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How Transparency Saves Money

How does transparency translate to savings? At Real Share Apartments 2013, a panel of construction industry experts discussed strategies for cost management. These thought-leaders identified poor communication as the number one cause of budget and timeline issues.

The panel identified two ways transparency creates real savings.

Early and accurate updates on the logistics of timing creates the best projects.
Communication between contractors and architects is essential in predicting and understanding project costs.

BuildingBlok provides a centralized location for all of your project planning needs. Share contracts and calendars with your whole team and watch your savings pile up. Being transparent has never been this simple.

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