As an owner, you struggle to identify the premier general contractors (GC) in a very crowded playing field where many of the players look the same on the surface. You…
In any thriving construction practice, when projects are brought in, there’s a unique set of needs required to each differing specification. To remain competitive, a limitation like “tunnel vision” in…
The hand-in-hand relationship of housing growth and commercial construction activity allows CRE professionals to use signals in population change to indicate a market’s demand. Using Sydney, Australia as an example,…
Rule of thumb – construction estimators and project managers want to ensure that enough funding is allocated to cover a project’s general requirements. When the control lies internally for this…
I had a long chat with JH Greene construction manager, Kevin White, who had some insightful thoughts on how projects can avoid the recurring annoyance of change orders and unanticipated…
Corporate construction decision makers are too often stuck with the disappointing resolution that their contractors have left them over budget and behind schedule. This is the distressing norm. Construction teams…
For those unfamiliar, the concept of a coworking space involves a leasable ready-to-go office for either temporary meeting purposes, or even a more longer-term option for companies looking to enter…
Imagine you’ve finally launched your first company. The business plan and operational details are ready to go, the only missing component is your site selection. With all other bases covered,…
The days of lugging multiple 10-pound paper rolls to a construction site have finally departed. With the rise of iPad usage in commercial building projects, workers in the field are…
Managing a construction project singlehandedly can be a tough one to tackle. Engaging a construction manager who sets realistic, measurable goals is a surefire way to set your project up…
