Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

There are four main types of risk in construction: financial, safety, scheduling and legal. Effective risk management helps construction companies grow profits by ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and without incident.

Management 245

Management Risk Legal Profitability 245

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Updates to common areas and amenities are a smart investment for senior community improvement and facility budgets, since these spaces have such high impact with residents and their families. If a contractor is already coming in to upgrade lighting to LED, it may also be a good time to switch out light fixtures for a quick cosmetic refresh.

Renovating 330

Renovating Housing Construction Budget 330

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

For instance, a landlord who buys the property being constructed and is using property management software will likely have to schedule contractors a lot of the time if the construction is poor, to begin with. Modern customers look for construction partners who can complete jobs on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Innovation 251

Innovation Construction Safety Budget 251

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.

Project Management 148

Project Management Budget Budgeting Management 148

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Construction Managers Oversee the entire construction process, coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources.

Construction 312

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 312

HardHatChat

AUGUST 31, 2011

If we had skimped on commercial construction costs and used cheap construction materials, or decided to cut corners to speed up the construction schedule, these were the people who would have suffered due to faulty construction. Also keep in mind that there’s no line item for honesty, work ethic and construction site safety.

Commercial 213

Commercial Chicago Construction Retail 213

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. Neglecting Safety Measures. This adds up to smarter, safer projects that are ultimately more profitable.

Contractors 296

Contractors Software Software Accidents 296

Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2023

There is a vital safety, productivity and financial case for contractors to conduct regular maintenance and inspections that help keep their equipment operating at high levels, so project schedules and budgets stay on track.

Inspections 156

Inspections Equipment Budget Budgeting 156

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Learn about PHMSA drug testing and other updates Staying compliant with safety regulations is always a challenge, and the updates from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for 2025 add new layers to manage. Adjust Your Schedules: Be proactive in booking tests to avoid bottlenecks as the volume increases.

DOT 81

DOT Safety Security Contractors 81

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

In construction, safety will likely be one of the biggest uses for this technology. The takeaway: Jobsite safety in construction may very well involve—and even require—wearables in the not-too-distant future. AI has the potential to help with challenges like schedule overruns and safety concerns.

Industrial 214

Industrial BIM Construction United States 214

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

It’s no wonder construction schedules get extremely complex and consist of thousands of schedule activities. As a Project Manager or Schedule Coordinator on the job site, you know that when one thing goes wrong, it’s a recipe for a series of problems to surface. Digitize and centralize your schedule management.

Schedule 98

Schedule Autodesk Management Project Management 98

HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

Unfortunately, a landlord’s biggest liability in a commercial construction project can be an insensitive general contractor whose only concern is making his deadline and budget. What’s wrong with a general contractor focused on commercial construction costs and his construction schedule? No complaints?

Contractors 192

Contractors Retail Remodeling Commercial 192

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for minor repairs. Cost Efficiency and Budgeting The statement “you cannot manage what you do not manage” is directly applicable. Most organizations have zero cost visibility or transparency.

Sustainability 243

Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 243

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The project team on this $138-million multi-building high school achieved an exemplary safety record with no lost-time incidents and delivered the project under budget two months ahead of schedule in May 2020 despite materials and workforce issues resulting from COVID-19. .

Safety 83

Safety Budget Budgeting Schedule 83

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Detailed reports and summaries that outline actual expenditures compared to budgeted costs allow for educated decisions as to where adjustments are needed. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization. Risk management.

Risk 217

Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 217

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

In this phase you assemble your team and assign tasks to individuals, develop a budget for the project, develop a schedule and create a communications plan. It is kept in the mind that during the execution of the project, it is required to keep the process monitored for timely completion of the project, as per schedules.

Project Management 244

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 244

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. It affects costs, prices, international competitiveness, and our safety.

Management 246

Management Construction Procurement Renovating 246

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

We’ve seen topics like technology, the labor shortage and safety in the headlines all year long, and this month is no exception. It also revealed, though, that setbacks like a lack of staff and budget still limit widespread technology adoption. A tired employee operating heavy machinery or carrying heavy materials is a safety risk.

Industrial 208

Industrial Construction Safety Contractors 208

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

The project team is required to handle the finance aspect of the project, meaning that they are responsible for generating a project’s estimated cost as well as assembling a project budget. Oftentimes, it is inadequate communication or poor budget planning that causes a delay in the completion of the building.

