This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
|
2014 Building Controls Cost Control 
UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
Available in various types (standard prestressed, high strength and fair-faced options) and sizes (widths from 100mm to 215mm and lengths from 600mm to 3000mm), these lintels can accommodate diverse building requirements. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?
The Construction Index
JUNE 18, 2025
It sets out how the politicians in a hurry to build the world’s best and fastest railway meant that cost control went out of the window and gold plating ran riot. The delivery of the HS2 programme has been dominated and driven by the desire to build the best. In my view this has been evident on HS2.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2025
The market study will examine whether there are opportunities to improve how the public sector and industry work together, for example through improvements to public procurement, so more cost-effective infrastructure can be built in support of the government’s growth mission.
64 
The Construction Index
JUNE 10, 2025
Thrive-AI applies machine learning to help clients operate their buildings more efficiently, improve user experience, reduce energy consumption and optimise the lifespan of critical assets. It’s a great business and gives Thrive-AI and Reds10 the opportunity to transform the use and operation of buildings for our customers.”
The Construction Index
JUNE 20, 2025
Perrins said that the supply chain was soaking up most of the pain when it comes to rising costs. For Berkeley, build costs have remained stable over the course of the year,” he said. “The This represents an excellent operational performance with highly disciplined execution and close control of costs.
The Construction Index
JULY 18, 2025
regulatory cost relating to the settlement of a claim and associated legal costs. The turnaround was attributed to “increased rigor in opportunity selection, stronger project controls and tighter operational execution”. for last year. In the past five financial years Keltbray has only made a profit once. Got a story?
The Construction Index
JULY 14, 2025
We are already seeing tangible benefits from the Redrow acquisition, with cost synergies being delivered ahead of schedule, a new divisional structure in place and revenue synergies progressing well. Barratt clearly has strong fundamentals in place, but like the rest of the sector, it is constrained by forces beyond its control.
The Construction Index
JUNE 18, 2025
Operating profit was £13.4m (2024: £14.9m) but this was eroded by finance costs increasing to £15.9m (2024: £12.7m). on ‘transformation costs’ and £1.2m on ‘transformation costs’ and £1.2m New chief for the NHBC 2 hours The National House Building Council (NHBC) has named Paul Turner as its next chief executive.
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
These projects will upgrade more than 4400km of overhead lines and deliver 3,500km of new circuits, including investments offshore, doubling the total build in the last 10 years. It will ensure the system has greater resilience against shocks from volatile gas prices we don’t control. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
103 
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 8, 2024
With a more optimized process, quality control, and automation, components can be produced faster than other systems on a construction site. The result provides higher productivity and lower costs with a reduction in safety risks. mile Automated People Mover (APM) to alleviate travel congestion to and from the terminal.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. This has lead to the vast major of construction cost estimates (80% or more) being inaccurate. FAR 36.203.
105 
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 4, 2022
With 3D printers now capable of printing building walls and processing cement, the technology could help reshape construction as we know it. Prior to the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) , 3D printing was even used by architectural firms to build scale models. In 2016 , a 3D-printed mansion was completed in China.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 24, 2023
Zero credible cost visibility and inability to enable cost management… another instance of Government attempt to compete with the private sector and lack of capable and continuous accountable leadership. There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements).
CCR Magazine
APRIL 17, 2025
Thanks to its unwavering commitment to foundational values, the company, founded in 2014 by Brett Perrier and Keith Esquerr, continues to grow its reputation. The vast majority of our projects are structured as either negotiated, design-build or design-assist contracts. Give us a snapshot of your brand.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 22, 2024
When specifying interior finishes such as flooring, building professionals should take the utmost care to ensure all materials help advance these overarching quality measurement components. 11 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million HAIs occur across the U.S.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 17, 2014
Building Information Management (that’s right forget the “modeling” distraction), BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
As electronics continue to infiltrate the workplace, the applications for electrostatic discharge (ESD) control flooring are expanding. ESD control flooring is required to support these technologies. Epoxy-based coatings represent the most practical and cost-effective flooring option for larger, concrete floors. ANSI/ESD S20.20
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 3, 2023
With a family background in construction, a degree in building construction, and nearly a decade of military service, Mike brings a remarkable skill set to his role. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. I was also in ROTC and went to the Army for nine years.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
Throughout his tenure, Robin has overseen numerous significant projects, including renovation for a luxury retailer in Chicago, the Christ Community Church building addition in Gridley, and the Morton High School entry addition in Morton, Illinois. In 2019, she presented at Autodesk University on BIM Automation.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 7, 2022
You Need to Build and Maintain Strong Relationships. Scaling a business comes with growing pains, chief among them is quality control. Cost and Time Efficiency . Using a cloud-based system with centralized data also enables you to continue to build strong relationships with your clients and partners.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
BIM, EVM, TCO (or TCM – Total Cost Management) are all inter-related . TCM is effective application of professional and technical expertise to planand control resources, costs, profitability and risks. Both are required in terms of a product, building, etc. . . So, what is needed?
