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Construction Project Forecasting for Better Budgeting and Scheduling

Buildern

How often do construction projects go exactly as planned? The root of these issues always lies in neglecting certain aspects of construction project forecasting, leading to inaccurate assumptions and limited visibility into what’s ahead. Table of Contents What is Construction Project Forecasting? And in the U.S.,

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Role of Pre-Construction in Success

Job Order Contracting

The Critical Role of Pre-Construction in Success Pre-construction is the phase of a project where the greatest influence on cost, schedule, and quality outcomes can be achieved. The Integrated Agreement for Lean Project Delivery,” 2005.

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Leading Construction Cost Estimating Software – Myths and Facts

Job Order Contracting

Here are a few things to know about Market Leading Construction Cost Estimating Software applications. Convenience and Time Savings Market average prepopulated cost databases save significant time by providing a starting point for estimating. Users can quickly reference costs instead of building detailed estimates from scratch.

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DoD’s reliance on RSMeans for FSRM

Job Order Contracting

The DoD’s reliance on “RSMeans “for FSRM (Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization) cost management, despite the availability of current and verifiable local cost data , likely stems from several historical and institutional factors: 1.

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Is Your Construction Tendering Process Costing You Projects?

Develop Coaching

The Hidden Cost of Poor Tendering Construction tendering should lead to healthy profit, but for many UK builders it does the opposite. Estimates get rushed. Tendering Scoreboard 2025 (UK) UK construction tenders are easy to find, but winning them is hard. Hold a short risk workshop as soon as the notice lands.

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How to Hire Construction Workers: A Guide for General Contractors 

Buildern

This is a reality for any general contractor, whether it’s a small custom home builder or a commercial construction business. Making a wrong decision during hiring poses great risks as it may impact the budget and, more importantly, the firm’s client relationship and reputation. It’s about risk.

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OK Safety Tech Startup Wins $380K State Grant Award

CCR Magazine

Tulsa-based startup, Safety Radar, an AI-driven platform that helps organizations manage operational risk by quickly identifying and addressing potential hazards to protect employees, assets, and reputations, has been awarded a $380,000 Industry Innovation Grant. Investing in safety is good for humanity, and great for business.