The Constructor

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Filler slab technology is an innovative and cost-effective technology where the dead load of the slab is reduced by replacing the concrete with filler material. The post Filler Slabs: Material and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor. This is because the concrete functions […].

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Materials Concrete Innovation Construction 264

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Finding the right building material for your next project can be challenging. Cement and concrete are two of the most widely used building materials for construction and have many advantages and disadvantages. appeared first on The Constructor.

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Materials Concrete Construction 264

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Sustainable building materials are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people focus on preserving the environment. As architects, construction workers, and homeowners look for ways to improve their practices, sustainable building materials provide an effective option for reducing their environmental impact.

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Sustainability Materials Construction Environment 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 18, 2022

With rising material costs in construction, purchase orders are a great way to control costs… IF you can track your budget!

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Materials Budget Budgeting Construction 304

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2024

When a property owner files a lawsuit related to alleged construction defects, the initial response typically involves investigating the defect and identifying the parties providing services and material to that part of the project.

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Liability Contractors Materials Construction 296

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Local market, current, verifiable and objective labor, material, equipment, and productivity data sets linked to granular construction tasks. #3. Engage in data driven cost estimating with objective, verifiable, and current local market labor, material, and equipment price books from 4BT (Four BT, LLC).

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Estimating CSI Construction Equipment 233

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Improve construction cost visibility and management with a LOCAL, CURRENT, OBJECTIVE, and VERIFIABLE Comprehensive Unit Cost Database with 90,000 granular construction tasks including labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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CSI Construction Estimating Equipment 242

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Use LOCALLY RESEARCHED labor, material, and equipment costs from an objective source. Here is proven method improving cost visibility and saving up to 30%40%. Create detailed line item estimates for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Ensure cost data is CURRENT and organized using expanded CSI MasterFormat.

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CSI Renovating Construction Estimating 244

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Together with materials firm Versarien, the London-based builder will develop a variety of mortars for use in civil construction.

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Materials Construction 158

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Objective, current, verifiable, and local granular construction tasks inclusive of labor, material, equipment, and productivity components as well as a unit of measure. The ability to create modified/custom unit price line items by adjusting labor, material, equipment, crew, and productivity data.

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Estimating Software Software Construction 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 9, 2023

A look at 2023 construction trends forecasts, built on Q3 & Q4's Construction Metrics Index data from Trimble customers!

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Forecasting Materials Construction News 320

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Approximately 90,000 line items with locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs are essential for superior cost visibility. Better Tools are now availalble for construction estimators to drive significantly improved contruction cost visibility.

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Estimating Construction Resource Regulation 239

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 4, 2025

Transform Your Fleet With Intelligent Technology ccapoccia Tue, 03/04/2025 - 09:50 The construction industry is one of the most competitive sectors, driven by tight profit margins, strict deadlines, rising material costs and increasing client expectations.

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Profitability Budget Budgeting Resource 177

Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

Rain can wash away protective coatings, exposing materials to further damage. UV rays can break down the chemical structure of certain materials, leading to fading and weakening. Materials used in older buildingssuch as limestone, marble, and brickcan be particularly vulnerable to pollution-related damage.

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Visualization Materials Green Architecture 156

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Crude petroleum prices increased 14.8%, while natural gas and unprocessed energy material prices increased 13.7% Materials prices increased at the fastest monthly pace in two years in January, said ABC. Read more The post ABC: Construction Materials Prices Increase 1.4% and 13.0%, respectively. in January, Up 40.5%

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ABC Materials Statistics Construction 59

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The ONLY way to have an objective, and verifiable construction cost estimate is to create a line item listing of granular construction tasks using LOCAL MARKET, current labor, material, and equipment costs.

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Estimating Construction US Equipment 240

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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Schedule Materials Plans Design 177

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 6, 2022

Cost changes you need to know for key construction materials, labor & equipment. Material price hikes. Projects have been halted by material scarcities. construction materials. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:36. Supply chain bottlenecks. Skilled labor shortages. Budgets have gone through the roof. Main Image.

