Numerous strategy sessions take place before any construction team breaks ground—and rightfully so—according to a report from KPMG, only 31% of all construction budgets come within 10% of the budget, meaning that most construction projects come in over budget.
Read MoreThe preconstruction phase is intricate, with high stakes and price tags. with fundamental contracts for all parties concerned. Who benefits from preconstruction contracts, and what are they designed to do?
Read MoreAre you looking for an easily accessible, thorough place to find everything you need to know about today’s commercial construction industry? We are excited to announce the launch of Burge Construction Fundamentals, a new series of informative articles and videos offering an insider’s perspective on every phase of a build.
Read MoreWith the demand for existing homes outweighing supply-demand, it’s an opportune time to build your own house. But, of course, sacrificing the rock-solid bones and features of an older build isn’t an option to most—and we’d expect nothing less.
Read MoreSimilar to residential construction, the bottom line of a commercial project ranges far and wide. For example, while West Coast five-star hotels demand $577-$850 per square foot, a more conservative commercial office lands at the lower end of the spectrum of $313-$378.
Read MoreTransparency inherently lends itself to sharing information—good or bad—and keeping communication lines open among all parties. We find this “best practice” in many workplaces, but is it commonplace in commercial construction?
Read MoreInstead of buying an existing home, you choose the route of custom build to avoid combing through limited inventory and bidding wars. And although the result will be the home of your dreams, you’re left wide awake at night wondering what details influence the numbers following the dollar sign.
Read MoreA mall in an upscale California coastal neighborhood is building a new clocktower. Rising from an unused patch of ground at one corner of the property, the tower is designed to match the refined architectural aesthetics of the community. As it goes up, shoppers are heard making comments like, “That’ll look great there.”
Read MoreMurphy’s Law tells us that if it can go wrong, it will.
In the construction industry, there’s one simple trick for keeping Murphy in his place: using disciplined project management so the “it” never has a chance to go wrong in the first place.
Read MoreBuildings are only as strong as their foundation. It’s an idea you’ll find everywhere, even outside the world of construction.
For contractors who work with a commitment to quality, starting with a strong foundation is an absolute necessity.
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