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Modern Construction Projects and Futuristic Materials

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We have more materials choices for modern construction projects. And we’re developing better options for strength and longevity. It’s an exciting time! Durability is the ability to last a long time without significant deterioration. A durable material helps the environment by conserving resources and reducing wastes and the environmental impacts of repair and replacement. –Portland Cement […]

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Construction Cost Management: The Challenges are Real

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In 2015, KPMG revealed only 31% of construction projects came within 10 percent of the budget. Five years ago may seem like another lifetime, but it’s not. With pandemic-related cutbacks, the challenges of construction cost management loom larger than life. Post-Pandemic Construction Cost Management Rather than cut back, consider how to move forward.–Steve Coughran, business strategy

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The Future of Commercial Construction Materials

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Commercial construction roadwork on I-35 in Texas began in 1960. In 2020, when a newspaper printed an article: “Construction nears completion on I-35,” it became the latest of a long history of jokes among Texans about the I-35 commercial construction project. Considering most concrete and asphalt roads begin needing repair after 20 years of use, I-35 construction crews

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Dealing With Rising Construction Materials Costs

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Overall costs are lower than they’ve been since 2010 for the construction industry. But construction materials costs are rising. In August 2020, we saw the largest increase in lumber prices since 1949. Some of the rising costs can be attributed to: Construction demand is greater than mills’ current production capabilities. DIY (do-it-yourself) renovation projects increased among

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7 Construction Success Drivers

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The construction industry (for purposes of definition) includes: Architecture Construction equipment rental Contractor profit Engineering Fixed-site fabrication Infrastructure projects Labor Materials cost Mechanical/electrical installations New homes/buildings Office/overhead Renovations/replacements Site preparation Structures used to support production equipment (pipes, girders, platforms, etc.) Taxes/interest (except for state/federal projects) Those are construction industry services and supplies directly related to

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Construction Management: Are We Ready for the New Normal?

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Construction management follows the same basic processes as any project management endeavor. Even experienced project managers can make bad decisions, but one thing successful construction management teams have in common is the ability to respond quickly to challenges. Construction Management Strategies for the New Normal This year has certainly thrown us a few curveballs. But

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3 Qualities of Successful Construction Project Managers

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Some construction project managers have reputations for success. They get the jobs done, on-time, within budget, and seem to have unlimited resources. Contractors want to work for them and with them. You should always seek to align yourself with successful construction project managers. Even better, strive to be one. Construction Project Managers: What They Manage Good

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