Lets Build

MARCH 1, 2022

Fortunately, construction scheduling software makes it easier to keep your project on track and stay in control. We’ll cover the benefits of scheduling software for construction crews, the best construction scheduling apps, and how to improve your communication and coordination throughout every project. Gain more control.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2024

How to Protect Your Schedule & Profit ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:43 Imagine this: Your project is days away from completion. You get a call on a Sunday morning from local law enforcement who noted water flowing down the front steps of your project and onto the city street.

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Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. 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. Reputation damage for the parties involved.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Analyze WIP Schedules ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:56 A contractor’s work-in-progress (WIP) schedule is used by the company’s accounting department to vet the trajectory of each construction project. When the WIP schedule is accurate and updated, contractors can foresee and possibly prevent potential issues from occurring.

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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.

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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. But here’s the hitch: Too often, you often pull your best field employees and managers into scheduling because they know the work.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 24, 2023

How Your Equipment Maintenance Schedule Affects the Project ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:33 Your choice of construction equipment impacts the amount of labor and time required to complete a project. It also significantly impacts the productivity of the jobsite.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

How a Diverse Fleet Keeps Trudeau Construction Projects on Schedule ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:25 Mountains, rolling hills and snow-covered forests.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2021

A strategic, well-executed fleet strategy can eliminate downtime that strains your schedule — and your bottom line. Complex projects paired with tight labor markets and timelines have put additional pressure on construction contractors. Having the right equipment available at the right time is critical to staying on track.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 6, 2020

That additional amount was scheduled to end July 31. In some cases, employers attempting to resume operations are hampered, and in some instances, they are unable to do so due to laid-off employees’ reluctance or refusal to return to work.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming Discover how to standardize your schedule of values, application for payment processing, lien waivers and change orders. In this webinar, discover how you can standardize your schedule of values, application for payment processing, lien waivers and change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 26, 2021

They view their stacked schedules, overworked temperaments and overfatigued bodies as badges of honor. Almost every construction company owner, president or manager is busy — they never have enough time to finish everything on their plate. They tend to take on too many duties. They don’t delegate.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

If your subcontractor completes a critical part of the work ahead of schedule, you will get the credit. Likewise, you will receive the blame if the subcontractor is behind schedule. When a subcontractor does something good or bad, it will be a direct reflection upon you, because your customers assume you control them.

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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.

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The Constructor

JUNE 29, 2022

A schedule of values (SOV) is a comprehensive documented list of each construction task that constitutes a construction project, along with their.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 9, 2021

To ensure each responsibility is met and every architect, contractor and supplier remains on schedule and on budget, effective construction project managers need to use tools and strategies that help streamline their work.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

However, according to a recent study conducted by Dodge Construction Network for the Lean Construction Institute (LCI), most contractors are still only lightly engaged with lean, even though increased engagement leads to meeting budget and schedule and improved safety.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 10, 2019

You can actually avoid rework by tracking rework—this could be as simple as attaching notes to the schedule wherever rework crops up.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The construction of Stadium 974, previously known as Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, has been completed ahead of schedule for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The potential to improve productivity and increase budget and schedule certainty are among the appealing benefits that these technologies have the potential to offer. In the past few years, there has been an explosion in the types of technology available to contractors on-site.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 4, 2020

Nothing is certain, as job starts are delayed, schedules are modified weekly, customers stop and then restart projects, codes are enhanced, rules change and pressures mount to run your business smoothly. With all this evolving chaos and additional risk, you must take a hard look at how you manage your contracts in these changing times.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2021

Inefficient construction scheduling is a longstanding problem that often costs the industry and society greatly. How Smart Sensors Can Strengthen Concrete on Jobsites. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 11:43. Just a few hours of delays per floor in the construction of a multistory building can cost more than a million dollars.

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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.

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The Constructor

APRIL 22, 2024

All formal scheduling procedures rely upon estimates of the durations of the various project activities as well as the definitions of the predecessor relationships among tasks. Formally, the probability distribution of an activity's duration as well as the expected or most likely duration may be used in scheduling.

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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2024

Mastering the art of project schedule: Expert insights on design and construction 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/05/2024 - 13:11 Architects We sat down with two experts in the design field, Ron Dick (Founding Partner and Architect) and Mike Niezer (COO and Architect), to talk about everything you need to know about the entire process. When are they?

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 30, 2023

Equipment downtime at a construction site can severely compromise project schedules and result in the loss of revenue, so it’s vital to keep vehicles and equipment operating properly.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2024

And while many factors contribute to this problem, one of the most important — and often overlooked — solutions is schedule data. Having access to up-to-date schedule data provides a clear picture of project progress.

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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?

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 10, 2023

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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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 25, 2021

Most field problems, contract disputes, crew scheduling, equipment mobilizations and contract documentation issues should be solved in small meetings, or even in simple conversations between the project manager, superintendent and foreman.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2019

This is especially true for the construction industry, where legacy systems have led to projects on average being 80% over budget and 20 months behind schedule. Over the past several decades, companies across industry sectors have invested in platforms and technology solutions to enhance their project lifecycle.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

An equipment lease or loan allows you to borrow money for equipment purchases and make scheduled payments instead of paying upfront, helping to free up cash you can spend on your business. If you’re purchasing heavy construction equipment this year, you may have some questions about financing your new machine.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

Eliminate material loss and labor waste by ensuring subcontractors are scheduled at the right time and the respective materials are where they need to be. Schedule Smart. Start your project by scheduling your work crew efficiently from day one. Reduce Wasted Materials.

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The Constructor

APRIL 10, 2024

Reinforcement shall be cut and placed as per the structural drawings and approved bar bending Schedules. Specified cover blocks should be provided at regular spacing and intervals.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Buildertrend excels at streamlining our project management — simplifying everything from communication and scheduling to budgeting. Buildertrend and STACK CT are tied for first place as my favorite software tools. It keeps our team and clients on the same page, ensuring smooth operations.

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