Stok

MAY 15, 2025

Designed for Indigenous real estate owners, developers, and AEC professionals globally , the Indigen ized IPD Guidebook shares a design and constru ction delivery method that enables Indigenous people to practice their own norms and invites colonial design and construction team members to walk in two worlds. WHAT IS IPD? WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Real Estate Development Lean Construction Schedule Management 52

Buildern

JUNE 2, 2025

Wunderbuild is another common comparison for small to mid-sized construction companies evaluating project management tools. Construction teams today work under tight timelines and rising client expectations. Construction teams today work under tight timelines and rising client expectations. But their differences matter.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Nearly one quarter of American workers are employed in a hazardous industry, like energy, manufacturing, and construction. Supporting cutting edge technology in such an important market is what sets our state apart from other states; leaning into the frontier, both geographically and technologically, is in Oklahoma’s DNA.”

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Lean Construction Estimating Construction Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 9, 2025

The balance of power on construction sites is tiltingand fast. They track progress in real time, communicate with clients directly, and sometimes even control the workflow based on their availability, not the GCs preferred order. Subcontractorsespecially the organized oneshave figured out how to stay lean.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Project Management Consulting Building Controls HVAC Systems 52

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. contact-form] The post Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 78

Procurement Lean Construction Risk Management Project Management 78

ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

We’re also seeing clients place greater emphasis on sustainable construction, efficiency, prefabrication and modular construction—areas where we’ve made significant progress,” says Michael C. Mortenson is constructing the Abbott Northwestern Richard M. Mortenson is constructing the Abbott Northwestern Richard M.

Landscaping 36

Landscaping Energy Efficiency Surveying Building Design 36

The Korte Company

JULY 24, 2025

.” — Emma Kiger, Project Management Intern Emma Kiger didn’t set out to intern in construction. As a student at Missouri University of Science and Technology majoring in architectural engineering, her early interests leaned more toward design. I saw the word ‘construction’ and stopped by the Korte booth. But travel changed that.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Change Management Lean Construction Schedule Management 52

ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

Over the past nearly 90 years, the company has continued to evolve into a full-service firm that offers construction, architecture, engineering, real estate development and management and capital markets services. Ryan constructed a cardiovascular health center with comfortable interiors for Endeavor Health in Naperville, Ill.

Real Estate Development 36

Real Estate Development Project Management Property Management Specialty Contracting 36

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The largest currently under construction, the seven-story housing, dining and academic structure for students of the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts, is a public-private partnership between American Campus Communities (ACC) and ASU. And all around and underneath the area, Haydon Cos.

Renewable Energy Systems 36

Renewable Energy Systems Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Material Storage 36

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2025

Finally, FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates for construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance are now possible with 4BT’s local market detailed cost data! commerical cost Construction cost data must be valid, reliable, and verifiable to objectively and realistically represent current local market conditions.

Estimating 59

Estimating Project Management Lean Construction Change Management 59

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Objective, granular, current, local market granular construction task data is a requisite tools for robust scope of work development. Discovered site conditions – Site conditions not readily found using standard pre-construction practices. ensuring project continuity and success.

Change Management 98

Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Risk Management 98

ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Screenshot courtesy of Kaya AI July 10, 2025 Supply chain management in construction, despite its complexities, has remained stubbornly resistant to technology upgrades. But now an artificial intelligence start-up is looking to untangle construction supply chains. In January, Kaya AI launched out of stealth mode with $5.3

Procurement 41

Procurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Automation 41

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The availability of current, local market, detailed construction task data makes evaluating subcontractor bids an easy task. Simply build the subcontractor estimate using objective, verifiable local market construction cost data and compare costs. Ensure all construction cost estimates are both VALID and RELIABLE.

Estimating 75

Estimating Construction Equipment Procurement Building Materials 75

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2025

The ability to access current, objective, and granular labor, material, and equipment costs on a local level represents a significant Construction Cost Estimating Improvement. Real property owners, designers, engineers, builders, suppliers, and others must foster positive relationships for effective communication. Learn more here.

Estimating 93

Estimating Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems 93

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The amount of time which is needed complete the process to meet the customer demand The granular construction tasks required, step by step operations needed. Detailed, easily communicated Scope of Work creations. Monitor projects through planning, procurement, and project delivery stages. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Public Works 98

Public Works Building Standards Procurement Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2025

This includes the use of granular, objective, verifiable, and current local market construction task information. The application of systems-thinking to FM provides a clear pathway to significant cost savings (30%-40%), and improved outcomes with respect to timeliness, quality, and overall alignment with the organization missions.

