Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

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. Better Manage Construction Costs.

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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. For example, at Englewood Commercial Construction, early collaboration is a core part of our process.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 6, 2020

How to Navigate the Scheduling Impacts of COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 05/06/2020 - 17:21.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Successful commercial construction projects hinge on more than just technical expertise; they require a strategic and collaborative approach. For Directors of Construction, engaging the right general contractor (GC) who can work seamlessly with commercial architects is essential to mitigate risks and achieve project goals.

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Lets Build

MARCH 1, 2022

Construction projects are complex, and project managers have to take many factors into account. Fortunately, construction scheduling software makes it easier to keep your project on track and stay in control. 5 advantages of construction project scheduling software. Eliminate surprises. Gain more control.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

ccapoccia Tue, 11/05/2024 - 15:18 Ryan Stryker President Stryker Construction Inc. Buildertrend excels at streamlining our project management — simplifying everything from communication and scheduling to budgeting. What’s Your Go-To Software Program or App? It keeps our team and clients on the same page, ensuring smooth operations.

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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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Construction Business Owner

JULY 9, 2019

Job whiteboards, paper calendars and Excel spreadsheets are inefficient ways of managing crew/equipment scheduling. Commonly used in the workplace, specifically in construction, whiteboards and calendars help to outline jobs, resources needed and the personnel who will work on them.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2020

Your Guide to the Metrics of Work-in-Progress Schedules. How to ensure you and your team are tracking and maintaining the numbers you need in your WIP schedule to stay profitable. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 06/26/2020 - 09:12.

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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

DECEMBER 2, 2024

You Can’t Fix What You Can’t See ccapoccia Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:49 Every construction project, no matter how well planned, runs into unforeseen challenges: Weather, labor shortages, material supply issues and design changes, among other factors, make on-time project delivery a constantly moving target.

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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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The Constructor

JUNE 29, 2022

A schedule of values (SOV) is a comprehensive documented list of each construction task that constitutes a construction project, along with their.

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Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. 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. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Analyze WIP Schedules ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:56 A contractor’s work-in-progress (WIP) schedule is used by the company’s accounting department to vet the trajectory of each construction project.

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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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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

JUNE 1, 2022

The AEC Professional's Essential Guide to Connected Construction. Embracing a new way of working to solve construction’s oldest challenges. Less rework means faster schedules, fewer change orders, and, more importantly, a less expensive and more profitable construction experience for the owner and contractor. Main Image.

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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? Sponsor Raken.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Below is a listing of LEAN construction practices. Pull Scheduling/Planning. Virtual Design Construction (VDC). Work Structuring and Scheduling. The post Listing of LEAN Construction Practices appeared first on 4BT. Benchmarking. Prefabrication and Modularization. Standardization. Target Value Design (TVD).

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The Constructor

APRIL 22, 2024

All formal scheduling procedures rely upon estimates of the durations of the various project activities as well as the definitions of the predecessor relationships among tasks. Formally, the probability distribution of an activity's duration as well as the expected or most likely duration may be used in scheduling.

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

How a Diverse Fleet Keeps Trudeau Construction Projects on Schedule ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:25 Mountains, rolling hills and snow-covered forests.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Various free construction software are available in online which increases productivity, efficiency and helps in scheduling and costing of project.

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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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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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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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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Why Schedulers Turn Into Glorified Babysitters — & How to Fix It ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 08:44 Construction schedulers are the real heroes behind every construction project. But here’s the hitch: Too often, you often pull your best field employees and managers into scheduling because they know the work.

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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 Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2021

Complex projects paired with tight labor markets and timelines have put additional pressure on construction contractors. A strategic, well-executed fleet strategy can eliminate downtime that strains your schedule — and your bottom line. Having the right equipment available at the right time is critical to staying on track.

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The Constructor

APRIL 10, 2024

Reinforcement shall be cut and placed as per the structural drawings and approved bar bending Schedules. Cover blocks should be tied with reinforcement by using binding wires for preventing misplacement from its location during concreting The post What is Substructure and Superstructure in Building Construction?

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