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Construction Equation: Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems

Job Order Contracting

Why should we care… Construction projects and physical infrastructure contribute to 40 % of carbon emission, consume 40 % of global energy & also consume 32 % of the world’s resources… yet, 75-95% of cost of operation, maintenance & replacement costs can be determined during the procurement stage… so… www.4bt.us.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Project: Empirical Evidence of Collaborative Problem-Solving Benefits. Management Institute. Construction Management and Economics, 28(3), 301-310. Journal of Project Management, 22(3), 253-263. Brennan, R.

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Why Projects Fail

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Project Management Constraints. P roject Failure – A project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time, to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants.No matter how well-planned your project is, lack of visibility can lead quickly to failure.

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Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification.

Contractor Magazine

Project Management. Home > Radiant > Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. SRP) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed and passed the auditing requirements for ISO 9001:2008. Advertisement. ); //.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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These factors include… poor formal and professional education in the domain, low investment in research and development, deep rooted project culture, perceived long life-cycle of associated return on investment, resistance from construction projects’ participants and stakeholders, and lack of real property owner leadership and competency.

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5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager

PSMJ Resources

5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager. project managers as is the ability to adhere to schedules, oversee a. team, and execute project delivery. responsibilities that every project manager should take on. Manage Proposals: Proposals are mini-projects, with a schedule, a.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: 2012 Construction Project Management.

PSMJ Resources

2012 Construction Project Management Benchmark Survey - By Software Advice. Software Advice is hosting a survey about construction project management. The poll includes questions about project management processes and best practices, that will be used to develop a benchmark report in August 2012. .