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The Impact of Design-Build on Project Costs and Risks

by Lauren Pinch | May 6, 2019
Markets | Project Delivery

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

by Pete Schermerhorn | May 2, 2019
Business Development | Productivity | Project Delivery | Technology

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

by Paul Trombitas | May 1, 2019
Business | Project Delivery | Project Management

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

by David Houck | Apr 20, 2019
Business Development | Markets | Project Delivery

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.

Illustrating Public-Private Partnership Applications in Construction

by Nicolai Sarad, Fernando J. Rodriguez Marin | Apr 18, 2019
Business | Project Delivery

For projects that are well structured and procured, a P3 contract will provide an integrated long-term solution with a balanced allocation of risks and rewards.

An Early Look at New Revenue Recognition Rules for Construction Contractors

by Alan Stein | Apr 18, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Project Delivery

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.

Health Care Construction Requires Compassion, Attention to Detail and Flexibility

by Coker Barton | Apr 17, 2019
Institutional | Markets | Project Delivery | Project Management

Contractors that understand why they are building for the health care industry is essential. The passion behind this line of work is unlike building for any other market segment.

Case Study: Chasing the Wrong Cause of Frost and Ice Damage in a Medical Facility

The general contractor of a 50-bed Midwest medical facility was facing a million dollar repair cost and a potential lawsuit due to winter frost and ice buildup in above-ceiling spaces, soffits and clerestories. The contractor found an innovative solution and avoided replacing the costly air barrier.

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The Impact of Design-Build on Project Costs and Risks

Construction Technology Yields Better Bottom Line Results

Six Design-Build Trends Contractors Need to Know

Building the 21st-Century College Campus

Illustrating Public-Private Partnership Applications in Construction

An Early Look at New Revenue Recognition Rules for Construction Contractors

Health Care Construction Requires Compassion, Attention to Detail and Flexibility

Case Study: Chasing the Wrong Cause of Frost and Ice Damage in a Medical Facility

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