CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Recent data indicates that residential roofs are suffering unprecedented hurricane damage which carries major implications for extended maintenance and repair costs. Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Environmental Impact Assessment Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

construction industry continues to benefit from steady economic growth, most insurers providingarchitects and engineers (A/E) professional liability insurance are concerned about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the U.S. One insurer estimated claim costs are rising 3 – 5 percent annually.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Engineering Risk Management Surveying 40

Procore

MARCH 21, 2023

Construction insurance is one such thing, with traditional insurance brokerages largely placing insurance the same way they did decades ago with manual, time-consuming processes that can take weeks, or even months. The Power of Data To illustrate, think of construction insurance a bit like car insurance.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Construction Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

These geological phenomena, often overshadowed by more visible risks, pose significant threats to the stability and longevity of buildings. Subsidence is a situation where the ground on which a building is constructed sinks or shifts and is mostly a result of clay shrinking. The first one is site analysis.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Property Management 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When a property owner wants to finance the construction of a new building, they typically have to obtain two loans: one loan for the mortgage on the completed home, and another for the land purchase and construction expenditures. Loan funds are used to pay for the lot and construction costs. . What are the upfront costs?

Property Management 98

Property Management Risk Management Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management 98

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2025

In the evolving landscape of commercial construction , implementing professional basement waterproofing and moisture control systems has become a cornerstone of building longevity. Modern Approaches to Moisture Management Construction professionals are seeing unprecedented returns on investment through early intervention.

Waterproofing Systems 40

Waterproofing Systems Real Estate Development Property Management Building Code Compliance 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

61% of construction businesses reported that rising material and labour costs significantly impacted their financial viability. KPMG research also shows just 31% of projects come within 10% of the original budget, indicating that budget control is more crucial than ever in this uncertain economic climate.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Risk Management Change Management Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each one of these partners recognizes that linking data with Autodesk solutions helps teams advance their data capabilities and ultimately build better. Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 118

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Building Permits 118

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Providing Credit Improvement Guidance: They also offer advice on financial habits to help you build and maintain a strong credit score. A lower score may lead to higher interest rates on mortgages, car loans, and personal loans, costing you thousands of dollars over time. Some of the challenges include: 1.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Government Works Building Controls Cost Control 52

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 98

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

With cloud-based TVL security cameras , your security staff can access cloud-based control centers and mobile applications that can view security data from anywhere. Cloud-based access control is quickly becoming a popular solution on construction sites as it allows construction companies to cut costs on keycards and fob replacement.

Site Planning 112

Site Planning Construction Equipment Cost Control Building Controls 112

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In todays news, it has been decided upon by the Australian corporation that it will sell up its building projects in the United States and divest itself of its activities in the United Kingdom as part of a new strategy for commercial enterprise. In the second half of FY25, he predicted that building will be profitable again.

Warranty 52

Warranty Green Building Quality Control Infrastructure Development 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

If you fall into that category, you probably already realize that your processes leave room for error, you’re spending a lot of time on repetitive tasks, and overall, it’s costing you more money than it should. Gain comprehensive safety and compliance management from any device. Document Crunch.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

West Shore Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In this article, we will explore in detail the key provisions of House Bill 293, discuss a variety of hurricane protection options, including motorized screens and hurricane window protection, and explain how these solutions can improve your home’s safety and potentially reduce insurance costs.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Code Compliance 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. Lately, there’s been a spotlight on cost implications in the field and how we can improve field mobility and efficiency. Protect your reputation.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Cost Control 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

Plus, “as many as 86% of projects are found to exceed their initial estimate, each construction project costing an average 28% more than anticipated.” Blown budgets result from many reasons, from poor communication and missing data to scope creep to external factors like material price increases.

