Managing costs without compromising on quality is a primary concern for contractors. Effective construction cost management involves strategic planning, accurate estimation and efficient billing ...

MEP drawings are detailed construction documents. It provides precise information about the project. All the mechanical, ...

On time and on budget—the familiar yet challenging goal in the construction industry. Despite significant efforts to enhance construction productivity and efficiency, many projects continue to ...

As pressure increases to understand capital cost prior to the first spade touching dirt, more healthcare owners are turning to a Parallel Estimating process to improve understanding of exposure and ...

Creating an accurate cost estimate in the present is challenging enough but extending that estimate into the future presents an even steeper incline. Whether it's a week, a year, or even a five-year ...

Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Summer 2024 magazine. You can subscribe here. Even before the recent phase of inflation, public construction projects often far surpassed their ...

A description and location of the work. Required completion date, if any. The name and phone number of your department's contact person. Except for very complex projects or where the scope of work is ...