Think about it: Before bids are awarded, typically only a small fraction (10% or less) of the total budget for a construction or capital project has been spent. The remaining 80-90% of the job’s budget … about Bidding for Real Estate Owners & Managers
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Top 7 Homebuilding Trends Every General Contractor Should Know About
There's no substitute for quality, style, comfort and convenience in pleasing demanding residential customers. But, how do you select from the vast array of products available to meet those demands? Consider these trends.
Managing Specialty Contractor Crews for Optimal Performance
Specialty contractors absorb a lot of risk on construction projects. Rapidly-changing schedules, incomplete specifications, and change orders regularly leave subs scrambling to realign crews and mitigate workspace limitations. Consider these tactics to boost specialty contractor … about Managing Specialty Contractor Crews for Optimal Performance
Turning the Unexpected into an Opportunity in Your Construction Business
The How We Build Now 2020 report identified several types of change causing disruption or concern for builders and trades. They include shifting to digitised processes for design and delivery, new technologies including automation, cultural … about Turning the Unexpected into an Opportunity in Your Construction Business
Brush Up on Your Construction Terms From A-Frame to Z-Sprocket
Are you familiar with all the terms used in the current 2019 version of the National Construction Code? According to construction regulators, not everyone is. That is why a new on-line reference has been created … about Brush Up on Your Construction Terms From A-Frame to Z-Sprocket
Top Construction Project Challenges You Need to Face Head On
Project challenges usually come with no prior warning. When the lead electrician came to me and said that someone was walking on the building roof in the rain with no safety gear, and no installed … about Top Construction Project Challenges You Need to Face Head On
Gas-Free Buildings Have Arrived and Are Here to Stay
All-electric and powered by renewable energy is the future of buildings, according to the Green Building Council of Australia. Turning off the gas will, however, mean a change in design, procurement, and delivery for many … about Gas-Free Buildings Have Arrived and Are Here to Stay
Vancouver Green Lights World’s Tallest Passive House Tower
The City of Vancouver has given the green light to a 60-storey, landmark residential tower with 485 homes that will be the tallest Passive House building in the world. The 480-unit build is slated for … about Vancouver Green Lights World’s Tallest Passive House Tower
Why Do So Many Construction Projects Struggle With Quality?
Building regulators, owners and contractors have been grappling with persistent issues around quality in construction. We asked industry experts what is going wrong, and how builders and trades can start to raise the bar.
Manitoba Highway Project to Create Thousands of Jobs
The South Perimeter Highway, part of the four-lane divided thoroughfare that forms a ring road around the City of Winnipeg, Man., is slated for an upgrade that will cost billions and create thousands of jobs.
