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Preconstruction
Learn more about the planning, estimating, and bidding activities that happen before a project can break ground.
General Conditions In Construction
In construction, general conditions refer to a variety of operations, procedures,...
How BIM is Transforming Construction
Builders have always relied on precisely-designed sets of plans to...
Construction Cost Estimating: A Step-By-Step Guide
Construction estimating is the process of calculating all of the...
Project Management
Dive deeper into how construction work happens. From planned construction activities, managing people and resources, or ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards, learn how companies could better complete projects on time and on budget.
6 Phases of Project Management in Construction
The construction phases of a project move on a linear...
Construction Management & The Role of a Construction Manager
Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or you’re...
Punch Lists 101: A Guide to Correcting Deficiencies Before Closeout
When you’re managing a construction project, it can feel like...
How BIM is Transforming Construction
Builders have always relied on precisely-designed sets of plans to...
Risk Management
Learn how to identify, mitigate, and manage the variety of risks construction businesses face in the industry.
Construction Incident Report
Accidents happen, and even best-laid plans can go wrong. As...
Construction Site Inspection
Construction site inspections are critical to ensuring that quality and...
Performance Bonds for Construction Explained
Performance bonds provide a guarantee that a contractor will fulfill...
Construction Risk Management: 5 Steps to Reduce & Mitigate Risk
What is construction risk management? Construction risk management is the...
Recent Articles
6 Phases of Project Management in Construction
The construction phases of a project move on a linear...
6 Types of Construction Projects: Key Differences for Owners & Contractors
Construction projects are often categorized based on their scale, the...
Construction Cost Estimating: A Step-By-Step Guide
Construction estimating is the process of calculating all of the...
Construction Incident Report
Accidents happen, and even best-laid plans can go wrong. As...
Construction Management & The Role of a Construction Manager
Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or you’re...
Construction Punch Lists Explained
A punch list is a document that lists the final...
Construction Purchase Orders Explained
A construction purchase order is a key financial element of...
Construction Risk Management: 5 Steps to Reduce & Mitigate Risk
What is construction risk management? Construction risk management is the...
Construction Site Inspection
Construction site inspections are critical to ensuring that quality and...
What is a Cost-Plus Contract in Construction?
A cost-plus contract provides reimbursement for all of the costs...
General Conditions In Construction
In construction, general conditions refer to a variety of operations, procedures,...
Guide to Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contracts in Construction
How GMP contracts work A GMP contract is a contractual...
How BIM is Transforming Construction
Builders have always relied on precisely-designed sets of plans to...
How Change Orders Work in Construction
Completing a change order correctly minimizes risk, improves the chances...
Introduction to Construction Accounting
Construction companies have to make difficult choices among many financial...
Lump Sum Contracts in Construction
A lump sum contract provides a fixed price for completing...
Performance Bonds for Construction Explained
Performance bonds provide a guarantee that a contractor will fulfill...
Punch Lists 101: A Guide to Correcting Deficiencies Before Closeout
When you’re managing a construction project, it can feel like...
RFIs: A Contractor’s Guide to Requests for Information
If a general contractor could add up all the minutes...
Tendering 101: Types of Tender in Construction
Owners and contractors alike rely on the tendering process to...
The 5 Key Types of Construction Contracts
There are five common types of construction contracts: lump sum...
The Construction Tendering & Bidding Process Explained
Mastering the tendering process is essential for general contractors and...
The Ultimate Guide to Construction Scheduling
A successful construction project requires careful project management, and one...
Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards
In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with...
Time and Materials (T&M) Contracts in Construction: Guide for Contractors & Project Owners
A time and materials (T&M) contract is a construction agreement...
Types of Subcontractors in Construction
Construction projects require a variety of companies to work together...
What is an RFQ in Construction?
In construction, the term RFQ is used to mean both...