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.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Moreover, integrating tools like Building Radar can streamline processes by providing real-time project insights and updates, significantly contributing to project success. Building Radar supports this by offering tools for real-time monitoring and automated updates, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned with the project schedule.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Each service is crucial in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency in building projects.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Protecting your commercial building goes beyond locking the doors. Good security measures give both employees and customers confidence, showing that your business takes their safety seriously. Security Alarm Systems Security alarm systems serve as your building’s first line of defense against unauthorized entry.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

BERLIN, Germany – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today at the INTERGEO conference the latest release of Trimble ® 4D (T4D) Control software, version 6.5, Additionally, the software allows for relative track monitoring where an as-built survey has not been performed. Availability Trimble 4D Control version 6.5

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

Accidents and injuries not only disrupt productivity but also escalate costs and potentially lead to legal repercussions. By proactively adopting control measures, you can cultivate a culture of safety that safeguards your workers and underpins a thriving business. It’s time to rewrite these narratives.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon. Traditional design-bid-build models where the burden of risk was principally shouldered by contractors are gradually giving way to more collaborative models where risks and responsibilities are more evenly shared.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

Fire sprinkler systems are one of the most critical safety features in any commercial building. These systems work instantly during a fire, helping to control damage and potentially saving lives. They help to: Control fires before emergency services arrive Limit the spread of fire and smoke. Who Should Perform These Inspections?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

. – After a long, stormy winter, drivers are faced with dodging potholes or suffering the consequences of damage to their vehicles, but a first-of its-kind quality control tool may help increase the quality of pavement and keep those potholes, ruts and cracks from forming.

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Stok

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Building owners and operators are implementing practical upgrades, including: Building envelope improvements by adding insulation, sealing leaks, upgrading windows, and installing exterior shades. These measures reduce energy loss and improve overall efficiency.

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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.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

The focus typically remains on functionality, cost control, and operational efficiency. Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. Consider energy-efficient building systems specifically calibrated for Florida’s demanding climate.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2025

Ensuring health and safety compliance goes beyond meeting regulatory requirements; it is essential for protecting workers, maintaining project timelines, reducing costs, and preventing legal and reputational damage. Risk Evaluation: Assessing the likelihood of these hazards occurring and the severity of their potential consequences.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

The continuous increase in energy costs has led homeowners and businesses to invest more in thermally efficient garage door solutions. The range of design options available today for architectural projects has grown to accommodate numerous building styles due to the evolution of contemporary architectural trends.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The partnership builds on Bentley’s recent acquisition of Cesium , the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications. At the end of the day, AI’s true power will be measured by its ability to improve outcomes—more sustainable designs, faster and safer builds, and more reliable infrastructure systems.

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Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This proactive approach prevented misunderstandings, minimized delays, and reduced costs by ensuring that everyone stayed on the same page throughout the project.​ By establishing a process for handling change orders collaboratively, Directors and the GC can control the impact of changes on the project’s timeline, budget, and quality.

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Roads Online

JUNE 21, 2023

And it’s going to come down to project controls. Project controls is the set of processes and systems used to measure and monitor performance throughout the life of the project. Project controls provides transparency into key metrics such as schedule, cost and risk so that you know where things stand at any given time.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. Since its formation in 2003, Toll Brothers City Living has completed 45 condominium buildings totaling over 7,200 residences. business segments and U.S.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Smart control systems enable more precise and efficient energy management.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. Employing preventive measures can save your project from unanticipated disasters in the long run, ensuring trouble-free operation. Error Prevention Measures? Should Professional Plumbers be Considered?

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Buildern

MAY 20, 2025

Profit Margin Markup Definition Profit as a percentage of revenue Profit as a percentage of cost Formula (Revenue – Cost) / Revenue 100 (Revenue – Cost) / Cost 100 Focus Bottom-line profitability Pricing based on cost Use Case Reporting, financial analysis Estimating, bidding Main Question How much profit do I keep?

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

The post Modern Ventilation Strategies that Reduce Heating Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These new systems give buildings the fresh air they need and keep heating costs down at the same time. These new systems give buildings the fresh air they need and keep heating costs down at the same time.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. EIFS is also a cost-competitive cladding in many markets. These details can negate the schedule and/or cost savings that prefabrication can offer. EIFS provides continuous insulation (c.i.)

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 7, 2025

Parking lots may seem like mundane spaces, but they are critical areas that require strong security measures. Whether in a shopping mall, office building, or industrial site, ensuring safety for vehicles and pedestrians is paramount. Without proper safety measures, accidents and damage can occur frequently.

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Stok

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By engaging tenants in the decarbonization journey, landlords can: Guide energy consumption reduction : Depending on the building type, the building’s occupants can control up to 80% of energy use in a commercial building. Tenant engagement in decarbonization efforts is pivotal.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

These geological phenomena, often overshadowed by more visible risks, pose significant threats to the stability and longevity of buildings. These issues can lead to costly repairs, compromised safety, and long-term structural damage without proactive measures. The first one is site analysis.

Foundation Systems 52

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iField Smart

MAY 4, 2025

It provides an accurate and in-depth record of the final build. As-Built drawings are visual deliverables that help understand a physical snapshot of a building project. For example, renovating a building without learning where the wires and pipes are positioned can lead to chaos. What are As-Built Drawings?

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

One of the most effective ways to do so is through sustainable renovation , which reduces carbon emissions and leads to long-term cost savings. Energy-Efficient Building Materials and Design Businesses’ primary strategy to decrease their carbon emissions involves selecting sustainable construction materials.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 30, 2025

Real-time visibility allows organizations to monitor shipments, inventory, and operations as they happeneliminating blind spots, improving decision-making, and driving cost efficiency. This leads to mismatched production, missed opportunities, and higher carrying costs. This builds loyalty and reduces customer service inquiries.

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