Buildern

JULY 16, 2025

If so, you understand how poor material management can lead to costly delays and project budget issues. Materials often make up the largest part of the construction project’s expenses. This is the reason material management is not only about logistics. Table of Contents What Is Material Management in Construction?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Material Storage Material Handling 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The benefits of circular construction and a consistently applied programmatic approach to all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects include a significant reduction in financial and environmental waste. What is circular procurement? Construction includes new builds, rebuild, renovation, or maintenance activities.

Building Materials 97

Building Materials Procurement Prefabrication Change Management 97

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The real estate industry is changing fast, and strong construction management is more important than ever. This service is useful for property developers, investors, and construction project managers.

Construction Management 52

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

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Here’s why: Volume of leases : Construction businesses often deal with dozens (or even hundreds) of leases across different projects and geographies. This task often required cross-department collaboration between finance, procurement, and legal teams. This led to new asset management strategies and financial modeling practices.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Change Management Building Standards Construction Equipment 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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. Construction companies must adopt proactive cash flow management strategies to thrive in this environment.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Project Management Construction Equipment 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2025

The Critical Role of Pre-Construction in Success Pre-construction is the phase of a project where the greatest influence on cost, schedule, and quality outcomes can be achieved. The following foundational elements enable consistent, high-quality project execution—on time and within budget: 1.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Cost Control Schedule Management 52

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

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

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The post Construction Industry App Development: Transform Your Projects with Digital Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Today’s technology offers streamlined solutions that tackle communication breakdowns, enhance productivity, and significantly improve project management across all stages of development.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Cost Control Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) 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. Financially stable companies are more likely to handle large or long-term projects effectively.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Quality Control Warranty 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2025

This reliance limits cost visibility and creates inefficiencies in estimating, budgeting, and executing projects. via Four BT, LLC / 4BT) improved cost control and project outcomes. Make cost data and project estimates auditable, traceable, and exportable for long-term portfolio and capital improvement planning.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Foundation Systems Cost Control Change Management 52

iField Smart

MAY 7, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes In a dynamic and resource intensive construction sector, effective project scheduling is a critical factor for success. Whether managing a single or multiple project, the ability to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and adapt to changes in real-time determines if the project is delivered within budget and on time.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Risk Management Change Management Project Management 52

Buildern

JUNE 25, 2025

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. In this article, we’ll figure out how to manage construction purchase orders and keep procurement aligned with your project goals.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Approvals Schedule Management Structural Systems 40

UK Construction Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Technology integration is crucial for sustainable construction success, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) reducing waste by 30%, smart building systems achieving 20-30% energy savings, and digital tools enabling precise resource management and real-time monitoring. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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. Time Savings: JOC can save time compared to traditional methods due to pre-established contracts and potentially faster project starts.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Property Management Project Management 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2025

Despite significant efforts to enhance construction productivity and efficiency, many projects continue to experience budget overruns and delays. Surprisingly, productivity in construction has declined by roughly 40% over the decades, highlighting the industry’s struggle with project execution complexities.

Estimating 36

Estimating Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 36

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

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. This integration minimizes risks, optimizes costs, and enhances project efficiency. In contrast, design-build enables parallel workflows.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Permits Quality Control Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 23, 2025

Because projects involve high budgets and long timelines, trust plays an oversize role. A drywall installer, for instance, can scan past projects and see if a contractor pays promptly, respects safety rules, and keeps change orders reasonable. Smart construction managers examine patterns in feedback to spot weak points.

Stakeholder Engagement 52

Stakeholder Engagement Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Specialty Contracting 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Effective logistics management is a cornerstone of success in commercial construction , where timely material delivery and efficient resource allocation can determine project outcomes. However, traditional logistics approaches often face challenges such as inventory inaccuracies, supply chain disruptions, and project delays.

Material Storage 40

Material Storage Schedule Management Cost Control Project Management 40

Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

Effective cash flow management and data accuracy are crucial to maintaining financial health and operational efficiency for construction and service businesses, like specialty and mechanical contractors. In today’s competitive and operationally complex construction industry, businesses face numerous internal and external risks.

Specialty Contracting 52

Specialty Contracting Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2025

Using verifiable, current, and granular local market cost data is a proven methodology and a strategic benefit to both owners and design builders that allows for defensible cost estimates with improved cost visbility and cost management capability. – “Location factors are used during preliminary project evaluations. Martinez, A.,

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

While large construction firms have begun investing heavily in AI-powered project management and design tools, smaller and medium-sized construction companies across the UK are discovering that AI applications in marketing and client communication can deliver immediate, measurable benefits without requiring massive technology investments. .”

Communication 52

Communication Foundation Systems Schedule Management Project Management 52

Stok

MAY 15, 2025

We’re proud to launch the Indigen ized Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Guidebook , co-developed by Dennis Thomas- Whonoa k ( K w asen Enterprises ), Stephani Carter (Stok), and Andriana Beauchemin (Stok) , and supported by the IPDA. WHAT IS IPD? HOW DOES IPD ALIGN WITH INDIGENOUS CULTURE?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Real Estate Development Lean Construction Schedule Management 52

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

Fire Protection Systems 52

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

ENR Construction

JUNE 6, 2025

Walsh and design partner WSP will begin work on the $339-million design-build project next month, according to the Rhode Island Dept. The agency has also budgeted a $10-million bonus for completion ahead of the scheduled November 2028 target date, with a $25,000 daily penalty for missed milestone dates. of Transportation (RIDOT).

Specialty Contracting 45

Specialty Contracting Inspection Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 45

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

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. With an aging workforce and fewer younger workers entering the trade, contractors are stretched thin across projects.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Construction Equipment Cost Control Site Planning 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Frampton Construction Company, a full-service firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has hired two new project executives: Jamie Shipman and Eric Fix. Image Courtesy of: Jamie Shipman -Frampton Construction Co Shipman has delivered projects for top manufacturers like Boeing and BMW.

Closeout 52

Closeout Building Design Site Planning Construction Equipment 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

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Investment is more volatile than international comparators, leading to inefficiencies caused by peaks and troughs in investment cycles, which drives up the cost of infrastructure projects, reduces industry confidence to invest, and diminishes the public acceptability of programmes.

Government Works 40

Government Works Public Works Change Management Risk Management 40

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Contractors have responded by accelerating the adoption of technology and optimizing project planning.

Concrete Pouring 52

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

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

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. The closing force must overcome air pressure differences while remaining manageable for users. Compare that to standard doors, which have no safety inspection requirements whatsoever.

Building Standards 52

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

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

When it starts to wear out, the consequences add up quickly — unexpected repairs, stalled projects, idle machines, and rising maintenance bills. For businesses managing tight schedules and lean margins, undercarriage issues can become a serious drain on productivity.

Inspection 52

Inspection Site Planning Maintenance Schedule Management 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Poirier The 964-bed student housing project in Arcata, Calif., That was the most important directive for the project team on Cal Poly Humboldt’s $195-million student housing project when planning first began in 2022. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

Building Codes 36

Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2025

Benefits Superior Cost Visibility Improved Cost Management Detailed Scope of Work Development Fewer Errors and Omissions Every successful project rests upon a foundation of robust process, skilled teams, reliable tools, and actionable information. Establishing trust with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds is crucial.

Estimating 93

Estimating Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems 93

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Poirier The 964-bed student housing project in Arcata, Calif., That was the most important directive for the project team on Cal Poly Humboldt’s $195-million student housing project when planning first began in 2022. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

Building Codes 36

Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36