Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection.

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Last Updated on November 11, 2024 In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. Rising material costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable project delays often result in costly overruns, putting project profitability at risk.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. It’s critical to look at the implications these shifts have for employment, construction, and housing design. And the $1.2 million (about $1.6

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iField Smart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With complex supply chains, fluctuating material costs, workforce availability, and increasing project demands, construction resource management has become essential for maintaining efficiency, minimizing costs, and adhering to timelines. This includes workforce scheduling, productivity tracking, and addressing labor shortages.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Determine what you want to use the garage fora workshop, a gym, storage, or perhaps a multifunctional space.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Renovations might offer a way to optimise your current footprint through reconfiguration and modernisation, while extensions provide additional square footage but often at higher costs. Cost Considerations Remodelling typically offers more predictable costs and return on investment. The post Renovate or Extend?

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

The focus typically remains on functionality, cost control, and operational efficiency. Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. The property is currently owned by an entity connected to Naples-based cold storage developer Karis Cold.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

This special planning regulation gives local planning authorities extra control by restricting permitted development rights in specific areas or for particular types of development. The primary purpose of an Article 4 Direction is to give local authorities greater control over development.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 15, 2023

The problem, we understand, it’s cost prohibitive and not a great investment to complete a remodel every year to keep up with new trends. However, there are some classic and cost effective changes that can help set you up well for the future. What is missing are fluorescent lighting, storage, privacy, and ping pong tables.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

The main cost usually does not attract people’s attention until it is too late, which is the cost of strengthening. As prices continue to rise, companies must formulate strategies to control their operating costs. ” Consistent Supply Fasteners Direct is necessary for many building projects and products.

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iField Smart

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Challenges with Obsolete Construction Document Management Tools: Version Control Issues: Outdated tools often struggle with maintaining accurate version histories, leading to confusion, rework, and potential errors. Version control ensures that everyone is working with the latest documents, reducing the risk of errors and delays.

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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. Are your construction materials compliant?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In the last 20 years, the number of buildings in the world that are at least 200 meters tall has increased by nearly 500%. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. That being said, many companies struggle to maintain control over the massive amounts of project documents.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The home is designed and built to be net zero and to achieve certifications including Energy Star, the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready, and the National Green Building Standard’s highest rating, Emerald. LG’s Smart Kit provides convenient remote-control features.

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iField Smart

JULY 29, 2024

Today, it serves as a comprehensive platform that encompasses the entire lifecycle of project documentation, from creation and distribution to revision control, collaboration, and archiving. Version control ensures that everyone is working with the latest revisions, preventing costly errors and rework.

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iField Smart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Cost Savings: By streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and minimizing rework, construction drawing software can lead to significant cost savings throughout the project lifecycle. These savings can be reinvested in other areas, such as higher quality materials or additional features.

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 21, 2020

These panels have the potential to accelerate the building enclosure construction schedules, provide better quality control of the wall components, and reduce construction costs. Building and site considerations. Building and site considerations. Project schedule and cost impacts.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. concrete) in the substructure.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Lacking enough insulation can make it difficult for the owners to properly or efficiently heat or cool the building. This could lead to negative customer or employee reviews, which affects the building owners satisfaction, as well as your reputation as a whole. Insulation R-values help crews choose the best insulation materials.

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iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Less than 25% of stolen construction materials are returned to the company. 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. Are you ready to equip your construction site with top-tier security solutions? Going Keyless.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Planning is essential when building a structure, no matter how simple or complex. This role is crucial, involving planning, coordinating, bidding, controlling budgets, and supervising the work. Using the blueprints and material take-off (MTO) you provide, the general contractors will submit a bid. The project manager.

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Rapport3

JANUARY 16, 2025

Financial Tracking: Manage budgets, monitor costs, and analyse profitability. Document Storage and Version Control: Centralise project documents with easy retrieval and ensure teams work with the latest versions. On-Premises Tools: Provide greater control over data but involve higher upfront costs and ongoing maintenance.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The production, processing, storage and transit of perishable goods is changing. Rapid modernization of one of the world’s most important networks has led to the need for greater cold storage warehouse capacity. Naturally, owners want to know how much they’ll need to invest if it’s time to build. Powerful ammonia HVAC systems.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Thermal bridging can be a major source of energy loss in buildings. Thermal bridges are essentially areas in the building envelope that allow heat to pass through more easily and occur where materials that are better conductors of heat form a "bridge" between the inner and outer face of the construction.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Take Stock of Storage Walk through closets, cabinets, and storage spaces. Think about areas where additional storage could be added, like under the stairs or in unused corners. Without it, things can spiral out of control quickly. This includes: Materials: Flooring, paint, fixtures, and more.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In the battle against urban pests, prevention through strategic material selection offers a powerful first line of defense. While many property owners focus on post-infestation treatments, the choice of building materials during construction can significantly reduce or even prevent cockroach problems before they begin.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Consider this: searching for documents consumes around 35% of all construction professionals’ time , and research shows that non-optimal activities like this cost the construction industry over $175 billion in labor expenses annually. Fortunately, there are several tools that can help with document control. Advanced search .

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete. Related articles.

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Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Challenges like cost overruns, acquiring skilled staff , and knowing where your job costs are at have generally been expected in the last few years. Legislation money from the CHIPs Act continues to encourage tech manufacturers to build facilities in the US. So what can the construction industry expect from 2024? In the U.S.,

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Whirlwind Steel

JULY 26, 2023

Metal self-storage buildings are a great choice for those looking for secure and reliable storage space. These metal buildings are typically made of steel panels with interior insulation to maintain a stable internal temperature. Each building is engineered specifically for the job location and can be constructed on-site.

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