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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

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. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

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This early planning minimizes the risk of disruptions and keeps the project aligned with its budget and schedule. A structured communication framework—such as regular meetings, real-time updates, and a shared project management platform—keeps all stakeholders informed and allows quick responses to emerging issues.

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5 steps to prevent common construction schedule delays

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Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. Legal disputes. Regardless of the type of the project, excessive administrative work and hours of never-ending meetings appear to be two of the main factors that lead to many schedule delays in construction. Cash flow problems.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective. The reliance on outdated information (more the three month old) can introduce significant error. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

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Using Business Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Edge

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It refers to a technology-driven analysis of data to enable actionable information in helping stakeholders and end users make smarter decisions. Insights from all this information could increase profit and productivity and reduce time, errors, and material waste. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

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What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Unfortunately, many contractors are still relying on non-integrated, on-premise software solutions, which often means data reporting is delayed between the field and office, and those tasked with analyzing project productivity are often working from information that is days, weeks, even months old. Subcontractor Schedules and Compliance.

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Collaborative Construction Performance, Enablers, & Requirements

Job Order Contracting

This, in turn, requires owner leadership and competency with respect to the integration of People, LEAN Processes, Information, and Technology. Parties engage in a single overall program and contract which outlines roles, responsibilities, workflows, information, deliverables, etc., McKinsey & Company 2020.