Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Better Tools are now availalble for construction estimators to drive significantly improved contruction cost visibility. Approximately 90,000 line items with locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs are essential for superior cost visibility.

Estimating 71

Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Construction Equipment 71

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Unplanned cost spikes can feel like a wrench being thrown into the gears of a well-oiled machine. And while it may seem paradoxical to prepare for the unexpected, it's totally possible to gear up for cost and schedule changes effectively. Promoting transparency to aid decision making Unexpected costs can be just that—unexpected.

Cost Control 97

Cost Control Material Handling Building Materials Budgeting 97

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

Estimating 80

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment 80

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2024

Hall brings decades of transportation and infrastructure program management controls experience NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jeff Hall has joined HNTB Corporation as project controls director in its Nashville office, supporting the firm’s clients in Tennessee.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Infrastructure Development Project Management General Contracting 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. That high degree of factory completion helps ensure cost and quality control, Weiss says.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon. Craft skills shortages have been exacerbated by the mass of experienced workers nearing retirement age and increased demand for a limited labor pool has also increased labor costs. Other risks are increasing too.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. Most organizations rely upon national average cost data, consultants, and/or historical data. National average cost data is not representative of local market data even when cost indices or area cost factors are applied.

Cost Control 95

Cost Control Project Management Consulting Estimating Building Controls 95

Job Order Contracting

JULY 14, 2021

Actionable construction cost data is required to assure financial visibility and transparency and to create a detailed, well-communicated scope of work. Actionable cost data is critical for successful …. Forecasting cost of future projects. Cost comparisons. Monitoring and controlling of construction cost.

Cost Control 105

Cost Control Estimating Construction Equipment Risk Management 105

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. ABOUT KWAME BUILDING GROUP, INC.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Schedule Management Quality Control Project Management 130

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It makes sense for Business Owners to be efficient with space to save on cost, however, economies of scale can make going bigger make better sense. I spoke with our Senior Estimator, Rob Johnson, about his take on economies of scale and his big message was, “as the scope increases, the square foot cost comes down”.

Building Design 127

Building Design Cost Control Building Materials Material Storage 127

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects. Project control experience includes work in the Government (DOD and DOE), Pharmaceutical (Capital Projects), and Environmental Markets (remediation and new construction).

Estimating 52

Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 52

In Eight

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Capital construction projects generate countless data points, which in turn generate an opportunity for more accurate and profitable estimates. Make more of your past project data and improve your estimating outcomes. View the E-Book The post Improve Your Estimates with Past Project Data appeared first on InEight.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control 52

Roads Online

MARCH 18, 2024

This critical work will help inform important elements of the business case including proposed alignment, station locations, fleet, cost estimate and future construction timeframes.

Government Works 131

Government Works Infrastructure Development Cost Control Estimating 131

CCR Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Amidst this bustling environment lies a crucial, yet often understated element: the art of strategic project management and cost control. This is where the expertise of Pekaj Group & estimating solutions sails to the rescue. An overestimate can cost you the bid; an underestimate can cost you your margins.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Sustainability 52

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution. Four BT, LLC) – www.4bt.us.

Maintenance 98

Maintenance Quality Assurance Cost Control Facility Management 98

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To make sure profits stay steady and grow, it's crucial to manage increasing costs for materials, labour, and operations. The Impact of Inflation on the Architecture sector Inflation directly affects project costs in architecture. This helps identify cost overruns quickly and take corrective action.

Architecture 105

Architecture Risk Management Cost Control Material Handling 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Matt Desmond, President AGTEK, Vice President Heavy Construction, Construction Management Solutions at Hexagon Estimates aren’t just a “necessary evil” in the process of creating bids and design plans; they also ensure projects stay on track by offering a baseline to compare construction project activity—or a scoreboard—to measure success.

Estimating 130

Estimating Site Planning Cost Control Construction Management 130

BDC Network

JUNE 3, 2024

Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:26 Construction Costs Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative, shares that one of the major hurdles that Design Collaborative attempts to forecast for its commercial construction projects is escalation.

Cost Control 85

Cost Control Facility Management Change Management Project Management 85

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 19, 2023

The work consists of the installation of 5,707 feet of track at Newark Yard and the installation of two radio-controlled switch machines in Zanesville. The total project cost is estimated at $1,752,740. As part of the project, radio-controlled switch machines will be installed at the CUOH-OHCR and CUOH-OSRR interchanges.

