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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. Fundamental Principals and Components of a Lean Integrated Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery Environment.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. A list of state plan programs is located at [link].

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3 steps for building a strong culture around planning

Lets Build

Without further ado, here are the three secrets you should keep in mind when you try to introduce and develop a sharp culture around planning in your projects: 1. Make your plan easily available to everyone. As a project manager, you should always think of the schedule as the heartbeat of your project.

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3 Secrets to Serving Up Restaurant Construction Success from a Top Restaurant Contractor

HardHatChat

If they don’t ensure the “stub ups” and “stub outs” – points where mechanicals can be accessed through the floor and walls – are placed in exactly the right position for the planned commercial kitchen equipment and fixtures, then walls and flooring may have to be torn up when those items are eventually installed and hooked up.

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We plan to fail by failing to plan

Fieldwire

It’s an interesting topic because I think many people, both in and out of the industry, assume that construction activities are always well planned, assuming that when something goes wrong its in the execution, not the planning. However, it still doesn’t address planning at the individual task level. So how do we plan for that?

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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ChatGPT for construction companies: A deep dive into its benefits

Lets Build

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. On-site, ChatGPT can clarify project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate schedules. Plus, it can propose schedule adjustments to help ensure you meet that set deadline.