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

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

Construction Management Schedule Management Material Storage Material Handling 52

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in public sector capital planning and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction is the reliance on outdated, national average cost data and flawed location/economic multipliers.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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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Foundation Systems Cost Control Change Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

This task often required cross-department collaboration between finance, procurement, and legal teams. Staff Training Finance teams had to be retrained to understand the new requirements and their downstream effects on financial reporting, budgeting, and project bidding.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Change Management Building Standards Construction Equipment 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

How can construction companies maintain healthy cash flow while minimizing overhead costs in today’s dynamic industry? This challenge is crucial for long-term success, as firms navigate unique financial hurdles such as project-based budgeting, delayed payments, and fluctuating material costs.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Project Management Construction Equipment 52

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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Construction Management Sustainability Property Management Cost Control 98

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

Buildern

JUNE 25, 2025

One missing detail can lead to thousands in unexpected costs. Procurement, especially in construction, isn’t only about placing orders. Here, we have control over risk, stay within budget, and keep vendors aligned with the job. One overlooked purchase order (PO) can disturb an entire timeline.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Approvals Schedule Management Structural Systems 40

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

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. The core principle centres on resource conservation.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement 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

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

Building Code Compliance Cost Control Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

This integration minimizes risks, optimizes costs, and enhances project efficiency. This eliminates the common disputes that arise between architects and contractors in traditional models, where design feasibility conflicts can delay progress and inflate costs.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Permits Quality Control Cost Control 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Selecting a reliable welding company for installing and welding Industrial piping under pressure is a challenge many procurement specialists face. A poor choice of contractor can lead to delays, budget overruns, and quality issues. This reduces logistical costs and simplifies coordination. This helps compare pricing policies.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Quality Control Warranty 52

Wrench

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In this series we’ll be leveraging our experience of consulting with EPC organizations around the world, and with project control teams, to dispel some of the most popular myths. AI can even extract key metrics from diverse sourceslike combining procurement schedules with field updateswithout needing them to be in a uniform format.

Project Management 52

Project Management Cost Control Schedule Management Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2025

A reliable Construction Cost Analysis requires objectivity, currency, and detailed research of the local market. Objective comparsions of locally researched cost data and issues associated with national average cost data and location factoring are shown below. #1. Peitlock, B.A., Martinez, A.,

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Automated order processing and tracking minimize manual errors and accelerate procurement, enabling construction teams to concentrate on strategic project execution rather than administrative logistics. WMS also fosters cost efficiency and sustainability. Integrate WMS with existing logistics and procurement systems.

Material Storage 40

Material Storage Schedule Management Cost Control Project Management 40

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The design phase typically begins 6-12 months before construction starts, allowing sufficient time for material procurement, detailed engineering analysis, and workshop preparation. The design phase typically occurs 6-12 months before construction begins, allowing time for material procurement and workshop preparation.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 23, 2025

Because projects involve high budgets and long timelines, trust plays an oversize role. This openness helps small specialty firms, which might lack marketing budgets, prove their worth beside bigger names. Many even look for photos posted by past customers to verify workmanship. Digital testimonials shorten that trust-building period.

Stakeholder Engagement 52

Stakeholder Engagement Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Specialty Contracting 52

Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

With cost overruns being a reality, contractors may struggle to improve cash flow while balancing the budget and meeting deliverables on a job. Costs that hinder cash flow and profitability can arise from day-to-day occurrences like equipment maintenance or change order requests, which can be difficult to budget for.

Specialty Contracting 52

Specialty Contracting Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

Since precast concrete components are manufactured offsite, they can be procured and fabricated prior to the site being disturbed, and the precast can be scheduled to be erected at a specific time once the foundations are in place, says Corey Greika, vice president/general manager of Coreslab Structures in Indianapolis.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 64

For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

@bubutu - stock.adobe.com Concrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability. In several cases, misaligned test results have led to full concrete removals and re-pours, pushing back schedules and inflating costs.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Construction Equipment Cost Control Site Planning 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

The main cost usually does not attract people’s attention until it is too late, which is the cost of strengthening. As prices continue to rise, companies must formulate strategies to control their operating costs. Moreover, purchasing in bulk lessens the effect of price changes. </p>

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Procurement Material Storage Foundation Systems 52

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

Concrete contractors have continued to face several significant challenges like skilled labor shortage, rising material costs, and supply chain volatility. Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials. The same investment in technology is being seen in the machine control space.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Cost Control 52

Roads Online

JULY 24, 2025

Attendees repeatedly cited “lack of funding” and “inadequate budget” as root causes of systemic issues like workforce shortages, loss of skilled workers, and sub-optimal asset management processes. Resilience An important topic of discussion was the challenges posed by bureaucratic processes and complex procurement systems.

Stakeholder Engagement 84

Stakeholder Engagement Renewable Energy Systems Maintenance Infrastructure Development 84

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Here’s what might surprise you: while a standard door costs £100-£250, fire doors run £500-£1,300 installed. That price difference often leads to costly shortcuts, but understanding why fire doors cost 6-8 times more could save lives in your next project.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2025

billion phase of a light rail transit line for the city of Austin, Texas, took a step toward reality on June 5, with the start of a two-step progressive design-build procurement process that aims to get construction underway in 2027. Rendering courtesy Austin Transit Partnership June 12, 2025 The initial $7.1-billion

Specialty Contracting 36

Specialty Contracting Building Design Surveying Project Management 36

Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

Arcello said clients are now bringing in contractors earlier than ever to help evaluate site conditions, entitlement risks, energy procurement and utility interconnection timelines. That aligns with Keene’s experience, who added the need for accurate cost forecasting has grown significantly.

Infrastructure Development 264

Infrastructure Development Site Planning Procurement Public Works 264

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

The market study will examine whether there are opportunities to improve how the public sector and industry work together, for example through improvements to public procurement, so more cost-effective infrastructure can be built in support of the government’s growth mission. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Public Works Construction Equipment Government Works Procurement 64

Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Value of Early Collaboration Between Architects and General Contractors Early collaboration between architects and GCs allows for a comprehensive understanding of the projects vision, budget, and logistical constraints. Englewood Construction bridges the gap by evaluating design feasibility and aligning it with budget realities.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Codes 59

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

Cost Control 96

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Controls Quality Control 96

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. For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project.

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Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2020

LEAN Construction Cost Control. Traditional cost estimating methods do not offer any reliable guidance for assessing impacts upon over project costs. Tools and services are readily available to support Lean construction cost control. The post LEAN Construction Cost Control appeared first on 4BT.

Cost Control 66

Cost Control Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating 66

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Cost and quality management systems in facilities management with respect to the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects faced by real property owners must be dynamic, proactive and able to support on-demand decision-making processes. The post Dynamic Construction Cost Control appeared first on 4BT.

Cost Control 66

Cost Control Lean Construction Quality Control Property Management 66

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Parametric cost modeling, area cost factors, location factors, etc., are not suitable for work scope developing or costing.

Procurement 98

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

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To make sure profits stay steady and grow, it's crucial to manage increasing costs for materials, labour, and operations. The Impact of Inflation on the Architecture sector Inflation directly affects project costs in architecture. By integrating budgets, expenses, and resources, it gives a full view of project finances.

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Architecture Risk Management Cost Control Material Handling 105