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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Through an ingrained collaborative culture, PCL adds value to these projects right from the start by leveraging extensive data from past successes to advise on cost, schedule and constructability. The team takes a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply estimating costs and timelines. “We

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution. That fosters a vicious cycle of reduced competition and further escalating costs.

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Who Are the Key Players in a Design-Build Construction Project?

Wolgast Corporation

This collaborative approach unites design and construction experts under one contract, ensuring a cohesive process from concept to completion. After client approval, engineers are included in Phase II to finalize the plans, and ensure finish selections are made collaboratively. Why Design-Build?

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Yet, with strategic planning, collaboration, and communication, we have learned how to collaborate to proactively manage these risks, ensuring smoother project delivery and protecting investments. Here are several strategies for achieving better project outcomes through early collaboration: 1.

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies?

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Construction Daily Progress Report: An In-Depth Guide with FAQs

iField Smart

Predictive Analytics: Forecast delays, costs, and safety issues. What is the typical cost? Reputable providers use encryption, access controls, and regular backups. Daily logs, weekly summaries, cost reports, safety reports, etc. How does it improve collaboration? Varies based on features, users, and project size.

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The Transformative Power of Field Inspection Software in the Construction Industry: A Comprehensive Whitepaper

iField Smart

Field inspection software has emerged as a game-changer, empowering construction professionals with digital tools that streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive efficiency. This lack of real-time collaboration hampers project progress.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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Boost Growth & Efficiency with a Unified Construction Software Platform

It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system. Learn how CMiC improves team collaboration, ensures consistent data, and eliminates inefficiencies. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency.