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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

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 87

Budgeting Budget Minnesota Schedule 87

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

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

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The Construction Marketing Association’s Marketing 2013 Outlook, Planning, Budgeting, & Strategies webcast was packed with planning and budgeting information and tips for success in 2013. Results were shared in a separate blog post, read Construction Marketing Outlook 2013 – Survey Results. Marketing Budgeting.

Budgeting 171

Budgeting Budget Plans Schedule 171

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

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

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 316

Budgeting Budget Schedule Contract 316

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

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 102

Budgeting Budget Schedule Chicago 102

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 357

Project Management Management Budgeting Budget 357

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 222

Estimating Life Cycle Documentation Schedule 222

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

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

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.

Schedule 258

Schedule Construction Budgeting Budget 258

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 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.

Schedule 297

Schedule Plans Budgeting Budget 297

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 219

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 219

ENR Construction

MARCH 31, 2018

Most transmission projects of any significance face risks to schedules and budgets at every step—from feasibility, siting, permitting and design to construction and operation.

Budgeting 61

Budgeting Budget Schedule Risk 61

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The potential to improve productivity and increase budget and schedule certainty are among the appealing benefits that these technologies have the potential to offer. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 08:00. In the past few years, there has been an explosion in the types of technology available to contractors on-site.

Safety 348

Safety Site Zoning Budgeting 348

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Tech has turned a corner during the planning stage of projects, but more work remains to meet schedule and budget constraints.

Budgeting 161

Budgeting Budget Schedule Plans 161

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While other offshore wind developers have canceled PPAs and projects citing rising costs, Dominion Energy says the project is on schedule and on budget.

Virginia 135

Virginia US Budgeting Budget 135

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Building A Home On A Budget – 4 Tips To Suggest For Potential Buyers. Building a home from the ground up is expensive and the process could be so daunting for some potential buyers that they look as resales rather than new construction. Often enough, a cheaper site will also be a poor one for construction. Value the Land??.

Budgeting 98

Budgeting Budget Finance IDEA 98

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2019

This is especially true for the construction industry, where legacy systems have led to projects on average being 80% over budget and 20 months behind schedule. Over the past several decades, companies across industry sectors have invested in platforms and technology solutions to enhance their project lifecycle.

Budgeting 257

Budgeting Budget Schedule Industrial 257

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 183

Products Construction Procurement Management 183

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. What does the construction project management team do?

Project Management 228

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 228

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.

Commercial 126

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 126

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 218

Procurement Plans Accidents Construction 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.

Management 296

Management Industrial Construction Materials 296

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

For one, with aging Baby Boomers spurring more demand than ever for quality senior living options, property owners and managers are undertaking construction projects to improve senior communities to match the bar set by new players entering the market. What’s driving the uptick in renovation and remodeling activity in this sector?

Renovating 330

Renovating Housing Construction Budgeting 330

Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2023

There is a vital safety, productivity and financial case for contractors to conduct regular maintenance and inspections that help keep their equipment operating at high levels, so project schedules and budgets stay on track.

Inspections 156

Inspections Equipment Budgeting Budget 156

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

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

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 25, 2021

The first priority of an effective team meeting is to review production and performance to date, asses how much work is left to complete and address how teams will accomplish the remaining work and tasks required to finish safely, on-time and on-budget.

Mobility 334

Mobility Contract Project Management Budgeting 334

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budgeting 98