ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 T he contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement. Video still courtesy of the U.S. The extra payments will come out of a contingency budget. billion project.

Cost Control 46

Cost Control Building Information Modeling (BIM) Infrastructure Development Building Controls 46

Rapport3

JANUARY 30, 2025

Key reforms include: Easing restrictions on building in key areas to accelerate commercial and residential projects. Firms must scale quickly, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain cost control while handling larger, more complex projects. Contact us today to learn more or book a demo.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Besides higher costs for construction materials, supplies and labor as leading to higher damages and settlements, most insurers pointed to social inflation, particularly jury awards and litigation trends, as contributing to higher claim payouts. One insurer estimated claim costs are rising 3 – 5 percent annually. </p>

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Engineering Risk Management Surveying 40

OmTrak

JULY 16, 2025

In this article, I’ll explore lessons from history, from Ford’s production lines to the Empire State Building, and why the real productivity breakthrough for construction may lie in an overlooked KPI: quality. As I listened, I found my mind drifting, and I decided to Google something out of curiosity: the Empire State Building.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Controls Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 19, 2025

billion West Coast Biomedical Research Hub project’s scope includes design and construction of building space; purchase and installation of fume hoods, stainless steel piping, refrigeration/freezers, and wet laboratory, formulation, testing, filtration and air handling equipment and systems. The estimated $1.1-billion

Piping Installation 36

Piping Installation Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning 36

ENR Construction

JUNE 26, 2025

Crews conducted stormwater management, erosion control and grading to stabilize excavations. KEYWORDS: Kiewit MWH Constructors Oregon water quality Share This Story Elaine Silver is a freelance journalist, writer, researcher and book editor. Brown and Caldwell, Stantec and Carollo Engineers are also part of the team.

Quality Control 36

Quality Control Surveying Facility Management Project Management 36

PN - Project Management

JUNE 24, 2025

Understanding why the numbers move is the first step to building tighter bids and avoiding unwelcome surprises in the field. While every project is unique, contractors across the globe see the same five cost drivers again and again. Unit cost climbs again. One setup, one cleanup—lower cost.  lb.

Piping Installation 87

Piping Installation Site Planning Real Estate Development Cost Control 87

ENR Construction

JUNE 26, 2025

Crews conducted stormwater management, erosion control and grading to stabilize excavations. KEYWORDS: Kiewit MWH Constructors Oregon water quality Share This Story Elaine Silver is a freelance journalist, writer, researcher and book editor. by requiring the county to re-evaluate its approval.

Surveying 36

Surveying Facility Management Quality Control Public Works 36

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Under Andrews leadership the group has increased its resilience, strengthened its financial position and currently has a record order book of over £11bn. Second-quarter growth for product manufacturers 8 hours Latest survey of construction products manufacturers indicates a return to growth but labour cost pressures intensifying.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Property Management Wall Systems 59

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

Our drivers ultimately control these outcomes with their driving and roadside inspections and they need to be involved and see our yearly numbers. What’s your advice to a company building a program like yours? She’s written for The New York Times , Business Week , the Petaluma Argus-Courier , Inbound Logistics and Design-Build.

Construction Equipment 36

Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Inspection Surveying 36

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

Our drivers ultimately control these outcomes with their driving and roadside inspections and they need to be involved and in seeing our yearly numbers. What’s your advice to a company building a program like yours? She’s written for The New York Times , Business Week , the Petaluma Argus-Courier , Inbound Logistics and Design-Build.

Construction Equipment 36

Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Surveying Risk Management 36

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

If you live in Suffolk, knowing how to respond and who to contact can save you thousands in repair costs and prevent your home from further damage. Step 5: Book a Full Roof Inspection and Repair Temporary fixes are essential to stop immediate damage, but they’re not long-term solutions. What Qualifies as a Roofing Emergency?

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Cost Control Inspection Communication 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Surrey removal costs vary significantly based on property size (£280-£800 for local moves), distance, and additional services, so obtain written quotes from at least three companies for accurate pricing. These flexible options provide professional moving assistance without the cost of full removal services.

