GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. In 2020 construction project delays have been magnified due to the pandemic.

Permits 148

Permits Construction Schedule Products 148

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction. After decades of underbuilding and a recent shift to remote work, Rappaport predicts that national single-family permits could eventually rise to a long-term annual rate of 1.4 New-Construction Projects. New-Construction Projects. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 10:24.

Forecasting 98

Forecasting Kansas City NAHB Permits 98

Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. They’re designed with lightweight materials, unlike permanent buildings that are normally composed of steel, bricks, lumber or other materials. They’re made of a material that’s resistant to corrosion. They’re Cost-Effective.

Fabrication 257

Fabrication Materials Retail Equipment 257

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals. Regular audit are mandatory for any LEAN construction planning, procurement, and delivery implementation.

Construction 160

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings. Plan for Extra Permitting Hoops. Here are three key takeaways from our experiences over the years: 1.

New York City 267

New York City Construction Chicago Permits 267

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

A massive fire took hold of a construction site in Charlotte, NC. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily. Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! Combustible Materials Many sites require workers to use dangerous materials.

Safety 54

Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 28, 2022

The cost and availability of building materials can presently be described as highly unpredictable, so the pre-planning phase has become the key to Restaurant Construction more than ever before! Wolgast is a design-builder, which means we have an architect on staff and can design and then build your restaurant construction projects.

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Commercial Income Construction Materials 126

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean? What are prelims?

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As I’ve gone through the benefits of Design-Build in a recent campaign to inform more business owners about their options, it’s important to discuss the time savings that result from this construction delivery process. And Wolgast is your biggest advocate when it comes to speed.

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Construction Bidding Design Schedule 62

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. In New York, Gov.

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Industrial United States Construction Infrastructure 186

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Did the Contractor adhere to the approved construction schedule? Did Contractor comply with all permits? Was the quality of construction and materials acceptable per defined requirements? Was project/work order properly supervised? Did Contractor submit all requested submittals complete and on time?

Contract 206

Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 206

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The construction industry has historically been quite inefficient, but that’s no longer acceptable in today’s post-pandemic world. As construction companies struggle with shortages of everything from raw materials to skilled tradespeople, sticking to timelines has become increasingly challenging.

Construction 148

Construction Accidents Site Green 148

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules.

Regulation 52

Regulation Contractors Permits Construction 52

HardHatChat

MARCH 30, 2020

Bill Di Santo, president, Englewood Construction”. As a national commercial construction firm with active projects across the country, we are monitoring this situation on many fronts and in many markets. We also have a pipeline of projects in preconstruction services or under negotiation, and those functions continue uninterrupted.

Commercial 156

Commercial Guidelines Construction Negotiation 156

CivilJungle

APRIL 8, 2023

Grow Resale Value While you execute every kind of house development, such as constructing a pool house, remember that resale cost will be an excellent plan. We have taken any basic guidelines you will seek while constructing one. Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House? What Happens If You Put Up a Pool Without a Permit?

Housing 52

Housing Permits Design Drawings 52

ENR Construction

AUGUST 2, 2022

5, could push $6B Mountain Valley gas pipeline to finish line but also steer hundreds of millions into low-carbon building material labeling and use on federal projects Manchin-Schumer compromise, with possible vote by Aug.

Permits 62

Permits Materials 62

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. In 2020 construction project delays have been magnified due to the pandemic.

Permits 78

Permits Construction Schedule Products 78

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 16, 2023

In the construction industry, same as manufacturing, retail, and many other industries, there are ways to maximize work for optimal efficiency and also there are fixed costs that remain the same on any size project, which result in economies of scale. Large construction projects typically benefit from economies of scale for several reasons.

Construction 62

Construction Permits Electrical Estimating 62

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 6, 2022

An experienced contractor will lead you through your project faster with extensive planning and scheduling prior to construction. During the planning stage, permits and long lead items can be ordered so they will arrive prior to their scheduled need. In that case, we came back after the fact to install it.

