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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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Asset monitoring solutions have become a game-changing tool, empowering construction firms to oversee and control their assets with precision. These solutions provide up-to-the-minute information on the whereabouts of assets, their utilization levels, and maintenance requirements, thereby boosting effectiveness.

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iField Smart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Left unaddressed, these can transform into cost overruns, delays, and compromised security. These can lead to bottlenecks, misinterpretations, lack of information flow, and delayed responses. This information is scattered across multiple formats and devices.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

The UK housing market continues to drive demand for space-maximising solutions, with loft conversions representing one of the most cost-effective methods to add significant value and living space to residential properties. Building Services Integration Modern loft conversions demand sophisticated building services integration.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Whether you are a homeowner planning a renovation , a developer looking to break ground on a commercial project, or simply an interested party in the real estate market, understanding the construction costs in NYC is crucial for making informed decisions.

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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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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Energy efficiency experts emphasize that AI-driven tools can help hospitals optimize their energy use and reduce it by up to 20%. Hospitals stand out from other commercial buildings. For example, they must maintain precise climate control to ensure patient safety. In the U.S., Complex owners saved about 80k as a result.

HVAC Systems 52

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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. You can make an informed decision by checking out Dan’s reviews at Product Review , helping you pick the right plumbing service for your commercial construction project. Absolutely! Error Prevention Measures?

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Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When GCs participate in the planning and design phases, they can identify constructability issues, optimize designs, and establish realistic budgets and timelines. This proactive approach prevented misunderstandings, minimized delays, and reduced costs by ensuring that everyone stayed on the same page throughout the project.​

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Data reveals that 50-80% of construction site problems stem from missing or delayed information, creating cascading effects across entire project timelines. Cost overruns affect project profitability significantly. This connectivity ensures everyone works with current information, reducing misunderstandings and project delays.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

A leader with strong management expertise ensures that teams are aligned, budgets are controlled, and risks are mitigated. Budget Control Projects often derail due to poor financial planning. Skilled managers keep tight controls on spending, ensuring no surprises hit down the line. Time Efficiency Delays can cost millions.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Technology limitations : Some finance teams lacked the tools to process, monitor, and report lease information accurately under the new rules. Tighter procurement controls : Procurement teams could renegotiate lease terms with better data at their fingertips.

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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.

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Jonas Construction

JULY 30, 2024

However, Issues arise when project managers can’t get an accurate view of their operations and costs, and are unable to make effective decisions to mitigate cost overruns and project delays. This allows them to optimize resources and maintain control over timelines and costs, ultimately meeting project deadlines efficiently.

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Last Updated on November 11, 2024 In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. Rising material costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable project delays often result in costly overruns, putting project profitability at risk.

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Procore

JUNE 18, 2025

Introducing Procore Helix, an intelligence layer that powers smarter, more connected ways to build Author: Brian Payne, VP of Product Marketing Construction is changing. At this year's Innovation Summit, we discussed not just the evolution of technology but the dawn of a new era in how we build.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2025

Is your organization ready for an Innovative Lower Cost JOC Solution? #1. 4BT provides the most cost effective job order contracting tools and services available and a responsive support staff. Reduce administrative costs. Costs reflect local market conditions. solution for verified local cost data in the JOC space.

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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

APRIL 30, 2025

In todays fast-moving global economy, businesses need to optimize every link of the supply chain end to end visibility process. Real-time visibility allows organizations to monitor shipments, inventory, and operations as they happeneliminating blind spots, improving decision-making, and driving cost efficiency.

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Jonas Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

Here are some of the construction technology trends that will dominate in 2024: Additive Manufacturing 3D printing technology is becoming more accessible and affordable, allowing construction companies to create customized building components on-site or in a controlled environment.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type. Section CAZ: Controlled Access Zone.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

Concrete contractors have continued to face several significant challenges like skilled labor shortage, rising material costs, and supply chain volatility. Contractors have responded by accelerating the adoption of technology and optimizing project planning. What has been happening to address these challenges?

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Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

With cost overruns being a reality, contractors may struggle to improve cash flow while balancing the budget and meeting deliverables on a job. Costs that hinder cash flow and profitability can arise from day-to-day occurrences like equipment maintenance or change order requests, which can be difficult to budget for.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

As energy costs continue to climb and environmental awareness reaches new heights, homeowners across the UK are discovering the remarkable benefits of recycled paper insulation. Specifications typically range from 40-65 kg/m³, providing an optimal balance between void filling capabilities, structural stability, and thermal resistance.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

The post The Role of Strata Managers in Post-Construction Building Maintenance appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Once a construction project is completed, the real challenge beginsmaintaining the building to ensure its longevity, safety, and optimal functionality for all residents or users.

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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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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Plus, handling routine maintenance yourself, like checking fluid levels or preparing for your MOT , can help you stay on top of costs and avoid unexpected repair bills. Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Protecting your commercial building goes beyond locking the doors. Its about creating a security system that fits your unique needswhether its safeguarding your employees, assets, or sensitive information. Security Alarm Systems Security alarm systems serve as your building’s first line of defense against unauthorized entry.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 2, 2025

We dont currently have any additional information about his injuries, Sampson added. A shifting building landscape Since researchers last examined construction workforce trends 25 years ago, much can change. Our study provides contractors with a simple wage trend forecasting method to estimate future labor costs.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the launch of the NSW8000 Series Wireless Network Sensor for Metasys building automation systems (BAS) and FX series programmable controllers.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Read on for an overview of heat exchangers and learn how a regular assessment program saves energy, reduces costs, and helps facility staff stay focused on their priorities. The temperature at which the heat is reached can be precisely controlled by controlling the pressure of the steam. They should be cleaned annually.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Legal obligations require employers to assess, control, and review noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, providing mandatory hearing protection at 80 dB and health surveillance for at-risk workers. Wrecking balls generate 110-130 decibels during building destruction.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Real estate investments can be a smart path to building long-term wealth, but there’s more to it than just buying and renting out property. So, if your building is worth USD$275,000 (not including the land), you could deduct USD$10,000 a year from your taxable income. For residential rentals, the depreciation period is 27.5

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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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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

The post Construction Essentials Plumbing Systems for Durable Builds appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Plumbing systems are critical for durable builds, and getting them right prevents costly repairs down the line. You need reliable solutions tailored to your build’s needs.

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