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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.

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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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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. RFIs, on the other hand, are used to clarify, ask and determine the design intent of the project. Assume that a construction project involves building a new hospital.

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

When contractors have tight budgets and deadlines, those numbers can really add up, impacting job costs and the organization’s bottom line. There is no need to panic and stress about something terrible happening, though, because there are concrete steps you can take to reduce risk and protect people, property, and your business.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

Misinterpretation of plans and specifications – work is not installed in accordance with construction documents, or documents may be not clear or current. Budget constraints – Attempts to save money result in substandard work that must be redone. Other factors – Various other factors lead to construction errors and rework.

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Damage Control: 5 Ways to Manage Construction Mistakes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. Silver Line Metrorail project leading to the Dulles International Airport. 2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes. In the D.C.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

Taking a look at a real-life case study, let’s look at a post-tensioned concrete parking garage that suffered from deferred maintenance. Constructed in 1978, the cast-in-place concrete structure included unbonded post-tensioned pan joist framing. is a principal and senior project manager in Walter P Moore’s Diagnostics Group.