CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. Every metric ton of wood used in place of concrete and steel in the structure is estimated to avoid 3.9

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

Waste reduction starts well before materials arrive on siteit begins with smart design and careful planning. Architects and designers can help minimise waste by specifying materials that come in standard dimensions, which reduces offcuts and unusable remnants. Procurement also plays a major role in waste prevention.

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Material Storage Building Materials Site Planning 52

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

We’re responsible for every aspect of a project — from estimation, assessments and pre-construction to architecture, schematics, engineering, subcontracting, construction and post-construction. The Design-Builder manages all contracts with subcontractors, equipment vendors and materials providers.

Building Design 52

Building Design Energy Efficiency Facility Management Building Optimization 52

Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Rising material costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable project delays often result in costly overruns, putting project profitability at risk. These could include unforeseen site conditions, changes in material prices, or weather-related delays.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Project Management Risk Management Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

However, it is impossible to estimate the upcoming renovation without knowing the full list of expenses. Begin by estimating the cost of new plumbing, furniture, bathroom accessories, and finishing materials. Begin by estimating the cost of new plumbing, furniture, bathroom accessories, and finishing materials.

Plumbing Systems 52

Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Painting/finishing 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

You can monitor resource allocation across different project phases, ensuring optimal utilisation of labour and materials. These tools provide real-time visibility into material quantities, locations, and usage patterns across multiple project sites. Resource management extends beyond materials to include equipment and tool tracking.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Cost Control Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Buildern

MAY 27, 2025

In this sense, Buildern’s integrated platform helps home builders manage tedious tasks like: Estimating projects and creating detailed proposals with accurate data. Cloud-based storage ensures easy access, security, and version control. Table of Contents Why Should Builders Use Construction Management Software?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

You control how much to spend, and with expert advice, you can estimate the value your changes will add to your property. But, your specific approach mattersa homeowner who extends but salvages and recycles materials may create less environmental impact than someone who remodels and sends all waste to landfill.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Property Management 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

mile water line from Great Gulf’s land to two 750,000-gallon storage tanks near the top of Shagback Mountain about two miles east of Killington Mountain “will ultimately serve the village,” Snyed says. With construction underway, Great Gulf is prioritizing sourcing materials from within the U.S., when possible, Sneyd says.

Land Use Regulations 72

Land Use Regulations Infrastructure Development Building Permits Public Works 72

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

RoofLink has helped businesses with simplifying project management, taking accurate roof measurements, enabling precise material estimates, and streamlining critical workflows, from document signing to job photo storage. “We have deep respect for our roofing and home improvement contractor clients. </p>

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Project Management Inspection Estimating 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Utilize Digital Estimating and Bidding Software Creating project estimates and managing bids manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. Benefits of Digital Estimating and Bidding: Accuracy: Reduce miscalculations and ensure precise bids. Time Efficiency: Generate estimates faster and bid on more projects.

Schedule Management 40

Schedule Management Construction Equipment Project Management Safety Regulations 40

Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Planning for Labor Gaps and Shortages Strategizing for Unstable Prices and Costs Supply Chain and Material Availability How to Combat Economic Challenges in the Construction Market? It’s estimated that the industry will need over 340,000 new workers in 2024 , and finding younger workers with the required skills will only get harder.

Building Materials Manufacturing 40

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 40

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This warm tone, reminiscent of natural wood and organic materials, promises to stand out by adding a sense of interconnection, comfort, and harmony to interiors. Attention to detail and the sophistication of materials transform wardrobes into icons that harmonize effortlessly with any environment.In

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Material Storage Energy Efficiency Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

New uses of these platforms typically replace hard copy submissions of payment applications, rendering almost obsolete the prior practice of a pencil markup by the owner which traditionally facilitated an in-person meeting to discuss agreement on percentage of completion as well as inquiries regarding necessary backup documentation, invoices and other (..)

Communication 52

Communication Risk Management Change Management Project Management 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 19, 2025

The estimated $1.1-billion Site preparation for the estimated 760-MW plant is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2025, with construction expected to start in 2026. is planning to construct a biomedical research and development facility in San Diego. Entergy Mississippi, Inc., is considering constructing a $5.9-billion

Piping Installation 36

Piping Installation Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning 36

CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

The impact of tariffs is profound because they affect not only the cost of raw materials but also the strategic decisions that contractors and manufacturers make every day. portsadds layers of uncertainty for an industry that depends heavily on imported materials as compared to other industries.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Change Management Risk Management 52

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

billion, 10-year task order contract to modernize fuel infrastructure—including storage tanks, hydrant systems, pipelines and related utilities—at installations around the world. under a $95-million IDIQ to bid for renovation, design‑build, hazardous‑material abatement and other work at the base and at other sites. Takisaki Inc.,

Contracts 77

Contracts General Contracting Infrastructure Development Government Works 77

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

The number of green Pallet Loop pallets entering the building materials supply chain has now passed one million. Every year, Barratt Redrow accepts delivery of hundreds of thousands of pallets carrying core building materials. And with Barratt Redrow joining the network and embracing the concept, that number is set to keep rising.

