Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Understanding the term “”general conditions”” is crucial for all parties involved. This comprehensive guide explores what general conditions entail, their importance, and how they influence construction projects. What Are General Conditions? It helps in tracking progress and ensuring timely delivery.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Contracts Building Code Compliance Insurance Management 52

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.

Concrete Pouring 105

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Five Contractors Recognized for Their Innovative Use of Technology LAS VEGAS— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honors the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Rich River Asphalt General Manager Darren Wilson explains how the machines have revolutionised the company’s offerings. As Rich River Asphalt General Manager Darren Wilson recalls, after a thorough search, Quality Fabrication & Engineering’s offerings caught the company’s eye. “We

Engineering 98

Engineering Quality Control Cost Control Risk Management 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

Buildern

MARCH 6, 2025

Conducting daily inspections may serve different purposes, such as preventing accidents and injuries, identifying potential quality issues, and mitigating schedule delays. Failure to identify quality issues on time may result in schedule delays and construction rework.

Inspection 94

Inspection Quality Control Environmental Impact Assessment Safety Regulations 94

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

The main cost usually does not attract people’s attention until it is too late, which is the cost of strengthening. As prices continue to rise, companies must formulate strategies to control their operating costs. Compared to smaller orders, bulk-buy contracts may offer better rates and lead times.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Procurement Material Storage Foundation Systems 52

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A contract’s a contract, right? There are many construction contract types out there. Knowing which contract to use when is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in delivery, customer satisfaction, and profit. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. .

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Cost Control 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That being said, many companies struggle to maintain control over the massive amounts of project documents. Companies experiencing any of the following seven issues regularly should seriously consider utilizing a construction project document control system to improve workflow across the board. trillion in 2020.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Project Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Proper design, implementation of an OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Program ensures that the numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects encountered by real property owners and facilities management teams are successfully completed within an approved budget.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

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.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Communication Risk Management Project Management 52

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Automation Change Management 52

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.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Building Code Compliance Site Planning 52

Buildern

MAY 27, 2025

Budgeting & Cost Management Manual tracking leads to mistakes and inefficiencies. Real-time budget tracking and automatic cost updates ensure accuracy. Cloud-based storage ensures easy access, security, and version control. Each item can be categorized, ensuring clarity and better cost tracking throughout the project.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2022

Cost management is one of those areas of a project that should never be neglected. So rather than sifting through multiple, disconnected tools to get the cost data you need, the dream scenario is to use a single solution. General contractors have seen the benefits, and we’re going to show you why fellow owners love it too.

Change Management 98

Change Management Schedule Management General Contracting Project Management 98

Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 9, 2025

Both machines feature compact dimensions suited to work in tight spaces commonly found in urban construction, landscaping, rental and general contracting. In addition, the DX25Z-7 is designed with a practical feature set, making it a smart and cost-efficient solution for a wide range of applications. tonne DX27Z-7 model.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Heavy Lifting Transportation Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

In addition, Endeavor 3D, a leading contract manufacturer and one of the new DMPs, is adding Metal Jet capabilities to its existing Multi Jet Fusions (polymers) manufacturing services. Helps reduce time, cost, and speed of final part production by eliminating the need for a build and test approach.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ll tackle these issues head-on, showing you how to evaluate offers, negotiate effectively, and keep control of your closing timeline. If updates loom, expect buyers to factor costs into offers. Maintaining records of repairs or remodeling helps strengthen your case if buyers question aspects of home quality.

Inspection 52

Inspection Property Management General Contracting Foundation Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). LEAN Job Order Contracting is now available.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AIA provides the following general definition of the design-assist delivery method: Design Assist: Design Assist is a collaborative process where the contractor joins the design team early in the project to provide input, expertise, and cost-related insights.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 It’s not really a secret, but architects, engineers and commercial general contractors don’t always see eye to eye. Based on our backlog and client activity, we predict record growth in 2015.

Building Design 92

Building Design Building Controls Building Materials Budgeting 92

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2022

With higher-quality data and workflows to support that, your team can operate more efficiently, finish on budget, and within schedule. But does quality data really matter ? Here are six key ways to improve your data workflows for higher quality data, more profits, and better project outcomes. Control how you share your data.

Building Standards 92

Building Standards Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 92

Field Wire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.”

Specialty Contracting 98

Specialty Contracting General Contracting Project Management Consulting Site Planning 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages. Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Efficiency. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular independent third-party audit are important tools.

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 76

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

From enhancing quality and safety to improving critical schedule and cost workflows, dig into all the latest product releases and enhancements for Autodesk Build. . Quality and Safety . Cost Management . Cost Management | Home Page Chart* . Cost Management | Contract Schedule of Values Full Screen* .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 98

Buildern

JULY 4, 2025

In some cases, the delays cost tens of thousands in penalties and lost revenue. The problem is that federal requirements by OSHA sometimes overlap with state labor laws and union contracts. And in construction, mistakes cost money and time. This is a problem for hiring as it slows the progress of construction.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management Construction Management 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For instance, the facility manager may advocate for specific security guard measurements, such as badge readers or PIN pads, to control access to restricted areas. During the Construction Phase: Facility managers collaborate closely with the general contractor and project superintendent throughout the construction process.

Facility Management 64

Facility Management Construction Management HVAC System Installation Cost Control 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Data Connector | Construction KPI Template: Quality – New customizable construction quality-based KPI template created specifically for teams to help identify and deliver key performance indicators at a project and cross-project level to assist General Contractors in achieving better business outcomes.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

This month, we’re thrilled to show you over 30 new releases for our project management, cost , and field collaboration solution. Cost Releases. Cost Management . Account Level Cost Management Library Templates . Main Contract Collaborate Permission* . Quality and Safety Releases . Cost Releases .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 105

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes Introduction The construction industry is latching onto digital solutions to make workflows seamless, lower costs, and enhance project-wide effectiveness and efficiency. Data-Driven Decision Making AI-driven insights improve workflow efficiency, lower rework, and related costs.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Cost Control Quality Control Project Management 52

Buildern

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Disruptions, miscommunications, and inefficiencies can lead to delays and compromised quality. Key Stages of Construction Project Management Types of Construction Projects Construction Roles Types of Construction Contracts Construction Project Management Software Toolkit Conclusion What is Construction Project Management?

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Field Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It affects the safety, efficiency and quality of the work, and the overall satisfaction of the general contractor and project owner. You need to show care to your team members, the general contractor and project timelines. If a goal needs clarification, communicate with the general contractor about it.

Schedule Management 96

Schedule Management Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management 96