Project Delivery

Nitin Bhandari, CEO at Planera Inc., sat down with Construction Executive to share insights on optimizing management techniques for the construction industry. One of the primary techniques he revealed—visual scheduling—is sure to be a trending topic throughout 2025. Bhandari expl...

It’s difficult to recover from a low estimate in construction. Owners don’t want to pay more than they have to, and scope creep is a credibility killer. That’s why successful companies understand the value of an experienced estimator and solid estimating systems. They also train...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4% in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $...

The shortcomings of traditional project delivery methods are well known to construction professionals. The cost and risk-shifting strategies of project owners, contractors and design firms are intended to address which entities are exposed to loss. These strategies frequently res...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13—Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator held steady at 8.4 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 22 to Aug. 6. The reading is down 0.9 months from July 2023. View ABC’s Construction...

It's no secret that fluctuating labor shortages and supply-chain delays can present business challenges for contractors. Construction company leaders must think proactively about future operational interruptions. Speeding into the second half of 2024, labor shortages, the supply ...

In 2023, despite the proliferation of digital tools and advanced management programs, the construction industry still grappled with project delays and cost overruns. A staggering 98% of projects face these challenges. As highlighted by McKinsey, many construction sites, while ma...

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When construction companies develop a history of successful projects, they often consider bidding on larger projects. However, larger projects can carry greater risks. If a company has successfully completed numerous $10 million projects and is considering a bid on a $100 million...

E-learning has been an important aspect of higher education facilities for quite some time. Esteemed universities across the nation have recognized its significance as a revenue generator—and a way of providing greater access to education—enabling them to reach students from othe...