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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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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. As more states adopt laws legalizing recreational weed, marijuana companies are looking to get licensing and mobilize in those states quickly. A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction.

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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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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. During this stage, the client/GC team collaboratively address site assessments, permit requirements, and scheduling, leveraging the GC’s practical experience in the field.

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Balancing Work and Study: How an Online MBA in Construction Management Helps Working Professionals

Construction Marketing

This structure allows learners to integrate coursework into their schedules and apply newly acquired knowledge directly to their jobs. Traditional programs demand rigid schedules, often forcing students to choose between education and employment. This direct application reinforces learning while improving workplace performance.

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Identify, Manage & Reduce Jobsite Hazards & Threats

Construction Business Owner

There are four main types of risk in construction: financial, safety, scheduling and legal. Identify, Manage & Reduce Jobsite Hazards & Threats ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:57 All construction projects carry some level of risk that needs to be identified, assessed and managed so construction projects are not negatively impacted.

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Digital Dryshack # 68: Scheduling Best Practices

Cassell Construction Estimating

15 Tips for Best-Practices Scheduling. While discussing scheduling with a client in Hawaii recently, I found myself repeating over and over, a variation of “…scheduling best practices include…” Hearing these words repeatedly set me to thinking that I hadn’t recently seen scheduling guidelines set out in a concise, straightforward document.

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