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.

Commercial 177

Commercial Risk Contractors Feasibility 177

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Validated financial transparency supported by objective, verifiable, and current labor, material, labor, and productivity information (no use of location or economic factoring). A fully support framework that focuses upon an integrated vs. current silo-based Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery approaches.

Contract 246

Contract Procurement Consulting Renovating 246

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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

Risk Commercial Budget Budgeting 156

Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. Extra cost for materials and storage. 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.

Schedule 206

Schedule Construction Cash Flow Budgeting 206

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Why Schedulers Turn Into Glorified Babysitters — & How to Fix It ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 08:44 Construction schedulers are the real heroes behind every construction project. They make sure everything lines up right, from people to materials. While that’s valuable, scheduling is a different beast.

Schedule 156

Schedule Materials Plans Management 156

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.

Visualization 165

Visualization Materials Green Architecture 165

Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. We’ll discuss five techniques you can use to create a construction schedule that keeps your project on track. using site drawings.

Schedule 148

Schedule Construction Plans Documentation 148

Construction Business Owner

JULY 29, 2022

Most managers focus on producing results, such as: finishing projects on time and on budget, scheduling crews, ordering materials, managing subcontractors and suppliers, winning new contracts, getting paid, hiring good employees — all the many things necessary to keep a company functioning properly. Your Guidance Matters. Kathy Wells.

Budget 316

Budget Budgeting Schedule Contract 316

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The effectiveness of your sales team hinges on the quality of their training materials. Creating engaging training materials ensures that your sales professionals are well-equipped to meet client needs, adapt to market changes, and drive business growth.

Materials 52

Materials Design Construction Visualization 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

Also, researching affordable building materials ahead of time with the architect can help cut costs prior to project kickoff. It may seem time consuming, but spending a few minutes researching materials and equipment cost could save money. Reduce Wasted Materials. Schedule Smart. Shop Around.

Contractors 295

Contractors Inventory Schedule Materials 295

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Keeping projects and programs on schedule has always been a challenge for both owners and contractors. Delays are very costly and should be avoided if at all possible.

Schedule 291

Schedule Construction Materials Site 291

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.

Estimating 162

Estimating Procurement Construction Renovating 162

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members. Get Durable Materials The type of materials you use can greatly impact your construction process, whether it is a residential or commercial building.

Construction 337

Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 337

HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

Project Management 349

Project Management Commercial Management Construction 349

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2025

Cost data must be up-to-date, and reflect local market conditions (labor, material, and equipment), at a granular level. Local variations in labor costs, material prices, equipment availability, and regulatory requirements can greatly affect the estimate. Inaccurate data can lead to incorrect cost estimates.

Estimating 147

Estimating Construction Accounting Renovating 147

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. It streamlines scheduling. Make sure that all machinery is powered off and that all materials are properly stored at the end of each day. It eliminates the need for in-person meetings.

Project Management 329

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 329

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Define building systems and quality of materials. Determine project schedule and major milestones. Identify safety, security and hazardous material issues. Establish project goals. Determine if design services are required. Identify client’s responsibilities. Proposal Preparation.

Inspections 264

Inspections Estimating Regulation Contractors 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Did the Contractor provide a detailed line-item proposal per schedule? Did the Contractor adhere to the approved construction schedule? Was the quality of construction and materials acceptable per defined requirements? Was the bid package submitted complete? Was project/work order properly supervised?

Contract 262

Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 262

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Scheduling: Anything that can be pre-built and brought to the job site is always going to help the overall commercial construction schedule.

Commercial 328

Commercial Union Construction Site 328

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

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Construction Managers Oversee the entire construction process, coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Utilize various tools to cut, shape, and assemble wood and other materials.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

Construction Business Owner

MAY 8, 2019

Your leadership team spends hundreds of hours agonizing over any one project's schedule—what workers should be hired for which phase of the project; what materials should be shipped to the site when; when and how often project owners should be brought in for a status update; and more.

