Construction Processes, Design, Financial, Procurement
December 3, 2019
Via: ENRThe project planning process starts with a proposal estimate. Taking the time and effort to make a great proposal plan is a sure way to give the executing team the best shot for project success. The proposal estimate will have […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
November 15, 2019
Via: BDCNetworkConstruction input prices remained unchanged on a monthly basis in October but are down 2.2% year-over-year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices […]
Construction Processes, Legal, Procurement
October 25, 2019
Via: ENRMore than 1,000 days into the current administration, there is no escaping that the “Trump tariffs,” as they have come to be known, have caused a significant hike in material costs on most construction projects. The tariffs on imported materials […]
Construction Processes, Design, Procurement
October 15, 2019
Via: Construction DiveWhen rebuilding after a disaster, applying design-build process and thinking is much more effective than is perceived. The Build Back Better¹ philosophy of recovery after a disaster has wide acceptance. But there is a culprit in its full potential: bias. […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
October 11, 2019
Via: Construction DiveConstruction material prices are sometimes an unknown when planning a project. Whether related to tariffs, supply chain concerns or a volatile raw materials market, there could be fluctuations that can impact the bottom line for both owners and contractors. For […]
Construction Processes, Design, Procurement
September 13, 2019
Via: BDCNetworkUsing this method, owners manage only one single source design-build entity contract as opposed to the multiple contracts used in traditional design-bid-build project delivery. Design-build entities are selected based on a procurement process that asks them to develop a design […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
September 6, 2019
Via: ConstructConnectSome seasoned government contracting firms have spent decades studying ‘best practices’ associated with winning new business. They know exactly what it takes, and because of that, they incur less risk when pursuing projects. These firms also win lots of government […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
August 28, 2019
Via: ConstructConnectAs the light shines brighter on construction technology companies, it has become evident we are in a period of change in the industry. Equipment is getting smarter and rental companies are now able to do more with less. Lindsey Anderson […]
Construction Processes, Interaction of Expertise, Procurement
August 12, 2019
Via: Construction DiveIn my world, I’m often asked for a list of “best practices” when estimating or managing a construction project. Here are some thoughts, based on personal experience and discussions I’ve had with other folks in the industry. The short answer […]
Construction Processes, Financial, Procurement
July 26, 2019
Via: Construction DiveThe steel and aluminum tariffs imposed in 2018 had a significant effect on Caterpillar, with Bonfield last year citing material costs up 2% due to higher steel prices, but the effects appear to be stabilizing now. “It’s now been a […]
Construction Processes, Financial, Procurement
July 18, 2019
Via: Construction DiveIn comments to Engineering News-Record, Brian Deery, senior director of the Associated General Contractors of America’s highway and transportation division, said that the new rules would only affect direct federal contracts with agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]
Construction Processes, Legal, Procurement
June 17, 2019
Via: Construction DiveGrenfell had undergone a substantial renovation in the years leading up to the fire, and, according to a BRE Global report on the fire, the pre-renovation makeup of the exterior would have been able to better withstand the fire. In […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
March 21, 2019
Via: ENRThe U.S. International Trade Commission said on Mar. 20 that domestic producers were being harmed by imports of fabricated structural steel from Canada, China and Mexico. That means an investigation into whether Canada, Mexico and China’s imports are harming U.S.-based […]
Construction Processes, Legal, Procurement
February 5, 2019
Via: Construction DiveBy not purchasing materials made in the U.S. for projects that receive federal financial assistance, infrastructure contractors reportedly have left as much as $45 billion of sales for American manufacturers on the table, according to the Federal News Network. Each […]
Construction Processes, Interaction of Expertise, Procurement
December 26, 2018
Via: ENRConstruction on a $1.25-billion chemical complex recently announced for St. James Parish is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2019. In November, Wanhua Chemical Group of China announced plans to build a manufacturing plant on a 250-acre site […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
October 4, 2018
Via: Construction GlobalfeaturedRoad marking materials market is expected to reach $5.66bn by 2024 according to a recent report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). TMR anticipates the vendor landscape of the global road marking materials market to be largely consolidated with major leaders […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
September 18, 2018
Via: Construction GlobalConstruction Supply Group has completed the acquisition of Constar Construction Supply, a Californian supply distributor. Construction Supply Group is a leader in the distribution of construction materials, accessories and tools, primarily for professional concrete and masonry contractors in the United […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
September 10, 2018
Via: Construction GlobalThe Middle East’s multi-billion-dollar construction industry has led to an increased demand for stone, according to Middle East Stone. A raft of new mega projects valued at $29.19 billion were launched in the Middle East and North Africa’s residential, hospitality, […]
Construction Processes, Financial, Procurement
September 5, 2018
Via: Construction DiveAn upturn in home-buying and commercial development is a boon for the construction industry, but the pressure to grow can squeeze construction companies grappling with cash flow, expenses and expansion. In April, privately-owned housing starts jumped 12.4%, to an annualized […]
Construction Processes, Procurement
August 31, 2018
Via: Construction DiveAccording to Markets Insider, the quota exclusion news drove U.S. steel manufacturers’ stock prices down Thursday, with the stocks of U.S. Steel (-6%), AK Steel (-4%) and Steel Dynamics (-2%) all taking a hit. However, the Trump administration most certainly […]