Project Management 225

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 225

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The role of an Assistant Construction Manager is crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Project Coordination and Scheduling One of the primary responsibilities of an Assistant Construction Manager is to assist with project coordination.

Management 52

Management Construction Project Management Budget 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Prevent Safety Issues with Drones and Automation. But today’s new technologies make it easier to monitor safety and avoid common injuries. Rethink Project Management.

Contractors 189

Contractors Software Software BIM 189

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

I know this is a tough one to follow as we all need to keep commercial construction budgets in check, but we saw too many companies go with pick-up truck contractors in 2010 only to be burned later. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit. Get online.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In both these cases, a trusted commercial construction contractor with local expertise is an important partner in executing renovations as efficiently as possible and maximizing both capital improvement and maintenance budgets. They are also in high demand, making them a smart investment for improvement and renovation budgets.

Renovating 156

Renovating Housing Construction Budget 156

Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

In an industry where large chunks of our budgets are spent on labour and materials, we benefit from every opportunity to decrease our costs, improve our efficiency, and minimise our material waste. These sources of added costs and time—all of which lead to increased safety risks—are avoidable. The second best time is now.

Construction 147

Construction Site Schedule Management 147

HardHatChat

AUGUST 5, 2024

Safety Records and Practices Safety is a top priority for Englewood when selecting a subcontractor. Our safety record, certifications, training programs, and safety protocols to ensure we prioritize the well-being of workers and adhere to occupational health and safety regulations is stellar.

Commercial 156

Commercial Construction Project Management Safety 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 23, 2017

Job Order Contracting provides the ability to deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction project projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants. That fact aside, there is never enough money in the budget to fulfill all requirements. Work needs to be.

Contract 100

Contract Budget Budgeting Schedule 100

HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Safety Record and Practices Safety should be a top priority when selecting a contractor. Review their safety record, certifications, training programs, and safety protocols to ensure they prioritize the well-being of workers and adhere to occupational health and safety regulations. Our safety record is stellar.

Commercial 177

Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

That means they have even more to keep track of in their already busy schedules. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Safety regulations. Insurance and bonding requirements. Lien requirements.

Management 173

Management Regulation Construction Documentation 173

HardHatChat

JULY 7, 2010

When we took over the hospitality construction work last year on six REO hotels , we saw first hand how poorly the hotels had been preserved, which meant an increase in time, construction costs and safety concerns to complete the buildings. Safety – A construction safety plan should be in place even if you’re not at the site on a daily basis.

Commercial 166

Commercial Site Construction Safety 166

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 25, 2018

From job cost budgeting, tracking and projecting job progress to resource scheduling and vendor management, you have your hands full day in and day out. Mitigating the Risks of Quality and Safety. Project Managers: Learn to Maximize Your Software Use at Collaborate 2018.

Project Management 182

Project Management Software Software Management 182

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

It doesn’t matter what kind of new shopping center construction you desire–whether it is a Power Center, a Lifestyle Center, or a strip mall in a high-traffic infill location–nothing will be built unless the numbers make sense for the commercial construction budget. Construction budgets can make or break a deal. Categories.

Retail 216

Retail Commercial Chicago Leases 216

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your construction budget is one of the most important things to get right in any project. Poor budgeting leads to inaccurate estimates and error-prone forecasts, which can result in unfavorable project outcomes. The lack of proper budgeting practices can also lead to communication breakdowns and misalignment.

Budget 52

Budget Budgeting Construction Estimating 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The granular local market cost book and enabling technology provide all parties wit real-time access to detailed project scope, schedule, stautus, and issues, providing a “single source of truth.” Focus is upon People, Process, Information, and e nabling Technology. 5 Significant reduction in environmental and financial waste.

Contract 244

Contract Procurement Innovation Renovating 244

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Budgeting and cost overruns. If that number is more than you care to admit, you’re not alone— McKinsey found that large projects tend to go 80% over budget and take 20% longer to complete than estimated. Safety and risk management. Further reading: Standardise as you go: The key to better and admin-free processes.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Risk 148

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. The PMP also archives baselines for scope, cost, and schedule. Procurement. Quality.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

The on-schedule delivery of a construction project depends on effective project management. Budget constraints Going over-budget is common in the construction sector. Ultimately, the project budget is defined by stakeholder expectations and the requirements of the project.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Budget 98

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Project management, then, is the planning, scheduling, and orchestrating of project activities to achieve objectives within a specified period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills. You minimize costs.

Project Management 188

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 188