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Construction Bidding Materials Budget 358

NH Construction Law

MARCH 22, 2025

In determining whether a contractor’s performance is “bad enough” to justify terminating its contract, the courts use the concept of “material” breach. “‘Whether conduct is a material breach is a question for the trier of fact to determine from the facts and circumstances of the case.’”

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Contract Materials Lien New Hampshire 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Key issues related to cost factors: Fluctuating Material Costs: Prices of construction materials can significantly vary based on market conditions, supply chain issues, and seasonal fluctuations, making accurate cost estimations challenging. Locally researched costs for labor, material, and equipment. Cost, and VFA, Inc.

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Estimating Construction Risk Site 147

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

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Management Estimating Change Orders Construction 147

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2025

The following is presented as a Construction Cost Estimating Guide for enabling owners and design-builders to gain visibility into actual local market labor, material, and equipment costs. Local Market Data: Focus on using current, verifiable, and locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs.

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Estimating Procurement Construction Renovating 162

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 31, 2024

These requirements should be meticulously developed using precise labor, material, and equipment information sourced from the local market. Detailed technical and cost requirements for the project should align with current commercial construction standards. Collaborative preconstruction activities are essential.

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Construction Guidelines Procurement Renovating 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Having a verifiable and granular source of labor, material, equipment, and productivity data greatly improves timely and cost effective decision-making. Adaptable to Market Realities: Ensures projects are not derailed by unexpected cost changes.

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CSI Construction Procurement Organization 195

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This innovative material not only repairs minor damage autonomously but also converts vehicular movement into usable electricity. Smart asphalt represents a groundbreaking advancement in road construction technology, combining self-healing capabilities with energy-harvesting systems.

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Roads Transportation Electrical Innovation 130

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 30, 2024

From navigating economic volatility and fluctuating material costs to labor shortages and productivity issues, construction executives are looking to technology as a motivating force for maintaining a competitive edge and solving challenges. By identifying patterns and trends, AI can predict future costs with greater precision.

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Construction Debt Organization Security 296

The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2025

These innovative buildings incorporate dynamic elements, advanced materials, and predictive systems to adjust their form and function as environmental conditions change. As climate volatility increases globally, adaptive design emerges as a crucial […]

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Architecture Design Innovation Materials 130

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Over eighty percent (80%+) of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW), including the failure to leverage readily available objective, current, verifiable, local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity data. 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

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Transportation Education Management Procurement 189

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 19, 2024

Aging Infrastructure of US Transportation Systems Could Cause a Construction Boom ccapoccia Wed, 06/19/2024 - 14:25 The construction industry has faced many hurdles, including an ongoing labor shortage, rising cost of materials, supply chain disruptions and evolving technology that has made it difficult for contractors to keep up.

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Transportation Infrastructure US Construction 365

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2024

Workforce Safety Starts Before Day One ccapoccia Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:23 As an industry that deals with heavy machinery, hazardous materials and heights, prioritizing safety is not just a choice but a necessity.

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Safety Deals Materials Site 380

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While the moratorium has lifted, supply chain logjams in the construction market continue to drive up the cost of materials. In its early stages, the coronavirus pandemic forced dozens of major cities and even entire states to put a hold on construction to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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Commercial Materials Construction 434

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Welcome to a world where every material, labor, and overhead cost is meticulously tracked to unveil the actual cost of doing business. Unlike methods that evenly spread costs, this approach focuses on the detailstracking materials, labor, and overhead for each job.

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Overhead Profitability Construction Materials 116

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Ensure Realistic Budgeting and Scheduling: Combining the architects design vision with the GCs knowledge of materials, labor, and logistics allows for more accurate cost estimates and timelines. Example: On a senior living facility project, Englewoods collaboration with the architect led to the re-evaluation of roofing materials.

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Commercial Risk Contractors Feasibility 177

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 15, 2024

Strength, Safety & Testing: The Essentials of Concrete Pump Construction ccapoccia Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:03 Concrete pumps are vital to construction projects, and their durability, reliability and overall performance depend on the quality of materials and the manufacturing practices used to create them.

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Concrete Safety Construction Materials 357