Project Delivery

Debunking the Myth of “Percent Complete”

by Rob Palmer | Sep 4, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery

Don’t get caught in the “percent complete” trap—take the time to capture as much detail as possible, and recognize that there will always be unknowables. The following approaches will greatly reduce surprises and make those that remain easier to handle.

Solving Construction Closeout Inefficiency: A Mindset Shift

by Nick Miller, David Trask | Sep 3, 2019
Business | Project Delivery | Project Management

Closeouts are persistently inefficient across virtually all construction verticals. Read on for a better way forward.

Five Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Transforming Construction

by Matthew Ramage | Aug 29, 2019
Artificial Intelligence | Productivity | Project Delivery | Technology

Benefits of AI and machine learning include expedited project delivery, better design, increased risk mitigation and safety, as well as automated offsite construction and higher productivity.

Prepare for a Market Slowdown by Optimizing Your Supply Chain

A slowdown in commercial construction is possible in the next 18 to 24 months. Forward-looking executives are already preparing by optimizing margins and removing cost from the end-to-end supply chain.

Building Collaboration in the Construction Industry

by Niall M. Reynolds, Michael Matthews | Aug 15, 2019
Business | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management

The financial risks of doing work in the built environment are significant. A more collaborative, up-to-date approach reduces the risks inherent to capital projects and improves the industry as a whole.

Six Reasons to Use Regular UAV Surveys on Every Construction Project

UAV surveys are becoming a critical part of any construction project, as a way of saving time and money while bolstering safety and security. Moreover, they're a simple and cost-effective addition, and they are becoming more useful and versatile all the time.

Attract Employees and Improve Collaboration Using Cloud VDI

Virtual desktop infrastructure delivers virtual desktops and workstations from a public cloud and can uniquely address real-time collaboration, the complexity of joint venture partnerships and the availability of talent.

Make Sure Project Estimates Make—Not Break—Your Business

by Myranda Mondry | Jul 24, 2019
Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

Here are the top mistakes contractors make when estimating and four ways to increase estimate accuracy.

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Debunking the Myth of “Percent Complete”

Solving Construction Closeout Inefficiency: A Mindset Shift

Five Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Transforming Construction

Prepare for a Market Slowdown by Optimizing Your Supply Chain

Building Collaboration in the Construction Industry

Six Reasons to Use Regular UAV Surveys on Every Construction Project

Attract Employees and Improve Collaboration Using Cloud VDI

Make Sure Project Estimates Make—Not Break—Your Business

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