Tag: Process
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‘Gateway 2.5’: should we expect a new step in the building control process?
As industry and the Building Safety Regulator trade blows over the reasons for delays in Gateway 2 approvals, does Dame Judith Hackitt’s reference to a ‘Gateway 2.5’ reveal how government might try to break the logjam? Angus Dawson examines this issue. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Where Home Staging Fits in the Construction Process
Home staging transforms completed builds into irresistible homes. It connects buyers emotionally, increases perceived value, and shortens market time. So, learn why this crucial step shouldn’t be an afterthought in residential construction planning! Understanding Home Staging in the Build Cycle Home staging plays a critical role in turning new builds into buy-ready homes. Developers focus…
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Cash House Investors in Charlotte Simplify Relocation Process
Moving across states is stressful enough; packing boxes shouldn’t be accompanied by endless showings and repair lists. As you map out your timeline, you’ll likely google alternatives to the traditional listing and come across cash house investors in Charlotte who buy properties as-is. Even if you’re skeptical, understanding how their process fits real-world relocations can…
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How Zachry Construction used AI to speed up its estimating process
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. When contractors bid on a project, they’re often on a short, often unforgiving timer. Zachry Construction, headquartered in San Antonio, feels this crunch on infrastructure projects, where the estimation process can lead to a race against the…
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You’re not losing on price — you’re losing on process
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Chad Prinkey is CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. I love hockey. I watch a ton of…
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Pipe Relining Explained: What’s Involved in the Process?
When dealing with damaged or aging pipes, traditional pipe replacement can be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive. Fortunately, pipe relining offers a modern, cost-effective solution that restores pipes without the need for extensive excavation. At The Relining Company, we specialize in advanced pipe relining techniques to ensure long-lasting results with minimal disruption. If you’ve ever wondered,…
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High Performance Pavement: A Process Driven Business Paradigm
While at the 2024 IGNITE Construction Summit, which took place at the Renaissance Esmerelda Resort in Palm Springs, CA, I sat at a breakfast table with Andre Neidich, CEO and Co-Founder of Pothole Heroes, and his dynamic COO, Zach Young. Far from our original introduction, we first met at the 2022 IGNITE in Clearwater, FL,…
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4 Honest Lessons I Learned from the Other Side of the RFP Process
A year ago, I began a quest to completely reimagine our website for Horst Construction. Knowing this would be a costly endeavor in terms of both time and dollars, I diligently researched partnership options and referrals. I worked to clarify our goals and gather input from the team. After a few weeks, I was ready…
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How to Prepare for the Escrow Process
Navigating the escrow process can be one of the most critical—and sometimes daunting—steps in a home renovation or purchase journey. This phase serves as a safeguard, ensuring that both buyers and sellers fulfill their obligations before the transaction is finalized. At Sweeten, we’re experts at all things general contractors. Here’s how Sweeten works: We pre-screen…
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RAVA3Pro and Solibri Collaborate Toward a Digital Building Permitting Process in Finland
Finland’s building permit process is set to revolutionize with the new construction act, making it BIM model-based. This transition is made possible by the model specifications and inspection rules of the RAVA3Pro project, with Solibri as the lead executor. While design in the construction sector has been digitalized and BIM, Building Information Modeling, is gaining…