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Construction Enquirer
JUNE 9, 2025
Walker Modular has won the contract to deliver bathroom pods for Greystar’s £90m Triangle student accommodation development in Birmingham working alongside main contractor McAleer & Rushe. Walker Modular said: “Greystar sets the bar high on quality, efficiency and long-term asset performance.
Wolgast Corporation
JULY 9, 2025
When building owners choose Design-Build Construction, they gain more than just a streamlined project—they gain an integrated team of professionals committed to delivering a high-quality facility, faster and more efficiently. Top Qualities to Look for in a Design-Build Team Responsiveness – Open and timely communication is crucial.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
Rabbet
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When evaluating what type of contract to use, they likely have different priorities, too. There are many different types of contracts , but two of the most common are cost-plus and guaranteed maximum price. Keep reading to understand the difference between the two and evaluate which one is right for you.
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Building Radar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
This ensures that projects are completed efficiently, reducing costs and enhancing profitability. Budget Management and Cost Control Cost management is another critical aspect of an Assistant Construction Manager’s role. Skills Required for an Assistant Construction Manager 1.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
New technologies like AI, BIM, and IoT are helping manage projects better by saving time, cutting costs, and reducing risks. AI alone can lower construction costs by 10–20%. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
Without a quantifiable specification to convey contract requirements, project teams will continue to be handed polished concrete floors that are ripe for change orders and expensive to maintain. has led to practices prioritizing aesthetic qualities over functional durability. 7Mohs is roughly equivalent to quartz.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 10, 2025
The Critical Role of Pre-Construction in Success Pre-construction is the phase of a project where the greatest influence on cost, schedule, and quality outcomes can be achieved. The following foundational elements enable consistent, high-quality project execution—on time and within budget: 1.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Construction = repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds 4bt.us [contact-form] The post Early Contractor Involvement & Improved Sustainment / Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT.
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Cost Savings: Avoid costly penalties, medical expenses, and downtime. Competitiveness: Businesses with stellar safety track records win more contracts and build trust with clients. Economic Insight: Ladder-related fines range from $12,000 to $20,000, not including medical costs for injured workers.
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Develop Coaching
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
From project management to cost control, there are several key areas where you can make strategic improvements to enhance your bottom line. You’ll discover practical strategies to increase productivity on job sites, manage overhead costs effectively, and improve cash flow. Clear communication is crucial.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract. This integration minimizes risks, optimizes costs, and enhances project efficiency. The design-build approach mitigates this by integrating cost planning from the very beginning.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
Without strong management, even well-funded projects can miss deadlines, overspend, or fall short of quality standards. 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. </p>
In Eight
DECEMBER 11, 2024
At Sundt, the growing complexity and diversity of its capital construction efforts and a greater need for incoming craft talent sparked project delays and added costs. THEBENEFITS An organization-wide InEight adoption standardized Sundt’s document control processes across projects and divisions.
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UK Construction Blog
APRIL 19, 2025
Key features such as job costing, WIP reporting, and retainage management ensure financial control throughout the project. Job costing functionality is the life-blood of any construction accounting system. It should let contractors assign costs to specific job codes and match them against estimates.
Buildern
JULY 9, 2025
In-House Workers Pros: Control: More direct supervision over daily work, safety rules, and quality. Cons: Higher Overhead Costs: Payroll, benefits, and insurance. Cons: Quality concerns: Instable performance during different projects, especially with new subs. A written contract protects a general contractor.
Buildern
JULY 14, 2025
Cost Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Schedule Forecasting Resource Allocation Forecasting Risk Forecasting Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them Metrics to Track and Evaluate Construction Project Forecasting Performance What is Construction Project Forecasting? Example Let’s say a project had an initial cost estimate of $1.5M.
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UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
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%. The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 1, 2025
Before you default to familiar methods, this post walks you through sensor-guided fills, modular panels, and hybrid vapour controls that builders are already testing onsite. Mineral wool granulate – forgiving to install and cost-effective, yet prone to soak up wind-blown rain unless cavities stay spotlessly clean.
Buildern
JULY 16, 2025
In this article, we will discuss the smart methods of supply control at every stage of a construction project, from estimating to change orders and final delivery. Cost controllers or project accountants make all calculations and are responsible for the financial side of the procurement in a big construction project.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2025
A poor choice of contractor can lead to delays, budget overruns, and quality issues. This reduces logistical costs and simplifies coordination. Quality Management Audit Confirm the company has a quality management system, like ISO 9001. Financial Stability Check the companys turnover. ultrasonic testing). </p>
Construction Daily News
APRIL 7, 2025
Joeris General Contractors, a respected Texas-based construction firm, exemplifies both the opportunities and hidden costs of this rapid expansion. This competition drives up labor costs while simultaneously reducing overall workforce quality as companies lower hiring standards to fill critical positions.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 19, 2025
Job costing functionality is the life-blood of any construction accounting system. It should let contractors assign costs to specific job codes and match them against estimates. Good software figures out retainage based on contract terms automatically. Start by checking your current data quality.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
This meant combing through contracts, supplier agreements, and service deals to determine what qualified under the new standard. Tighter procurement controls : Procurement teams could renegotiate lease terms with better data at their fingertips. Adapting to IFRS 16 tested those qualities—but also sharpened them.
