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Force majeure in construction: Protecting your projects from unforeseen events by investing on preparation

Lets Build

Some contracts deem force majeure as a relevant event that may grant the contractor ability to file claims on an extended time needed to deliver their obligations under the contract. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. Deliveries. Decisions and choices. Crew schedules.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. This is why, at the end of the day, leadership and organizational leadership are the primary cause of endemic project failure.

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5 questions all Project Managers should ask themselves before they start a project

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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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BuildTools Provides the Solution for Managing Demanding Clients

Pro Builder

He recalls multiple instances that sounded something like this: “I had it in my head that we were only over budget by a few thousand dollars, I had no idea we were this far over!”. We had to negotiate our final draw on every home,” says Molthan. Moments like these have become a common trend in the market. “We

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Project Delivery Method

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Nonetheless, there’s most likely an optimal delivery method for your company or project. By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. Many methods of project delivery exist, but most are variations of the five models we’ll describe below.

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Often the last thought in your mind when your job is running full speed ahead is project closeout. As the days pass and your project draws to a close, you’re ready to chalk this one up as a success and prepare for your next challenge.

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

To avoid the pitfalls of underfunded projects: set a realistic budget, and interview and hire the best consultants and contractors available. An inexperienced project team. An inexperienced project team. Theft of project funds. Project sites are often spread out and unsecured.

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