Schedule 62

Schedule Construction Permits Plans 62

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Lumber Prices Jump Following Uptick in Single-Family Construction Starts. Lumber prices rose by more than 6% after an unexpected gain in new construction starts in August. An unexpected uptick in new single-family construction in August caused lumber prices to jump by more than 6% to $512.60 Building Materials.

Construction 52

Construction Permits Housing Materials 52

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals.

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Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 217

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. This information can help an owner plan for their business’ future.

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Estimating Plans Materials Permits 127

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

What does that mean for new-home construction? economy throughout the pandemic, especially as they sent prices for newly constructed homes to record highs. . Building permits for residential construction projects have steadily declined since March, and amid decreased demand, the lumber industry is bracing for a recession.

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Permits Budgeting Budget Residential 96

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2020

Rousseau, MRAIC, in Construction Canada [March/April 1990]). Rain penetration results from a combination of water on a wall, openings that permit its passage and forces to drive or draw it inward,” noted Garden. “It He maintained both water on the wall and openings permitting water’s passage would always be present.

Environment 99

Environment Permits Construction Drawings 99

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Chris Magwood Talks Low-Carbon Construction. Ontario builder and designer Chris Magwood is pioneering a movement toward low carbon construction for homeowners ready to go green. Chris Magwood began his building career by constructing his own home, the first permitted straw-bale house in Ontario, in 1996. Construction.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Green Permits 52

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

What is a construction blueprint or construction plan? Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Every construction worker needs to know how to read blueprints.

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Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Definition of Construction. Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. Manufacturing refers to production of comparable items with no particular purchaser, while construction occurs on a location for a known client. What is Building Construction? Pre-construction Steps. Excavation.

Plans 52

Plans Construction BIM Permits 52

ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2022

I brought up some of the underlying tenets of a project, such as permitting, bidding, payment, compliance, analysis, and others that we may get into, like materials. In my previous blog, we were looking deeper into the Transportation BIM Lifecycle.

BIM 76

BIM Infrastructure Permits Bidding 76

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

Commercial 127

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 127

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Check out several tips to ensure a successful roof installation below: 1) Choose The Right Material. If you want a successful roof installation, a significant consideration to think about is the roofing material. When choosing the right materials, some essential factors to keep in mind are its price, appearance, and lifespan. .

Materials 156

Materials Documentation Contract Contractors 156

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Permits & Building Codes for Construction. The Code and Guidelines delineate the responsibilities of clients, project managers, contractors , subcontractors, consultants, related entities, industrial associations and employers in the construction industry. Online Permit Resources.

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Permits Estimating Regulation Construction 40

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

You should also know which materials are ideal for building commercial properties that attract your target customers. You must factor in tree removal and brush clearing services, grading, installation of underground utilities, and the construction of buildings.

Income 156

Income Commercial Feasibility Residential 156

HardHatChat

MARCH 19, 2012

To ensure your restaurant opens on time and within budget, make sure you have your delivery dates nailed down and align yourself with an experienced restaurant construction firm. We recently gave a restaurant trade magazine some tips on budgeting for a restaurant construction timeline. The amount of equipment in the back of house.

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Schedule Construction Budgeting Budget 258

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. All waste and excess material. Sales tax on material and equipment costs. Permits, licenses, and fees. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. Quality control.

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 31, 2019

Proper construction accounting is all about the details. All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero, must be assigned to the proper accounts: Income. Cost of Goods Sold ( Direct and Indirect Costs including Labor, Material, Other and Subcontractors).

Accounting 59

Accounting Profitability Overhead Banking 59

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits statistics indicate it would apply to less than 1% of permits issued each year.

New York City 289

New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction is available to any competent real property owner that demonstrates leadership. LEAN Collaborative Construction is the delivery tools for owners, builders, and other stakeholders that wish to consistently deliver quality projects on-time and on-budget.

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Budgeting Budget Renovating Overhead 100