Green Building 59

Green Building Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Construction Equipment 59

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

The latest estimate for clean water estimates the 20-year need for wastewater infrastructure at more than $630 billion. million for rural water projects and $201 million for water storage projects. billion, down $4.5 billion or 4.7% from the 2025 enacted level. For Interior, the bill provides $1.9

Infrastructure Development 36

Infrastructure Development Government Works Energy Efficiency Public Works 36

Construction Dive

JUNE 10, 2025

Originally conceived as an 800-mile network connecting San Francisco and Southern California by 2030, the authority now estimates service beginning along the 171-mile Merced-Bakersville, California, line between 2030 and 2033 at a cost of up to $35 billion. It cited a “pattern of broken promises” dating back to the project’s early days.

Building Commissioning 157

Building Commissioning Public Works Building Materials Foundation Systems 157

Business Facilities

JUNE 11, 2025

The United States’ largest and most technologically advanced recycling facility, Rumpke RRC processes material from 50 Ohio counties, totaling approximately 60 tons of waste per hour. Having successfully managed numerous corporate projects, Craig serves as the primary client contact, leading teams from project inception to completion.

Facility Management 61

Facility Management Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Design 61

ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

In another panel on July 2, new CHSRA statewide regional director Basem Muallem said that it is working with BNSF Railway on potential plans for sharing facilities such as storage yards. Speaking to the issue of megaprojects often exceeding cost and schedule estimates, Arthur V. Hopefully they’ll just be using it.”

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 66

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems Risk Management 66

Business Facilities

JUNE 27, 2025

Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 1,686 indirect new jobs, for a total of 2,786 potential new jobs in the Bayou Region. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 247 indirect new jobs, for a total of 338 potential new jobs in the Northwest Region.

Building Materials Manufacturing 41

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development Material Storage 41

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

The post Surrey Removals Company: Professional Moving Services & Storage Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Expect comprehensive service options from house removals to specialist commercial relocations, with additional services including packing, storage solutions, and man-and-van options for smaller moves.

Material Storage 40

Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Material Handling Insurance Management 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates are critical to best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. The estimating process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your project’s scope of work. expanded CSI Masterformat ). #5

Estimating 98

Estimating Material Storage Building Standards Building Permits 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Alpha Testing, a UES company, was chosen by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to provide quality control/construction materials testing services to multiple project teams. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres. The dam is two miles long and 90-feet tall, with a 110-foot-tall intake tower.

Engineering 246

Engineering Historic Preservation Material Storage Structural Systems 246

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. I spoke with our Senior Estimator, Rob Johnson, about his take on economies of scale and his big message was, “as the scope increases, the square foot cost comes down”.

Building Design 126

Building Design Cost Control Building Materials Material Storage 126

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Kitchen cabinets are set in the kitchen to keep food storage, utensils, cooking tools, plates, and dishes. Kitchen cabinets can be reasonable or expensive it depends on the quality of the material used for kitchen cabinets and which style of kitchen cabinets you prefer. Types of Kitchen Cabinets Materials.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Building Materials Painting/finishing Green Building 52

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations.

Estimating 52

Estimating Budgeting General Contracting Insurance Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

Furthermore, locally researched unit price books are available for preventive maintenance also, complete with labor and material costs and a complete check list for each task! This process virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Contact Us.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 24, 2013

There are a variety of increased material costs that may be included in a request for additional compensation or a claim. If the claim includes additional material quantities, is the estimated material quantity substantiated by your estimate and is the actual material quantity substantiated by your cost records?

Material Storage 72

Material Storage Material Handling Estimating Construction Management 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2023

The world’s first open-source repository of knowledge and information about the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS/CCUS) projects will be established by the International CCS Knowledge Centre (Knowledge Centre) with foundational support from the Government of Alberta. Calgary, Alta. –

Material Storage 130

Material Storage Government Works Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 130

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

One company has harnessed this trend, demonstrating the benefits of using these containers for the efficient transportation and storage of bitumen. A ccording to The Ship, it has been estimated that about 65 million shipping containers are in use globally. Our units have been deployed across the globe,” Whittall says.

Material Storage 104

Material Storage Safety Regulations Wall Systems Public Works 104

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Job Order Contract Cost Estimating- A Quick Start Guide. Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. 4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud. Here’s the fast and best value path to Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. 4BT-CE-Home.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Fire Protection Systems Cost Control 40

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The production, processing, storage and transit of perishable goods is changing. Rapid modernization of one of the world’s most important networks has led to the need for greater cold storage warehouse capacity. Cold storage warehouse spaces are too unique for lazy estimating. Sometimes owners are totally prescriptive.

HVAC System Installation 69

HVAC System Installation Material Storage HVAC Systems Flooring Systems 69

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Thus the process of generating an actionable construction cost estimate can be defined as a quantitative assessment process generates a detailed line item construction cost estimate.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With so many construction materials offering new formulations and new benefits, early collaboration between suppliers and designers is an important way of bridging knowledge gaps and ensuring that products are being optimized, contributing maximum benefits to project outcome. “In In some ways, this is breaking the culture,” said J.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 130