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How to Prevent RFI Delays for Your Project

Read here how to prevent RFI delays on your construction project. Requests For Information, more frequently referred to as RFIs, are a highly valuable means of communicating with project owners and designers. These inquiries litter the inboxes and mailboxes of every construction project so people can get all the information they need to complete the…
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Planning a Budget and Construction Cost Estimating

One essential part of the preconstruction phase is Construction Cost Estimating. The budget dictates everything from what features will be included in the final design, what quality of materials will be used, and who the company can afford to hire. Establishing a realistic budget is both a one time event, and an ongoing process. Plans,…
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Best Practices for Defining the Scope of Work for Construction Projects

Defining the Scope of Work is one of the most important parts of the preconstruction phase in construction management. The project in its entirety and every subsection therein needs to have clearly defined scopes of work. Without them, projects are opened up to a wide array of issues including disputes, budget overruns, delays, incomplete sections…
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The Most Critical Steps in Preconstruction Planning

Preconstruction planning is the most critical step in the construction process. A good plan can head off a world of change orders and budget increases. The more detailed the preconstruction process, the greater chance the project has for timely completion. When cutting materials the classic adage is “measure twice, cut once.” Preconstruction planning is that…
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