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4castplus vs. InEight: A Comprehensive Comparison

CPI is a key metric in construction that compares the value of completed work to actual costs, helping project managers track cost efficiency. A CPI over 1 signals savings, while below 1 shows overspending.

By using tools like 4castplus, teams can monitor CPI in real-time, address inefficiencies early, and ensure projects stay on budget. Make CPI a vital part of your cost management strategy.

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EVM Explained: Cost Performance Index (CPI)

CPI is a key metric in construction that compares the value of completed work to actual costs, helping project managers track cost efficiency. A CPI over 1 signals savings, while below 1 shows overspending.

By using tools like 4castplus, teams can monitor CPI in real-time, address inefficiencies early, and ensure projects stay on budget. Make CPI a vital part of your cost management strategy.

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How New Construction Tariffs Could Reshape the Industry

Proposed tariffs demand strategic planning. Contractors should adopt flexible pricing, build contingency budgets, and renegotiate contracts with escalation clauses. While domestic alternatives may seem viable, higher costs and limited markets pose challenges. Long-term impacts include rising costs, inflation, and potential project delays, requiring adaptability to stay competitive.

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What Is Tendering in Construction?

Curious about how major construction contracts are won? Dive into this concise guide on tendering to understand the process, types, and its critical role in ensuring fair competition, quality, and cost management in the construction industry.

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Top 4 Reasons Teams Delay Onboarding A Project Controls System

Discover why some teams delay adopting project controls systems despite their proven benefits in reducing risk and enhancing project success. From misconceptions about cost to a lack of understanding about their value, uncover the top reasons and how modern solutions can transform construction project management.

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The Purpose of Submittals In Construction

Submittals are a critical step in construction, ensuring materials, equipment, and fabricated components meet project specifications before installation. Discover how submittals streamline communication, enforce compliance, and maintain alignment between contractors, suppliers, and clients.

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What Is a Capital Project? 

Capital projects are transformative investments designed to build or improve high-value assets like factories, pipelines, or infrastructure. Learn how effective management strategies and tools like 4castplus can mitigate risks, optimize costs, and deliver long-term returns on these massive undertakings.

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Project Data Integrity: Systems Working 24/7

Project managers rely on accurate and complete data that’s delivered in real-time so that they can make quick, informed decisions. A project controls system provides the data integrity rules and algorithms to ensure their data provides them the solution they need.

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Information silos

Data Silos: Are They Destroying Your Project?

Organizations often struggle with information silos that can cause errors, gaps and friction between business units and teams that should otherwise be collaborating together in a healthy and constructive way. Read on to learn more.

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