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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. Better Manage Construction Costs.

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Dry Hire or Wet Hire? Understanding Your Crane Rental Options

UK Construction Blog

When planning lifting operations for construction, logistics, or infrastructure, understanding the difference between dry hire and wet hire is essential. The right choice helps manage risk, meet compliance requirements, and keep costs under control. It is also used when the client lacks qualified staff on site. What is Dry Hire?

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Automated Layout Startup Civ Robotics Secures $7.5M Series A Funding Round

ENR Construction

Series A Funding Round By Jeff Rubenstone, Deputy Editor, News and Technology The CivDot+ is able to autonomously mark layout points in large outdoor sites with minimal human oversight. million in Series A funding, in a round led by AlleyCorp with investments from Bobcat Co. We’re just providing a tool.”

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What Really Drives Directional Drilling Costs? 5 Key Factors to Track

PN - Project Management

Plan your pace. Even one surprise boulder can wreck a schedule—so get a soil report or a nearby bore log wherever possible, and build an allowance for unexpected ground in the bid. Site Access and Logistics The best drill plan fails if the rig can’t reach the entry pit or if vac trucks can’t sit nearby.

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3 benefits of location-based planning in construction

LetsBuild

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. Maybe we need to think about construction planning and scheduling a little differently.

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Why Local Movers Are Part of Your Project Team

CCR Magazine

From managing subcontractors to dealing with local permitting headaches, project teams juggle more than enough. Whether you’re managing a commercial build-out, renovating a multi-unit property, or facilitating a tight-turnaround office relocation, professional movers can—and should—play a bigger role than most give them credit for.

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7 ways to improve your construction schedule

LetsBuild

What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager? If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. This includes going over your spec book, construction drawings, etc.