Construction Materials: Copper Versus Aluminum Wire
The trade-offs for copper versus aluminum wire and how to use RSMeans Data Online to make an informed decision about construction materials.
Blog: Trends And Insights
Job Order Contracting Research Discussed on “Decisions That Matter” Podcast
Procurated’s “Decisions That Matter” podcast shed light on exciting new research into Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a project delivery method. Hear a discussion of the Job Order Contracting research and its implications for public sector construction procurement.
FAQs from the 2022 Construction Cost Changes Webinar, Part 2
Every January, we receive hundreds of questions from our Construction Cost Changes webinar attendees. Here are six construction cost FAQs from attendees, answered by our data experts.
FAQs from the 2022 Construction Cost Changes Webinar, Part 1
Every January, we receive hundreds of questions from our Construction Cost Changes webinar attendees. Here are seven construction cost FAQs from attendees, answered by our data experts.
4 Ongoing Facilities Management Challenges That Intensified During the Pandemic
In partnership with Facility Executive, we surveyed facilities leaders about their challenges and preferences regarding construction planning and project completion.
6 Interesting Insights About the Impact of COVID-19 on Facilities
In partnership with Facility Executive, read how the pandemic has impacted the funding and completion of construction projects.
What the Data Says: Emerging Cost Increases of Interior Finishes
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.
What the Data Says: Structural Steel Costs Volatility
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.
The Importance of Capital Planning During COVID and How to Achieve Accurate Facilities Assessments
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically shifted priorities for many organizations. Find out how our VFA software and facilities expertise can help with capital planning during COVID.
5 Critical Insights on Federal Cost Overruns
Here are five key talking points on Federal cost overruns given by Federal construction experts from the private, non-profit and government sectors.