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Public sector project management slammed in MPs report

Construction Law

Public sector major project capabilities have been slammed by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a report that says government departments have become over reliant on consultancies and engineering and construction companies as civil service technical and engineering skills have been neglected.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

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 Project Managers Can Prepare for the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. The Current Role of Project Managers in Construction.

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Getting buy-in from the field for digital project management

Fieldwire

Not only does it greatly simplify drawing and revision management, it enables the ability to use greatly improved digital workflows for things like submittals , requests for information , change orders , and task management. Explaining this to a group of project engineers on a jobsite is one thing.

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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes. Key Takeaways.

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5 Smart Approaches for Streamlining Your Construction Project

Construction Marketing

Such tools also make assigning duties to your team members and tracking execution easy, enhancing accountability. Emphasize Teamwork Taking a team-oriented approach can go a long way in streamlining your construction project. You can easily pinpoint potential problems and execute swift corrective action when working as a team.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

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Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Site security. Site-based services. Utility supplies.

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