Remove Cost Control Remove Estimating Remove Site Planning
article thumbnail

Developer fined £165,000 for fire safety failings

Construction Enquirer

As construction work was still ongoing, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and HSE worked together to deal with the site. HSE also served an improvement notice requiring the company to design and implement a fire management plan. Any outbreak of fire threatens the safety of those on site and is costly in terms of its damage and delay.

article thumbnail

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. And thats all against a backdrop of political transition.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Construction Dive

Through an ingrained collaborative culture, PCL adds value to these projects right from the start by leveraging extensive data from past successes to advise on cost, schedule and constructability. Early involvement of the general contractor enables an informed design, facilitating a more strategic planning and procurement process.

article thumbnail

How Accurate Cost Estimation Can Make or Break a Construction Project

UK Construction Blog

The post How Accurate Cost Estimation Can Make or Break a Construction Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In an era where project complexity, cost, and schedule pressures continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, inaccurate construction estimates are no longer acceptable. What Causes Estimating Errors?

article thumbnail

How to Calculate Labor Cost in Construction the Right Way [Key Formulas and Factors]

Buildern

Ever wrapped up a project only to realize your labor costs ate into your profit more than expected? While managing a small residential remodel or a large-scale commercial build, knowing how to calculate labor cost in construction the right way can mean the difference between hitting your margins and losing money. According to the U.S.

article thumbnail

The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

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%. It sets the foundation for building.

article thumbnail

How to Estimate Construction Costs   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Inaccurate estimates might not be the root of all evil, but they sure can derail a project. Far and away one of the most common reasons, however, is inaccurate budget estimates. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge. When it comes to construction, estimating costs is a towering challenge.