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Episode 5: Value Engineering and Cost Optimisation — Cost Management

iField Smart

Reading Time: 2 minutes In an industry as quick as construction, cost management is everything. This final episode of our series looks at cost management strategies and how construction tech can help. Construction projects can have hidden costs due to design changes, material shortages or labour inefficiencies.

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What Does an Assistant Construction Manager Do?

Building Radar

The role of an Assistant Construction Manager is crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. They play a vital part in the success of large-scale developments, from commercial buildings to residential complexes. Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Construction Manager 1.

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The Future of Scheduling

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Garrett Harley, Product Marketing Director, Oracle Construction & Engineering As the world pivots into a new, AI-powered future, many industries are changing rapidly to accommodate new tools and new capabilities. One long-entrenched process—creating the schedule—is an area that has long been in need of a makeover.

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Five Essential Skills for Successful Construction Project Managers

Building Radar

The role of a project manager is pivotal in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. To excel in this demanding field, construction project managers must possess a diverse set of skills that enable them to navigate complex challenges and lead their teams effectively.

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California Engineering Contractors (CEC) Adopts Industry-First Schedule Risk Analysis Tool from Planera to Manage Complex Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

CEC, which has managed some of California’s largest projects, including the restoration of the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge and the BART Transbay Tube Retrofit project, will leverage the tool to help build, analyze, and optimize project schedules to streamline execution and increase profitability.

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AI in Home Building. What Now? What Next?

The Pro Builder

AI in Home Building. ibush Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:00 Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. Meanwhile, cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software company Salesforce has an AI product that works with its CRM system to write follow-up emails, generate texts, and so on. reported using AI.

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.