Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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Lets Build

APRIL 9, 2021

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls. They use the wrong tools.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

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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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. You can’t manage a project well without effective communication.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

And thanks to a recent KPMG survey , we also know that the large majority of owners (87%) report that their projects are coming under greater scrutiny. So what’s the key to managing increased stakeholder involvement and logistical challenges? It starts with efficient project management processes. Suggest edits.

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Lets Build

APRIL 1, 2020

What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? The dispute manager. Manage risks. Not all construction project managers know what they do all the time. The construction project manager is the key figure of the construction project team. Hire, fire and supervise.

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Lets Build

APRIL 22, 2021

As a project manager, you should always think of the schedule as the heartbeat of your project. One of your top responsibilities is to keep your project’s rhythm at a regular pace. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. It’s like running a race.

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Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

Keeping this interdependency in mind is key for effective planning. It’s time to consider a new approach: Interactive planning. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

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Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

Keeping this interdependency in mind is key for effective planning. It’s time to consider a new approach: Interactive planning. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

Since zoning laws regulate the construction details of a project as per its location, it is very important to reinforce your construction planning with zoning details of the construction lot. However, project managers always make the rookie mistake of failing to integrate zoning into their planning.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

Plus, they need to make sure all parts of a job are executed according to plan, both in terms of cost and schedule. To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more. Email (44%).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. We were discussing the gaps they wanted to close in their project management process. So, we came up with a plan to get them on board. The feedback from Project Managers slowed.

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Lets Build

APRIL 16, 2021

Are you using MS Project, Excel, or WhatsApp to stay on top of your programme? Many project managers, like you, choose to rely on these tools to manage their project schedules. Good as they are, none of these tools is made for running construction projects with a lot of repetition.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

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Lets Build

JUNE 24, 2021

Many project managers who work on projects with a lot of repetition tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on admin-heavy tasks related to planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

4 Failure to leverage granular construction-based line of granular tasks and associated labor, material, equipment, and productivity information Inconsistency in planning and scope management, poor communication, and failure to address stakeholder engagement can be rectified. International Journal of Project Management Chitkara, K.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

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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The Constructor

JUNE 14, 2016

Planning, scheduling is an important part of the construction management. Planning and scheduling of construction activities helps engineers to.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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Lets Build

MARCH 19, 2021

Then, you should already know how important it is to keep all your project schedules connected. Many project managers tell us that they have to spend over 6 hours a week creating and maintaining different schedules (e.g. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Viewpoint Team improves project manager data self-sufficiency by providing job cost and billing actuals data without jumping to another application. Although project managers have broad responsibilities, keeping track of job financials is key. One of the many reports project managers can access via Team.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 23, 2021

All this repetitive work depends on the steady schedule of your project plan so that whatever happens, your project progresses at a regular pace. This is one of your primary responsibilities as a project manager—maintaining the project rhythm. Break down your construction plan into smaller jobs.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 24, 2020

What is a lookahead schedule? Construction projects come with a lot of admin work and several tasks inextricably linked to each other. This is where the importance of delivering on your 3-6 week planning without any problems becomes visible. Read more: Do you have the right tools to keep your lookahead planning on track?

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

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.

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Lets Build

JUNE 10, 2021

Project managers and their teams on site should be continuously connected around the same, live version of the programme to avoid miscommunication and work as one towards safeguarding their tasks, and by extension the entire project, from uncertainties that could lead to increased operational costs, downtime, delays or even disputes and penalties.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Cost and schedule deviations are some of the greatest challenges project managers face—they stem from inefficient scheduling, timeline alterations, and high waste rates. The solution is lean construction scheduling processes, like the Last Planner® System (LPS) and Scrum. Master scheduling. Phase scheduling.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 21, 2021

No matter what, you should always be able to have a clear and complete view of your on-site progress against your plan. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. How can you seamlessly connect your project schedule to the site? They lack a real-time link to the schedule.

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Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. Like that, all updates miss context and can’t be easily linked back to the master plan.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 19, 2020

What does collaborative planning mean for construction? Construction projects are complex business. A huge number of stakeholders need to come together and work towards the same goal with full respect for both the short and long-term planning of the project. The 3 steps to successful collaborative planning.

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Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

“What will it take to achieve the sustainability goals of our project?” As stok’s Project Management team , this question comes across our desks at a steady cadence. Determine what’s truly important to the project. This will save weeks of submittal back-and-forth in your schedule. #3: 3: Schedule.

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Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

Your building department will include an architect, estimator, project manager, project supervisor, project assistant and promoter to complete the following Design-Build Construction phases. In the meantime, you’ll meet with your new project manager who’ll plan the schedule with you all while having your end date in mind.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 10, 2020

Large health-care projects require a combination of extensive construction expertise and expert project management to ensure a timely, smooth finish.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The Myth about Scheduling Software In the construction industry, people often assume that a construction scheduling software is a basic planning tool that helps managers construct pretty tables in order to present them in meetings with various stakeholders. I will be frank here and say that there is so much.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2023

4BT Job Order Contract Enterprise Management System  Program Management o Ability to roll up program, project, and workorder schedule, resource and budget data o Multi-year, multi-contractor, multi-UPB, project management o Capture initial planning and detailed Scope of Work requirements o Track variance from cost and schedule baselines across the (..)

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