Construction Management Articles

Why Weatherize Your Home?

by David Nelmes

Although many people go the extra mile and weatherize their homes well, many others do very little or nothing at all to seal their homes and conserve energy. Let's see if we can't change this.

How Well Does Your Construction Payroll Software Get the Job Done?

by Josh Stearns

For contractors, calculating payroll can be more challenging than completing a job on time and under budget. Union reporting, multiple pay rates, diverse deductions and tracking an assortment of taxes are just some of the variables incurred during each pay period.

Who are the People Involved in Your Construction Loan Process?

by Chris Esposito

Whether you are going to be an Owner Builder or hire a General Contractor, there are several people that will be involved with your loan process in addition to the loan officer with whom you choose to work. Knowing the roles of each of these people will make your loan process flow smoothly and quick

The Construction Appraisal - What You Need to Know Before Your Loan Gets Denied

by Chris Esposito

If you are building a new home, the appraisal is just as important to your construction loan qualification as your income or credit scores - maybe even more important. If you don't understand the appraisal process for a construction loan, you run the very real risk of wasting a lot of time and money

The Ultimate DIY Project: Owner Builder Construction

by Chris Esposito

If you enjoy working around the home and doing various DIY projects, then maybe you're ready for the Holy Grail of DIY - building your own home as an owner-builder. By eliminating the costs of a general contractor's overhead, you will save tens of thousands of dollars on your next home....

Deciding Which is Which

by Edwin Malipayon

Ubiquitous in the minds of people who own commercial lots and explore for income is how to maximize their property to be able to reap the most profit.

Shopping for an Owner Builder Construction Loan: The Features You Need to Look for Before Building

by Chris Esposito

It is hard to find construction financing when you want to build your own home as an owner-builder. When looking for the loan that is right for your scenario, make sure you see the big picture and look for the right features in your loan. Otherwise, suffer the consequences.

How to Build Your Own House

by Article Marketer

Purchasing a home that is already built can be quite expensive and may be out of your price range, but building it yourself offers a cheaper route that will leave you even more satisfied with your home since you can design it yourself.

Choosing the Right Home Builder

by Article Marketer

Not all home builders specialize in high quality homes, or offer buyers the chance to personalize their home. That is why choosing the correct home builder is such an integral part of a positive home buying experience.

How to Select the Best Construction Estimating Software Solution for Your Construction Business

by Mark Kennedy

How to select the best Construction Estimating Software Solution for your construction business - Best Practices

Some Great Options - When Purchasing New Construction

by Lance Mohr

When you purchase new construction there are many choices that you should consider. Homes in a gated community and water views are just some for consideration.

Safety Changes in the Construction Industry

by Mark Burdett

This article looks at recent changes in regulations which affect the construction industry and what steps you have to take as a client to make sure that everything is legal.

How to Create Cost Savings in Construction

by Mejia Jones

How we factor in the costs taking into account the entire life cycle of the facility to be built is critical. We must remember that construction cost forms only one part of the life cycle cost, and it will be the owner of the facility who will have to bear the costs after the construction phase.