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Common challenges of residential construction projects

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The Association of Professional Builders’ 2022 annual report on the state of residential construction included some alarming findings: Almost one-third of global residential construction projects were delivered late in 2021. Less than half of residential builders understand their fixed expenses per job and per day.

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3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions

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3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early. It’s more stringent than apartments.

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Is IKEA a Trustworthy Affordable Cabinet Alternative for Residential Pros?

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Is IKEA a Trustworthy Affordable Cabinet Alternative for Residential Pros? On the latest installment of The Weekly, two designers weigh in on how IKEA cabinets play into residential home design. Many residential professionals turn to IKEA cabinets when working with a tight budget. cbroderick. Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:02.

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Why every residential project needs a real-time GPS, not a paper-based map

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During one of our recent LetsBuild webinars, a Senior Project Manager on a residential project made a great analogy. The way we plan a residential project today is similar to the way we planned a road trip 40 years ago. . Learn more: Did you know that 80% of the people who deliver on time stick to their budget?

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Residential projects: 5 mistakes project managers don’t know they are making

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Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. As shown by recent surveys, if you manage to deliver small tasks at least 80% on schedule and without compromising quality, you will most likely deliver both on time and on budget. .

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A New Approach to Project Budgeting for Residential Builders

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Most builders are under the assumption that they do things differently than their competitors. They believe the way they operate; from trade relations to job costing, is different than all other contractors.

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5 Smart Approaches for Streamlining Your Construction Project

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However, with the following six approaches, you will streamline your construction projects to ensure you do everything efficiently within the stipulated time and budget. Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members.