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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays

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Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

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Your Guide to Preconstruction Planning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The most impressive structures and facilities we see today are likely a result of meticulous and well-coordinated planning that took place before the project broke ground. . Well-executed projects stem from proper p reconstruction planning , a process that’s carried out before the actual construction begins. Keeps Stakeholders Aligned.

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market. They must also communicate their project and business plan effectively to potential investors and lenders.

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How To Properly Transport A Crane

Construction Marketing

It’s all about details when it comes to a successful crane transport , having knowledge about all the bells and whistles of the project so that you can make a proper plan for the task at hand. . Acquire The Necessary Permits. Transporting heavy equipment requires you to get permits. Choose The Right Trailer. Final Thoughts.

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

HardHatChat

Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. In terms of cultivation facilities, contractors also need to understand and plan for the extensive mechanicals that go into these locations.

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Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals

Job Order Contracting

This includes pre-construction and planning phase activities including initial owner scope of work as well as all related planning, procurement, and project management processes. A construction cost audit and associated checklist are important risk management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools.