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06/02/2023

Adaptive reuse construction, a practice that transforms underutilized or obsolete structures into functional spaces, is swiftly emerging as a sustainable and efficient approach in the construction and real estate.

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Adaptive reuse construction is a practice that transforms underutilized or obsolete structures into functional spaces such as the surge of vacant office spaces.

03/08/2022

Although their intent is the same, construction estimates offer various levels of detail and accuracy throughout design and planning stages.

With this in mind, we will highlight the value of integrating construction estimates into each phase of the design life cycle:

1. Preliminary / Feasibility Estimate
2. Conceptual Design Estimate
3. Schematic Design Estimate
4. Design Development Estimate
5. Construction Documents / Bid Estimate

There are several types of construction estimates and it is important to know when to use each type. It is also important to note that construction estimates are fluid.

03/07/2022

Although their intent is the same, construction estimates offer various levels of detail and accuracy throughout design and planning stages.

With this in mind, we will highlight the value of integrating construction estimates into each phase of the design life cycle:

1. Preliminary / Feasibility Estimate
2. Conceptual Design Estimate
3. Schematic Design Estimate
4. Design Development Estimate
5. Construction Documents / Bid Estimate

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There are several types of construction estimates and it is important to know when to use each type. It is also important to note that construction estimates are fluid.

07/29/2021

In real estate, developers are always looking for strategies to add more value to their projects. This is primarily achieved in two ways; value engineering and coming up with more appealing concepts to consumers.

However, this is changing fast across the globe with the recent surge in mixed-use developments. Such projects have a wide range of social benefits that developers, consumers, communities, and even local authorities agree on. As such, they’re now a lucrative option for investors. But, as with all other commercial real estate projects, they also come with risks. Therefore, the stakeholders must do thorough due diligence on a project before commencement.

Build Analysis goes into detail on how Commercial Real Estate companies are using Mixed-Use Developments with a wide range of social benefits for both the consumers and their communities.

05/17/2021

As a developer, your ability to keep costs low during construction is essential. It contributes to the overall success of the project and makes you more marketable. A significant factor in controlling construction costs is planning and price predictability. With the shortage of supplies and volatility in prices, and challenges such as labor shortage projected to continue, it is essential to find other ways to control construction costs.

One such method you can use is partnering with key trade subcontractors. Click here to learn more: https://buildanalysis.com/blog/more-profit-in-your-next-real-estate-development-project-by-partnering-with-major-key-trades/

05/11/2021

Anyone who’s been in the construction industry for some time knows all too well that the success of a project is determined long before it begins. Although some aspects of pre-construction meetings may seem unnecessary and redundant, they’re essential.

The number of pre-construction meetings held varies from one project to the next, depending on the duration of the preconstruction phase and objectives.

Learn more about some of the preconstruction focus areas here: https://buildanalysis.com/blog/what-to-expect-at-a-pre-construction-meeting/

Build Analysis is a team made up of cost experts and construction managers who can help your development company with Pre-Construction real estate development meetings.

04/02/2021

Efforts aimed at keeping construction costs at a minimum should not compromise the value of the project. This is why cost management and value engineering should go hand in hand.

Learn more about the value engineering process here: https://buildanalysis.com/blog/value-engineering-more-profit-in-your-next-real-estate-development-project

Build Analysis Pre-Construction Planning Team can help your company integrate Value Engineering into your plans to earn more profit on your next Real Estate Development Project

03/30/2021

A significant factor in controlling construction costs is planning and price predictability. With the shortage of supplies and volatility in prices, and challenges such as labor shortage projected to continue, it is essential to find other ways to control construction costs.

One such method you can use is partnering with major key trades.

Learn more on this topic here: https://buildanalysis.com/blog/more-profit-in-your-next-real-estate-development-project-by-partnering-with-major-key-trades/

Looking to make more of a profit on your next Real Estate Development Project? Build Analysis Pre-Construction Real Estate Development Planning Team can help your company by partnering with key trade subcontractors

03/07/2021

Between 2014 and 2019, annual steel consumption in the US exceeded 100 million metric tons. Whereas there are many uses for steel, the construction industry is the primary driver for such consumption. This is why as construction projects slowed down or even halted and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on the steel sector was significant.

As such, the steel and construction sector enjoy somewhat of a mutually symbiotic relationship. When disruptions in one occur, the other is also significantly affected. With construction projects commencing towards the end of 2020, so too has steel manufacturing. However, the construction industry now faces a significant challenge as steel prices are rising.

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Build Analysis can help your company plan for Pre-Construction Costs with the help of cost experts and construction managers specializing in Residential and Commercial Construction.

02/26/2021

There are many things that go on in a construction project, from the planning phase to completion. More so, it requires the involvement of multiple parties, making it even more complicated. This is exactly what a construction checklist is aimed at addressing. It ensures that you prepare for all the project’s needs and have a guide for making sure everything progresses as planned.

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Build Analysis is a team made up of cost experts and construction managers who can help in Pre-Construction real estate development.

02/22/2021

In general, the US construction sector performs well. However, there are some states and cities in particular that are expected to outperform the rest significantly.

Here are the cities that will explode with new construction in 2021

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Build Analysis has been helping contractors in the construction industry all over the United States and is predicting that these cities will explode with new construction in 2021!

02/17/2021

As things begin to look up and more projects resume, one crucial aspect of construction has become even more important: estimating construction costs. For general contractors, it can make or break your business. No two construction projects, regardless of the similarities, will have identical costs – and with the present conditions, getting an accurate cost estimate is vital.

Here are 6 things to keep in mind when estimating construction costs on your next project.

Estimating construction costs? Build Analysis provides in-depth information on the six things to keep in mind when factoring in costs for your next project.