ARTICLE --Construction management involves complex terms crucial for project success. Understanding terms like Retainage, Gantt Scheduling, and Job Costing is essential. Decode these terms with this guide for 10 important Construction Management terms commonly used but have yet to be widely understood.
ARTICLE -- Effective supply chain and inventory management are crucial in the rapidly growing construction industry, projected to reach $11.9 trillion globally by 2024. The sector faces challenges such as material shortages, lack of real-time data, and inefficient resource utilization. Technology offers innovative solutions that enhance supply chain visibility, improve inventory accuracy, and more.
ARTICLE -- In the construction industry, the escalating costs of labor and materials are not just a temporary inconvenience but a significant threat to financial stability and profitability. As companies juggle multiple projects, the lack of visibility into the actual profit loss due to these escalations becomes a persistent issue, often leading to a margin erosion spiral that is difficult to control.
ARTICLE -- Automation promises to address the construction industry's chronic inefficiencies by streamlining operations, enhancing accuracy, and providing real-time insights. Studies estimate that full-scale digitalization in nonresidential construction could lead to up to 20% cost reductions and shorten project timelines by as much as 30%.
ARTICLE -- Retainage, a common financial practice meant to guarantee the quality and completion of a contractor's work, is often burdened by outdated manual management techniques that pose significant challenges for construction companies and project-based organizations.
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ARTICLE -- The AIA Billing process provides a standardized approach to invoicing and payments for construction projects. Two key documents, G702® and G703®, are essential for maintaining clarity, transparency, and contractual adherence and should be automated in your ERP.
ARTICLE -- One key challenge that construction companies face is construction retention, disputes explicitly over retention releases. These conflicts can critically impact timelines, budgets, and profitability. 62% of firms identified retention release disputes as a significant hurdle in 2023.
ARTICLE -- The construction industry, traditionally slow to adopt digital technology, is now on the cusp of a significant transformation. Construction companies using automation and cloud-based systems saw a 20% increase in project management efficiency.
ARTICLE -- 93% of construction firms experienced project delays due to material shortages in 2022, with an average increase in total project costs of 20% after original timelines were exceeded.
