planning system will fail to deliver the Government’s ambitions to build infrastructure to meet net zero goals and housing needs. That is the conclusion of a damning report by the Institute for Public Policy Research, which is calling for a complete reset of planning. It warns that it would take 4,700 years for England to reach the onshore wind capacity called for by government advisers, at the current rate of development.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Readers Respond: Contractors’ favorite projects

Construction Dive

From a high-rise residential tower in San Francisco to a high school in Nebraska, here are Construction Dive readers’ proudest projects.

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Building Strong Starts: Protecting Profit Margins Through Effective Preconstruction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., the preconstruction phase), you complete a significant part of the job and create a strong foundation and direction for the remaining work. That’s why investing in a fully integrated construction ecosystem enables you to streamline preconstruction tasks and set your team up for success is cr

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Alliance Contracting in Construction

Job Order Contracting

Alliance Contracting in Construction provides a real opportunity for the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build project on time and on budget. Sustainable Facilities Management Alliance Contract – specific means of project planning, procurement, and delivery wherein the owner/principal and service provider (design-builder) work collaboratively to deliver the defined, mutually beneficial outcomes of a project.

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