Buildern
JUNE 13, 2025
fixed price, time and material, AIA progress billing, and cost-plus) help align invoicing with project progress and contractual terms. Construction accounting typically relies on two revenue recognition methods: Percentage of Completion (POC) for ongoing projects and the Completed Contract method for simpler and smaller projects.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
EIFS is also a cost-competitive cladding in many markets. As a result, EIFS has become an attractive cladding option for use in prefabricated wall panels, in which EIFS materials are shop-applied to sheathing and metal stud backup wall construction under controlled conditions.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 27, 2025
From reactive repairs to planned refurbishments, the need for a streamlined, cost-effective solution is more important than ever. Moreover, it ensures consistency in quality, a key factor in maintaining tenant satisfaction and meeting regulatory standards. This is where multi-trade maintenance comes in.
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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.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 8, 2025
The post The Hidden Crisis in UK Homes: Poor Plastering Leading to Unnecessary Costs for Homeowners appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The rise in these defects is matched by an increase in home maintenance costs, directly affecting household budgets.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 1, 2025
A reliable Construction Cost Analysis requires objectivity, currency, and detailed research of the local market. Objective comparsions of locally researched cost data and issues associated with national average cost data and location factoring are shown below. #1. Peitlock, B.A., Martinez, A., 2013) #4.
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CCR Magazine
APRIL 3, 2025
This robust domestic manufacturing network enables AHF Products to deliver consistent, high-quality flooring, free from the disruptions of shifting trade policies. “By controlling our supply chain and manufacturing a significant portion of our products in the U.S., With 11 manufacturing facilities across the U.S.,
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Without it, things can spiral out of control quickly. Hidden Costs: Unexpected surprises like water damage or structural issues. Compare Costs Call around for estimates. Whether its a contractor, a painter, or a flooring company near me , getting multiple bids will help you find the best deal without compromising quality.
Roads Online
JUNE 16, 2025
Geoquest Australia has five decades experience of providing Reinforced Earth solutions to projects in Australia and New Zealand, combining three elements; controlled backfill, precast concrete facing panels and soil reinforcements to form a durable retaining structure. That in-house design and manufacturing expertise is a key strength.
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UK Construction Blog
JULY 22, 2025
These pre-manufactured or modular homes offer a flexible and often more affordable way to build, without sacrificing design or quality. But beyond just cost savings, kit homes are changing the way Australians think about property ownership and development.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
The starting price sits at AUD 80,000, and choosing the right builder needs careful thought to meet quality standards and regulations. You’ll learn about legal requirements, quality benchmarks, and ways to verify a builder’s credentials. Tiny Home Solutions, a 20-year-old company, has built over 2,000 quality homes.
Procore
JUNE 18, 2025
" or "Where are we most at risk for cost overruns?" Make optimization recommendations: Analyze your project data alongside external inputs like live weather forecasts, lead times, or vendor performance to recommend the fastest, most cost-effective path forward. " – and get immediate answers from available data.
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In order to make a positive and long-lasting influence for future generations, our main goal is to construct a sustainable building that is of high quality that caters to the needs of students, faculty, and the community at large. million) to build single living quarters at Royal Air Force Digby in Lincolnshire, England.
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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. However, widespread adoption still requires significant investment in technology and cultural shifts within contracting firms.
Construction Daily News
JULY 3, 2025
” Construction costs are up 38.7% The cost isn’t materials. But my luxury suppliers’ ‘entry-level’ sustainable options cost more than my standard clients’ entire material budgets.” My standard suppliers work with $5,000 orders and 30-day terms. It’s managing complexity.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 8, 2025
Budget Planning Establish a realistic budget early, accounting for construction costs, professional fees, permits, potential temporary accommodation, and a contingency fund of at least 10-15% for unexpected expenses. Experience, reliability, and quality workmanship often justify a higher price point.
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.
iField Smart
APRIL 27, 2025
This can lead to miscommunication, delays, cost overruns, and ultimately, project failure. Version Control Nightmares: Multiple versions of drawings, specifications, and contracts circulating among stakeholders can create confusion and lead to costly rework due to outdated information.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
The construction partnership with Limak International brings international expertise to the project, whilst the club retains control through its development arm, 2020 Developments. How much will Luton’s new stadium cost? The Power Court Stadium project is estimated to cost £450 million.
Roads Online
JUNE 20, 2025
As our cities expand and regional communities recover from climate shocks, the demand for smart, sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure solutions has never been greater. As it contracts, the bitumen coats the fine particles within the pavement material, effectively filling voids and creating a moisture-resistant, flexible matrix.
For Construction Pros
JULY 21, 2025
Rising Material Variability and QC Disputes - Inconsistent material sources and growing reliance on performance-based specs have led to a spike in quality control issues. Discrepancies between ready-mix producers and third-party testers are leaving contractors caught in the middle, often bearing the cost of disagreements.
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