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When working with a cost consultant as the owner of a project, you may hear a number of terms that are new to you, or at least new in the context they’re being used. This field has a language of its own, and a good consultant will break down every step of the process...

In many construction projects, multiple stakeholders are involved, creating a complex web of approvals, opinions and needs. Actively communicating with each stakeholder and integrating them in the process is often a job for a dedicated project manager given the amount...

In 2021, no matter what part of the construction sector you work in, you’ve likely felt the squeeze of the ongoing supply chain crisis. Between labor shortages and extreme delays in material shipping – not to mention rising costs of those materials – many projects...

Architects and building design engineers have long embraced advanced software tools, including building information modeling (BIM), to generate 3D digital representations. 5D modeling is the newest of these tools, but in an industry that is traditionally slow to...

An independent cost estimator (ICE) offers clients the benefit of extensive expertise in many aspects of a construction project. One important but often misunderstood area of support is the assessment of the cost and value of materials. Whether providing a...

As a facility owner, you put a major investment on the line when starting new construction or upgrading a location. The costs of a project can be understandably overwhelming, with a multitude of moving pieces and budgets. Getting through a project and getting it done...

We are excited and honored to share that JLD’s Principal, John Drentlaw, recently joined David Corson, chief editor of Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine, for the latest episode of the Commercial Construction Coffee Talk podcast. John...

While a student at Grant High School in Northeast Portland, Eli discovered a knack for building and repairing bicycles, a hobby that helped him earn extra money (and made sure he always had a great bike). This experience, combined with his natural skills in math and...

Alexei Marin-Cortes graduated from The University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and project management in 2015. Knowing that he wanted to pursue earthwork estimation, Alexei first got his industry start with several civil construction and...