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Technology Brings Efficiency, Accuracy and Responsibility to Cost Estimating

by Kevin Mitchell | Jul 5, 2018
Business | Project Delivery | Project Management

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

by Dan Snyder | Jun 25, 2018
Manufacturing | Markets | Project Delivery

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

by Matt Viator | Jun 25, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Project Delivery

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

by Ellis Talton | Jun 21, 2018
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery

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

by Steve Jones | May 17, 2018
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

A recent study suggests that by committing to certain project management processes, contractors can reduce risk, mitigate downstream problems and improve performance.

Key Financial Indicators of Project Progress

by Robert Mercado, James Wiedemann | May 1, 2018
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery

Contractors often can determine if a project is meeting completion milestones simply through experience and intuition. But a more accurate method entails the analysis of data collected from the accounting department, which should be monthly at a minimum.

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Technology Brings Efficiency, Accuracy and Responsibility to Cost Estimating

Five Ways Cold-formed Steel Framing Saves Costs

Construction Law Review: First Half of 2018

Digital Currencies Can Fill Gaps in Construction Spending

Solving Construction’s Collaboration Challenge

Clear Guidelines for P3s Are Key to Success

Measure KPIs to Keep Projects on Track

Key Financial Indicators of Project Progress

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