Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As I’ve gone through the benefits of Design-Build in a recent campaign to inform more business owners about their options, it’s important to discuss the time savings that result from this construction delivery process. And Wolgast is your biggest advocate when it comes to speed.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Permits & Building Codes for Construction. The Code and Guidelines delineate the responsibilities of clients, project managers, contractors , subcontractors, consultants, related entities, industrial associations and employers in the construction industry. Online Permit Resources.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 21, 2014

General Construction Estimate Spreadsheet is Microsoft excel workbook that can be edited completely. This estimating spreadsheet is formed with 16 division CSI Master format. Payroll Taxes and Insurance (Labor Burden) rate can be assigned to all items narrated in the "Labor" Column of the Estimate Worksheet.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. Since 1970, the researchers estimated, the North American bird population had declined by roughly 29%.

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 16, 2023

In the construction industry, same as manufacturing, retail, and many other industries, there are ways to maximize work for optimal efficiency and also there are fixed costs that remain the same on any size project, which result in economies of scale. Large construction projects typically benefit from economies of scale for several reasons.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean? What are prelims?

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 26, 2013

Construction Estimating using Excel Steven Peterson, MBA , PE, from Weber State University has written this book. This estimating book facilitates construction professional/estimator/engineer to acquire basic fundamental of estimating which involves drawing sets, practical lessons, and instances.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. I spoke with our Senior Estimator, Rob Johnson, about his take on economies of scale and his big message was, “as the scope increases, the square foot cost comes down”. that stay the same regardless of the size of the building.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Estimate Costs. You must factor in tree removal and brush clearing services, grading, installation of underground utilities, and the construction of buildings. Also, be ready to pay fees for building permits, insurance, upkeep of existing structures like fence lines and drainage systems, and maintenance of construction equipment.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

The construction cost data shown is not be applied to specific requirements, but rather intended as a general overview. Detailed line item construction cost data should be used for the preparation of actual construction project costs in concert with an experienced construction estimator and knowledge of local conditions.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 18, 2014

This is an estimating sheet which is separated into: labour , material, non-material, sub contractor, sub total, burden, sales tax, margin, grand total and cost/sq ft. General contractors , sub contractors, developers and architects will be helpful by this estimation sheet. Rows for mechanical and electrical are separately segregated.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Cost Estimating Software for home construction. Estimation software developed for estimating some of the biggest projects in the world. A truly effective cost estimating solution requires three things : 1. adsense analytic. Thursday, November 3, 2011.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 4, 2014

Presently, lots of contractors, architects as well as civil engineers utilize construction cost estimating software for determining the approximate cost of any construction project. Construction cost estimating software facilitates to prepare proper bid and budget.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

Most contractors have heard of design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, and even public private partnerships, various project delivery methods, which, at their heart, focus on balancing the interests of the various parties involved in a construction project, from owners, to design professionals, to contractors.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Duke Energy says permitting delays and a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission stop-work order drove estimated project costs $500 million higher.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

Inspection And Monitoring Redevelopment projects or new construction are significant contributors to waste generation. This usually includes site inspection and monitoring to analyze, assess and understand the estimated environmental damage caused by new projects.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2020

With the lengthy and complex permitting and approval process complete and almost all the other details worked out, construction could begin in mid-November on the estimated $100-million fix for San Francisco's 645-ft-tall Millennium Tower, which has settled more than 17 in. since its completion in 2009.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 29, 2015

The Viewpoint MEP Estimating (Which was earlier known as Maxwell Estimation) is actually a sophisticated estimating programme altogether. It has range of specialization such as generating estimates, takeoff for HVAC, mechanical, residential and commercial plumbing and electrical firms.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2023

Housing Starts Slowed in December as Buyer Demand Continued to Soften ldeakins Thu, 01/19/2023 - 11:07 Home builders held off on new-construction projects in December as soaring mortgage rates put a dent in homebuyer demand Housing starts fell 1.4% An estimated 1.55 from November to December, reaching a total of 1.38

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Definition of Construction. Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. Manufacturing refers to production of comparable items with no particular purchaser, while construction occurs on a location for a known client. What is Building Construction? Pre-construction Steps. Excavation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 13, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. BIM authorizing estimating software can enhance the estimating process to a great extent. Building Information Modeling (BIM) generates a complete digital model of the building that can produce exact bill of material and cost estimate along with coordinated drawings and details.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 28, 2014

The foundation for a successful estimate depends on authentic takeoff of the quantities of the various materials involved in the project. The various elements that lead to an effective cost estimate are as: Labor Hours : Labor hour amounts can be prepared by crew analysis or applied on a unit man-hour basis.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2023

Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates. Here’s short summary of those problems noted by independent third parties. Peitlock, B.A.,

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 17, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Cost Estimate Pricing Methods. There are generally two methods available for estimating prices. This method is extensively used in the construction industries and the following factors should be kept in mind while applying this method. A pioneer company in construction estimating.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 15, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING INDICES. The construction industry is one of the driving areas in the economy that provides a noteworthy contribution to GDP and a serious effect on the activity in other industries. Reed construction data. Turner Construction.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Tips for concrete estimation. Estimating concrete reinforcing costs is a vital phase of a construction. For structural concrete estimation, includes the requisites for concrete additives, curing methods and surface treatments. Estimating Sheets Sample. at 11:46 AM.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 2, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. How to prepare a bid estimate to win a project. A bid process is required to award the most jobs in construction industry. Estimating a construction bid involve some knowledge of the building process. These estimates will sum up the total material price. at 4:45 PM.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 5, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM GEARED TO HELPING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. The course provides participants from all aspects of the construction industry with training and continuing education units. Labels: concrete estimating , constructioin estimating , construction bidding.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

What is a construction blueprint or construction plan? Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Every construction worker needs to know how to read blueprints.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 3, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Steps of a proper Estimation. A proper estimation is integrity of some sequential processes or steps. An accurate estimation gives you the chance to complete the project in schedule time and under budget. Here we will discuss the steps of a proper estimation. Newer Post.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Composition of total price of a construction project. The total cost of a construction project comprise of direct cost, contingency costs and margin. Direct cost includes labor , material and equipment costs related with a construction project. Join our estimating forum.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 4, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Costing Construction. Thrifty, speedy estimating software coupled with unit cost construction data does NOT an accurate estimate make!!! Choosing, Clicking, and dragging is not construction estimating.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

plans to issue new construction permits worth an estimated $1 billion in the next six months to spur job creation and create revenue for the city. A newly formed team will expedite the permitting process for retail projects larger than 200,000 sf, as well as office and residential high-rise projects and campus buildings.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 18, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Overview of construction scheduling techniques. The construction industries should form accurate construction schedule techniques to ensure the effective coordination of work. The mostly used scheduling techniques in construction project is described below :-. Q Scheduling.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z Here in this cover story we are going to present you the basic details of the estimation. First, we have to download the estimating and budgeting spreadsheet. CUSTOMIZING THE ESTIMATING AND BUDGETING WORKSHEET This is an excel format of spreadsheet. A patience read is necessary here.

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