Estimating 98

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting Budgeting 98

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Navigating the insurance requirements for construction projects can be daunting. Insurance plays a crucial role in managing risks and ensuring the successful completion of any construction project. For more details on CGL insurance, visit Construction Coverage. This often results in better coverage at a lower premium.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 26, 2024

The post Insurance for the Construction Industry: Essential Coverage Options appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Navigating the construction industry can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing risks and ensuring financial protection. Key Takeaways Construction insurance is vital for protection against various risks.

Insurance Management 64

Insurance Management Risk Management Construction Machinery Property Management 64

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.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Insurance Management Building Permits Structural Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain. For the examples I’ll be using a 10 storey office tower as the example building. Construction Management Contracts.

Contracts 88

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Design Construction Management 88

CCR Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ll tackle these issues head-on, showing you how to evaluate offers, negotiate effectively, and keep control of your closing timeline. If updates loom, expect buyers to factor costs into offers. Transparent disclosure builds trust and selling experiences. Quick touch-ups enhance perceived value.

Inspection 52

Inspection Property Management General Contracting Foundation Systems 52

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The key to success is optimizing a wide array of hotel construction costs associated with these projects. Understand hard costs in hotel construction. Construction materials, equipment and labor make up the hard costs owners incur on a construction project. Where a hotel is built can lead to cost savings, too.

Cost Control 68

Cost Control Building Controls Building Materials Material Handling 68

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The post Legal Construction Considerations in Design-Build Contracts appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Design-build contracts have emerged as a popular project delivery method that streamlines the construction process by integrating design and construction into a single entity.

Building Design 64

Building Design Contracts Insurance Management Quality Control 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Certificates of insurance. These are some of the most common and important construction documents for building projects of all kinds. . Insurance . Techniques necessary for the build. This is essentially an itemized list of all the materials, tools, labor, and parts used on the build. Architectural drawings.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Building Permits General Contracting Project Management 98

Construction Daily News

MAY 15, 2024

In today’s construction news , read about how having construction insurance is crucial for construction enterprises since they confront numerous dangers. Construction insurance covers a variety of claims, including customer injuries, employee lawsuits, incidents involving company vehicles, and others of a similar nature.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

In construction, understanding the difference between hard costs and soft costs is crucial for budgeting, project management, and overall financial planning. Both cost categories play a pivotal role in determining the total expenditure of a construction project, but they cover very different aspects of the process.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The eight types of construction contracts include: cost-plus construction contract. design and build contract. Cost-Plus Contract. Under a cost-plus contract, contractors are paid for all of their construction-related expenses. That’s the cost part of the name. Design-Build Contract. lump-sum contract.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Cost Control 98

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. . This month, we have nearly 40 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, BIM 360, and ProEst. . Autodesk Build .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 105

Building Information Management

JANUARY 14, 2013

The cost to capture, store, and process information is falling to near zero… mass storage (terabytes) for everyone, and an increasingly plentiful supply of powerful cloud-computing based applications available as plug-ins. CEASEL’s focus is upon transparent construction cost estimating and efficient project delivery.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control Land Use Regulations 55

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Bolster frames correctly and clear heavy ice build-up promptly yourself or via subcontractors to prevent collapses mid-project. Changing UK climate patterns mean traditional building supplies fail faster, unable to cope with intensifying storms, UV damage and fungi growth. Get ahead of climate change consequences now.

Insurance Management 64

Insurance Management Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Resilience Site Planning 64

CCR Magazine

JULY 15, 2024

Whether you’re downsizing, moving, or simply looking to declutter your home, self-storage units offer a versatile and convenient option for managing your belongings. Balance convenience with cost based on your specific needs. These units come in various sizes and types, catering to different needs and budgets.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Insurance Management Facility Management Cost Control 52

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.

Schedule Management 92

Schedule Management Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 92

UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post The Hidden Costs of Owning Construction Equipment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction equipment is the lifeblood of any building project and owning your own equipment can be a tempting proposition. The ability to rent it out or use it for your own projects offers the promise of significant profit and control.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Health Regulations Cost Control 64

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

Project Management 69

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Construction Management 69