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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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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions.

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Fieldwire and Hilti: Leading construction productivity through software and hardware

Fieldwire

based jobsite management software company , in 2021. It powers more than 1 million commercial, industrial, heavy civil and residential projects at some of the largest construction companies in the world. “We It has been a win-win for both parties, whether in terms of new business opportunities or future growth plans.

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Residential projects: 5 mistakes project managers don’t know they are making

Lets Build

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. They don’t have a strong culture around planning. To make that happen, you need to plan ahead and strategically schedule tasks in manageable chunks. They don’t standardise.

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3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions

BD+C

3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early.

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5 Smart Approaches for Streamlining Your Construction Project

Construction Marketing

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Develop a Detailed Plan A detailed plan is the foundation of any successful construction project. The plan should have all the information needed to facilitate swift action and highlight any potential issues.

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We plan to fail by failing to plan

Fieldwire

It’s an interesting topic because I think many people, both in and out of the industry, assume that construction activities are always well planned, assuming that when something goes wrong its in the execution, not the planning. However, it still doesn’t address planning at the individual task level. So how do we plan for that?

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