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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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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. In an effort to help you avoid ending up in the same situation, here is a list of 5 common mistakes project managers don’t know they are making: . They use the wrong tools.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

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None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. What does the construction project management team do? .

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Housing slump sees construction output fall

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The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded 48.9 The index was dragged down by a steep decline in residential work. Housing work (index at 39.6) Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009.

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Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility

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Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. Hartford, Conn.; and San Jose, Calif., have in common?

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How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud

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It is one of the leading residential contractors in Central and South America, and a great example of how increasing site visibility by seamlessly sharing your programme with your teams can bring enormous benefits to your projects. Learn more: Why every residential project needs a real-time GPS, not a paper-based map.

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Housing Affordability Affects Housing Choice

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Housing Affordability Affects Housing Choice. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | NAHB encourages policymakers to focus on incentives for local governments to embrace new housing developments, including affordable low-income and workforce housing. Fri, 01/08/2021 - 11:50. National Association of Home Builders.

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