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How Project Managers Can Prepare for the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. The Current Role of Project Managers in Construction.

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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

« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

It’s hard to think of examples where this is a good idea in any business. There’s no better example of the business silo in construction than the separation that many companies experience between field operations and office management. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

And when I started Foundation Software in 1985, on top of what I was learning on the fly, I made it a point to actively seek out knowledge, learning as much as I could about management, sales & marketing, leadership, technology, and the industry itself! Even one new idea can be worth its weight in gold…but that’s just my opinion.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. change orders.