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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

Lets Build

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan.

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Why Job Order Contracting was developed

Job Order Contracting

Why Job Order Contracting was developed. Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). That said, JOC has evolved significantly since its early beginnings and many users and vendors have not kept pace.

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Q&A: How Industrialized Construction Renews Modular Power Solutions’ Business Certainty  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The data center market estimates a growth of ?$615.96 billion ?by 2025. Hinging on this monumental projection is an immense uptick in demand in the construction industry to build these facilities and build them fast. . Modular Power Solutions (MPS),—a subsidiary of Rosendin Holdings—is the premier provider of end-to-end design, engineering, and offsite modular manufacturing services for large-scale data center projects. .

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Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss

Pro Builder

Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss. ibush. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 12:07. Since the first construction meeting lays the groundwork for a great relationship throughout the build, don’t sleep on the initial meeting between your site supervisor and new homeowners. Andrew Shipp. As a home builder, you control your reputation in the market, and valuable word of mouth depends on how well you execute a handful of items to foster positive customer perceptions and great reviews.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Cost-Reduction Strategies For Construction Company Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cutting costs can be a quick and easy way to improve the profitability of your construction business. Introducing cost-control measures can bring immediate savings and ensure you remain profitable in the long term. But cost-control measures must be carefully managed. Eliminating errant expenses is beneficial, but indiscriminate cost-cutting could lead to a drop in quality or poor morale if staff fear being made redundant or are not given the tools they need to do their job efficiently.

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Contractor Sues Golden Gate Bridge District Over Suicide Net Project

ENR Construction

Shimmick/Danny’s Joint Venture says the project is now expected to cost more than double the price of its contract and finish about five years late.

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Tendering Process in Construction – Types, Benefits and Software

Learn Civil Engineering

In construction, the tender process is a very technical procedure. Well, there are many misconceptions about tendering process. And, many contractors make this process an impossible task for small companies. Thus, if you are one of them, this article is for you! Now, you don’t have to worry about this step during the construction of […].

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Americans in High-Cost Markets Could Now Qualify for $1M Mortgages

Pro Builder

Americans in High-Cost Markets Could Now Qualify for $1M Mortgages. ldeakins. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:24. Homebuyers in costly markets could soon be eligible for $1 million mortgages with just a 3 percent deposit thanks to a new loan cap from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced this week that the cap for home loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is just over $1 million for the first time on record.

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Virtue signallers beware

Construction Law

The next thing you might be contacting your lawyer about could be your potentially over-inflated sustainability claims. Virtue signalling by ‘greenwashing’ could end up being more expensive than taking the measures you have wrongly claimed to. The dangers are highlighted in a report from the Institution of Civil Engineers – Financing Low-Carbon Infrastructure – that warns of the need for all infrastructure projects to be designed as decarbonised infrastructure, or face being accused

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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The Downfall of the ‘Just-In-Time’ Supply Chain Model

Pro Builder

The Downfall of the ‘Just-In-Time’ Supply Chain Model. ldeakins. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:36. As delays and material shortages become commonplace after the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are shifting from a 'just-in-time' supply chain model to a 'just-in-case' strategy. The ‘just-in-time’ supply chain strategy meant to boost efficiency and eliminate storage time was nearly wiped out during the COVID-19 pandemic as delays, backlogs, and material shortages quickly became the norm.

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In November, Construction Jobs Rose to Record Level

ENR Construction

Industry's jobless rate is down from October, year-earlier levels.

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Mortgage Rates Are Falling, so Why Are Home Prices Still Rising?

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Are Falling, so Why Are Home Prices Still Rising? ldeakins. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:41. Mortgage rates are beginning to fall after months of consecutive gains, but sticky home prices aren't budging. Mortgage rates spiked in late October to a 20-year high of 7.08% for a 30-year fixed-rate loan before falling to an average of 6.49% for the week ending Dec. 1, but that slight boost in affordability isn’t enough to lure buyers back into the for-sale market.

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Feds To Require Ohio Steel Producer to Reduce Airborne Lead Emissions

ENR Construction

Steel manufacturer agrees to new pollution controls and civil penalty as part of federal settlement. .

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Agroforestry in Africa Produces Food Security, Economic Resilience and More

Natural Building

Trees for the Future has released a report that shares the short and long-term effects of agroforestry systems on hunger, poverty, and landscape restoration. The report confirms that their Forest Garden Approach effectively achieves the triple bottom line of food security, economic resilience, and environmental impact. “Farming and agricultural land use are key factors in the climate crisis and are closely tied to food and income insecurity,” says Andrew Zacharias.

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Feds To Require Steel Producer to Reduce Airborne Lead Emissions

ENR Construction

Steel manufacturer agrees to new pollution controls and civil penalty as part of federal settlement. .

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As Single-Family Buyers Back Off, Apartment Absorption Rate Surges to 25-Year High

Pro Builder

As Single-Family Buyers Back Off, Apartment Absorption Rate Surges to 25-Year High. ldeakins. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:47. The multifamily market saw substantial growth in the second quarter of 2022 as would-be buyers put off their home purchasing plans and opted to rent instead. Bolstered by high demand from would-be single-family buyers, the multifamily market posted strong gains throughout the second quarter of 2022.

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Contractor Sues Golden Gate Bridge District Over Suicide Net Project Delays, Overruns

ENR Construction

Shimmick/Danny’s Joint Venture says the project is now expected to cost more than double the price of its contract and complete about five years late.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!