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Reflecting on 2023, Looking Ahead to 2024

Rabbet

Twelve months ago, I reflected on the difficulties in investing in CRE due to the uncertainty in the market and current status of the T-bill in my white paper “ Maximizing Returns in CRE…. ”. However, land costs and debt markets will continue to be factors that contribute to ongoing CRE difficulties.

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Using Business Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Edge

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Whether you’re an owner, executive, project manager, or job supervisor, it’s important to know what’s happening in your business and how you stand next to the competition. In Viewpoint’s latest business intelligence white paper , we outline three key areas where insights and analytics can help contractors gain a competitive edge.

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Things to Consider When Starting a Construction Project

PN - Project Management

Where to start, what are the pitfalls, how much will it cost, will it be completed on time? White elephant construction projects Those embarking on a new construction project must do thorough planning before starting the project. Instead, focus on setting a realistic budget with the help of your finance team or project manager.

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Job Order Contracting – JOC – Best Management Practices

Building Information Management

JOC is an efficient and widely practice method for both Owners and Contractors to manage their numerous common repair, renovation, and maintenance construction projects. A few other items: Most JOCs require the use of RSMeans and specifically “bare costs” and the Facilities Cost Book. Annual volume. Time of year.

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An Introduction to Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long- term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and new construction projects. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement. and Linda T. Quantities?

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

ENR Construction

White Papers. Current Costs. Quarterly Cost Reports. Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. Social Media. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Construction Schools.

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White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget | ENR.

ENR Construction

White Papers. Current Costs. Quarterly Cost Reports. Survey Schedule. White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget. Description: Continuing resolution will adhere to higher $1.047 trillion ceiling under the Budget Control Act. Quarterly cost reports. Risk management.