Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

The two-year programme delay imposed on key sections of HS2 phase 1 will inflate the overall project cost by at least £360m. The first stab at what the true cost of delaying works to control day-to-day project costs has emerged in leaked internal Government documents.

Cost Control 344

Cost Control Government Works Budgeting Engineering 344

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 19, 2024

Tightening budgets mean road maintenance specialists are finding new ways to keep costs down. The post How the industry is helping highways authorities keep maintenance costs under control appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Cost Control 119

Cost Control Maintenance Budgeting Engineering 119

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Better Tools are now availalble for construction estimators to drive significantly improved contruction cost visibility. Approximately 90,000 line items with locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs are essential for superior cost visibility.

Estimating 95

Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Construction Equipment 95

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 9, 2025

It is a fundamental tool that helps contractors streamline their procurement processes, maintain budget control, and ensure efficient communication with suppliers. Think of it as your time-saving, mistake-reducing, cost-controlling ally in procurement. What is a Purchase Order System?

Procurement 112

Procurement Cost Control Structural Systems Project Management 112

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.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Sustainability Property Management Cost Control 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 24, 2023

Named the EchoWater Project , the immense upgrade was completed in spring 2023—on schedule and under budget. About the EchoWater Project The EchoWater Project began in 2010 when the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board issued new treatment requirements in Regional San’s wastewater discharge permit.

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Budgeting Schedule Management Cost Control Quality Control 130

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.

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Budgeting Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2025

Project cost estimation levels depend on the amount of current, actionable information available about the project at a given stage. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Estimate / Class 5 Estimate: Purpose:Used in the early stages of project planning (0-5% project definition) for screening or feasibility studies, often for initial budgeting.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Building Controls Budgeting 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The organization expects to save approximately 20% in rehabilitative construction costs. The team also used artificial intelligence to automate and digitize the generation of characteristics and locations of highway assets, saving significant time and cost while providing more accurate results. Winners will be announced on Oct.

Cost Control 260

Cost Control Infrastructure Development Project Management Public Works 260

In Eight

JUNE 23, 2025

Patrick Shaw, Project Controls Manager at Blois Construction, shares how his team revolutionized their budget tracking, document management, and RFI processes with InEight.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Cost Control Budgeting 52

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Reduced Productivity and Increased Costs: Manual processes are time-consuming and resource-intensive. This inefficiency leads to increased labor costs and project delays, negatively impacting the bottom line. Choosing the right software involves considering project requirements, budget, and features.

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Inspection Risk Management Safety Regulations Project Management 105

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%. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Real Estate Development Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Predictive Analytics: Forecast delays, costs, and safety issues. What is the typical cost? Reputable providers use encryption, access controls, and regular backups. Daily logs, weekly summaries, cost reports, safety reports, etc. Data Validation: Identify errors and inconsistencies. How is my data secured?

Communication 105

Communication Risk Management Material Storage Cost Control 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

Manufacturing building components in a controlled environment results in enhanced quality control, cost savings, a schedule that is less adversely affected by weather conditions, minimized onsite waste, and the ability to schedule and sequence fabrication and delivery.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 59

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineering Building Automation Building Optimization 59

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

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 28, 2025

Job Order Contracting (JOC) programs can be cost-effective for organizations needing to complete multiple, often recurring or small-to-medium-sized construction projects. Note: Paying a percentage of JOC construction volume as a fee for JOC products or services can prove costly and negate any potential cost savings.]

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Property Management Project Management 52

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

Structural Systems Cost Control Electrical Systems Project Management 59

Workflow Management

MAY 2, 2025

TL;DR: Aligning job costing with the RIBA Plan of Work improves financial clarity, budget control, and project efficiency. With features like Xero integration and automated reporting, your projects stay on budget and on track.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation Cost Control Building Controls Budgeting 52

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

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Cost Control and Savings: By minimizing delays, optimizing resource utilization, and preventing budget overruns, modern software translates to substantial cost savings. Furthermore, AI can generate alternative schedules, assessing the impact of various “what-if” scenarios on project timelines and costs.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Construction Management 105

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

Real Estate Development Cost Control Construction Machinery Schedule Management 52

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. This ensures that projects are completed efficiently, reducing costs and enhancing profitability. Skills Required for an Assistant Construction Manager 1.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Code Compliance Building Optimization Schedule Management 52

Construction Placements

JULY 4, 2025

Reducing Unnecessary Expenses for Construction Businesses Last Updated on July 5, 2025 by Admin The construction industry, while lucrative, is also notorious for high operating costs and slim profit margins. One of the most effective strategies for.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Lean Construction Budgeting Estimating 52

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

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Quality Control 52

For Construction Pros

JULY 1, 2025

Between increasing equipment costs, complex maintenance schedules, unpredictable downtime, and the growing pressure to do more with less, 46% of fleet leaders are managing more than 10 siloed software tools across telematics, fuel tracking, inspections and safety to run their daily operations.

Construction Equipment 81

Construction Equipment Renewable Energy Systems Maintenance Schedule Management 81

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

But customized designs, even with prefab components, can end up extending the schedule and increasing the budget. The panels form thermal-bridge-free envelopes that are predictable in cost, delivery, and performance, B.PUBLIC says. The airtight panels achieve an R-35 or R-52 value. B.PUBLIC doesn’t create modular units.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Costs: As the scope is likely to evolve and change across the design and construction phases, EPCM projects can expect additional engineering costs as work progresses.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

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

Construction Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control Real Estate Development 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is highly complex and represents a significant cost burden on utility operations and maintenance (O&M) budgets. Traditionally, UVM follows fixed maintenance schedules—typically ranging from 2 to 5 years—and involves high budgets, often leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.

Risk Management 202

Risk Management Cost Control Electrical Systems Schedule Management 202

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. According to the U.S.

Estimating 52

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Insurance Management Cost Control 52

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

Structural Systems Electrical Systems Building Codes Budgeting 52

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

Contracts Real Estate Development Cost Control Quality Control 52

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.

Quality Assurance 59

Quality Assurance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Control Cost Control 59

Buildern

JUNE 25, 2025

One missing detail can lead to thousands in unexpected costs. Here, we have control over risk, stay within budget, and keep vendors aligned with the job. In the office, it integrates with the construction budgeting process , supports construction forecasting, and helps enforce approval workflows.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Approvals Schedule Management Structural Systems 40