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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Sustainable construction delivers measurable economic benefits, including reduced operational costs, higher property values (3-15% rental premiums), and access to government incentives, whilst circular economy approaches can boost profitability by up to 26%. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Early Engagement for Improved Decision-Making Engaging GCs early provides Directors with critical insights that enhance the project’s overall design and feasibility. These proactive safety measures reduced the risk of on-site incidents, minimized legal risks, and kept the project in line with OSHA requirements.

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How to Create an Independent Government Cost Estimate

Job Order Contracting

An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). Direct labor is the labor directly applied to the performance of the contract requirements. How was the estimate made?

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. While fully adhered systems offer certain advantages, their water management performance depends entirely on the quality of the installation, specifically, the quality of the drainage plane, which is rarely verified.

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It’s no accident this environmental cleanup project’s a leader in worker safety 

Civil + Structural Engineer

and with stakeholders such as the Stepan Company, a current owner of a portion of the site that is responsible for removing the non-radioactive material from, in, and around its property. Throughout the project’s progress, public safety measures have been in place for the community.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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How to Effectively Monitor Construction Project Progress

CCR Magazine

Without it, delays and budget overruns can spiral out of control, leading to frustrated stakeholders and tarnished reputations. Whether you’re overseeing commercial construction or smaller-scale builds, understanding how to track progress effectively is your key to success. How will you measure success?