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True cash cost of HS2 to date tops £40bn

Construction Enquirer

The government has confirmed that its has sunk over £40bn into HS2 so far, with ministers admitting there’s still no clear estimate for the final cost or completion date. That includes £26.4bn on civils, £3.6bn on land, £2.3bn on stations and £2bn on systems. Specialist advisers have been appointed to structure the deal.

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How to Simplify Billing and Invoicing in Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Selecting the Right Construction Accounting Software

UK Construction Blog

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. Integration capabilities create a smooth connection between field work and financial systems. It shows ongoing work and related costs.

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How to Reduce Risks in Construction with Job Cost Reports

Jonas Construction

In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. Rising material costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable project delays often result in costly overruns, putting project profitability at risk. What is Job Costing in Construction?

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How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide

CCR Magazine

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

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Construction Document Control: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right 

Buildern

Document management software fixes that by giving structure to the chaos. With this in mind, we’ll go deep into the essence of construction document control, explore the key challenges, and give you some practical solutions to manage them. Table of Contents Why Is Construction Document Control Essential for Your Business?

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.