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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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High-Rise Maintenance: Innovative Solutions for Building Care

CCR Magazine

Regular maintenance can significantly reduce the risk of costly repairs and unexpected breakdowns. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

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Walker Modular wins pods deal at £90m Greystar site

Construction Enquirer

. “Our seamless system delivers a cleaner aesthetic than panelised alternatives, with tight corners and detailing that reduces the need for silicone at joints — which not only improves visual appeal but also lowers future maintenance.

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Fleet Integrations and Their Importance to Construction Fleets

For Construction Pros

Between increasing equipment costs, complex maintenance schedules, unpredictable downtime, and the growing pressure to do more with less, 46% of fleet leaders are managing more than 10 siloed software tools across telematics, fuel tracking, inspections and safety to run their daily operations.

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Construction Daily Progress Report: An In-Depth Guide with FAQs

iField Smart

Equipment: Usage, maintenance issues, and downtime. Predictive Analytics: Forecast delays, costs, and safety issues. What is the typical cost? Reputable providers use encryption, access controls, and regular backups. Daily logs, weekly summaries, cost reports, safety reports, etc. How is my data secured?

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

What was once promised as a durable, low-maintenance flooring solution has been replaced by a patchwork of temporary sealers, densifiers, and polyureasproducts that often require reinstallation almost immediately after application. By definition, the burnished version of polished concrete can include coating the floor with waxes and resins.

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Project cost estimation levels – Construction

Job Order Contracting

Project cost estimation levels depend on the amount of current, actionable information available about the project at a given stage. As a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity progresses and the scope becomes more defined, the estimates become more reliable. #1. Reliability Range: Typically -15% to +20%.