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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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In order to minimize the environmental impact of shipping construction materials long distances, green building practices always call for the use of locally sourced construction materials whenever possible. Product and Material Selection. Preventing Construction Activity Pollution.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds

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This process virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Furthermore, locally researched unit price books are available for preventive maintenance also, complete with labor and material costs and a complete check list for each task!

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7 Ways Contractors Can Save Money

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When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Researching affordable building materials ahead of time in tandem with the architect can help cut costs prior to groundbreaking. Comparison shop. Schedule smart.

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Maximizing Savings: Comparing Lumber Prices at Major Retailers

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In the world of construction and DIY projects, the cost of materials can significantly impact the overall budget. One of the most commonly used materials is lumber, and understanding the dynamics of lumber prices can lead to substantial savings.

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Data Analytics Trends in Construction

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Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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The Value of Locally Researched Line Time Construction Cost Data

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National average cost days similarly doesn’t take into account local variations in labor, material, and equipment. Comparison of cost of different projects. The attempt to remedy this significant issue with location factors or indices is problematic and introduces gross errors. Establishing unit rates for tasks / work orders.

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Alliance Contracting Key Aspects

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Benefits of Alliance Partnering / Alliance Contracting #1 90%+ of ALL projects (repair, renovation, maintance, new builds) completed on time, on budget, and in a qualit manner per the mutually agreed upon detailed Scope of Work (SOW). #2 2 Full cost and technical visibility and transparencay for all participants and stakeholders. #3

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