Remove Legal Remove Schedule Remove Site
article thumbnail

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. are all defined.

Schedule 232
article thumbnail

Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

HardHatChat

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.

Risk 156
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Construction Marketing

Deadlines, projects, and site visits make traditional classroom-based learning impractical. This structure allows learners to integrate coursework into their schedules and apply newly acquired knowledge directly to their jobs. Lessons on regulatory compliance can provide insights into navigating complex legal requirements.

article thumbnail

5 steps to prevent common construction schedule delays

Lets Build

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.

Schedule 206
article thumbnail

How to increase the speed of response in your construction sites

Lets Build

All construction projects rely on a long chain of stakeholders that have to work together and communicate in a seamless way so that the scheduled tasks are completed on time and on budget. Read more: Good communication on the job site – Connect your teams and see everything.

Site 148
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How to ensure that your 3-6 week planning will be delivered on time

Lets Build

What is a lookahead schedule? The slightest delay on a single activity on site may result in subcontractors wandering around the field for weeks without being able to complete the work that has been assigned to them. In that sense, the lookahead schedule should be perceived as a vital component of the higher-level plan.

Plans 145