KCM Group
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
As the staff grew, so did the need for more space, so the company purchased the adjoining suites, expanding the office to nearly 5,000 square feet in 2014. The company has developed a strong track record of delivering for their clients by identifying cost savings, streamlining processes, and ensuring a high-quality finished product. “I
Business Facilities
JULY 17, 2014
From the May/June 2014 issue. This includes content distribution, network architecture, database management and environmental control. Cooling and Green Solutions: Huntley possesses grey water availability up to 1 million GPD for cooling needs at costs of nearly one-third that of most suburban Chicago communities.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 5, 2016
GAO-14-87: Published: Jan 6, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 5, 2014. Agencies we reviewed defined structures differently leading to inconsistencies in what assets are included in the FRPP, including counting some building-like facilities as structures. Poor stakeholder real property decision making. What GAO Found.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
Arizona offers one of the lowest costs of doing business in the United States, primarily because of low taxes and small state government. In Mesa, Boeing employs more than 3,700 people at its 2-million-square-foot facility to build Apache attack helicopters for the U.S. percent, here the number is only 8.4 After leasing the U.S.
NH Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
There are also limitations on how much work a WOSB can subcontract out to non-WOSB entities – for general construction contracts, it’s no more than 85% exclusive of the cost of materials. million for building contractors and heavy infrastructure contractors, $15 million for specialty trades.) 13 C.F.R. § § 125.6(a)(3).
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 13, 2021
Specifications originally intended for design bid-build (DBB) projects require significant revisions to be suitable for design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD). Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build. Design-build contractual relationships. Images courtesy HDR.
Building Information Management
MAY 13, 2016
Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. In eight cases, the non-prepriced tasks represented the majority of the total project costs.
40 
Building Information Management
MAY 13, 2016
Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. In eight cases, the non-prepriced tasks represented the majority of the total project costs.
40 
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 12, 2021
This includes tracking revenue, job costing, payroll, and managing several contracts and project risks simultaneously. Because the building process is so uniquely complex, accounting practices must be adapted to the construction industry. Businesses often create categories and cost codes to track sales. Tracking Sales.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2012
Building Types. Current Costs. Quarterly Cost Reports. A combination of drought, unmined coal resources and a lack of grid controls likely led to the collapse, experts say. The fifth, in south India, is scheduled to be completed in 2014. Tappan Zee Bridge Bidders Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Transportation.
64 
Building Information Management
JANUARY 27, 2014
Whether you are cost estimating, designing, managing projects, and/or involved in Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, Job Order Contracting – JOC, and involved any related collaborative construction delivery process… or thinking our it… now’s the time to get more serious, or get on board! KPI: Acquisition costs.
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Industries involved in the electronic component or pharmaceuticals handling, processing, and manufacturing are prone to the constant risk of static current build-up. It is the reason why static dissipation is a compulsory safety feature in footwear for people working in industries where static current build-up is a prevalent issue. .
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Federal, State, County, and Local Government, as well as Education, Healthcare and Transportation Departments and Agencies have a responsibility to enable cost transparency and improved construction productivity. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2024
New Report Shows Construction Workforce Shortage Will Top Half a Million in 2023 – Condustrial When the construction industry rebounded with a vengeance, especially from 2014/2015 and beyond Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States (TTLCONS) | FRED | St. design/build) and pricing methodology (lump sum v.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 25, 2024
and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 14, 2017
The company also plans to build a fulfillment center in Fairfield, CA in 2018. The same month, agricultural startup, AppHarvest, said it would build a $50 million high-tech greenhouse in Pikeville, KY. Abbot’s 250,000-square-foot Tipp City facility opened in 2014. ConAgra Brands.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 15, 2021
The plastic materials needed for building the Plastic Roads consist mainly of common post-consumer products such as packing of products. Rajagopalan Vasudevan developed this innovative method of construction of roads using plastic waste which is better, more durable and very cost-effective than regular asphalt roads. Short Note.
Constructlaw
MAY 30, 2023
regulatory landscape, showcasing a growing commitment to build economic and infrastructure strategies around equity and sustainable development. Established in 2014, the WIFIA program has been a critical component in the advancement of water infrastructure P3s in the United States. Retrieved May 16, 2023, from [link]. [10] 3901 et seq.
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2014
From the May/June 2014 issue. Food-related manufacturing is present in many of the public power communities across the state, largely because the communities have a low cost of operation and a wealth of infrastructure to aid in the production process. Moving products from Indiana is both expedient and cost-effective. Indiana Lt.
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014.
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. It cost $1,200 and weighed roughly five pounds and each minute of talk time cost $1.75, and I made money with it like you would not believe. X 5 Minutes). Can my C.P.A.
53
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
We have resent the email to
Are you sure you want to cancel your subscriptions?
Let's personalize your content