Project Uptime
Project Uptime
Why More Owners Are Demanding Lean Construction
May 31, 2018
And why that is good for the construction industry. As building project owners search for ways to more effectively invest their capital, they are turning to an approach known as...
Construction Trends by Region
February 19, 2018
The overall outlook for construction in 2018 is bright. But different trends are driving growth in different geographic areas. Here’s what 2018 may bring to hot spots around the...
Modular Building Projects of the Moment
January 31, 2018
Suddenly, it seems, modular construction is all the rage, and for good reason: According to the Modular Building Institute, projects can be completed 30 percent to 50 percent...
3 of the Best Ways to Reduce Change Orders
January 12, 2018
Most construction projects will require change orders at some point. But too many change orders, which can run into the hundreds on some jobs, can wreak havoc on the schedule and...
Tips for Drafting an Effective Subcontractor Agreement
November 20, 2017
Many or most general contractors use subcontractors to get trade work — plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc. – done. To protect themselves from problems and disputes that could...
RELi, the Rating System for Resiliency, Comes of Age
By Marianne Wait | November 14, 2017
In building design, first came energy efficiency. Now, with the threat of increasing storms and natural disasters looming large, comes resiliency. Green Business Certification Inc...
Tips for Keeping Your Construction Company Busy This Winter
November 1, 2017
Construction is a year-round business, even in four-season areas of the country. Despite cold winters, business must go on — preferably but not necessarily indoors — to keep crews...
Using the IPD Method for On-Time, On-Budget Construction Projects
October 18, 2017
Integrated project delivery involves key stakeholders at the start so everyone’s responsible — and everyone wins. Early integration of all key stakeholders — owner, architect...
How a Shared Savings Clause Can Help Cut Costs
September 27, 2017
With this clause, construction managers and owners can team up to mine savings from a cost-plus contract. When an owner decides to invest time and money in a new construction...
Dig This: 8 Amazing Artifacts Construction Crews Have Stumbled Upon
September 26, 2017
Most construction projects begin the same way: with digging. But excavators sometimes turn up more than dirt. Considering that humans were here in America thousands of years before...