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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services.

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Achieving project success through product and material testing

Construction Specifier

By Heather Stahl-Figueroa Designing and constructing a building is increasingly complex. Appropriate testing, whether it is of materials or products, is at the core of successful projects. Material and product testing have distinct considerations, and both are explored in this article. Photos courtesy Intertek.

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Prefab Steel vs. Traditional Construction: Which Is Right For You?

Construction Marketing

Cost-Effectiveness Prefab steel is generally more cost-effective due to its streamlined manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly for standardized designs. The bulk production of components leads to economies of scale, reducing the overall cost. Custom designs are possible but might require additional planning and resources.

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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations.

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5 Reasons Prototyping Is Essential In Design And Construction

Construction Marketing

Construction is one industry faced with many planning and designing before the actual structure is put in place. However, with advancements in technology, better designs with more details are being constructed to help guide the structure of a building. . It helps to give developers a vision of how the actual product should be.

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Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain

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Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain. Prices and lead times for traditional building materials continue to increase across the globe, but natural products and alternative construction methods may offer a solution. Building Materials. Building Materials. Green Projects.