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Understanding Tech Options & How They Impact Operations

Construction Business Owner

Understanding Tech Options & How They Impact Operations ccapoccia Mon, 04/10/2023 - 08:12 Software selection can be a daunting task, whether it’s for accounting, project management, scheduling, estimating, timecard capture, contact management or another process. Software becomes part of your infrastructure.

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Highly-Anticipated Klein Road Project Wraps Up Ahead of Schedule

Construction Today

The $13 million Klein Road widening project in New Braunfels is officially complete, marking a significant milestone in the city’s effort to enhance transportation infrastructure. This vital upgrade, funded through the 2019 Bond Program, transformed a crucial stretch of Klein Road into a four-lane thoroughfare.

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Implementing lean construction for infrastructure projects

Lets Build

Almost all large infrastructure projects have something in common: They frequently suffer from cost overruns and significant delays. The result is often lower productivity and less profitability for those involved in infrastructure projects. Creating value with lean construction for infrastructure projects. Aim for zero defects.

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JV bores out first tube of $3.9B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Construction Dive

The largest transportation infrastructure project in Virginia history is progressing albeit 18 months behind schedule.

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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

Research has readily demonstrated significant improvements are possible in the overall project delivery process from a cost, schedule, and quality perspective, as well as improved inter and intraorganizational relationships. Budget and Schedule. Developing Contract. Developing Parties. Decision Structure. Clarity of Goals.

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Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes.

Job Order Contracting

As noted by Deming, 85% of all failures are due to management and lack of process versus those doing the work! 1998, Krafcik, The Triumph of the Lean Production System The post Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. appeared first on 4BT.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

For example, GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.