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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Impact of High-Risk, Large-Scale Projects The increasing scale of infrastructure projects is one critical factor. Some companies have backed away from bidding on projects due to concerns about mitigating the risks involved, including attracting and retaining skilled labor.

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Who Are the Key Players in a Design-Build Construction Project?

Wolgast Corporation

On the customer’s needs, the Business Developer assembles the appropriate team members—typically the Architect and Preconstruction Manager—and remains engaged throughout the project to support communication and alignment. Preconstruction Manager This team member plays a vital role in keeping the early stages of the project moving efficiently.

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Construction Project Forecasting for Better Budgeting and Scheduling

Buildern

When forecasting is done right, it turns raw data into reliable insight, helping builders manage risks and create more realistic and accurate estimates. In this guide, we’ll break down the different types of construction project forecasting, explain why each one matters, and show you how to use forecasting to stay on schedule.

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Smart Material Management in Construction: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Delays

Buildern

If so, you understand how poor material management can lead to costly delays and project budget issues. This is the reason material management is not only about logistics. It’s essential to choose effective methods to manage the supply chain and plan the use of materials by subcontractors. Who Is Involved in Material Management?

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Construction Project Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide for General Contractors

Buildern

In this guide, we’ll break down the planning process step-by-step and figure out how construction management software tools help in creating a realistic and flexible plan. The architect provides the builder with documents for him to start working on the estimate. Outdated pricing or rough assumptions may ruin the estimate.

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What Is the Schedule of Values (SOV) in Construction: Complete Guide 

Buildern

Those are exactly the problems the schedule of values (SOV) solves. For most builders working on larger or bank-financed projects, the SOV acts as a must-have document that breaks down the total contract amount into detailed line items in construction financial management. Table of Contents What Is a Construction Schedule of Values?

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Leveraging Project Data to Supercharge Construction Estimating

ENR Construction

The Problem with “Unknowns” in Construction Estimation A significant cause of project overruns lies in the estimating phase, primarily due to uncertainties and incomplete information. These unknowns complicate accurate construction estimating and often lead to financial and scheduling setbacks.