Expert Project Planning
Check out how four winners of Associated Builders and Contractors’ Excellence in Construction® awards are carrying their project planning and collaborative best practices through to other jobs.
Technology Brings Efficiency, Accuracy and Responsibility to Cost Estimating
Technology has rewritten many job descriptions, and that of the construction cost estimator is no exception. Thanks to innovative algorithms and smarter software, estimators can devote more time to ensuring accurate pricing for clients.
Five Ways Cold-formed Steel Framing Saves Costs
Planning ahead in construction is crucial, especially when it comes to selecting the right materials. Cold-formed steel framing can provide a number of benefits over traditional wood framing systems.
Construction Law Review: First Half of 2018
Some of the most impactful trends so far in 2018 include the expansion of lower tier protections and progressive methods of project delivery, such as P3, lean construction and progressive design-build.
Digital Currencies Can Fill Gaps in Construction Spending
Digital currencies could mean pushing forward stalled projects and the ability for developers to target sustainable programs that have been sidelined under traditional funding structures.
Solving Construction’s Collaboration Challenge
Given the competitive nature of the construction landscape, thinly veiled adversarial relationships have been the status quo. However, with the rise of globalization, demand, risk and a shift in client/consumer mindset, collaboration has become a necessity.
Clear Guidelines for P3s Are Key to Success
Having pre-determined analytical processes can add significant levels of certainty to project procurement. This typically takes the form of a value for money analysis that assesses whether the public sector would see increased value by delivering the proposed project through a P3 rather than through traditional procurement.
Measure KPIs to Keep Projects on Track
A recent study suggests that by committing to certain project management processes, contractors can reduce risk, mitigate downstream problems and improve performance.
