Commercial Construction Blog

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Competitively Bidding the Project.

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Budgeting Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning HVAC Systems 112

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 26, 2022

Estimation and project phase cost management are two different phases of the same overall project cost lifecycle. Project phase cost management essentially confirms the accuracy of the estimation phase – so it’s critical these processes remain tightly connected. . trillion in 2020. . Connect your workflows .

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Estimating Risk Management Project Management Schedule Management 97

Roads Online

MAY 9, 2024

Enter Bluebeam, a powerhouse software tool designed to elevate construction workers’ project management capabilities. Streamlining Cost Estimations: Accurate cost estimations are the linchpin of successful project management. Want to give Bluebeam a try? Start a free trial.

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Estimating Change Management Project Management Risk Management 102

Civil Engineer Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Construction projects are defined by their scope, budget, and schedule. For example, an Agency is to undertake a project to design and build a new maintenance facility for its fleet of buses (scope), at an estimate of $30 million (preliminary budget) over a three-year period of construction (schedule).

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LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency.

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Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 19, 2024

When K-12 School Leaders do reach a point where their District’s need for improvements is beyond what their operating budget can cover, they need to organize a team of professionals to set them up for building success. The AE/CM team then assists the District to identify the full scope, budget, and financial resources for their needs.

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Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management Budgeting 127

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

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Schedule Management Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits 127

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that further realize its strategy of connecting 16 essential project controls business processes on a single, integrated platform. InEight Inc.,

Schedule Management 130

Schedule Management Cost Control Risk Management Change Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As Project Engineers, Kodey Lane-Norful and Likitha Kaki are responsible for assisting project managers with quality control, project budgets and cost reports, reviewing and coordinating submittals and RFIs, subcontractor management and maintaining communication with the client and entire project team.

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Facility Management Schedule Management Quality Control Project Management 130

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Traditional processes and tools related to construction management aren’t able to cut it for complex, cost, and time-driven projects.

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Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 98

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Based on a report by Kings Research, the construction management software market will reach $21.67

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Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Time management and proper scheduling are essential for construction projects to be completed within set time and budget frames. In this article, the author seeks to address some of the key measures and standards that should be adopted by construction managers and contractors to enhance scheduling.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding that a residential remodel project is a significant investment, Elevation Construction takes the time to tailor its services to perfectly align with each homeowners unique budget, preferences, style, and schedule.

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Property Management Schedule Management Communication Budgeting 189

iField Smart

JULY 23, 2024

Top 10 Construction Scheduling Software: Empowering Projects for Success Construction scheduling software is an indispensable tool for modern project management. It optimizes efficiency, streamlines collaboration, and ensures projects stay on track and within budget. Top 10 Construction Scheduling Software 1.

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Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations.

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Estimating Budgeting General Contracting Insurance Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

LOUIS, MO – Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added three new project team members with Davidra Smith as Accounting Manager, Lee Anderson and Tarun Kumar as Project Engineers. KWAME) is one of the nation’s top pure construction management firms, dedicating 100 percent of its resources to project management services.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Facility Management Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management. Collaboration is one of the deciding factors for the success of BIM.

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In Eight

MARCH 21, 2023

Hence, the need for budgets. Contractors and owners often watch as their projects’ budgets gradually creep, and often soar, past the limits established and agreed to during the planning stage. Though intentions are good at the start, why is it such a challenge to adhere to those budgets?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Soaring inflation and interest rates are increasing project costs and affecting capital project cost estimates. These risks often cause unforeseen increases in both costs and schedules as well as driving compensatory scope creep. Other risks are increasing too. Collaboration is happening at an industry-wide level, too.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Landscaping Risk Management Cost Control 147

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

This process virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Δ Four BT, LLC (4BT) – 4BT has experienced staff to assist any public sector organization in creating, improving, and managing any size or type of JOC Program.

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting Lean Construction Quality Assurance 105

In Eight

MAY 4, 2023

Finally, many owners feel that they’re completely reliant upon contractor pricing to create their budgets. First off, a disciplined “stage gate” approach can allow cost estimates, and ultimately the project’s budget, to evolve as the candidate project progresses from conceptual design to detailed engineering and ultimately into execution.

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Budgeting Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A precise cost estimate is essential to ensuring the overall success of any construction venture. Costs that are underestimated can cause deficits in financial resources, whereas excessive estimation could result in loss of tenders and pricing that is not competitive.

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Estimating Construction Machinery Risk Management Construction Equipment 76

Commercial Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In the case of an existing property, this exercise could include anything from identifying infrastructure that can be reused for cost savings, to spotting potential structural concerns or issues that might involve costly remediation – both of which could have big impact on a construction budget and schedule.

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Site Planning Facility Management Maintenance Budgeting 136

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Also included is Field Surveillance of in-process construction activities, site inspections, maintenance of construction schedules, and construction management. He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects.

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Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 52

LetsBuild

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. Maybe we need to think about construction planning and scheduling a little differently.

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Schedule Management Zoning Site Planning Project Management 98

Jonas Construction

JULY 30, 2024

Races start with a strategy and the crew chief (like a project manager) checks in with the driver throughout the race to ensure their strategy is working and to make any necessary adjustments. They regularly monitor every phase of the project and make necessary adjustments to ensure the project remains on track and within budget.

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Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management Change Management 98

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 100

Field Wire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Consulting 98

iField Smart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Among these, construction management software (CMS) has become an indispensable tool, revolutionizing project planning, execution, and monitoring. Introduction: Historically, construction project management has been a complex and demanding task, often characterized by numerous stakeholders, intricate processes, and extensive documentation.

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Construction Management Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management 105

Buildern

MARCH 22, 2023

Struggling to keep your construction projects on schedule and within budget? With the growing complexity of construction projects, managing schedules, resources, and budgets have become a major challenge for construction managers. Fortunately, there’s a solution: construction scheduling software.

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Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality. Sample Workflow. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison.

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Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Construction Management Lean Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

All the tools and support services to implement and manage LEAN Job Order Contracting for any public sector organization are now available within the 4BT-PEP JOC Knowledge-based Information Management System. 100% real-time view of all you JOC Programs, Contracts, Projects, Proposals, Estimates. Quantification of impacts.

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Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

The post Construction Budget Templates: A Complete Guide to Project Cost Planning [2025] appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A construction budget template serves as your financial compass, providing a structured framework to plan, track and monitor all project costs effectively.

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BDC Network

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

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Schedule Management Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 92

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

It’s the most optimal period for identifying issues that may impact cost and schedule. Many things can happen during this period, and project teams often face complications like design creep and price increases, which negatively impact budgets and schedules. This is where connected bid management solutions comes in handy.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Project Management Estimating Schedule Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

Lack of visibility Disconnects between the office and the field mean construction executives often have limited data and insights into budget, safety, and quality make it difficult to make critical project and business decisions. Decisions made using “bad data” are estimated to cost the industry $88.69 design and preconstruction.

Project Management 97

Project Management Schedule Management Change Management Construction Management 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

To generate profits in an industry known for razor-thin margins, firms need to maintain control over cost and schedule at every phase of construction. By using an integrated construction software solution, your teams can communicate through shared project management tools. Construction software for project management.

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