Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Key issues related to cost factors: Fluctuating Material Costs: Prices of construction materials can significantly vary based on market conditions, supply chain issues, and seasonal fluctuations, making accurate cost estimations challenging. Locally researched costs for labor, material, and equipment. Cost, and VFA, Inc.

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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. These changes arent small, but include changes in equipment installations and material specifications to structural changes and unpredictable site conditions.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Building Performance Measurement 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 14, 2025

The post What to Expect During the House Building Process: Step-by-Step Breakdown appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building a house takes about 31 weeks from start to finish. Understanding each step becomes significant as you begin your journey to build your dream home. Getting permits is crucial too.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Importance of Standardization Building collaboration, ownership, and accountability across diverse teams are fundamental prerequisites to performance improvement. Current, LOCAL MARKET, labor, material, and equipment costs to detail line-item construction tasks provide the highest possible level of cost visualization.

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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?

Project Management Consulting 52

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2025

By Howard Jancy Photos courtesy Custom Building Products Single-component grouts, which do not require the addition of water or epoxy resins at the job site, have evolved significantly over the years. material standard required new test methods. Photos courtesy Custom Building Products Single-component grouts never require a sealer.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Curing Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

At the same time, they also wanted a tool from a company with which they could develop a partnership approach to build custom workflows and features to maximize adoption. For SEC, the definition of flexible incorporated very specific parameters. But thats just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2024

At the same time, they also wanted a tool from a company with which they could develop a partnership approach to build custom workflows and features to maximize adoption. For SEC, the definition of “flexible” incorporated very specific parameters. But that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Construction Equipment Building Automation 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

Sole focus upon “rapid procurement” and or maintaining the ‘status quo’ are both barriers to efficient lifecycle management of the build environment. Adjusts the known costs by adding or subtracting elements of material, time, and economic or inflationary changes as necessary. How was the estimate made?

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 23, 2025

Photo by Klassen Photography/courtesy Jackson Masonry The invention of skeleton frame construction, which creates the buildings primary load-bearing role using a concrete or steel frame skeleton, led to the removal of the load-bearing function of masonry in the late 19 th century. Figure 1: Home Insurance Building in Chicago.1

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ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Photo courtesy of Barton Malow July 10, 2025 A project to build a 20-story hospital tower on the Henry Ford Health campus in Detroit has marked a worldwide first with placement of four W14x1000 steel columns installed at the bracing core at the base of the tower portion of the hospital. This was definitely a feat of research and development.”

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Converting that under-used volume into a guest suite, home office or workout zone delivers: Lower £-per-m² costs than building outward or upward. Coastal Construction Challenges Hove’s salty air and south-westerly winds demand materials and detailing you don’t see inland: Marine-grade fixings and frame hardware withstand chloride corrosion.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Material Storage Building Permits 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Most importantly you gain reliable insight into costs, and labor, material, and equipment, and time requirements. Objective, current, and local labor, material and equipment data provides a fast & efficient way of defining standard work. to help generate and build awareness of potential improvements.

Public Works 98

Public Works Building Standards Procurement Lean Construction 98

Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A key priority for us was ensuring durability and low maintenance being on the coast exterior materials really take a battering. Its such a versatile material and has always worked out as a straightforward solution. Wed definitely recommend doing the course. We use Catnic Urban on almost every project. It was hugely beneficial.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Painting/finishing Flooring Systems Wall Systems 52

Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Ensure Realistic Budgeting and Scheduling: Combining the architects design vision with the GCs knowledge of materials, labor, and logistics allows for more accurate cost estimates and timelines. Example: On a senior living facility project, Englewoods collaboration with the architect led to the re-evaluation of roofing materials.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Codes 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

Muir Timber Systems recently secured a contract with SIM Building Group for 22 affordable homes at Whitehill Court in East Dunbartonshire A survey of more than 80 UK timber frame manufacturers that build homes and schools reveals “a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders and diminishing clarity about how to meet it”, according to its authors.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Construction Equipment Wall Systems Surveying 64

