Construction Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Formed just six and a half years ago, the Talley Riggins Construction Group has already taken the industry by storm. Having experienced an impressive rate of growth, it has quickly evolved into a major player in the Texas construction sector.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Project Management Construction Management General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2022

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The question is why aren’t LEAN construction solutions being implemented to any significant effect, and why are there so many being used improperly? What is LEAN? contact-form].

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Procurement Construction Equipment Project Management 105

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 7, 2024

McCarthy), one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in America for over 160 years, today announced the topping out of the new LEGOLAND California Resort parking structure. McCarthy is looking forward to the completion of the new LEGOLAND parking structure,” said Spencer Yoder, McCarthy Project Manager.

Concrete Pouring 264

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Lean Construction General Contracting 264

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Abstract In the ever-evolving construction industry, efficient resource management is critical to project success. This paper explores the principles, methodologies, and tools used in construction resource management, with a focus on best practices that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure project goals are met.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Schedule Management Material Storage Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

The above provides a foundation to allow a real property owner and their design-builders to efficiently manage their ongoing repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance, and new build projects. 4bt.us – Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Foundation Systems 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2023

A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management that enables the consistent delivery of quality outcomes on time and on budget has been available for decades. First… forget all the misinformation about both BIM and LEAN construction. Reach out if you are ready for a change. contact-form].

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction Change Management 105

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

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.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

LetsBuild

APRIL 3, 2023

But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. We’ll discuss some of the problems construction project managers face and five ways you can simplify complicated construction management tasks.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction Site Planning 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility. Is your construction cost estimate… Comprehensive? 4bt.us – LEAN Construction Solutions – Locally researched detailed unit price cost data, Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery, Job Order Contracting tools and services.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Lean Construction Estimating General Contracting 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. All of the above are available within integrated project delivery (IPD) and LEAN job order contracting (LEAN JOC) frameworks and enabling solution sets. Sample Workflow.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 105

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Scott Ife, 30, from Bridgnorth, was working for 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd when the incident took place on 8 June 2020. While leaning over to point up the blocks in the gable walls, the worker lost his balance before falling onto the unsupported Youngman boards and through the stairwell opening.

Property Management 244

Property Management Lean Construction Site Planning Cost Control 244

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.

Construction Management 98

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

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.

Procurement 98

Procurement Risk Management Facility Management Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Better Manage Construction Costs. Reasons for Poor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes.

Schedule Management 93

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

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.

Building Automation 264

Building Automation Lean Construction Building Codes Building Optimization 264

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An introduction to a LEAN Construction Framework – A Robust Solution fully supported by tools and services. Target and actual cost visibility and breakdown need major attention, mainly through the development of specific inter-organizational cost management system and granular, local market researched data. Construction”.

Lean Construction 81

Lean Construction Cost Control Project Management Construction Management 81

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. The labor-hours expressed in quality construction cost databases reflect average installation time, using an efficiency level that is consistent with the particular trade.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Fundamental math for every real property owner… Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Management Problems. Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Data Problems.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Construction work packages are the scalable standard for construction processes. Estimating costs and Optimizing costs – Current, objective, locally research granular construction task data organized using expanded CSI MasterFormat. contact-form] OpenCOST TM Construction Cost Data is now available exclusively from 4BT!

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Estimating 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. More than half the time wasted during construction, the study teams have found, is attributable to poor management practices.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 98

For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Construction businesses are high-risk endeavors working expensive projects with thin margins.

Lean Construction 85

Lean Construction Project Management Construction Management 85

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. Owners and facilities management professionals provide leadership and support. LEAN integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting integrate. environment. Contrary to common.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 98

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A recent survey by Dodge Data & Analytics found that a significant majority of contractors (93%) indicated that their projects had been affected by rising construction costs due to supply chain issues. . To help you do that, this post covers the essentials of managing the supply chain in construction.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Change Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 10, 2021

Construction project management is better when it’s visual and includes a common data environment… including shared, locally researched unit price cost data. The post Construction Project Management IS BETTER WHEN IT’S VISUAL appeared first on 4BT.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction 105

iField Smart

JANUARY 2, 2025

Tracking construction Pain Points Episode 2 : The Time Crunch: Strategies for Efficient Project Scheduling In the construction world, all parties aim to minimize time delays due to the fact that they may cause additional expenses, penalty clauses and loss of goodwill. There you can identify potentialbottlenecks and resource conflicts.

Schedule Management 59

Schedule Management Risk Management Site Planning Project Management 59

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. Optimizing workflows requires adoption of robust programmatic processes including integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 105

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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Learning how to effciently manage dynamic project is the first step toward solving FM and construction waste. Image Source: Leyla Acaroglu ([link] The lack of system thinking across the FM and construction sector is a primary cause of rampant economic and environmental waste. Why does it matter?

Project Management 96

Project Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Change Management 96

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Construction program managers play a vital role in the job site—and not just because they oversee all aspects of project planning and execution. Construction Program Manager at Microsoft, embodies these characteristics and more. Charnice has had an exciting career journey, to say the least. She served in the U.S.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Site Planning Change Management Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 25, 2023

Embrace the next generation of Construction and Sustainable Lifecycle Facilities Management! Owners & Developers – Planners – Designers – Procurement Professionals – Builders Collaborate with internal and external teams to detail Scope of Work and validate local market construction costs.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Sustainability 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 7, 2025

Department of Defense ( DoD) employed performance measurement techniques akin to Percent Plan Complete ( PPC) well before its formalization in the Lean Construction Institute’s Last Planner System during the 1990s. Construction Quality Management ( CQM): The U.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Lean Construction Foundation Systems Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Consequently, a practical, proven framework delivers enhanced cost visibility and cost management capability. 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.

Public Works 98

Public Works Building Standards Procurement Lean Construction 98