Design-Build Trends, Challenges and Risk Mitigation
Design-build contractors with contractual responsibility for design and construction need strong contractual language and insurance programs to minimize risk exposures.
The Advantages of Prefabrication in Competitive Real Estate Markets
Prefabrication is promising for the construction industry since it moves part of the building process to a controlled factory environment. Decreased uncertainty is key in regions with competitive environments.
Increase Productivity and Cost Savings With Site Logistics Planning
Not all construction solutions are found in the latest technology. That’s where developing a more proactive versus reactive culture on project sites becomes pertinent, and where simple demand planning can drive increased productivity and cost savings.
The Impact of Design-Build on Project Costs and Risks
Enhanced design-build strategies offer engineers, architects and contractors an opportunity to work together more cohesively to present the client with the best overall budget.
According to Cindy McCree-Bodine, vice president of business development at McCree General Contractors & Architects in Orlando, Florida, this process includes being conscientious of the budget during design and construction.
Construction Technology Yields Better Bottom Line Results
A July 2017 McKinsey survey found that 44% of contractors had implemented digital solutions, a number that is expected to grow to 70% by 2020. These new digital solutions are streamlining manual processes, improving safety, and recovering lost time and costs, all of which help improve the bottom line.
Six Design-Build Trends Contractors Need to Know
Today, design-build is being used by private and public sector project owners as a way to keep projects moving forward, on time and within budget—and all with as little friction as possible.
Building the 21st-Century College Campus
Opportunities in the education market are being driven by trends seen on almost every higher education campus. Smart designers, planners and builders need to take note and capitalize on them. Here are just a few.
An Early Look at New Revenue Recognition Rules for Construction Contractors
Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, uses a principles-based model designed to improve consistency, comparability and usefulness of revenue disclosure. Here's a look at how it will impact the construction industry.
