iField Smart

JANUARY 8, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes In an industry as quick as construction, cost management is everything. Rising material costs, labour shortages plus complex projects mean we need to be smarter with our budgets without compromising on quality. Simplify stakeholder collaboration to ensure transparency and alignment on budgets.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The role of an Assistant Construction Manager is crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. They play a vital part in the success of large-scale developments, from commercial buildings to residential complexes.

Construction Management 52

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

New technologies like AI, BIM, and IoT are helping manage projects better by saving time, cutting costs, and reducing risks. AI alone can lower construction costs by 10–20%. Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030.

Construction Management 52

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Grasping the burden rate in construction is also vital for accurate budgeting. Implementing key strategies for maintaining financial control in construction projects ensures that projects stay on track financially. Understanding what an assistant construction manager does can enhance team efficiency and cost management.

Project Management 52

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. Lets explore the key stages of turning a building concept into a completed structure and how a construction company plays a vital role at every step. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

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iField Smart

JANUARY 6, 2025

Although this is the case, quality control is one of the most common pain points in the industry. As such there is a need for proper quality control mechanisms to be put in place otherwise construction projects are likely to be non compliant in most design aspects and this will result in: Damage to safety features of the structure.

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Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From financial overruns to project delays, unexpected risks can impact budgets, timelines, and overall project success. When GCs participate in the planning and design phases, they can identify constructability issues, optimize designs, and establish realistic budgets and timelines.

Collaboration 52

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 19, 2025

Key features such as job costing, WIP reporting, and retainage management ensure financial control throughout the project. Job costing functionality is the life-blood of any construction accounting system. It should let contractors assign costs to specific job codes and match them against estimates.

Structural Systems 59

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Key Takeaways The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability transformation essential for environmental protection and business viability, with sustainable practices offering significant cost savings and competitive advantages. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Whether you are a homeowner planning a renovation , a developer looking to break ground on a commercial project, or simply an interested party in the real estate market, understanding the construction costs in NYC is crucial for making informed decisions.

Construction Management 52

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Buildern

JULY 18, 2025

With this in mind, we’ll go deep into the essence of construction document control, explore the key challenges, and give you some practical solutions to manage them. Table of Contents Why Is Construction Document Control Essential for Your Business? That’s what construction document control is about. Paper copies get misplaced.

Building Code Compliance 52

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. For many UK homeowners, this decision represents a significant crossroads that impacts not just your living space but also your budget, lifestyle, and property value. The post Renovate or Extend? You’re not alone.

Budgeting 52

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. Rising material costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable project delays often result in costly overruns, putting project profitability at risk. What is Job Costing in Construction?

Cost Control 52

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Workflow Management

MAY 2, 2025

TL;DR: Aligning job costing with the RIBA Plan of Work improves financial clarity, budget control, and project efficiency. WorkflowMax helps British architects and firms track expenses, manage resources, and gain real-time insights at every stagefrom strategic definition to building use.

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Buildern

JULY 3, 2025

Ever wrapped up a project only to realize your labor costs ate into your profit more than expected? While managing a small residential remodel or a large-scale commercial build, knowing how to calculate labor cost in construction the right way can mean the difference between hitting your margins and losing money.

Estimating 52

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

A leader with strong management expertise ensures that teams are aligned, budgets are controlled, and risks are mitigated. Budget Control Projects often derail due to poor financial planning. Skilled managers keep tight controls on spending, ensuring no surprises hit down the line.

Construction Management 52

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Cost overruns affect project profitability significantly. Without accurate real-time data, project managers struggle to track expenses, monitor resource allocation, and identify budget variances before they become major problems. Cost control becomes more precise with real-time budget tracking and resource monitoring.

Building Code Compliance 52

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 19, 2025

Job costing functionality is the life-blood of any construction accounting system. It should let contractors assign costs to specific job codes and match them against estimates. Contractors can track costs, check profitability, and watch their business finances immediately. They connect planned spending with ground costs.

