Construction Marketing

MARCH 5, 2025

Managing a full-time job while pursuing further education is challenging, especially in demanding fields like construction. An online MBA in Construction Management offers a flexible, career-focused solution that allows professionals to develop leadership and business skills without sacrificing their jobs.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

Industry Statistics Show Benefits & Resistance to Lean Construction ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 08:35 By now, most contractors have heard of “lean” construction; it has clearly gained a foothold in the practices of many contractors.

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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.

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Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

For one, with aging Baby Boomers spurring more demand than ever for quality senior living options, property owners and managers are undertaking construction projects to improve senior communities to match the bar set by new players entering the market. What’s driving the uptick in renovation and remodeling activity in this sector?

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2023

A construction project’s success ultimately depends on how well the office and field work together. If the office and field teams aren’t aligned, it directly impacts a project’s ability to stay on schedule and budget. Tony Bichai Construction Specialist. What can companies do to ensure every project runs smoothly?

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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.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

For the most part, a commercial construction firm’s job is pretty straightforward. But because we have such a broad range of expertise and the know-how to weigh in or provide services for so many aspects of the construction process, there are times our clients don’t even realize they could and should be calling us for assistance.

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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. Low: Labor Shortage Shapes Schedules.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 9, 2021

Tracking all the moving pieces and details of every construction project can be extremely challenging. To ensure each responsibility is met and every architect, contractor and supplier remains on schedule and on budget, effective construction project managers need to use tools and strategies that help streamline their work.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

mhodges Wed, 02/05/2025 - 16:09 Elevate Your Business: The Strategic Advantages of Partnering with the IUPAT As a contractor, one of your top priorities is delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. One of the biggest risks in construction projects is labor disputes, which can cause costly work stoppages and delays.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

But, most DIY tasks fit into our busy schedules. Let’s now take a look at 10 budget tips for DIYers. The cost estimate is what will authorize a project’s budget needs and also help you in managing the costs. The post 10 Budget Tips for DIYers appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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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.

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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.

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Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. Less than one-third of contractors finish their tasks on time and on budget. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. We believe it enhances our project outcomes, mitigates risks, and supports the overall success of our national construction business. Believe me, it takes some trial and error. It matters.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Working with integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page, jobs and duties on time, equipment and worker status visible, and timelines transparent. Subcontractor schedules.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Budget and Schedule. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(1), 104–. Lean Construction Institute and.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Here they are: the commercial construction headlines that just won’t die – and why: Labor Shortage Lingers On.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2019

This is especially true for the construction industry, where legacy systems have led to projects on average being 80% over budget and 20 months behind schedule. Over the past several decades, companies across industry sectors have invested in platforms and technology solutions to enhance their project lifecycle.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The potential to improve productivity and increase budget and schedule certainty are among the appealing benefits that these technologies have the potential to offer. Fri, 12/17/2021 - 08:00. In the past few years, there has been an explosion in the types of technology available to contractors on-site.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 18, 2016

Before the 2016 Games opened, media coverage showed crews in Rio de Janeiro putting finishing touches on new-construction Olympic facilities, and reporters speculated whether venues and the athletes village would be completed in time to welcome participants and spectators.

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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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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.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2023

Despite the hype of many vendors, Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. Those doing the work do far more than complete repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction tasks, they manage quality and develop creative solutions to ever-present variables. – Krafcik, 1998. appeared first on 4BT.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. Studies have noted that ninety percent of associated projects can be deployed on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Sample Workflow. via 4bt.us.

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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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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 21, 2018

The pace of business is increasing all the time, and there is more pressure than ever on decision-makers to act quickly and decisively to keep operations running smoothly, projects on schedule and budgets in check. For contractors, this pace is even harder to keep up with, due to the nature of the business.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 25, 2021

The first priority of an effective team meeting is to review production and performance to date, asses how much work is left to complete and address how teams will accomplish the remaining work and tasks required to finish safely, on-time and on-budget.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The below 12 Step Program for Creating a Credible Construction Estimate is a valuable tool for any real propery owner or services provider. #1 1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Required level of detail, and overall scope. #2 Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

Identify, Manage & Reduce Jobsite Hazards & Threats ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:57 All construction projects carry some level of risk that needs to be identified, assessed and managed so construction projects are not negatively impacted. There are four main types of risk in construction: financial, safety, scheduling and legal.

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