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3 Steps to Better Cost Control in Construction Projects

Autodesk Construction Cloud

KPMG research also shows just 31% of projects come within 10% of the original budget, indicating that budget control is more crucial than ever in this uncertain economic climate. This is the opportunity where project stakeholders can express their concerns over budget and timelines.

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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

Budget constraints Going over-budget is common in the construction sector. Ultimately, the project budget is defined by stakeholder expectations and the requirements of the project. So the first step in managing the project budget is to ensure project deliverables are accurately identified.

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Data Analytics Trends in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Injuries, safety inspections and other information must be recorded and in some cases submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Closely tracking things like job costs, change orders, material and equipment usage and worker productivity from your projects can help better forecast future work and lead to smarter bidding.

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Data Scientists Reveal 5 Surprising Construction Insights to Manage Risk 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Or implementing new safety training to mitigate worker injury risk You can then use that knowledge to anticipate and better manage risk for future jobs. Indeed, according to a recent report, nearly two-thirds of IT decision-makers expect to increase their budgets for automation.

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Sandy Grapperhaus could tell you stories

The Korte Company

Shortly after, her husband Dan suffered a head injury that left him in the hospital for five weeks. The school district had fired their old construction manager for going over budget and hired us to pick up the pieces, get it back in budget and get it built. Sandy enjoyed the change of pace and focusing on just one project.

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Why is construction so hard?

Fieldwire

If it was easy, we wouldn’t have the highest rate of injuries among all other industries, or one of the highest rates of suicides. An architect and team of designers has created a facility or structure that is meant to fulfill the needs and desires of a particular client, with a particular budget, building on a particular site.

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40 Best Construction Podcasts in 2022

Levelset

His mission is to show that safety is an investment in people, not a cost on a budget. With a goal to reduce preventable injuries and deaths, this podcast talks with experts to educate business leaders about OSHA guidelines and best practices in safety. Where to listen : Apple Podcasts | Spotify. Episode runtime : 30–45 minutes.