Material Storage 40

Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Material Handling Insurance Management 40

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Seek communities with activities or clubs nearby to build friendships and stay engaged with others. Use the money to book that cruise or explore destinations on your bucket list. Covering Healthcare Costs: Medical needs often grow with age. Selling to Future Generation Homes lets you escape those endless costs for good.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control HVAC Systems Site Planning Maintenance 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It’s not all about building a better vehicle, or the technology that is used inside the vehicle. And it’s definitely not about building bigger or more roads and bridges. The journey begins with the traveler’s intent to get from point A to point B using the mode(s) that satisfy their needs for cost and convenience.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Cost Control Building Optimization Schedule Management 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Realistic, valid cost and technical requirement planning. The solution is to improve technical and cost transparency early in the planning phase and maintain communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Reach out to see how… Proven Cost Control Solution. Building/Site/Location Management.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. The real challenge was with the students and faculty who use the building as part of their campus experience. Completed in January 2024, the $10.5 Woell, Ph.D.,

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. and oversight groups.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Most, if not all, public sector real property owners have extraordinarily little visibility into facilities preventive maintenance costs or granular associated task line times. For example, owners may require a preventive maintenance activity and an associate cost from a contractor. Check and calibrate safety controls.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation Controls Manufacturing 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2019

Construction Cost Control Speed Procurement, Limit Waste, Mitigate Risk. Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. Costs vary widely by location and remain hard to predict.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB). DON’T – Do not use a national average cost book and attempt to create a UPB, with or without factors or construction cost indices (CCIs).

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Lean Construction 75

Lean Construction Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management 75

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines. They’re also shifting from design-bid-build to design-build, which helps to complete projects 102% faster. As a result, most project managers focus on limiting the typical schedule and cost overruns.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

This role encompasses all aspects of planning, architecture, engineering, and building, integrating both creative and technical responsibilities. Modern Context In modern construction, the master builder concept has evolved into initial concepts such as design-build , where a single entity manages both design and construction.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

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. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. FAR 36.203.

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Book Reviews. Current Costs. Quarterly Cost Reports. Quake-Damaged Building Implosion One for the Books. Controlled Demolition Inc. Despite many challenges, Controlled Demolition Inc. Despite many challenges, Controlled Demolition Inc. Search our site: Infrastructure.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 44

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Building Controls Property Management 44

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While most real property owners, designers, and builders, are aware of the issues associated with Traditional Planning, Engineering, Procurement and Construction strategies such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM@R, etc. 2 Full cost and technical visibility and transparencay for all participants and stakeholders. #3

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 97

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Stakeholder Engagement 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

PN - Project Management

APRIL 23, 2024

"All this material will be carted to the waste dump at great cost including cartage and dump fees. Good timber and other building material trashed - what a waste!" From clearing the site to the final finishing of the building, waste is generated through every phase of construction. These alternative materials are reusable.

Construction Management 96

Construction Management Building Materials Project Management Site Planning 96

Roads Online

APRIL 15, 2024

TOOFA is the first in the market that aims to simplify and consolidate the construction/utilities temporary traffic management booking needs, from planning to resource scheduling and management, all the way to implementation and completion. But growing the business and its platform did present multiple challenges.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Project Management Infrastructure Development Risk Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 21, 2023

When problems are caught early on during pre-construction, the cost savings can be significantly higher than it would be if found on the jobsite. Go from spec book to submittals log in minutes Construction specifications describe the materials and workmanship required to build a project according to the design.

Project Management Consulting 98

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Approvals 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Most Army and DoD JOC Program specify “RS Means” cost data. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

PN - Project Management

JULY 24, 2023

Achieving mastery in cost management in construction projects is crucial. The Integral Role of Financial Planning in Building Projects ​A meticulously crafted financial plan can distinguish between fiscal stability and disaster. Effective Financial Planning in Building Projects Establishing the project scope is your first step.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Cost Control 52

LetsBuild

MAY 5, 2023

A single design flaw, drafting mistake, or other oversight can result in significant cost and schedule overruns. During preconstruction, you’ll use the project’s scope of work and the client’s vision to create the budget and costs involved, the project team and their schedule, and an overall plan to bring true value to the client.

Schedule Management 95

Schedule Management Project Management Handover Risk Management 95

PN - Project Management

MARCH 26, 2024

"Poor storage of construction materials can result in the materials being damaged or stolen." ​Ensuring the safety and integrity of the construction materials needed to complete a build is a huge priority. For example, choosing a location closer to the project site reduces the time and costs of frequent requisite retrieval.

Material Storage 95

Material Storage Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Material Handling 95