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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

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The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Construction Management 101. But one thing is always sure.

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How to ensure that your 3-6 week planning will be delivered on time

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The slightest delay on a single activity on site may result in subcontractors wandering around the field for weeks without being able to complete the work that has been assigned to them. It doesn’t take much to understand that this can lead many projects over budget and generate serious legal conflicts between the different stakeholders.

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Daily progress reports in construction: Cutting down on the admin work

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Every day is a new day in a construction site and those who are involved need to be kept in the loop of what has occurred. Daily progress reports must be filled out with accuracy so that there is a smooth flow of communication that can be referred back to in case of liability issues or legal disputes in the future.

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How to handle uncertainty in construction

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For many people, construction projects are synonymous with uncertainty. And who can blame them when short and long-term schedules change overnight, material orders are getting canceled without any notice and valuable information from the site never reaches the right people. The result?

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The four pillars of collaboration in the construction industry

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The new normality that was violently introduced not only to our industry but also to our societies, due to COVID-19, calls for a new approach around project management. Humongous waste rates: According to Eurostat , the building sector is accountable for 34.7% But it shouldn’t be like that. of the overall waste in Europe.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

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What is construction quality management? Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management. These are some of the issues which may require consideration over the course of a construction project: Changes in the style or quality of supplied materials. Unexpected site issues or setbacks.

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How email communication hurts your project delivery

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To make matters worse, 99% of the respondents highlighted the fact that they had to go back to past projects and recover important information shared via email. Taking into account that 98.2% Following up on critical requests from the site is key to the success of a construction project. Lack of accountability.