Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2025

This reduced competition has led to bid prices significantly above independent cost estimates, forcing agencies to either secure additional funding, scale back project scope or delay projects. They also bolster quality control through precise measurements and real-time monitoring, reducing the likelihood of defects and rework.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

The post How Accurate Cost Estimation Can Make or Break a Construction Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In an era where project complexity, cost, and schedule pressures continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, inaccurate construction estimates are no longer acceptable. What Causes Estimating Errors?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. The Minneapolis project was the largest job PCiRoads has faced, and Nap Scott, estimator and project manager, knew there would be unique logistics.

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Buildern

JULY 3, 2025

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. The full picture of labor costs is the first step toward building realistic and profit-conscious construction estimates.

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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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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%. Each phase is important to avoid delays, control costs, and meet quality goals. It sets the foundation for building.

Construction Management 52

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

Buildern

JULY 16, 2025

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. It’s clear that regardless of the scope of a construction project, one cannot build without materials. Table of Contents What Is Material Management in Construction?

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Buildern

JULY 14, 2025

When forecasting is done right, it turns raw data into reliable insight, helping builders manage risks and create more realistic and accurate estimates. To build forecasts that stick, draw from a combination of: Historical project data: Previous cost trends, cash-flow patterns, and earned value metrics.

Budgeting 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

Building Code Compliance Building Controls Cost Control Building Permits 52

Buildern

JUNE 11, 2025

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. Here are some of the biggest benefits for small and mid-sized construction teams: Budget and Cost Control.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 52

Buildern

APRIL 20, 2025

Both are well-known platforms promising to simplify estimating, scheduling, collaboration, and financial control. Well take a close look at both tools feature by feature, so you can see where they shine, where they fall short, and why many builders are now switching to a third option : Builde r n. But the reality?

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

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. Upskilling to meet industry demands The construction industry faces a significant skills shortage, with an estimated 1.5

Change Management 52

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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.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

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Buildern

JUNE 26, 2025

It’s very easy to create one using specialized construction project management software like Buildern , so you keep every cost item under control, track the overall job costs, and ensure the whole team and clients are on the same page, literally. Pro tip: Keep your estimate detailed and well-organized from the start.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Change Management General Contracting Project Management 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

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Implementing key strategies for maintaining financial control in construction projects ensures that projects stay on track financially. It involves careful planning, monitoring, and controlling of financial resources. Understanding how much a construction worker makes assists in labor cost estimation.

Project Management 52

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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

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

Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This allows contractors to make informed decisions, allocate resources more efficiently, and maintain strong cost control. By allocating costs not just to the General Ledger (GL), but also to specific projects, phases, and cost types, job costing gives contractors better control over project expenses and minimizes the risk of profit fade.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Project Management Risk Management Building Code Compliance 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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Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By working together during preconstruction, our team was able to develop a roadmap that prepared the project for potential challenges, ensuring a smoother process and better budget control​. This commitment to quality control boosts project value, ensures compliance, and builds trust between the client and the contractor​.

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. It should let contractors assign costs to specific job codes and match them against estimates. This helps collect performance data for each part and validates future estimates.

Structural Systems 59

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Rabbet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The maximum price includes both direct costs and the contractor’s fee, which is usually determined during the pre-construction phase after thorough planning and estimating.

Contracts 52

Contracts Real Estate Development Cost Control Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 19, 2025

It should let contractors assign costs to specific job codes and match them against estimates. This helps collect performance data for each part and validates future estimates. This builds trust in financial data Synchronized sources of truth – Project and accounting data stays current.

Structural 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. Control Overhead Costs Optimising costs is the second key to boosting your construction business profits. This approach builds positive relationships and leads to successful projects.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Construction Equipment Quality Control 52

Roads Online

JUNE 29, 2025

This integration, which will be live in the coming weeks, keeps your project controls and markups in sync, without requiring a 12-step process or a dedicated IT wizard. It’s especially useful for government and mega-cap builds, where missing one document can mean blowing a deadline (and your budget). We’ll take that.

Building Controls 59

Building Controls Government Works Building Design Project Management 59

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?

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Project Management 52

Buildern

JULY 9, 2025

One bad subcontractor can derail your entire build. In this article, we will break down some key points on how to hire construction workers and build a team, either comprised of in-house workers or relying on subcontractors. Should you build out your in-house crew or subcontract the work? It’s about risk.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. These materials come from demolished buildings and are repurposed for new construction, reducing waste and cutting material costs.

Masonry 52

Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and permits all contribute to the overall expense of any construction project. Projects that require special variances, such as those in historic districts or areas with more stringent building regulations, may face even higher costs in securing the necessary approvals.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Project Management Consulting Real Estate Development Cost Control 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

For example, at Northlake Commons, the utilization of mass timber estimates 1,990 metric tons of avoided CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions, with a total carbon benefit of 2,920 metric tons; this is equivalent to removing 558 cars from the road or to the energy required to operate 249 homes for an entire year.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2025

of Transportations District 5 has used remote-controlled bulldozers and excavators in production to remove slide material, officials say. The remote controlled machines are being run by an operator seated in a control center located above the slide. One benefit of the remote-controlled equipment is to keep the operators safe.

Building Controls 73

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Rabbet

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These include: Building materials (lumber, concrete, steel, etc.) Labor costs for construction workers Site preparation and excavation Physical equipment and machinery Landscaping Utility installation These costs are typically easier to estimate because they involve physical, measurable items and standard labor rates.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Cost Control Construction Machinery Schedule Management 52

Buildern

JUNE 2, 2025

Both platforms aim to simplify how teams estimate costs, manage schedules, and stay on top of daily operations. Table of Contents Buildern vs. Wunderbuild: Feature Comparison Overview What Makes Buildern and Wunderbuild Different Cost Estimation and Budget Management: Which Tool Wins? But their differences matter.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 52

Jonas Construction

JULY 30, 2024

This allows them to optimize resources and maintain control over timelines and costs, ultimately meeting project deadlines efficiently. Improve Accuracy and Efficiency on Estimates and Forecasts Real-time progress tracking is valuable because it helps enable data integrity and accuracy.

Schedule Management 40

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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. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Without it, things can spiral out of control quickly. Compare Costs Call around for estimates. Youll need to submit detailed plans to your local building office, and theyll review them. Contractors and architects usually know the ins and outs of local building codes and can help streamline the process.

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