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February 27, 2020
Given the unpredictability of the American economy, finance officers with large facilities portfolios are learning to value flexibility. But that flexibility doesn’t exist without concerted efforts by planning teams to build it into their long-term capital planning processes.
February 14, 2020
We’ve been perfecting the Job Order Contracting process for over 30 years, but JOC is only one of many project delivery methods for procuring construction services. Knowing the differences between each method and when to use them can determine a projects’ success.
February 12, 2020
Stainless steel prices grew 7% from 2019 to 2020. What’s causing that increase? Here are four factors attributing to the recent rise in stainless steel costs.
January 31, 2020
After our 2020 Construction Cost Changes webinar, we sat back down with two of our data experts to answer your questions about RSMeans Data and construction cost changes coming your way in 2020. Here is the second part of our conversation.
January 24, 2020
After our 2020 Construction Cost Changes webinar, we sat back down with two of our data experts to answer your questions about RSMeans Data and construction cost changes coming your way in 2020.
January 17, 2020
There’s a perception that the purpose of capital planning is to deploy financial investments into large projects with the expectation that they will yield a return. This perception has its merits, but it’s incomplete. Discover how a capital plan can improve operations, too.
January 16, 2020
If you manage, finance or maintain a facility, every working day is an exercise in maximizing your resources. The experts we talked to in 2019 know this firsthand. Read their facilities advice for maximizing your budget, your space, your staff and your time.Â
January 10, 2020
Keeping up with current construction costs can seem inconvenient, but the reality is that material and labor markets are always shifting. Here are three reasons why using current construction cost data is a best practice for construction professionals and project owners alike.
December 12, 2019
Over the last year, we’ve produced and published resources to help architects, engineers, contractors and project owners/managers use construction cost data to overcome industry challenges. Here are a few resources to help you with preconstruction budgets, estimates and designs.