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What are Material Constants and Labor Constants in Construction?
When it comes to accurate construction estimation and cost control, two terms are essential: Material Constants and Labor Constants . What are They? Material Constants: These are standard quantities of materials required to complete a unit of a specific construction activity (e.g., how many bags of cement for 1 cubic meter of concrete). Labour Constants: These define the typical quantum of labor (in man-hours or number of workers) required to execute a unit of specific wor
kinjal shah
Nov 81 min read


Reducing Project Delays: Tech Tools that Actually Help
Adopting the right digital tools that simplify workflows, improve collaboration, and give real-time visibility into project progress.
kinjal shah
Sep 223 min read


Progress Invoicing in Construction Projects: From Excel Hassles to Cloud-Based Simplicity
How progress invoicing works, what an RA bill and abstract sheet are, and how modern tools like Sq-Feet are transforming this process.
kinjal shah
Sep 12 min read


Exploring the Crucial Roles, Responsibilities, & Duties of a Cost Estimator.
Construction cost estimation forms the bedrock of project creation in the construction industry, with construction estimators playing a...

Sq-feet
Oct 3, 20243 min read


5 Reasons Construction Billing Certification Gets Delayed
In the construction industry, payments might be delayed for a number of reasons.
arpit agrawal
Nov 3, 20234 min read


7 Precautions to be taken For Measurement and Billing Of Work In Progress (WIP) / Compiling RA Bill
7 Precautions to be taken For Measurement and Billing Of Work In Progress (WIP) / Compiling RA Bill
Rajat Sharma
Oct 30, 20232 min read


THE FINAL CHECK in Construction Project Handover
THE FINAL CHECK in Construction Project Handover - SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - RETENTION - PUNCH LIST
Rajat Sharma
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Top 5 challenges to cost estimating
Projects are a long-lasting feature of every industry. Whether they are multi-million dollar efforts or a neighborhood lemonade stand,...
arpit agrawal
Oct 24, 20233 min read


7 Essential Construction Cost Management Tips for Unit Price (Item Rate) Contracts
Effective construction Cost Management is one of the key factors in successful project execution. Careful cash flow planning and...
Sq-Feet Construction Software
Sep 17, 20232 min read


Demystifying Thumb Rules in Construction Planning: A Practical Guide for Civil Engineers
s a civil engineer, there are several thumb rules that can be helpful in construction planning. These thumb rules are general guidelines...
kinjal shah
Jun 21, 20232 min read


"Mastering Project Cost Estimation: Techniques, Challenges, and Best Practices"
I. Introduction Project cost estimation is the process of estimating the financial resources required to complete a project. It involves...
kinjal shah
Apr 4, 20233 min read


Reasons why using of construction software improves cost control
With numerous variables involved in construction systems, keeping an established grip over cost control is essential. The most effective...
kinjal shah
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Importance of Time Management
There are many reasons why time management is important in construction. One of these is the fact that workers are often paid by the...
kinjal shah
Mar 4, 20232 min read


What Is an Item Price Contract in Construction?
What Is an Item Price Contract in Construction? Price for each unit is calculated considering materials, labour, equipment, profit & OH.
kinjal shah
Jan 8, 20234 min read


Finishing works (Building Construction)
Finishing Work in construction is a group of construction activities relating to the exterior and interior finishing of buildings to...
kinjal shah
Jan 2, 20235 min read


Types of masonry Walls - Based on Materials Used
Masonry work is the basic process of binding individual units such as bricks, concrete blocks, or stones together with mortar. The...
Sq-Feet Construction Software
Dec 31, 20222 min read


Steps involved in Civil BOQ for Concrete work
Concrete work is carried out for monolithic structures or reinforced concrete structures and installations made of cement concrete.
Sq-Feet Construction Software
Dec 30, 20223 min read


Understanding process of compiling quantity take-off
A quantity take-off provides a bill of all the materials necessary for the completion of the project. Each material has a quantity...
Sq-Feet Construction Software
Dec 12, 20223 min read


What Distinguishes tor steel from TMT steel?
For many years steel has been a necessary component of all kinds of buildings. Its distinctiveness comes from the way it strengthens the...
Sq-Feet Construction Software
Dec 10, 20225 min read


What Advantages Mobile Technology Gives You in Field of Civil Engineering
Generally huge construction project sites are located at remote areas which disconnects ones own technical team with software data,...
Jimish Sura
Aug 27, 20223 min read
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