According to researchers at Arizona State University, preconstruction costs can account for as much as 5% of a project’s total budget, depending on the type and complexity of the project. If we were to apply … about How Smart Builders Make Money Before They Ever Break Ground
Project Management
How Owners Are Overcoming Their Biggest Challenges
The pandemic exacerbated a number of familiar construction industry challenges and introduced new ones. While the construction industry might be past the crisis phase when work came to a halt, many of the challenges that … about How Owners Are Overcoming Their Biggest Challenges
Rule Number One as an Exec Overseeing Capital Projects: No Surprises
Every construction project involves risk, and managing that risk while protecting a company’s profit margins, reputation, and people is just one of a CFO’s many responsibilities. In order to ensure a company doesn’t bite off … about Rule Number One as an Exec Overseeing Capital Projects: No Surprises
The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
As a specialty contractor, you have likely relied on Excel for a long time. It’s in every aspect of your business. You use spreadsheets for accounting, estimating, labor planning, logistics planning, and project management. It … about The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
BBI Construction is Taking Quality and Safety to a New Level
For nearly 50 years, Oakland, California-based BBI Construction has taken its role as a good citizen of the Bay Area seriously, focusing on projects that add value to the community, from multifamily residential to schools, … about BBI Construction is Taking Quality and Safety to a New Level
The Anatomy of a Request for Information (RFI)
RFIs are simply requests for information, yet, there’s nothing simple about them if they’re not handled properly. There are easy ways to successfully manage the RFI process and we’ll tell you how to do just … about The Anatomy of a Request for Information (RFI)
Key Negotiating Tactics to Save the Construction Schedule
Negotiations for schedule adjustments are some of the most demanding negotiations in any construction project. After all, participants have already made their plans, assigned resources, and spent money getting ready to perform their roles at … about Key Negotiating Tactics to Save the Construction Schedule
How to Avoid Construction Schedule Delays
Project management is one of the most challenging responsibilities both in and out of the construction industry. The well-overused phrase “keeping all the plates spinning” does not even begin to describe the complexities and pressure … about How to Avoid Construction Schedule Delays
The Digital Edge in Obtaining and Retaining ISO 9001 Certification
Achieving ISO 9001 certification can unlock opportunities when it comes to doing major public sector projects and building client confidence. However, the process of obtaining and retaining said certification can be challenging due to the … about The Digital Edge in Obtaining and Retaining ISO 9001 Certification
Get X-ray Vision Into Your Project Performance
Hindsight is useful and foresight is fabulous - but insight is the real superpower when it comes to improving quality, financials and team performance on a construction site.
