You can point the finger at many causes for budget busting, but you can't deny that unreliable construction estimating tops the list of reasons for any construction project to exceed the budget.
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AppHarvest: Building and Nourishing a Community One Indoor Farm at a Time
As the American coal industry has slipped into decline, no region has been more affected than Appalachia. When unemployment levels rose, much of the area plunged into economic uncertainty. AppHarvest Founder and CEO Jonathan Webb, … about AppHarvest: Building and Nourishing a Community One Indoor Farm at a Time
Danforth Brings Procore Platform to its State-of-the-art Hospital Project
The John W. Danforth Company has a rich history, dating back more than 130 years. Founder John Willison Danforth started the business to provide high-quality residential and commercial heating systems in and around Buffalo, New … about Danforth Brings Procore Platform to its State-of-the-art Hospital Project
Holistically-Designed Buildings and the New Technologies Behind Them
When it comes to buildings, “one size fits all” does not work. Built spaces have varying external factors that make it impossible to say all buildings can be built in the same way.
How to Use Estimating Software for Construction
Construction projects are notoriously risky on the financial side. As they unfold in a linear process, with each subsequent task dependent on the previous one, they also have the potential to generate mistakes on top … about How to Use Estimating Software for Construction
Experience, Creativity and Tenacity Set Bird Construction Apart from the Rest
On the heels of marking their 100th anniversary in 2020, Canadian-owned-and-operated Bird Construction took on one of their most ambitious projects yet: Merit Functional Foods’ 94,000 square-foot plant protein processing facility, the largest of its … about Experience, Creativity and Tenacity Set Bird Construction Apart from the Rest
Folds of Honor: Changing Lives one Scholarship at a Time
Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney of the U.S. Air Force was forever changed by an experience he had flying back home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. As he boarded United Flight 664, he … about Folds of Honor: Changing Lives one Scholarship at a Time
Your Guide to Finding the Right Project Management Certification Program
The vast array of project management certification programs may just leave you confused about where to start. Well, we've sorted some answers for you, starting with "What's with all the different names?"
5 Top Methods for a More Sustainable Construction Industry
Protecting the environment and living and working more sustainably have become global priorities in recent years. The trendline is moving in the direction of an even more restrictive environment for the worst polluters. Here are … about 5 Top Methods for a More Sustainable Construction Industry
Davidson Hospitality Restores Historic Pool to its Former Glory
One of the most recognizable features of the Grand Hotel is the iconic Esther Williams swimming pool, named after the swimming champion turned actress. This 220-foot long hourglass-shaped pool was built in 1920. But, more … about Davidson Hospitality Restores Historic Pool to its Former Glory
