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The Budget Blueprint: Project Cost Control For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

At its core, a project budget is the total estimated cost of all the tasks, activities, and materials associated with a project. A well-prepared budget helps control costs, ensuring that project expenditures dont exceed available funds. Budgeting is essential for several reasons.

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Episode 3: Cost Control in Construction Projects; Here’s how to control them

iField Smart

Cost overruns run large in the construction industry, leading to project delays, disputes, and financial losses. To mitigate these risks, the construction industry must implement robust cost control strategies. Value Engineering in Construction : Identify cost-saving opportunities that dont compromise quality or functionality.

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The Evolution of Digital Twins in AECO: Beyond Modeling to Intelligent Information Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

It’s not enough to simply have a digital twin—the real value lies in how we use the information they provide. Let’s explore how advanced information management platforms are revolutionizing digital twins. They’re complex information ecosystems that capture the unique challenges of built environments.

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Better Tools For Estimators Drive Significantly Improved Construction Cost Visibility

Job Order Contracting

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.

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InEight Seeks FedRAMP Approval to Bring Advanced Cloud Construction Document Control Solution to Federal Agencies

In Eight

[Scottsdale, AZ; December 10, 2024] InEight, a leader in construction project controls software, today announced the pursuit to authorize its InEight Document software solution with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). For more information, follow InEight on LinkedIn or visit InEight.com.

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Empowering AECO Project Managers Through Smart and Intuitive Information Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

Project Information, Project Management, and BIM coordination tools can make projects more successful for all the project stakeholders. And tools and methodologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and cloud-hosted, web-based Information Management platforms that let everyone involved in a project share info are total game-changers.

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Construction Daily Progress Report: An In-Depth Guide with FAQs

iField Smart

This information encompasses: Labor: Hours worked, roles, and overtime. Delayed Communication: Information sharing is slow. Automated Data Entry: Extract information from images and videos. Predictive Analytics: Forecast delays, costs, and safety issues. What is the typical cost? Can I use it on mobile?