Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2025

The DoD’s reliance on “RSMeans “for FSRM (Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization) cost management, despite the availability of current and verifiable local cost data , likely stems from several historical and institutional factors: 1.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Here’s why: Volume of leases : Construction businesses often deal with dozens (or even hundreds) of leases across different projects and geographies. This task often required cross-department collaboration between finance, procurement, and legal teams.

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VPO Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Every construction project is unique, but projects do share some commonalities. All construction projects can be broken into phases: Pre-design, Design, Procurement, Construction & Monitoring, and Post-construction. This article is part of our series, AEC 101: Building Blocks for Successful Construction Management.

Construction Management 59

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This challenge is crucial for long-term success, as firms navigate unique financial hurdles such as project-based budgeting, delayed payments, and fluctuating material costs. Construction companies must adopt proactive cash flow management strategies to thrive in this environment.

Cost Control 52

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 20, 2025

Remember: Striving for construction cost reliability and transparency in your construction estimating process, rather than absolute accuracy, will lead to more effective project management and ultimately, better results. All tradesmarks and rights remain the with their respective owners and no endorsement is implied or given.

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Roads Online

JULY 21, 2025

Image: Georgiou Georgiou has delivered a $95 million Flood Recovery Project (North) for the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) in Queensland. Blair Stormon, Project Manager for Georgiou said the successful completion of the project reflects the strength of the collaborative model adopted.

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Project Management Consulting Project Management Collaboration Procurement 59

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Early Contractor Involvement is a mandatory component in any real property owner process designed to ensure consistent delivery of quaility repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time and on-budget. The issues associated with Traditional Construction * Project Delivery (DB, DBB, CMAR…) are clear.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances. ensuring project continuity and success.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The real estate industry is changing fast, and strong construction management is more important than ever. This service is useful for property developers, investors, and construction project managers.

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Construction Management Real Estate Development Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Technology integration is crucial for sustainable construction success, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) reducing waste by 30%, smart building systems achieving 20-30% energy savings, and digital tools enabling precise resource management and real-time monitoring. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2025

This reliance limits cost visibility and creates inefficiencies in estimating, budgeting, and executing projects. via Four BT, LLC / 4BT) improved cost control and project outcomes. Make cost data and project estimates auditable, traceable, and exportable for long-term portfolio and capital improvement planning.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2025

The appropriate balance in alignment with organizational requirements results in the maximum value for the project. All are structured to mitigate unnecessary cost and associated quality issues or time delays. Learn more? contact-form] The post Construction Value Engineering and Cost Estimating appeared first on Four BT, LLC.

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iField Smart

MAY 7, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes In a dynamic and resource intensive construction sector, effective project scheduling is a critical factor for success. Whether managing a single or multiple project, the ability to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and adapt to changes in real-time determines if the project is delivered within budget and on time.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The post Construction Industry App Development: Transform Your Projects with Digital Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Today’s technology offers streamlined solutions that tackle communication breakdowns, enhance productivity, and significantly improve project management across all stages of development.

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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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Roads Online

JUNE 29, 2025

Beneath our roads, parks, and urban precincts, underground infrastructure solutions are reshaping how we manage critical services. Whether replacing ageing pipes or laying new conduit, these no-dig techniques reduce surface disruption, cut emissions, and lower project timelines.

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Stok

MAY 15, 2025

We’re proud to launch the Indigen ized Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Guidebook , co-developed by Dennis Thomas- Whonoa k ( K w asen Enterprises ), Stephani Carter (Stok), and Andriana Beauchemin (Stok) , and supported by the IPDA. WHAT IS IPD? HOW DOES IPD ALIGN WITH INDIGENOUS CULTURE?

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data is a “single source of truth” that is mandatory for improving cost visibility and management for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Adaptable to Market Realities: Ensures projects are not derailed by unexpected cost changes.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. This integration minimizes risks, optimizes costs, and enhances project efficiency. In contrast, design-build enables parallel workflows.

