Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 18, 2022

With rising material costs in construction, purchase orders are a great way to control costs… IF you can track your budget!

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 24, 2025

Did you know that 39% of projects fail due to budget issues? Managing a project budget is not just about numbers; its about ensuring your business is profitable. By understanding the essential steps of project budgeting, you can turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for success. Budgeting is essential for several reasons.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Over the past 20+ years, Englewood has completed over 2500 commercial construction projects in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, cannabis, and automotive sectors. From financial overruns to project delays, unexpected risks can impact budgets, timelines, and overall project success.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 6, 2022

2022 Construction Cost Changes. Cost changes you need to know for key construction materials, labor & equipment. Material price hikes. The construction industry has never seen anything like the past two years — and it’s showed in the cost of construction work. Budgets have gone through the roof.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 4, 2025

Transform Your Fleet With Intelligent Technology ccapoccia Tue, 03/04/2025 - 09:50 The construction industry is one of the most competitive sectors, driven by tight profit margins, strict deadlines, rising material costs and increasing client expectations.

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The Constructor

MAY 24, 2020

The reduction of waste and loss of construction material begins by specifying a budget to buy equipment needed to manage materials properly at a.

Materials 246

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

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Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Materials Software Software Management 247

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.

Construction 319

Construction Budget Budgeting Materials 319

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In design and construction, every corner built plays a significant role. If you’re looking for roofing materials for your current or future house, then the choice of materials can differentiate between a good and a bad home. Choosing a roofing material can determine the durability of the construction.

Materials 248

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

How AI Can Help Construction Firms Get Ahead ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 08:53 Despite significant demand for building from both post-pandemic backlogs and new opportunities spurred by federal funding, it’s tough for many firms to take on new work.

Budget 295

Budget Budgeting Construction Materials 295

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry. This has been true for every industry, but few have been as broadly affected as the construction industry. Construction supply chains are naturally complex, and the operating principles that worked in the pre-COVID-19 marketplace may not be as successful today.

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Management Industrial Construction Materials 296

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects.

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Commercial Green Construction Materials 275

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2022

Collaboration in construction is not a choice if your goals are consistent quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. The post Collaboration in Construction is NOT a CHOICE appeared first on 4BT. Learn more… www.4bt.us. contact-form].

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

Construction 312

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 312

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Prefab steel construction is transforming the building landscape with its innovative approach. Choosing between prefab steel and traditional construction involves matching the method to your project’s needs. Companies like Price Buildings provide the pre-made parts or structures the construction team assembles on-site.

Construction 290

Construction Sustainability Materials Design 290

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Finding your dream home with all the unique features within your budget and in the perfect location can be challenging. However, with a construction loan , you can build your dream home from scratch without making compromises. A construction loan is high-interest, short-term financing that you can use to custom-build your home.

Construction 264

Construction Budget Budgeting Drawings 264

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

Commercial 328

Commercial Union Construction Site 328

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 19, 2018

A strong pipeline of senior living construction was a “high” of 2018. So before we officially ring in 2019, here is our rundown of Englewood Construction’s commercial construction trends “highs” and “lows” from 2018: High: A Sizable Senior Living Pipeline. An overall rise in construction material costs.

Commercial 328

Commercial Retail Industrial Construction 328

Construction Marketing

MAY 16, 2022

In the construction industry, wood is probably one of the most popular materials used. You may construct a single agricultural steel building that serves all the purposes mentioned. And since steel material offers versatility, you can easily modify the building’s design and layout in the future as your needs change.

Construction 252

Construction Budget Budgeting Regulation 252

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Effective leadership is crucial for project success in the dynamically challenging construction environment. Ownership also involves financial investment and risks, mainly if projects do not go as planned—this could include juggling resources, including labor, materials, and budgets, which can be challenging and may lead to conflicts.

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Project Management Construction Environment Budget 110

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

Estimating 263

Estimating Construction Procurement Budget 263

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. We can come to the owner with ideas without delays.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget Estimating Construction 127

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

Innovation 251

Innovation Construction Safety Budget 251

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2019

Who will win the construction heavyweight belt? It comes in various forms and is used for various reasons: sticky notes are used to outline construction processes , invoices are printed and mailed to clients, notepads are used for taking notes … the list goes on and on. Place your bets. It’s always there when you need it.

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Software Software Construction Organization 277

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Improving Construction Project Delivery Outcomes. Improving construction project outcomes is critical from both economic and environmental perspectives. Efficient repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings, transportation systems, utilities, and bridges can become a reality with appropriate leadership focus.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction Schedule CSI 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 23, 2022

Understanding the value of a locally researched detailed construction cost database is important to any real property owner, architect, engineer, or builder. Construction Cost Data. Construction Cost Changes. The post Understanding the Value a Locally Researched Detailed Construction Cost Database appeared first on 4BT.

Construction 264

Construction Procurement Change Orders Renovating 264

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

Alliance Construction Project Delivery is critical to public sector stewardship of the built environment. Current Situation #1 Initial budgets for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds are almost always exceeded. #2 Arguably, positive financial and environmental outcomes are impossible without it! appeared first on 4BT.

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Environment Procurement Change Orders Renovating 240

HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process.

Commercial 292

Commercial Negotiation Bidding Construction 292

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2022

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the change include consistent delivery of 90%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time, on-budget, and per detailed specifications. contact-form].

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Procurement Plans Construction Contract 263

Construction Business Owner

JULY 29, 2022

Most managers focus on producing results, such as: finishing projects on time and on budget, scheduling crews, ordering materials, managing subcontractors and suppliers, winning new contracts, getting paid, hiring good employees — all the many things necessary to keep a company functioning properly. Your Guidance Matters. Kathy Wells.

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Budget Budgeting Schedule Contract 316

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Greater focus is required upon Construction Project Delivery Leadership in the public sector. locally researched detailed line item unit price information, inclusive of labor, material, and equipment subsets). The post Construction Project Delivery Leadership – Public Sector appeared first on 4BT. SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE.

Procurement 263

Procurement Construction Environment Renovating 263

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are many benefits to reducing energy on construction sites. Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. In the dynamic realm of construction, efficiency is key.

Construction 260

Construction Site Materials Equipment 260

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating drives cost visibility, transparency, and best value outcomes. Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc.

Estimating 239

Estimating Construction Procurement Renovating 239

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Not only does it improve their reputation, but it also makes it easier to stay within budget.

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Construction Environment Sustainability Software 221