Structural Systems 52

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Rabbet

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

What Are “Soft Costs” in Construction? When planning a construction project, understanding the full scope of costs is crucial for accurate budgeting and project management. Real estate professionals in development and construction lending are impacted by cost and budgeting issues. What are hard costs?

Real Estate Development 52

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Construction Management 59

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Early Contractor Involvement is a mandatory component in any real property owner process designed to ensure consistent delivery of quaility repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time and on-budget. The issues associated with Traditional Construction * Project Delivery (DB, DBB, CMAR…) are clear.

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Buildern

JULY 16, 2025

If so, you understand how poor material management can lead to costly delays and project budget issues. In this article, we will discuss the smart methods of supply control at every stage of a construction project, from estimating to change orders and final delivery. Have you ever ordered the wrong quantity of materials or tools?

Construction Management 52

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Rabbet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There are many different types of contracts , but two of the most common are cost-plus and guaranteed maximum price. Cost-Plus Contracts A cost-plus contract is an agreement where the owner pays the contractor for all actual costs incurred (materials, labor, equipment) plus an agreed-upon fee or percentage for profit and overhead.

Contracts 52

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Their trailblazing efforts have significantly shifted the dynamics of the industry, providing cost-effective and reliable plumbing for businesses. These buildings require complex plumbing systems.

Plumbing 52

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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?

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Technology such as AI-powered robots, satellites, and cameras will monitor job sites remotely, improve safety, and streamline quality control. Design automation and resource management solutions will also help cut delays and cost overruns.

Change Management 52

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2025

Build a Strong Cost Data Foundation – Strategies for Change A significant issue in public sector capital planning and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction is the reliance on outdated, national average cost data and flawed location/economic multipliers. Build a Strong Cost Data Foundation 2.

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Buildern

JUNE 26, 2025

A Schedule of Values (SOV) is a detailed document used in construction projects to break down the total contract price into individual work items or cost categories. The GC uses the contract scope and budget to break down the total value into logical, trackable pieces of work. Why does this matter?

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iField Smart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Left unaddressed, these can transform into cost overruns, delays, and compromised security. Inefficient use of these resources leads to idle time, wastage, and inflated costs. It serves as a digital control center to consolidate project data, streamline communication, and automate various workflows.

Construction Management 52

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Buildern

APRIL 20, 2025

Both are well-known platforms promising to simplify estimating, scheduling, collaboration, and financial control. If youve been comparing Buildertrend and Procore, unsure which one can really support your day-to-day operations without added friction or unnecessary costs, this guide is for you. But the reality?

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Buildern

JUNE 2, 2025

Both platforms aim to simplify how teams estimate costs, manage schedules, and stay on top of daily operations. The right software helps manage budgets, organize workflows, and improve communication, without adding unnecessary complexity. Cost Estimation and Budget Management: Which Tool Wins?

Cost Control 52

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Buildern

JUNE 11, 2025

What’s costing you more: your materials or the hours lost to messy project management? Small construction business owners already know how quickly things can spiral out of control. Such software solutions have been designed to keep your projects on track and your budget under strict control. Easy Estimating and Invoicing.

Construction Management 52

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Staff Training Finance teams had to be retrained to understand the new requirements and their downstream effects on financial reporting, budgeting, and project bidding. Tighter procurement controls : Procurement teams could renegotiate lease terms with better data at their fingertips.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

This comprehensive design process separates timber frame construction from conventional building methods and determines the success of the entire project. Timber framing design is the architectural and structural planning process for creating buildings using heavy timber construction with traditional joinery methods.

Fire Protection Systems 52

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Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From project management to cost control, there are several key areas where you can make strategic improvements to enhance your bottom line. You’ll discover practical strategies to increase productivity on job sites, manage overhead costs effectively, and improve cash flow.

Schedule Management 52

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Set a realistic budget to keep your renovation on track. Balancing the Two If your budget is tight, make a must-fix and nice-to-have list. BUDGETING FOR YOUR RENOVATION Creating a solid budget is like laying the foundation for your entire renovation project. Without it, things can spiral out of control quickly.

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