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​.

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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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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.

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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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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

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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

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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.

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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. We’ll explore how focusing on quality and customer satisfaction can lead to repeat business and referrals. This approach builds positive relationships and leads to successful projects.

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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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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. Start by checking your current data quality. This stops small errors from building up over long projects.

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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? These are the questions to ask.

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Buildern

JUNE 2, 2025

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

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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.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 19, 2025

It should let contractors assign costs to specific job codes and match them against estimates. Start by checking your current data quality. This helps collect performance data for each part and validates future estimates. This stops small errors from building up over long projects. Data migration needs proper preparation.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Cost control becomes more precise with real-time budget tracking and resource monitoring. Project managers access current financial data, identify spending patterns, and make informed decisions before costs spiral out of control. Data-driven decision making empowers managers with actionable insights through integrated analytics.

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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.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Without it, things can spiral out of control quickly. Compare Costs Call around for estimates. Whether its a contractor, a painter, or a flooring company near me , getting multiple bids will help you find the best deal without compromising quality. This includes: Materials: Flooring, paint, fixtures, and more.

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Jonas Construction

JULY 30, 2024

This allows them to optimize resources and maintain control over timelines and costs, ultimately meeting project deadlines efficiently. The Importance of Tracking Construction Progress Tracking construction progress is essential for ensuring project quality and timely delivery.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations. Experienced roofing companies in Orlando, FL , guarantee thorough damage evaluations and durable repairs through their expertise. billion to $68.5

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Construction begins in summer 2025 with Limak International as the main contractor, the same company working on FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou redevelopment, ensuring world-class expertise for the 30-month build programme. The acoustic limitations at Kenilworth Road also affect the matchday atmosphere that drives team performance.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 3, 2025

After 15 years building standard homes in Sonoma County, he landed his first luxury project—a $2.8 Bay Area homes selling for over $1,000 per square foot justify premium suppliers that standard builds can’t support. million custom home in Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove neighborhood.

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Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

Retainage implies holding back a percentage of payments until project completion to ensure quality and compliance. These factors complicate the construction project estimation and cost control process, making it more difficult to accurately predict a project’s final cost.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

This involves leveraging BIM (Building Information Modeling) for detailed concrete designs, connecting those models directly to the field. Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials. The same investment in technology is being seen in the machine control space.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This post will walk you through the essential aspects of MEP costs in new commercial buildings and its system costs.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

You control how much to spend, and with expert advice, you can estimate the value your changes will add to your property. When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. You’re not alone.

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Buildern

JUNE 30, 2025

Planning a construction marketing strategy that builds trust and a strong reputation. Building trust one project at a time, the construction business will naturally attract more clients and will stand out. The ultimate goal is to build a reputation and convert leads into loyal clients. What is important?

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This post will walk you through the essential aspects of MEP costs in new commercial buildings and its system costs.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The temperature at which the heat is reached can be precisely controlled by controlling the pressure of the steam. Closed loop systems (building heat systems and some manufacturing processes) should be cleaned at least every three years, or as needed. They should be cleaned annually.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Project scopes encompass vertical and horizontal construction such as paving, shore protection, renovation of existing buildings and new building construction. of Water Resources and the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency. Completion of the entire project is estimated by 2037. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Decades later, these innovative floors remain a smart and efficient solution for many commercial spaces, balancing comfort for occupants and long-term performance for facility managers and building owners. installed a hybrid carpet in its building in 1967 (the year these resilient carpets were first introduced). What is hybrid carpet?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

These detailed plans serve multiple critical functions: they ensure Building Regulations compliance, facilitate accurate structural calculations, and provide clear guidance for construction teams throughout the build process. Building Services Integration Modern loft conversions demand sophisticated building services integration.

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Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Legislation money from the CHIPs Act continues to encourage tech manufacturers to build facilities in the US. With the International Energy Agency ’s push for net zero emissions by 2050, all new buildings and 20% of existing buildings should be zero-carbon-ready by 2030. In the U.S., Similarly, shortages are still an issue.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Opened in 1992 as a floating jail and decommissioned in 2023 as part of the plan to close the city’s outdated jails and build modern borough-based facilities , the Vernon C. Richards said reducing jail capacity “is essential to closing Rikers and building more humane, borough-based facilities.”

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ll tackle these issues head-on, showing you how to evaluate offers, negotiate effectively, and keep control of your closing timeline. Their localized knowledge helps you refine pricing estimates and negotiate from a strong position of well-informed confidence. Transparent disclosure builds trust and selling experiences.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

One insurer estimated claim costs are rising 3 – 5 percent annually. If so, they might consider alternative structures, such as specific additional limits endorsements/project excess or try building layers with multiple insurers. Insurers reveal plans for 2025 rate increases.

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