Category: General Construction Knowledge and Information
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7 Things to Look For in a Preconstruction Partner
When choosing a team for a construction project, much of the focus is placed on their ability to manage the construction phase. With boots on the ground and hammers to nails, there’s no arguing that having a capable team during this stage is essential. However, success in the construction phase is dependent on what comes before:…
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Considering a Church Renovation? Here’s What You Need to Know
From the start, a church renovation project can seem like a monumental task. In addition to your typical church operations, you’ll have to learn new things and take on new responsibilities. But, with the right approach and the right project team, you can make the process easier and more efficient. This blog is here to…
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How to Reduce Change Orders on Your Construction Project
Change orders have earned themselves a bad reputation among project owners, construction teams, and design teams alike. While they’re an important tool to ensure the needs and vision of the final product are met, they can often lead to extended schedules and additional costs. That said, they’re not always a bad thing. An owner submitting…
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Three Simple Steps to Planning a Construction Project
Starting a construction project can seem daunting. Between budgets, the design, the schedule, and more, there’s a seemingly infinite number of things to consider. During the planning process, these considerations can have a significant impact on the construction process and the final product. But with the right approach, you can keep the project planning phase…
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Why It’s Essential to Clarify Your Construction Project’s Scope of Work
Scope of work documents may be only a few pages long, but the information it contains is essential to the success of your construction project. Taking the time to clarify this document can save you time and money, and it can also lead to a better end result. What Is a Scope of Work? A…
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Winter Weather & Construction: What You Need to Know
After long, scorching summer days, cooler weather can be a welcome change for construction workers. But colder temperatures bring a unique set of challenges to jobsites. Winter weather’s impact on construction requires creative solutions and close collaboration. From frozen subgrade and adhesives to icy conditions, contractors have to plan projects around low temperatures and snow…
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Life-Cycle Cost Analysis & Its Role in Value Engineering
When starting a new construction project, every building owner’s goal is to maximize the value of their facility. During the value engineering process, an owner and their project team look for ways to do just that. But sometimes, value engineering focuses too much on reducing the short-term costs of the project, and not enough on…
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6 Steps of a Construction Project
When many people think about what goes into a construction project, they picture big machines on job sites, methodically erecting their new building. However, it takes quite a bit of planning and teamwork to get to that stage. These steps are less apparent but just as important. In this blog, we’ll take a look at…