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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes. Key Takeaways.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. As a former general contractor, I have a lot to say about the operations side of change orders.

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Overbudget to Overjoyed: The Magical IDP Charrette

Stok

As frustrating as this question is, it’s all too commonly necessary on projects of all sizes. In an industry that continues to build at a rapid pace, design decisions are often rushed, forcing the team to shift to value engineering later to get finances back on track. What are the benefits of an IDP Charrette?

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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

Levelset

First, the designer or architect will start checking on the project more regularly to ensure that the actual construction meets the plan and design. During this first phase, pre-construction , the project owner will consult with an architect or design firm about an idea or plan. How long does it last? Pre-construction.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Good Project Management is Good Risk.

PSMJ Resources

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Accept only the right clients, then the right projects. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Contractors May Benefit by Taking Equity in the Project They are Constructing

Construction and Infrastructure Law

While the construction company’s management was great at operating the construction business, it was not so great when it came to the financing business. So the idea went out of fashion. But maybe it is time to revisit the idea. Samsung C & T and AECOM have successfully invested through an affiliated financing arm.

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