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Construction Project Manager Field Guide

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When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? A construction project manager is someone who is responsible for the execution of a construction project.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Approximately 24,300 people travel daily between Dallas and Houston by air or personal vehicle. [4] 4] Thus, the demand for easy travel between the two major cities exists. The land taking process in Texas involves a hearing on the just and adequate compensation of the property. Impact on Texans and Industries. FOOTNOTES. [1]

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

3] Impact on Texans and Industries Approximately 24,300 people travel daily between Dallas and Houston by air or personal vehicle. [4] 4] Thus, the demand for easy travel between the two major cities exists. The land taking process in Texas involves a hearing on the just and adequate compensation of the property.

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Basic Accounting Terminology for PMs

PSMJ Resources

You earn revenue based on the level of completeness of your projects, and the billing and earning schedules on a project can be different. The most visible application for accrual accounting to project managers is setting-up and monitoring the project work plan. They include supplies and unreimbursed travel.

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LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Direct Cost- Costs are directly attributable to the work on the project. Example: team travel, team wages, recognition, and costs of materials used on the project. Indirect Cost – Overhead items or costs incurred for the benefit of more than one project are indirect costs. Formula: ETC= (BAC – EVC).

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. Work performed on an overtime basis or shift shall not be included as.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

D Deliverable is a term used in project management to describe a tangible or intangible object produced as a result of the project that is intended to be delivered to a customer (either internal or external). Estimation in project management is the processes of making cost estimates using the appropriate techniques.