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JUNE 16, 2025

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

The post How Accurate Cost Estimation Can Make or Break a Construction Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In an era where project complexity, cost, and schedule pressures continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, inaccurate construction estimates are no longer acceptable. What Causes Estimating Errors?

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

What is an Independent Government Cost Estimate? An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). How was the estimate made? What assumptions were made?

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The post How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sustainability is no longer just a trend in constructionits a necessity. One of the best solutions lies in sustainable masonry.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Valid construction estimates are based on processes and procedures, however, most organizations rely upon dated, ineffective methods. Cost and time estimates are imperative to the success of any construction project, both during construction and throughout the project life. 2 Detailed line item estimating.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2025

This reduced competition has led to bid prices significantly above independent cost estimates, forcing agencies to either secure additional funding, scale back project scope or delay projects. In that context, this innovative approach slashed estimated construction time on-site roughly 80 percent from hundreds of days to just tens of days.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Advancing construction cost estimating data, tools, communications, and technology is central to achieving sustainable facilities management. Advancing Construction Costs Estimating Tools for Today and Tomorrow Local market research – To be relevant, construction cost data must reflect local market conditions.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Comprehensive Unit Cost Database Easily estimate the any type of commercial repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Move beyond square foot and parametric estimating Stop using inefficient processes and get Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams on the same page via r obust programmatic frameworks.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The start-up estimates that with its system, it can produce the same amount of material as wood OSB while using nine times less land—due to the fast-growth rates of grass-farming coupled with its near-zero waste production process. Plantd’s factory will be automated, 100% electric, and multi-product capable.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

Construction Cost Estimating Facts Construction Cost Estimating Facts #1 There is no such thing as an “accurate cost estimate” Beware of any so called expert, estimating firm, or vendor using the term. #2 2 Construction cost estimating is NOT an art.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2023

million contract extension, HDR’s services will include preparing final design plans, specifications and estimates as well as program management support services, including integration of advanced project controls, scheduling and estimating. Under the new $102.3

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. concrete) in the substructure.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s time to relearn construction cost estimating. Before relearning construction cost estimating, it’s important to hit your resent button. Also remember that there so NO SUCH THING as an “accurate construction estimate.” The following represent the new realities. Technology will not solve your problems.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 18, 2023

Whatever the approach, if the foreclosure rate for Black mortgage borrowers decreased to the average foreclosure rate among white mortgage borrowers, an estimated 300,000 more Black homeowners would keep their homes and have the opportunity to build generational wealth,” the report explained.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

London, UK — The Supply Chain Sustainability School (the “School”) has today released its groundbreaking industry report focused on “Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector.” The full report is available on the Supply Chain Sustainability School. I cannot recommend it enough”. We can only thank them.”

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

While we are all aware of the high levels of financial and environmental waste associated with the construction and sustainment of the built environment, very little has been done to address the issue at the root cause level. . What’s needed to improve construction cost estimating? Join the converstation and make a difference!

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

Health chiefs are looking to appoint four main supply chain contract partners for an estimated £600m pipeline of work over four years. The framework will be based on the principles of collaborative working, integrated supply chains and continual improvement to deliver best value for money and develop best practice, and sustainability.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

Horton signifies a major shift in today’s sustainability-driven homebuilding landscape. Photos courtesy Plantd The resulting panel is manufactured to the exact dimensions of traditional OSB, while being sustainable, stronger, and more moisture-resistant as well. Plantd estimates that its panels installed in every D.R.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

This enables simplified data management and the ability to update estimates with various other databases as needed. #4 Our platform can manage multiple Programs, Contracts, Proposals, Estimates, Work Orders, Documents, Forms, Contractors/Subconstractors, Teams, Buildings, Graphics, Issues/Tasks, and even leverage BIM information.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

Mark Allan, chief executive of Landsec, confirmed the decision saying that the developer was now forecasting a shortage of Cat A office in 2025, giving it the confidence to press the schemes despite industry-wide cost inflation raising original building cost estimates. sq ft is now consented. “

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Automated Estimate Comparison. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Proposals/Quotes/Estimates. Activity Dashboard. Asset/Component Management.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

Willmott Dixon Interiors is extending its track-record for modernising key Government offices with the refurbishment of the London home of the Department for Education Under the 27-month project, worth an estimated £34m, the Grade II listed Sanctuary Buildings in Victoria will get a phased CAT B fit-out of 12,850sq m.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

The private builder will take over construction of 135 super-sustainable properties built using modern methods of construction. It is estimated the project will cost around £24m to finish. It is now undertaking preconstruction activities ahead of recommencement of main construction activities on site later this year.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2025

Excellence in hospitality construction begins in the preconstruction phase, according to Caleigh Raymer, director of preconstruction and estimating for PCLs California offices. The team takes a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply estimating costs and timelines. “We You can unsubscribe at anytime. TechTarget, Inc.s

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

The Western city fringe district is set to explode with new projects as an estimated 3m sq ft of new Grade A commercial space across office, retail and leisure is delivered. We are seeing the evolution of an area; an emerging, sustainable, inclusive hub for today and tomorrow. “This is a golden opportunity, a landmark moment.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

These efforts to use Mass timber and educate the industry about it are predicated on Mordan’s belief that Mass Timber has massive benefits from a sustainability perspective. According to Mordan, sustainability is reliably the aspect of Mass Timber that can “get the foot in the door.”

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Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

To put this into perspective, according to Sustainability Victoria, more than 500 quarries produce about 500 million tonnes of heavy construction materials every year. The infrastructure and roads sectors rely heavily on raw materials, as such the importance of sustainable materials and alternatives has grown significantly. Image: SPA.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Alex Fraser’s expertise and eagerness to develop sustainable solutions for the betterment of the industry has led to the development of TyrePave rCB (Recovered Carbon Black), one of its newest innovations in tyre recycling. rCB’ has been engineered to be a sustainable alternative to fine ground limestone in asphalt.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2025

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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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

It now estimates that around 700,000 pupils are learning in a school that is unsafe or requires major refurbishment. DfE estimates that at its current rate of progress, 80% of the existing estate will not be retrofitted by 2050. Key findings £2.3bn a year spent against recommended £5.3bn needed DfE requested £4bn a year (2021-2025).

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) and predecessor ARRB have helped to introduce practical, sustainable alternatives to virgin materials for major infrastructure components. I n 2020/21, Australia generated an estimated 75.8 We’ve been researching sustainable options since we started. tonnes per person.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Can ‘hempcrete,’ a concrete-like product made from the hemp plant, help the industry elevate its sustainability efforts? Yet although it is travelling in the wake of the technology curve, construction is fully up to speed when it comes to an increasingly important aspect of delivering the buildings we need – sustainability.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 9, 2025

The system enhances site sustainability by optimising material usage, minimising waste and ensuring more accurate material estimation throughout the paving process. Moreover, it enhances safety by eliminating physical hazards such as stringlines, pins and other marking materials from the job site.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

acre-foot, sustainable detention facilities, fulfilling roles of flood control, enhancing water quality, and providing a verdant natural habitat for wildlife and recreation space for residents.

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Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Company has been providing GEC services to multiple FDOT districts across the state for more than 35 years. “Cultivating and sustaining long-standing relationships with key clients like the FDOT is an effective way to bring our global expertise to the local communities in which we operate,” said Ian L. million roadway miles daily.

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