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

Construction Dive

For hospitality projects, preconstruction sets the stage for success by focusing on client vision, guest experience, and optimizing both schedule and budget. Excellence in hospitality construction begins in the preconstruction phase, according to Caleigh Raymer, director of preconstruction and estimating for PCLs California offices.

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What Is the Schedule of Values (SOV) in Construction: Complete Guide 

Buildern

Those are exactly the problems the schedule of values (SOV) solves. For most builders working on larger or bank-financed projects, the SOV acts as a must-have document that breaks down the total contract amount into detailed line items in construction financial management. Table of Contents What Is a Construction Schedule of Values?

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. 2 Timeliness – All cost data must be current. applied to a outdated cost estimate will introduce significant error.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

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. AI alone can lower construction costs by 10–20%. Phase 1: Project Initiation This is where the project begins.

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Top 8 Best Construction Management Software for Small Businesses [+ Real User Reviews]

Buildern

What’s costing you more: your materials or the hours lost to messy project management? Small construction business owners already know how quickly things can spiral out of control. Construction management software for small businesses can help bring order to the madness. Easy Estimating and Invoicing.

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Buildertrend vs Procore: Which Is the Best Pick in 2025?

Buildern

Buildertrend vs Procore : Are you still trying to find construction project management software that actually works for your team? Both are well-known platforms promising to simplify estimating, scheduling, collaboration, and financial control. But the reality?