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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. are all defined.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Locally researched labor, material, equipment, and productivity data is essential in the devlopement of a credible construction cost estimate. ENR economic index, etc.) applied to a outdated cost estimate will introduce significant error. 3# Local Market – All cost data must be based upon local market conditions.

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Contracts need risk management

Construction Law

Covid is having an ongoing impact, unsurprisingly, and it appears that projects that showed signs of stress before Covid impacted on working practices and materials supplies have suffered more than those that were going well before. Worryingly, some 60% of survey respondents expect the number of disputes to rise this year.

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Using Business Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Edge

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Insights from all this information could increase profit and productivity and reduce time, errors, and material waste. When an average of 35 percent of construction costs are spent on material waste and remedial work , tracking cost and performance makes all the difference. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals. This includes creating a detailed project schedule, budget, and phasing plan. Commercial real estate development also involves a significant amount of risk management.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

Here are just a few examples: Working Through Challenges: Key Lessons for Moving Forward For Englewood and our national retail, restaurant, and hospitality clients, we’ve learned that the old mindset of the lowest competitive bid and a rigid approach to material and equipment is ineffective in times like these.

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5 Reasons Why You Need Construction Management Software

Lets Build

From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. Minimized risk of legal claims. Running a large construction business can put you at risk of legal trouble. Team tracking.

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