Infrastructure Development 130

Infrastructure Development Controls Manufacturing Cost Control Approvals 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Alpha Testing, a UES company, was chosen by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to provide quality control/construction materials testing services to multiple project teams. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres. The dam is two miles long and 90-feet tall, with a 110-foot-tall intake tower. Impact : The 9.5-acre

Engineering 246

Engineering Historic Preservation Structural Systems Material Storage 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

. – After a long, stormy winter, drivers are faced with dodging potholes or suffering the consequences of damage to their vehicles, but a first-of its-kind quality control tool may help increase the quality of pavement and keep those potholes, ruts and cracks from forming. In some cases, the entire road may have to be rebuilt.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

fraught with rising costs, material challenges, and labor struggles—the pressure to answer these questions correctly becomes even greater. increase in equipment costs, and labor wages rose 3.4%. of construction materials in the RSMeans database experienced a significant cost increase, with an average increase of 19%.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Handover Facility Management 122

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Realistic, valid cost and technical requirement planning. The solution is to improve technical and cost transparency early in the planning phase and maintain communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Reach out to see how… Proven Cost Control Solution. Automated Estimate Comparison.

Facility Management 93

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 93

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. You must have domain expertise and foresight to calculate how much everything will cost, avoid charging too little and spend funds properly. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors.

Estimating 52

Estimating Budgeting General Contracting Insurance Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Gateway Hudson River Tunnel Project in New York, with a projected cost of $11 billion, will be supported by federal funding. The total cost of this effort has not yet been announced, but $1.8 Its objective will be to control combined sewer overflow pollution across the Big Creek, Spring Creek, and Rocky River areas.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Site Planning Infrastructure Development Estimating 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 7, 2024

Financial Management Issues Budget Overruns : There have been instances where projects managed by GSA PBS exceeded their budget estimates, leading to increased costs and financial inefficiencies. GSA PBS continues to faces challenges with the management of JOC Programs and cost control.

Cost Control 75

Cost Control Quality Control General Contracting Building Controls 75

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 7, 2023

Department of Energy estimates there were more than 450 operational microgrids in the U.S. Homeowners get a monthly energy credit on their utility bills by signing an interconnection agreement with the utility, which controls their hot-water heaters and thermostats when there’s high power demand.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience 130

Procore

JUNE 8, 2023

Quantity Takeoff Software: The Key to Faster, More Accurate Estimates Quantity takeoff software has emerged as an invaluable resource for construction by streamlining the process of generating estimates on construction materials and labor costs. It's most effective in a design-build project delivery format.

Estimating 97

Estimating Mapping Lean Construction Cost Control 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 24, 2023

About the EchoWater Project The EchoWater Project began in 2010 when the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board issued new treatment requirements in Regional San’s wastewater discharge permit. The original estimate projected costs to be as much as $2.1 billion—drastically reducing the impact to customers’ rates.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Schedule Management Cost Control Quality Control 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2024

The schedule incorporated structural, electrical, mechanical, controls, and commissioning with the operating plant’s requirements. By implementing Planera, Shimmick incorporated the newest technology in the development of its estimates, improved cross-team collaboration, and improved bid efficiency with fewer resources.

Building Optimization 100

Building Optimization Estimating Collaboration Quality Control 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

As Project Engineers, Anderson and Kumar 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 the entire project team.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Facility Management Schedule Management 130

LetsBuild

JUNE 2, 2023

Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines. Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses. Changes and setbacks resulting in delays and budget adjustments are sometimes unavoidable.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Budgeting Schedule Management 98

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Budgeting Budgeting and cost control are essential components for the success of any construction business. By utilizing modern techniques for cost control and budgeting, construction companies can accomplish accurate cost estimation, efficient budget management, and thorough financial control.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This year’s awards were expanded to five categories, two of which were specific to mechanical and electrical contractors: best estimating success story and most impressive use of virtual design and construction. Raulston has decreased its takeoff to estimate time by about 50 percent. Watch Jamerson & Bauwens talk about the award.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 19, 2024

Preconstruction/Design/Estimating Phase Once the bond has passed, the project building team will host an Initial Project Meeting where a milestone schedule for architectural design is established to meet the typical summer start date. Ongoing costs for the District will be a consideration as well.

Schedule Management 127

Schedule Management Construction Management Budgeting Project Management 127

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HDR’s construction management team assisted Sound Transit from procurement through completion, including project oversight, constructability reviews, environmental monitoring, scheduling, field inspections, independent cost estimating and more.

Change Management 130

Change Management Schedule Management Project Management Electrical Systems 130