Tag: Study
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PLA use didn’t increase project costs, Illinois study finds
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Project labor agreements in Illinois did not have a statistically significant effect on projects’ construction costs, as the award amounts for winning bids were not higher on PLA projects compared to those without PLAs, after accounting for…
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LBA & BTF Launch Study to Empower Future Homebuilding Workforce
The homebuilding industry faces a challenge: building more homes and ensuring they are affordable and of the highest quality. To accomplish that goal, the builders are committed to continually enhancing the efficiency and quality of the homebuilding process. The Blueprint for Upskilling the Homebuilding Workforce study was carried out by Building Talent Foundation (BTF) with guidance from the Leading Builders…
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Kier supports UK-first study into seagrass use to fight microplastics
Matt Tompsett, head of sustainability and environment at Kier Transportation, said: “Our seagrass meadows need protecting and restoring. They are fantastic carbon sinks, rich in biodiversity, slow coastal erosion – and our study is focused on understanding if it can trap and remove microplastic from the ocean.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Best Cost Segregation Study Service of 2025 by Techbullion
Cost Segregation Guys, a leading provider of cost segregation services, has been recognized as the best cost segregation study company of 2025 by Techbullion, a trusted resource for financial and technology news. This recognition underscores the company’s dedication to delivering measurable tax-saving solutions for real estate investors nationwide. Cost Segregation Guys specializes in maximizing tax savings…
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A New Study on Implementing Digital Visual Management
A new paper, “Implementing Digital Visual Management: A Case Study on Challenges and Barriers,” discusses situational management in complex infrastructure projects. It’s worth reading for anyone interested in improving project management with digital tools. A complex infrastructure project The authors interviewed nine project management professionals who worked for the client on constructing the western part…
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A Study on Automating Subcontractor Management for Greater Success
A recent study by Dodge Construction Network and GCPay reveals that automation and digital transformation in managing subcontractors can significantly enhance productivity, profitability, and cost performance for general contractors. The study shows that currently, 34% of general contractors have automated less than half of their subcontractor management processes. Many still rely on outdated solutions, which…
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A Study on HVAC and Electrical Installation Productivity
A recently published Aalto University research report (in Finnish) looks at waste in HVAC and electrical installations. The project measured the amount of non-value-adding time, i.e., waste, investigated its root causes, and developed ways to improve productivity. The researchers studied four Finnish construction sites. They collected data with hardhat video cameras, indoor positioning technology, interviews,…
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A New Study: Unexpected Overtime is Predictable and Controllable
A new study by Dodge Construction Network and Versatile, a construction technology pioneer using artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) to optimize construction processes, found that unexpected overtime is predictable and controllable through regular job site activity measurement. According to the study, overtime is predictable at an 88% confidence level, if proper measurement is utilized. Overtime…
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Study: Construction Organizations with the Highest Levels of Trust Perform Twice as Well on Crucial Business Metrics
Autodesk, Inc., in partnership with management consulting firm FMI Corporation, released the results of an industry study. It shows that higher levels of trust within organizations and across project teams correlate with increased profit margins, employee retention and repeat business that can all add up to millions of dollars of profitability annually. The study, Trust…
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Get More Value from Your Expertise – A Case Study
Some AEC companies have a hidden treasure. It is their expertise, developed over the years, but overshadowed by the company’s so-called cash cows. One of my clients concluded that to sustain a leadership position, they had to move their special expertise into the limelight. The CEO of an established A/E firm approached me a while…