CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Managing a construction site can feel like a juggling act. From keeping projects on track to managing a team and monitoring safety, theres no room for mistakes. The stakes are even higher in the construction industry, too, because mistakes can lead to potential legal liabilities. But how do you do this?

Construction Management 40

Construction Management Project Management Consulting Safety Regulations Risk Management 40

PN - Project Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Photo by Pixabay: www.pexels.com "Using drones in construction is no longer futuristic but a reality that is reshaping the industry." ​Using drones in construction is no longer futuristic but a reality that is reshaping the industry. Why Real-Time Monitoring is Essential in Construction Projects In construction, time is money.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Control Project Management Land Use Regulations 97

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cost management involves different risks for all the parties involved, which highlights the need to manage risks properly. inspecting 100 percent of labor, materials, and equipment used) as well as the coefficient/adjustment factor used, and the type, number, and cost of non-prepriced line-items.

Estimating 104

Estimating Risk Management Construction Equipment Change Management 104

LetsBuild

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

Project Management 97

Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management Construction Management 97

PN - Project Management

MARCH 26, 2024

"Poor storage of construction materials can result in the materials being damaged or stolen." ​Ensuring the safety and integrity of the construction materials needed to complete a build is a huge priority. After all, securely storing construction materials is a logistical necessity and crucial to project success!

Material Storage 95

Material Storage Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Material Handling 95

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Job order contracting is a project delivery method that was developed to expedite the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and “minor” new construction projects facing real property portfolios owners. Financial transparency is provided through the use of an associated detailed unit price book. What is Job Order Contracting (JOC)?

Contracts 103

Contracts General Contracting Project Management Consulting Lean Construction 103

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics. Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). Materials, labor, and equipment cost breakdowns and detailed descriptions in plain English provide the highest level of granularity and value when preparing a cost estimate.

Contracts 40

Contracts Estimating General Contracting Lean Construction 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Construction Equipment 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 12, 2016

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book– WHITE PAPER. A Common Data Environment in the form of a locally researched detailed Unit Price Book, UPB, significantly improves renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction outcomes. Here is a listing of initial considerations when selecting a JOC Unit Price Book.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Construction Equipment 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2019

Who will win the construction heavyweight belt? It comes in various forms and is used for various reasons: sticky notes are used to outline construction processes , invoices are printed and mailed to clients, notepads are used for taking notes … the list goes on and on. Place your bets. It’s always there when you need it.

Construction Equipment 110

Construction Equipment Budgeting Risk Management Project Management 110

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Construction Equipment 71

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 71

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

” Definition: detailed cost estimate: “a forecast of construction cost prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis of materials and labor for all items of work.” – 13th edition of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice. Line item estimates are also used to create and validate construction budgets.

Estimating 45

Estimating Risk Management Lean Construction Project Management 45

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Lean construction aims to embody the benefits of the Master Builder concept, as does Advanced Job Order Contracting, Integrated Project Delivery, and Alliance Partnering. The Master Builder concept is an ancient approach to construction, where a single individual or entity is responsible for both the design and the construction of a project.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. Construction tech funding hit a record high of $2.1 There’s never been a more exciting time to be a part of the construction industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Optimization Construction Management 98

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Construction Equipment 67

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Mapping 67

Building Information Management

JULY 10, 2014

One of the most difficult decisions in standing up a Job Order Contract is the owner’s decision about what type of Unit Price Book (UPB) is best for your JOC program. Customized books, which can have varying levels of custom cost data line items and varying approaches to localization. Program volume. It depends.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Standards Building Materials Estimating 40

LetsBuild

MARCH 3, 2023

What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager? So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management Construction Management 98

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Building Design 65

Building Design Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 65

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

In this new age of connected construction , it’s more important than ever before to stay on top of your game. If you want your construction company to rise above the rest, it’s important to not only understand this term but grasp why it matters to your job, your projects and your life. What Is a Construction Submittal?:

Approvals 98

Approvals Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Project Management Consulting 98

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Construction Equipment 65

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Mapping 65

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment During Slow Recovery. Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 75

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Insurance Management 75

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Historic Preservation 62

Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 62

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Description: Advantages of VDC: construction processes in vertical buildings are often repeatable—and repeated. That helps make that kind of construction a good fit for building information modeling. Risk management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 61

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Risk Management Building Materials 61

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Ramps 58

Ramps Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management 58

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Construction Equipment 60

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 60

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Lifts 58

Lifts Construction Equipment Risk Management Site Planning 58

PN - Project Management

JANUARY 1, 2024

"Unpredictable elements like heavy rain can pose significant challenges to construction projects" ​Navigating the complexities of managing construction projects in extreme weather conditions requires a strategic approach. With the unpredictability of climate patterns these days, it's better to plan ahead.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Insurance Management 52

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Engineering 57

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 57

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Construction Equipment 57

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials 57

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In 2017, McKinsey & Company released a 10-year analysis from 2005 to 2015 that found that construction-labor productivity in the United States hadn’t kept pace with other industries. Since then, the construction industry has grappled with a poor reputation regarding productivity. As the statistician and management consultant W.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Communication 105

Building Information Management

MARCH 24, 2015

However, if you do a lot of detailed RSMeans line item estimating for JOC, SABER, IDIQ, BOS, or similar work, you know there’s a need for greater productivity, collaboration, and transparency than what spreadsheets, online cost books, or generic cost estimating software can provide.

Estimating 49

Estimating Building Products Distribution Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 49

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Engineering 55

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 55

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Construction Equipment 55

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Mapping 55

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012. Description: McGraw-Hill Construction Releases Mid-Year Update of 2012 Construction Market Forecast. Construction methods & equipment. Slideshows.

Construction Equipment 54

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management 54

ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Maintenance 54

Maintenance Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management 54

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Construction Methods. Book Reviews. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Asset management. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Building Types. Sustainability. Slideshows.

Construction Equipment 54

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 54