Insurance 237

Insurance Schedule Environment Materials 237

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2024

How to validate a construction takt plan: Validating an “optimized” TAKT plan is challenging, if not impossible, without access to an objective and granular local market database of construction tasks that includes labor, material, and equipment requirements. Here’s why this database is critical: 1.

Plans 246

Plans Feasibility Construction Comparison 246

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

Researching affordable building materials ahead of time in tandem with the architect can help cut costs prior to groundbreaking. Take the time to shop around for the best prices on materials and equipment. Reduce wasted materials. Ordering the right amount of materials at the right time is key for cost savings.

Viewpoint 214

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 214

Lets Build

JUNE 18, 2021

But without a live schedule, it gets difficult to coordinate with multiple teams. Materials inventory reduced from $2 mil to $100,000. The post How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud appeared first on LetsBuild. But that’s not all!

Residential 147

Residential Schedule Contractors Site 147

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This has allowed us to perform at a high level, ensuring quality finished products, a maintained schedule, and being mindful of the budget. c) they have the required manpower to meet our schedule Also, do they have a solid line of credit to furnish the required materials and equipment until each payout from the client is received?

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Impacting variables include capability and capacity (leadership, trades, planners, engineers…), scheduling, location, complexity, and behaviors. All projects will have issues to overcome (weather, materials shortages, etc.). Assuming leadership and a capable team, behaviors are the most critical aspect impacting project outcomes.

Procurement 264

Procurement Construction Schedule CSI 264

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Low: Labor Shortage Shapes Schedules. The result was the potential for scheduling complications and missed project deadlines. Luckily, we were able to avoid most scheduling pitfalls by fully vetting our subcontractor partners to get assurances they had capacity to meet our required timeframe.

Commercial 328

Commercial Retail Industrial Construction 328

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

How is your budget holding up under the prices of the raw materials and labor you’ve been choosing? The answers to these questions will help you pinpoint vulnerabilities in your construction supply chain — from suppliers who have run short on inventory to exorbitantly priced raw materials. How “healthy” do those suppliers seem to be?

Management 296

Management Industrial Construction Materials 296

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Ensure contractors appropriately use non-pre-priced items and do NOT bundle multiple items into a single line time without full cost visibility of labor, materials, and equipment. Detailed implementation schedule. Ensure contractors do not inflate or negotiate price proposals to account for bidding adjustment factors too low.

Contract 258

Contract Procurement Bidding Negotiation 258

Construction Dive

MARCH 31, 2020

When the world returns to normalcy, inevitably there will be questions about schedule delays and a scramble for labor, materials and equipment. Your company can stay ahead of the curve by taking action now, an expert explains.

Schedule 174

Schedule Equipment Materials Construction 174

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

How to Build the Perfect Construction Logistics Plan ccapoccia Thu, 09/19/2024 - 09:14 How will you move and deploy your workforce, equipment and materials to get the job done? Taking the time to think through your construction logistics plan will help you answer questions like these.

Plans 177

Plans Construction Deals Schedule 177

HardHatChat

JUNE 26, 2018

Typically, when building out a first-floor retail space, we can remove storefront windows in order to bring in oversized equipment and materials. Another beautiful finish you can see in this photo that significantly impacted our construction scheduling is the poured terrazzo flooring, which runs through the entire store.

New York City 270

New York City New York Retail Construction 270

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more. Stay on top of schedules and budgets to avoid delays. Subcontractor schedules. Overbooked crew.

Viewpoint 239

Viewpoint Construction Schedule Estimating 239

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Manage costs of all types: Effort (labor, crews, timelines), quantities, materials, and equipment. 41%-74% reduction in project schedules. Create verifiable cost requirements and performance baselines based upon current, locally researched, granular line-time cost data. 84% gain in higher-quality construction.

Renovating 264

Renovating Estimating Construction Procurement 264

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2024

Material Longevity : Proper upkeep of building materials (e.g., Inventory Management : Regular checks can optimize the use of supplies and materials, minimizing excess and waste. Resource Conservation : Water Systems : Maintenance of plumbing systems can prevent leaks, ensuring efficient water use and reducing waste.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Inventory Resource Procurement 246