Energy Conservation 75

Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Facility Management Stakeholder Engagement 75

ENR Construction

JULY 15, 2025

KEYWORDS: construction construction industry Engineering engineering education engineering firms infrastructure Share This Story Deputy Editor Richard Korman helps run ENRs business and legal news and investigations, selects ENRs commentary and oversees editorial content on ENR.com.

Infrastructure Development 45

Infrastructure Development Surveying Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 45

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A LEAN construction solution integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology throughout planning, procurement, and project delivery, to consistently enable best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders in terms of quality, time, and cost. Request the LEAN construction eBook.

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management Schedule Management 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2020

INTRODUCTION – Discussions about and implementing LEAN construction require consideration of a holistic approach involving multiple phases… Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery, as well as the integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. See figure below). Change is gradual and improvement is ongoing.

Lean Construction 89

Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Procurement Change Management 89

Field Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Downtime is the enemy of progress in construction, and downtime is fueled in large part by the 8 wastes of lean construction. The construction industry is responsible for the creation of remarkable achievements, but unfortunately, it can also be responsible for generating inefficiency and waste.

Lean Construction 98

Lean Construction Material Handling Material Storage Schedule Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Lean methodology is most often associated with manufacturing. Taiichi Ohno, an industrial engineer at Toyota, pioneered the thinking and processes that are now known as Lean. The other core elements of Lean are maximizing customer value and continuous improvement. The methodology focuses on collaboration and accountability.

Lean Construction 85

Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement Building Materials Manufacturing Schedule Management 85

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If construction jobsites have one thing in common, it’s that they’re all different. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. It is possible to use lean in construction. Doing so just requires focus, good communication and some adjustments.

Lean Construction 84

Lean Construction Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management 84

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

4BT LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION SaaS Solution. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The post Collaborative LEAN Construction Software appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 75

Lean Construction Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management 75

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available.

Lean Construction 76

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Building Performance Measurement 76

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

Don’t be fooled by the myth that LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery focus exclusively up technique and process and don’t have associated implementation tools and services. The post The Myths of LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. ” Henry Ford.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Site Planning Procurement Estimating 66

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The early and ongoing integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology can drive optimal repair, renovation, and new construction outcomes. LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently drive significant improvement over traditional methods.

Lean Construction 66

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Risk Management 66

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A LEAN construction solution integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology throughout planning, procurement, and project delivery, to consistently enable best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders in terms of quality, time, and cost. The post LEAN Construction for Dummies appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management Schedule Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Total construction cost visibility and transparency are available with 4BT’s LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery. Traditional construction delivery methods are incompatible with best value outcomes. Consistently Achieve Best Value Construction Outcomes.

Lean Construction 58

Lean Construction Site Planning Facility Management Procurement 58

cnstrctr

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

I know what you’re thinking, here we go again, another blog proclaiming another lean construction technique to be “the best ever”. So let’s start with something simple – what is lean construction? Lean construction is one of those buzz words going around the industry right now.

Lean Construction 60

Lean Construction Painting/finishing Wall Systems Schedule Management 60

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2020

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. INTRODUCTION. CURRENT STATUS.

Lean Construction 55

Lean Construction Estimating Cost Control Property Management 55

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. The vast majority of failures can be traced back to a poorly defined and poorly communicated scope of work. These are not LEAN construction delivery methods.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Adopting lean principles in procurement is becoming increasingly vital for achieving operational excellence, reducing waste, and enhancing project outcomes. This article delves into the fundamentals of lean construction procurement techniques, their benefits, and how they contribute to streamlined project management.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Building Optimization Material Storage 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. 85% of all construction projects are over-budget, late, and/or poorly completed. Primary Causes of Construction Failures.

Lean Construction 104

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 104

LetsBuild

MARCH 24, 2023

Digital construction software is changing how companies operate and improving their productivity in the field and in the office. The construction industry is notorious for being slow to adopt new technologies, but failure to digitise your processes in today’s landscape isn’t an option. That’s where lean construction practices come in.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Advantages. Disadvantages.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Communication General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

4BT exclusively provides all of the following, without the need to pay a percentage of construction volume, which results in excessive cost and failure to meet public sector fiscal responsibilities. Build and maintain mutually beneficial long-term relationships and interactions to maximize timely communication, coordination, and cooperation.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 104