Tag: role
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Revolutionizing construction: AI’s role in reducing project delays
In the construction industry, unforeseen issues in the original contract or drawing set are almost inevitable. Design addenda and RFIs are common, with over 87% of construction projects experiencing changes that lead to delays or cost overruns. These delays can significantly impact project budgets, leading to costly contractual disputes, strained stakeholder relationships, and potential loss of…
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Role of Climate Control in Secure Self-Storage Solutions
When I first encountered the concept of climate-controlled self-storage, I was intrigued by its potential benefits. Essentially, climate-controlled self-storage is a specialized type of storage unit designed to maintain a consistent temperature and humidity level. This controlled environment is essential for preserving the integrity of sensitive items that can be adversely affected by extreme temperature…
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CIOB training partner plays key role in Coventry housing decarbonisation plan
Launched in 2022, the One Coventry Plan is a vision for the city around tackling inequality, economic prosperity and climate change. It also sits at the heart of the council’s net zero strategy. Now in Wave 2, the £67.6m programme is partly funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). View the original article and…
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Ryan Null takes on new role as Business Relationships Manager!
Horst Construction is pleased to announce that Ryan Null has accepted a new role working as a Business Relationships Manager. Bringing over two decades of experience to the role, Ryan shifts his focus to intentional nurturing of relationships with past, present, and future clients, as well as partners in our industry. Working as the Director…
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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…