Remove Estimating Remove Schedule Management Remove Site Planning
article thumbnail

HDR to Complete Final Design for $1.5 Billion Port of Long Beach Rail Facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

million contract extension, HDR’s services will include preparing final design plans, specifications and estimates as well as program management support services, including integration of advanced project controls, scheduling and estimating. Under the new $102.3

article thumbnail

LAN to Lead Project Management for TxDOT’s 

Civil + Structural Engineer

(LAN) has been chosen to assist the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District in managing the Seawolf Parkway Project. LAN’s involvement includes providing project management support, with Craig Hester, PE, senior technical leader, serving as project manager.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. Better Manage Construction Costs.

article thumbnail

Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

article thumbnail

Introducing Presto Geo P3: Expanding the Universe of Value Engineering Solutions

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sponsored by Presto Geosystems Project planning and design requires a blend of professional judgment, cost estimating and schedule management skills, and an understanding of potential project risks. If on-site material is selected, the fines content (passing a 200 sieve) should be limited to less than 10%.

article thumbnail

How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide

CCR Magazine

These professionals handle everything from initial planning to the final walkthrough, ensuring the project meets both functional and aesthetic goals. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last.

article thumbnail

Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients. This early planning minimizes the risk of disruptions and keeps the project aligned with its budget and schedule.