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Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough?

Pro Builder

Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough? the formula spits out the answer: “Based on your inputs, this superintendent can effectively manage 16 units-in-process.” Note: Front-line field superintendents are known by many names, but for this column, I’ll refer to them as project managers or PMs. Scott Sedam.

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What Your Clients Think Of You, The Consultant

PSMJ Resources

by: PSMJ''s Public Works Project Management Consultant, Michael Ellegood, P.E. Whenever I work with consultants, I am often asked how do our clients, particularly public agency clients, think of us in the private sector consultant world. Skeptic: “Consultants are merely vendors.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Permits & Building Codes for.

Construction Cost Estimating

Permits & Building Codes for Construction. The Code and Guidelines delineate the responsibilities of clients, project managers, contractors , subcontractors, consultants, related entities, industrial associations and employers in the construction industry. Online Permit Resources. Permit Place. at 3:55 PM.

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Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP

Building Information Management

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. How to determine JOC consulting and implementation contract provisions.

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Project Foundation Pt. 2: Building the Master Budget

Stok

The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. stok’s Project Managers first shared tips for creating an accurate Master Schedule. Now on the financial side, the Project Manager should work closely with the Client on the conceptual budget at project inception.

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Project Foundation Pt. 1: Building the Master Schedule

Stok

That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. To start, here are key considerations to take when creating the Master Schedule, prioritized by stok’s Project Managers : 1.

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7 key benefits of Lean construction for wind farms

Lets Build

Lean construction begins with initial consultations and designs, ensuring that subsequent stages (such as assembly and completion) are as cost-effective and streamlined as possible. If dependable partners can support JIT delivery, it permits a smooth workflow from one stage to the next.