Preconstruction professionals may use any number of tools to inform their value engineering analysis. But one tool stands above the rest: construction estimating software. Find out why and what features to look for when choosing an estimating software in this blog post.
Military branches across the DOD and DHS are planning sizeable investments into their CONUS assets, from upgrading military housing to electrifying vehicle fleets to rebuilding shipyards. Read about upcoming MILCON investment priorities in this blog post.
When people think about value engineering, they mostly think about cost-cutting. But there are other benefits of value engineering as well.
A City Cost Index helps you compare costs between different cities. Find out more about how a City Cost Index is produced and how to use it effectively.
The process of value engineering in construction is trusted by design teams to help project owners make the most of their resources and build trusting client relationships. This breakdown of value engineering will cover a brief history of its creation, when to use this tested methodology for optimal benefits and what steps are required in the process.
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The trade-offs for copper versus aluminum wire and how to use RSMeans Data Online to make an informed decision about construction materials.
Gordian sat down with Tracy Thomas to discuss big data and advancements with technology in the federal construction lifecycle.
Our data experts have been monitoring construction costs for decades, tracking price fluctuations impacted by response to public policy, concerns about infrastructure or the effects of the pandemic and natural disasters. We examine the long-term cost trends of the industry’s most vital materials. In this edition of What the Data Says, we examine the continued cost increases of interior finishes.
In this edition of What the Data Says, we’re taking a look at the extraordinary rise in structural steel costs. Over the past several months, we have become accustomed to volatility in this commodity’s pricing but the latest increase is unprecedented. The price of structural steel has increased 91% since the last quarter of 2020, rising 45% in the past quarter.
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