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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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property owners should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? #2 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

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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. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

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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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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%. With rising material costs, labor shortages, and stricter regulations, poor planning can lead to major delays and losses.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

What is an Independent Government Cost Estimate? An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). How was the estimate made? What assumptions were made?

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

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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. Without real-time forecasting, even minor fluctuations in material prices (now stabilizing after pandemic volatility) can lead to cash crunches or schedule delays. And in the U.S.,

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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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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. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

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

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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. My standard suppliers work with $5,000 orders and 30-day terms. Same construction skills.

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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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Buildern

JUNE 26, 2025

Schedule of Values Templates There’s no single accepted format for the schedule of values in construction, however, most construction teams use standardized templates to keep things clean and consistent. It’s a standard in architect-managed projects. Pro tip: Keep your estimate detailed and well-organized from the start.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. and Canada can regrow the equivalent wood volume in four minutes.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

The post Eco-Friendly Building: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling on Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Waste reduction starts well before materials arrive on siteit begins with smart design and careful planning. By accurately estimating the amount of materials needed, buyers can avoid overordering and excess stockpiling.

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iField Smart

JULY 18, 2025

The significance of construction field productivity tracking in modern building. Construction productivity is connected to how efficient specific elements can be on the job site including equipment, materials, and labor. Absence of standardization: The involvement of multiple supervisors would lead to data inconsistencies.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Material Costs The cost of materials fluctuates based on a variety of factors, including supply chain disruptions, the global economy, and the increasing demand for construction materials. Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and permits all contribute to the overall expense of any construction project.

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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.

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Rabbet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cost-Plus Contracts A cost-plus contract is an agreement where the owner pays the contractor for all actual costs incurred (materials, labor, equipment) plus an agreed-upon fee or percentage for profit and overhead. Keep reading to understand the difference between the two and evaluate which one is right for you.

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Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GCs can provide accurate estimates for labor costs, materials, and realistic timelines, allowing Directors to establish a reliable budget with contingencies for unforeseen circumstances. This commitment to quality control boosts project value, ensures compliance, and builds trust between the client and the contractor​.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Flat or low-slope roofs, industrial-grade materials, and large surface areas require different expertise, tools, and techniques. Make sure their expertise spans buildings like warehouses, retail stores, office complexes, and manufacturing plants, or other properties in line with your specific roofing needs.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Standardized cost data that reflects current local market conditions is critical to improving both cost visibility and cost management. The Importance of Standardization Building collaboration, ownership, and accountability across diverse teams are fundamental prerequisites to performance improvement.

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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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Buildern

JUNE 24, 2025

Here’s what effective construction networking looks like, and how to manage construction collaboration , build relationships that make the job easier and more profitable. This isn’t theory; it is the reality on project sites of every size, from custom home builds to complex commercial developments.

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Rising material costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable project delays often result in costly overruns, putting project profitability at risk. These could include unforeseen site conditions, changes in material prices, or weather-related delays.

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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? It’s about risk.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding how much a construction worker makes assists in labor cost estimation. Understanding what is a mass wall in construction can influence material costs. Learning how to build an effective sales enablement program in construction can enhance revenue streams.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Siemens launches BIMPOWER™, a groundbreaking plug-in for Autodesk Revit® that transforms the way engineers and contractors design 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has long been recognized for its significant benefits in construction projects, including cost and time savings.

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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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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2025

Adequate construction cost insight is foundational to improving repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build outcomes for both owners and design/builders. For decades, the construction industry has clung to the idea of “accurate estimates” as the gold standard for planning, budgeting, and managing capital projects.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use. Material Costs Material costs are local for commodities such as concrete, asphalt and aggregate. Other material costs are based upon either local costs, national or regional costs.

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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. You’d find it difficult to imagine a top-flight club operating from such a compact venue.

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Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

fixed price, time and material, AIA progress billing, and cost-plus) help align invoicing with project progress and contractual terms. Decentralized production also means construction accounting reflects the fluctuating costs of labor and materials in a locational context. Specialized billing methods (e.g.,

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Buildern

JUNE 16, 2025

Unlike retail or software companies, where products are standardized and revenue cycles are predictable, construction projects are long, complex, and full of moving parts. Whether your current cash flow can support upcoming payroll, materials, or equipment needs. Areas of your business generating the most profit or draining resources.

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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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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. million squares of residential roofing material. The huge demand for roofing materials indicates why you should maintain your roof before big storms arrive.

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