Every project, no matter how big or small, is a race against time. The longer it takes, the less profitable it is. And while shortcuts can save time, they can also lead to accidents. Striking the ...

This blog post was authored by Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative. The start of 2025 has introduced increased pricing volatility and reduced predictability due to changing tariffs ...

Construction activity is beginning to steady in many parts of the world, with costs not rising as fast as in recent years. Most countries expect escalations to be between 2% and 6% in 2026. This shows ...

Mega projects such as a new terminal at Singapore's Changi Airport are contributing to a construction boom in the city-state. But building costs are among the highest in the world, with one ...

From financial dashboards to factory-based assembly, utilities and their contractors are deploying new tools and processes to improve project cost performance. In decades past, the decision to pursue ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Skyrocketing diesel prices are reverberating through the construction industry, increasing project costs and leading contractors and subcontractors to boost their bids. “It’s ...

Sharply higher costs in all categories—particularly material, which roughly doubled—increased the estimated price of building land pipelines by about $4.5 million/mile, to a record $12.1 million/mile.

The price of public construction projects next year is expected to rise by approximately 3% compared to this year. This increase is largely due to the government’s reflection of higher costs for tasks ...

There are a variety of project management apps designed for both large general contractors and smaller subcontractors. There ...