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Construction Cost Management Methods – Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

The underutilization of robust construction cost management methods continue to drive high levels of waste across virtually all public sector organizations. You can’t manage what you don’t measure… A standardized approach to construction data collection, maintenance, and use should be established use a common format data format and yields objective, verifiable, and current local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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How to Bid on Government Construction Contracts

Civil Engineer Blog

The federal government is seemingly always looking for bids and bidders for various projects. How the process essentially works is that companies submit government construction bids trying to win the job. These bids allow companies to compete for the government contracts by saying they can complete the project within a certain timeframe and payment amount. […] The post How to Bid on Government Construction Contracts first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Service Complete Electric Wins Two Eagle Awards in Orlando

CCR Magazine

Delivering exceptional work has always been part of the mission at Service Complete Electric, a leading electrical contractor. Now, SCE has added to that reputation. The electrical firm received two Eagle Awards for Excellence in Construction from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Florida. SCE took home the awards for its work on the Illumination’s Minion Café at Universal Studios and the Disney Project Moana Office Building.

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The Future of AI Agents with Alexander De Ridder of SmythOS

AEC Business

I sat down with Alexander de Ridder, a technology visionary and founder of SmythOS. We discuss AI agents and how they will change our everyday. The post The Future of AI Agents with Alexander De Ridder of SmythOS appeared first on AEC Business.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Virginia Tech Construction Innovation Center Fosters Student Involvement in Research

ENR Construction

Virginia Tech has added a new innovation lab to the Myers-Lawson School of Construction.

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Atlanta Ranks #5 Industrial Market in Q3 2024 [CommercialCafe]

CCR Magazine

Stabilization was the main direction within the industrial real estate market in 2024. Upon a closer look, manufacturing is experiencing a development surge, while vacancy rates are on the uptrend even as some markets post double-digit yearly rent growth. To best capture the state and direction of the industrial real estate market , we looked at key performance indicators across 30 major industrial markets in the U.S. and ranked them based on several metric categories: vacancy, pipeline, averag

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Tristan Schwartzman Named AEE’s “International Energy Engineer”

CCR Magazine

Tristan Schwartzman, a Principal and Director of Energy Services at Goldman Copeland , the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, has been honored by the Association of Energy Engineers as its “International Energy Engineer of the Year.” In announcing the award, the AEE stated that “Tristan Schwartzman is a leading designer and champion of energy-efficiency innovations in Greater New York City, where he is setting a global pace and creating models of innovation for the world.

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BOMA Starts Canvassing for New Industrial Buildings Standard

CCR Magazine

BOMA International has been developing floor measurement standards for more than 100 years and is currently working to publish the fifth edition of the Industrial Standard. This standard is intended for industrial and flex buildings and their associated structures, and may be applied to single tenant, multi-tenant or multi-building configurations. It also addresses questions that users of the previous BOMA Industrial Standards have asked the Interpretations Subcommittee.

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JLL: Financial firms revamp wealth spaces for next-gen clients

CCR Magazine

The global wealth management market is poised for exponential growth through 2030, with the human advisory segment leading the way. According to JLL’s 2024 Wealth Management Branch Benchmarking Survey , financial services firms are transforming their physical spaces to meet the technology-driven, holistic wealth management demands of an increasing number of millennial clients, who are expected to inherit an estimated US$84 trillion+ in assets from baby boomers by 2045.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Guide to Commercial Awnings: Styles, Uses & Options

CCR Magazine

Commercial awnings are versatile additions that can greatly improve the appearance and functionality of business properties. Shoreline Awnings & Patio, serving Santa Maria , and the entire area between Monterey and Ventura, recently released a guide to awnings, storefronts, and shade structures for every aspect of commercial buildings. Awnings are widely used to boost brand recognition and storefront appeal.