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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

For hospitality projects, preconstruction sets the stage for success by focusing on client vision, guest experience, and optimizing both schedule and budget. Early involvement of the general contractor enables an informed design, facilitating a more strategic planning and procurement process.

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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. And thats all against a backdrop of political transition.

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

Wolgast Corporation

This professional gathers critical information such as project scope, timeline, budget, and site selection. 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.

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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.

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Construction Project Forecasting for Better Budgeting and Scheduling

Buildern

How often do construction projects go exactly as planned? When forecasting is done right, it turns raw data into reliable insight, helping builders manage risks and create more realistic and accurate estimates. Construction forecasting ties scope, budget, and schedule into a single manageable framework.

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How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide

CCR Magazine

These professionals handle everything from initial planning to the final walkthrough, ensuring the project meets both functional and aesthetic goals. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last.

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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?