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On the rise: Securing entrance ways with retrofits

Construction Specifier

By Greg Schreiber Physical security retrofit is not as simple as it used to be. With today’s health compliance mandates and growing social upheaval, physical security upgrades must transcend previous technologies which only focused on minimizing organizational risks in corporate office buildings. Photos courtesy Boon Edam.

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Project Foundation Pt. 2: Building the Master Budget

Stok

The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. Now on the financial side, the Project Manager should work closely with the Client on the conceptual budget at project inception. This budget will evolve into a Master Budget as the site is selected and more information is known about the scope of the project.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

You must secure financing for the project. This includes creating a detailed project schedule, budget, and phasing plan. A general contractor is usually in charge of managing the construction process and coordinating all aspects of the project, including scheduling, budgeting, and overseeing the work of subcontractors.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

Proper budgeting Budgeting requires the most attention to ensure on-budget projects. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects. This allows you to work within the budget. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

Proper budgeting Budgeting requires the most attention to ensure on-budget projects. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects. This allows you to work within the budget. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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In both these cases, a trusted commercial construction contractor with local expertise is an important partner in executing renovations as efficiently as possible and maximizing both capital improvement and maintenance budgets. One key area includes the learning curve for municipalities and state laws.

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What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. Budget Inaccuracies. Coordinating actions and approving items quickly can keep construction jobs on time (maybe even ahead of time) and in some cases, under budget. Lack of Effective Communication.