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Procurement slammed in Edinburgh Tram inquiry report

Construction Law

Major failings in the procurement and project management processes have been highlighted by Lord Hardie’s report (see News) as responsible for what must be one of the biggest infrastructure procurement screw ups in Scottish history. Many basic procurement rules were broken. Nick Barrett Editor

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

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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Trade Show Marketing Checklist for Construction

Construction Marketing

With the busy trade show season upon us, there is no question that in the construction industry, trade shows remain a key marketing strategy for many brands. Event calendar submission to local/regional newsprint, media outlets, city news outlets (if applicable) Website banner, landing page, calendar listing, registration link, blog, etc.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Multiple Projects at Once.

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WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

The Constructor

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

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Good Shepherd Food Bank – Coffee & Collaboration

PC Construction

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB) annual Coffee & Collaboration event in Portland, Maine, with my fellow PC employee owner, Senior Project Manager Mark Donovan. This event gave us the opportunity to learn about the organization and how PC Construction can help meet their needs.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Now Supports Over 235 Integrations  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . Autodesk Build supports advanced construction workflows . Construction ERPs .