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What’s Your Go-To Software Program or App?

Construction Business Owner

Buildertrend excels at streamlining our project management — simplifying everything from communication and scheduling to budgeting. Buildertrend and STACK CT are tied for first place as my favorite software tools. It keeps our team and clients on the same page, ensuring smooth operations.

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How Cost, Scope and Schedule Definition Improves Preconstruction Planning

Construction Business Owner

Encountering budget shortfalls or schedule overruns during a construction project can set off a cascade of problems. Fortunately, for contractors and industrial project owners, taking a proactive approach to project planning and using proven tools take the guesswork out of predicting a project’s scope, cost and schedule.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Competitively Bidding the Project.

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

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From financial overruns to project delays, unexpected risks can impact budgets, timelines, and overall project success. When GCs participate in the planning and design phases, they can identify constructability issues, optimize designs, and establish realistic budgets and timelines.

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Your Blueprint for Efficient Construction Project Management

Learn how to integrate advanced tools that centralize budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. Take control of your construction projects with this comprehensive guide to modern project controls. Discover strategies to prevent overruns, predict risks, and optimize workflows using real-time data and predictive insights.

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How General Contractors Work with Commercial Architects to Mitigate Risks and Deliver Superior Commercial Construction Projects

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The Value of Early Collaboration Between Architects and General Contractors Early collaboration between architects and GCs allows for a comprehensive understanding of the projects vision, budget, and logistical constraints. Englewood Construction bridges the gap by evaluating design feasibility and aligning it with budget realities.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality.

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How AI is Reshaping Construction: Insights from Industry Experts

Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation.

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Reimagining How Construction Companies Capture Progress Tracking

Speaker: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, Christopher Gagliardi, George Hedley, and Jason Nichols

How progress tracking works with budgets and scheduling. How to incorporate digitalization into your current processes. What is the value of bringing digital transformation to your construction site. What is the importance of progress tracking in the first place. Don't miss out on our exclusive panel discussion!