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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURE FACTORS

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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. . #4 International Journal of Project Management Chitkara, K.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Communication and knowledge exchanges and growth are enabled by an underlying common programmatic process for every project and activity that eases knowledge transfers and is dependent upon strength of relationships between individuals and the type of knowledge exchanged (Reagans & McEvily, 2003; Hansen, 1999). management.

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Project Management College of Scheduling 2016 Annual Conference

Construction Dive

The Project Management College of Scheduling (PMCOS), an organization whose roots go back to 2003 when the organization was first formed under the auspices of the Project Management Institute, has announced its annual conference to be held in Chicago May 15-18. Click here for details.

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Although Cornerstone General Contractors is at the top of its game, this project is its best one yet

Construction Today

In Washington State, 2003, opportunities in the public works sector boomed in the Seattle and Greater Eastside area – this surge is what brought Cornerstone General Contractors (Cornerstone) to life. At the time, a great deal of lump sum bid projects emerged in the school sector, many of which Cornerstone was fortunate to win.

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Why Projects Fail

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First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Traditional construction project delivery is antiquated, outdated, antagonistic, and prone to failure.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8 (4,), 292-303. Retrieved July 12, 2010, from [link] Alinaitwe, H.

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Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management

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Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement. Budgeting/Capital Planning.