Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. Green materials in construction are often attractive to tenants and investors because they can lower the cost of building maintenance while reducing carbon footprints. The following is a list of eco-friendly building materials that can […]
Commercial
Estimating the Cost of a Commercial Building Project
Making your next commercial building project successful starts with anticipating and estimating costs. In the currently volatile real estate and construction markets, the difference between an accurate estimation and one that fails to incorporate all potential variables is enormous. To bring a project in on time and under budget, you need a realistic projection down to […]
6 Phases of the Construction Process
The stages of the construction process vary from project to project but whether you are a property owner, manager, project manager or just a stakeholder wanting to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a construction project, here is your opportunity to dig deeper. Conceptual Phase Every project has objectives. The goal […]
Calculating Labor Construction Costs
Construction labor costs are escalating and represent a major variable cost to any construction project. It’s good to understand what factors contribute to labor costs and how to calculate them. You may want to calculate labor for a major home renovation project or perhaps for a major construction project like building an office plaza. Either […]
What is the Importance of Cost Estimating in Construction?
The need for estimation and costing of construction can’t be understated. Even if the vision for a construction project is clear, the financial costs of completing it can be difficult to predict. Construction managers and developers can minimize the risk of failure by getting a cost estimate before committing to a hard bid for a […]