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The Role of Online Reviews in the Modern Construction Industry

UK Construction Blog

Yet one unseen factor now shapes which companies win bids, sign contracts, and keep the cranes swinging: online reviews. Studies from trade associations report that more than seventy percent of construction buyers read at least ten reviews before signing a contract. Every link in this chain must trust the next to keep schedules intact.

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Local Connection Key to Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Under a collaborative design-build delivery, Sundt and SCB came together in 2022 to begin work, with groundbreaking following in May 2023—less than 12 months between contract award and construction start. Concrete also means a lower risk profile and helps on schedule and quality. “It million lb of reinforcing steel. “In

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Cal Poly Humboldt's Vision for Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Under a collaborative design-build delivery, Sundt and SCB came together in 2022 to begin work, with groundbreaking following in May 2023—less than 12 months between contract award and construction start. Concrete also means a lower risk profile and helps on schedule and quality. “It million lb of reinforcing steel. “In

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Flexibility Is Key Design Feature of George Mason University Student Center

ENR Construction

Rendering courtesy of Powers Brown Architecture Somewhat Temporary Contracted under a design-build delivery method, the team of Hoar Construction, Powers Brown Architecture and IMEG Corp. Working within an $11-million budget, the team did not envision a traditional concrete or steel structure. They went with lighter construction.” “You

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Tariffs keep contractors guessing on material costs

Construction Dive

for example, recently laid off 233 workers after the postponement of two major contracts due to steel price volatility. The move follows the increase on steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50% earlier this summer. In fact, contractors say tariff hikes have already triggered delays on certain projects.

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

However, from time to time, we have to manage things that are out of our direct control – particularly when a project specifies owner furnished items (OFIs) or an owner vendor. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Optimized Project Delivery: Design Assist can lead to a smoother construction phase, as design-related conflicts and inefficiencies are mitigated early on.