Building Design 52

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The £450 million stadium project forms part of an eight-hectare town centre regeneration scheme that includes 1,000 residential apartments, hotel facilities, restaurants, and a live music venue, creating over 1,000 permanent jobs for the local community.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

According to industry data, the average bid win percentage for a commercial contractor is 25%, meaning for every 10 bids submitted, they would win 2-3 projects. Avoid databases focused primarily on procurement or industry averages unless they include truly localized data. Note: Quarterly updates are recommended.)

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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. – “Location factors are used during preliminary project evaluations. Martinez, A.,

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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.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

Technical planning and professional procurement team collaboration and adherence to robust best management practices are needed to mitigate financial and environmental waste. Five primary questions to be answered are: 1. How was the estimate made? What assumptions were made? What information/tools were used?

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Civil Engineering Web

JULY 19, 2025

Subsea7 has been awarded a large EPCI contract by Equinor for the Fram Sør subsea development project located offshore Norway , with a contract value estimated between $300 million and $500 million. Erik Femsteinevik “This award continues our long-standing collaboration with Equinor.

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Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

Effective cash flow management and data accuracy are crucial to maintaining financial health and operational efficiency for construction and service businesses, like specialty and mechanical contractors. These inefficiencies ultimately threaten their profit margins and overall project success. Fluctuating Costs According to the U.S.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2025

Objective Current Local Market Detailed CSI Masterformat Preventive Maintnenace Cost Data (also available – organized using expanded UNIFORMAT) Gain measurably improved cost visibility and cost management capability for your organization by using verifable data to build FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates.

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Estimating Project Management Lean Construction Change Management 59

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 30, 2025

By implementing the right supply chain visibility software , companies can transform how they manage their end to end supply chain process, ensuring accuracy, speed, and resilience. It provides continuous updates on location, condition, and timingfrom procurement and production to final delivery.

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Building Automation Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Building Optimization 52

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

On top of providing products, ABFI Steel Group can also assist with project logistics and management. ABFI Steel Group has been punching well above its weight for years, supplying steel pile casings and structural steel pipes nationwide, for major and minor projects. Images: ABFI Steel Group. Below cost and on time.

Steel Fabrication 89

Steel Fabrication Project Management Change Management Schedule Management 89

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

The Printemps buildout was a 26-month project characterized by close coordination, global sourcing, and precision craftsmanship. Delivered as a turnkey project, Printemps was handed over fully completed and ready for use. Phased sequencing, weekend work, and detailed walkthroughs kept the project on track.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Ceiling Systems Building Materials Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

Since precast concrete components are manufactured offsite, they can be procured and fabricated prior to the site being disturbed, and the precast can be scheduled to be erected at a specific time once the foundations are in place, says Corey Greika, vice president/general manager of Coreslab Structures in Indianapolis.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 64

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Guide to Construction Cost Optimization provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Introduction Objective, verifiable, and locally researched detailed line-item unit price construction data provides the highest level of cost visibility and cost management capability.

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Stok

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Tenants and landlords both likely have their own goals and regulations to follow, which necessitates a collaborative approach. Spotlight: Property Playoffs at Rockhill Management Rockhill Management , a dedicated property services affiliate of Rockpoint that serves commercial and residential properties in the U.S.,

Renewable Energy Systems 52

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For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

@bubutu - stock.adobe.com Concrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability. Success this year means staying flexible, adopting tech that boosts efficiency, and forging tighter collaboration across the supply chain.

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Concrete Pouring Construction Equipment Cost Control Site Planning 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Easility validate subcontractor bids with objective, verifiable, and locally researched detailed line-item construction tasks, replete with labor, material, equipment and productivity information, provide the highest level of cost visibility and cost management capability.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Contractors have responded by accelerating the adoption of technology and optimizing project planning.

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Concrete Pouring Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Cost Control 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Poirier The 964-bed student housing project in Arcata, Calif., That was the most important directive for the project team on Cal Poly Humboldt’s $195-million student housing project when planning first began in 2022. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

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