Specification Product Update

JUNE 12, 2025

CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPACLAD® 101 RANDOM natural slate rainscreen cladding has been installed across two semi-detached new build properties, located at the heart of the Jurassic Coastline. The system is sustainable and ecological, thanks to the use of a natural material and recyclable aluminium substructure as opposed to prefabricated products.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Painting/finishing Flooring Systems Wall Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Whether you’re building residential extensions in Harrogate, managing commercial projects in Telford, or specialising in heritage restoration across Norfolk, your success depends largely on visibility within your specific geographic markets. Construction remains fundamentally a local business.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Building Performance Measurement Construction Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The post Digital Marketing for Construction Companies: Building Your Online Presence in 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The transformation extends beyond simple website presence to encompass sophisticated digital ecosystems that attract, nurture, and convert prospects whilst building lasting client relationships.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Consulting Building Automation 52

For Construction Pros

JUNE 10, 2025

Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Batteries We are definitely seeing a growing trend where equipment rental companies are fielding more customer requests for battery-electric equipment. However, continuous advancements in battery life, charging, performance, and durability are steadily building trust among rental customers.

Electrical Systems 52

Electrical Systems Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Safety Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 11, 2025

Sophistication Meets Simplicity The colour sits in that sweet spot between black and grey—dark enough to create contrast and definition, yet soft enough to avoid harshness. This balance gives it a sleek, modern finish that looks equally at home on a new-build townhouse, a rural cottage, or a stylish commercial space.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Building Design Painting/finishing Architecture 52

Work Gearz

JANUARY 11, 2025

  Steel has always had a significant flaw despite being one of the most popular and practical manufactured materials in the world- it corrodes.   Any iron-based material that comes into contact with water and oxygen will rust.   Any iron-based material that comes into contact with water and oxygen will rust.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Standards 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Teams use protective materials including padded blankets, wardrobe boxes, and floor coverings to prevent damage during transport. Teams coordinate with building management, handle disposal requirements, and arrange specialist equipment moves to ensure seamless transitions for companies of all sizes.

Material Storage 40

Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Material Handling Insurance Management 40

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

AI Resource Guide Released for Builders and Contractors qpurcell Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:47 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has recently released its artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, use cases, and considerations for builders.

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Building Automation Lean Construction Building Codes Building Optimization 264

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2020

The term rainscreen is widely used to describe a building products category that fulfills one of the main functions of an exterior wall—to screen out rain and keep a wall dry. The rain screen is the siding itself but the term rainscreen implies a system of building.”. by Richard Martens. Images courtesy Sto Corp. Kirby Garden).

Wall Systems 100

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These megastores, who often complete renovations during off-hours, have realized the benefits of using tents for staging, materials storage, organization, equipment protection, safety and security, and providing impromptu meeting space for construction crews sheltered from the elements. Construction Company Inc.

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Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

With cool air available to the engine, much higher speeds can be unlocked while continuing to use tried and true engine materials that are available today. Fortunately, ICM ‘loves a challenge,’ and this project definitely lived up to that motto.” But that’s exactly what Colorado-based contractor, Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc.

Facility Management 246

Facility Management Construction Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 246

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article explores the definition of mobilization, its importance in construction projects, and how tools like Building Radar can support effective mobilization. According to Siteline , mobilization involves activities such as setting up site offices, arranging for construction equipment, and procuring materials.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Construction Equipment Risk Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

The definition of sustainability in the AEC industry is evolving to view our impact on the built environment as a balance between environmental concerns, biodiversity, and social justice. During this part of her career, Cousins was focused on offsetting the cost of buildings through energy efficiency.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Environmental Consulting Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

(PPI) has released a new Model Specification document that provides guidance to specifiers, engineers, designers, and others about selecting, specifying and installing plastic piping materials for ground source geothermal systems. According to PPI, the definitions, terms and other information can be readily used in bid documents, for example.

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Piping Installation Building Products Distribution Building Materials Building Codes 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

PPI) Building & ConstructionDivision resulted in improvements to the latest edition of the ASTM Standard, F2389 Standard Specification for Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems, whichestablishes requirements for polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping system components including pipe, fittings, valves, and manifolds. ASTM F876).

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Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 5, 2023

Named Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Tube, 1/2 Inch Through 3 Inch for Water Service, it is the ANSI-approved standard for PEX tubing intended to deliver potable water into homes and buildings. director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Division.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Standards Building Controls Quality Control 130

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated. Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated. Construction 5.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Property Management Project Management Energy Efficiency 98

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. Sustainable construction refers to building practices that aim to minimize the environmental impact of a project throughout its lifecycle.

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General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52