HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Here they are: the commercial construction headlines that just won’t die – and why: Labor Shortage Lingers On.

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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??.

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Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. As a subcontractor , you play a crucial role in the success of a construction project, making it essential for you to embody and instill these characteristics in your crew. It demands a team equipped with specific traits.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Cost and schedule deviations are some of the greatest challenges project managers face—they stem from inefficient scheduling, timeline alterations, and high waste rates. The solution is lean construction scheduling processes, like the Last Planner® System (LPS) and Scrum. Master scheduling. Phase scheduling.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2023

At Autodesk, we’ve made it our mission to make the lives of construction professionals easier. One of the most critical ways we do this is by providing solutions that automate the various processes and tasks that happen during a construction project. But why is construction currently disconnected? On average, there are 9.9

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2017

Construction is no exception. Technology has been changing the way the construction industry operates, and mobile devices are being used more and more to manage and track every point of a project, big or small. Collaboration helps define non-negotiables, whether it’s deadlines, budget, or equipment. Consistency. Flexibility.

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Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Undertaking a large construction project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Once a construction project is finally taking shape, it hits the performance and monitoring phase. .

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

To take a project from an idea to a finished building, construction goes through several phases. The construction project design development phase is the period of a project in which a project owner and architect work together to develop plans, schematics, and details regarding their construction project. Project budget.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

The GC then works with the client to budget the job based on pricing from subcontractor partners. But with a brand-new design, there are inevitably going to be unknowns that don’t come up until construction is underway, as well as design changes to make sure the finished project matches the client’s vision.

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Lets Build

JUNE 5, 2020

But what about using WhatsApp in your construction projects? Could that be a good idea? First and foremost, WhatsApp isn’t a tool that has been made for the construction industry. Many stakeholders in construction resort to WhatsApp in their effort to get real-time updates on the numerous ongoing tasks and projects.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 3, 2019

With the countdown on to 2020 – and the start of a brand-new decade right around the corner – it’s time for our annual look back at the commercial construction industry “highs” and “lows” from 2019. On the upside, the reason we’re feeling the effects of the manpower shortage is because there’s a truly robust construction pipeline out there.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 1, 2022

In construction, data flow across project teams and phases is essential to meeting key milestones and tracking performance metrics.?But But connecting data can be a hurdle on jobsites, particularly when coordinating construction resource management and Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) , which require ample planning and collaboration. ? .

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Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. To start, here are key considerations to take when creating the Master Schedule, prioritized by stok’s Project Managers : 1.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 15, 2021

How many times have you driven to the construction site full of frustration because you had to attend yet another progress meeting that you know won’t lead anywhere? Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Use tools that are tailored for construction.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Why collaboration in construction is key. For many players in construction, the industry needs to change the way stakeholders communicate and, by extension, collaborate with each other. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. But it shouldn’t be like that. Let’s talk numbers.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Director of Design and Construction.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

The construction industry has historically been slow to adopt technological changes, but that attitude is starting to change. The common misconception is that only big companies with flexible budgets can afford it, but that’s not true. New technology can also make construction safer than ever before. About 59.9% About 59.9%

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2011

This is the second blog in a two part series on Blogging for Construction Marketing. The process of developing content is challenging, and requires a thorough process and schedule to ensure that your blog strategy stays intact. 25 Content Ideas. 25 Topics to Blog About for Construction Companies. in a case study form.

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Lets Build

MARCH 11, 2021

In one of our recent webinars, Olivier Luxen, Senior Project Manager on a residential project, compared the way we do planning in construction today with the way we did on a road trip 40 years ago. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. siloed MS Project schedules.

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Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

And in the construction industry, those activities are extremely interdependent, relying on different trades, suppliers, contractors, etc. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Being a site foreman in a construction project is like being an orchestra conductor. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. That’s the only way to ensure that there will be no obstacles in the development of both your short-term lookaheads and your master schedule.

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Stok

JULY 29, 2018

The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. stok’s Project Managers first shared tips for creating an accurate Master Schedule. Now on the financial side, the Project Manager should work closely with the Client on the conceptual budget at project inception. If so, it belongs in the budget!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 13, 2022

Construction management is a term used to describe a service provided by construction managers (CMs), who are there to manage a project’s schedule and quality. They work with costs, the supply chain, and many other aspects of a build to help it get done on time (or early) and on or under budget. .

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Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

And in the construction industry, those activities are extremely interdependent, relying on different trades, suppliers, contractors, etc. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. The Current Role of Project Managers in Construction. The Evolution of Construction Project Management . But it’s not just change orders.

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Lets Build

APRIL 28, 2020

It’s no secret that the construction industry is addicted to Excel. Unfortunately, these numbers come as no surprise if we take into account that construction is one of the least digitised sectors and that the dependence of subcontractors on Excel spreadsheets went down only by 1% from 2018 to 2019. It’s not construction-specific.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Whether your construction is a simple house upgrade or a commercial remodeling, a wrong contractor can frustrate your efforts and waste a lot of time, money and energy. For example, if you are looking to build a commercial retail and office space, it would probably be a bad idea to hire a contractor with a home improvement license only.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 24, 2020

What is a lookahead schedule? Construction projects come with a lot of admin work and several tasks inextricably linked to each other. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. In that sense, the lookahead schedule should be perceived as a vital component of the higher-level plan.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

6 Easy Ways to Improve Construction Punch Lists At some point, no matter how much of a joy (or hell) it’s been, every project must come to an end. But as most steps in construction, it’s easier said than done. What Is a Construction Punch List? The construction punch list, also known as a snag list in the U.K.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

Recession concerns are always a pressing issue for construction leaders, and for a good reason: the construction industry tends to take a massive hit during recessions and economic downturns. million jobs were lost, and 150,000 construction firms went under. of projects go over budget, over schedule, or both.”

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Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

While you may assume that paying for scheduled maintenance is unnecessary, the reality is - without it, organizations are typically compelled to undertake more costly repairs. Budget Tracking and Forecasting Accuracy. This is called predictive maintenance, and it lends the ability to forecast budget dollars with a degree of accuracy.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Together, they’ve worked to identify solutions to issues associated with data center construction. Using a standardized design means many aspects of the prototype share the same parts, construction processes and products. Production scheduling drives down labor hours and improves safety.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Why Choosing the Right Delivery Method Matters in Construction. Although construction and car services are two very different industries, the same sentiments are valued; the journey is just as important as the end result. That’s why choosing the right project delivery method is an important first step before construction begins.

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