AECOM signs deal to help rebuild Ukraine’s infrastructure
Construction Dive
JULY 5, 2023
The Dallas-based contractor will provide project management, cost estimating and engineering support to the war-torn country.
Construction project management 101 – Checklist
Lets Build
APRIL 15, 2020
The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. In-depth technical insight, tools, software, techniques , and knowledge are required to deliver today’s complex and quality building projects. Construction Management 101. But one thing is always sure.
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AECOM Signs Deals For Ukraine Infrastructure Rebuilding
ENR Construction
JUNE 20, 2023
The firm has signed two agreements with Ukrainian officials related to project management, cost estimating standards and gaining investors for the country's plans to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the Russian invasion.
Construction Estimating Made Easy
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 11, 2017
There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. Estimating digital takeoff. Invitation to Bid feature.
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AECOM Signs Deals For Ukraine Infrastructure Rebuilding PM Role
ENR Construction
JUNE 20, 2023
The firm has signed two agreements with Ukrainian officials related to project management, cost estimating standards and gaining investors for the country's plans to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the Russian invasion.
Construction Cost Estimating isn’t an art.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 24, 2018
Far to many organizations and professionals call construction cost estimating an art. The simple fact is that all these professions require a great deal of technical knowledge, business knowledge, people skills, and real life EXPERIENCE. The post Construction Cost Estimating isn’t an art. It simply isn’t true.
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Construction Project Manager Field Guide
cnstrctr
AUGUST 10, 2019
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.
Behind the Build: Interview with Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 14, 2022
Emerson Smith, Assistant Project Manager at Donohoe Construction Company , understands this fully and he’s a big fan of using technology to take care of tedious tasks. Walk us through your career and what led you to become an Assistant Project Manager. I started as an estimating intern here at Donohoe.
Turnkey JOC Program
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Identify and record good practices and learning in dealing with projects and reapply them in future projects. LEAN Construction Best Management Practices. Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Processes. Program Design, Implementation, Operations, Support, and Management.
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How to Rebuild Your Company's Finance Skills
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 19, 2016
Internally, he/she may go from working with his/her immediate accounting team to dealing with the company's ownership or executive management team. In the same day, he/she may also have to work with project management, estimating, field management, human resources and so forth.
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A position is vacant for Senior Project Manager and Project Manager in construction sector (VIC – Melbourne)
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
A position is vacant for senior project manager in Melbourne, Australia. The prospective candidate has to report to the deputy general manager (construction) as well as supervise assistant project manager or project administrator. Make communication efficiently with all the stakeholders of the project.
Rebuilding Your Company's Finance Skills
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 19, 2016
Internally, he/she may go from working with his/her immediate accounting team to dealing with the company's ownership or executive management team. In the same day, he/she may also have to work with project management, estimating, field management, human resources and so forth.
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B2W Estimate – An exclusive bid management software
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 9, 2015
B2W Estimate is known as BID2WIN previously. It is a useful construction software toward heavy construction contractors that can be applied for construction cost estimating and bid management efficiently. More than 5,000 users from different corner of the world have used this bid management software.
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The Construction Project Management Success Guide – An exclusive e-book for construction professionals
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Andreas P has published the second edition of an exclusive construction e-book alias THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS GUIDE. This construction e-book will provide detailed information on Construction Contracts , Estimating, Planning And Scheduling as well as expertise to deal with Trades And Home Renovations.
Some newest construction project management applications for effective construction management
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.
Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Enhance your takeoff, estimating.
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 5, 2012
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Enhance your takeoff, estimating, and proposal management procedures with ProContractorMX™ by Maxwell. Maxwell introduces ProContractorMX™ containing robust and comprehensible features to enhance your takeoff , estimating, and proposal management procedures.
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Some Sample Interview Questions For Project Manager Position
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 19, 2016
Project management requires the knowledge & expertise of the project team members involving the project manager , use of tools and techniques accessible to make sure that the assigned tasks are accomplished in a perfect manner. Will he/she be able to deliver on the project goals and on stipulated timeframe?
Why Projects Fail
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2020
A great deal of research has been done one why projects fail. Project Management Constraints. P roject Failure – A project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time, to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants.No Project Management Statistics.
Vacancies for Quantity Surveyors and Client-side Project Managers
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Rider Hunt, provider of a complete range of consultancy services along with Project/ Programme Management, Contract Administration, Employer''s Agent, Quantity Surveying, and other Client and Contractor-side roles, is seeking Quantity Surveyors and Client-side Project Managers for its Manchester (Bury) office.
Breaking Down Silos for Better Construction Collaboration
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget. Having a discussion about the responsibilities of project managers and field managers in this situation would also be beneficial. Having teams collaborate early on can reduce blame later.
FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa.
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How to Select Construction Cost Estimating Software
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Know your business – Cost estimating software, just like any dedicated COTS (commercial off the shelf) software solution, should match your needs and those of your clients/stakeholders. They worked as cost estimators, project managers, and engineer in a particular market and need a “better way” , 2.)
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The Secret Sauce to Protecting Construction Profits
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 24, 2023
In fact, according to a report from FMI and Autodesk, 30% of construction professionals indicated that more than half of their project data is “bad” and results in poor decision making more than 50% of the time. Decisions made using “bad data” are estimated to cost the industry $88.69
Force majeure in construction: Protecting your projects from unforeseen events by investing on preparation
Lets Build
JANUARY 5, 2022
As force majeures are as defined unforeseen, the best way to deal with them is to prepare for any worst case situation. Before starting your project, you should communicate with all project stakeholders the general plan and schedule including your preparation plans and clauses dealing with specific situations that may arise.
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146 Construction Project Manager’s Pocket Book’ – An exclusive guide book for Project Managers, Construction Managers & Quantity Surveyors
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 20, 2015
Duncan Cartlidge, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as well as an Associate Lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University , has written an exclusive book alias ‘ Construction Project Manager’s Pocket Book’. It is a sententious reference book improves the basic knowledge of a project manager to a great extent.
A great Seminar on Construction Estimating
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 14, 2010
A two day upcoming seminar on best estimating practices and real-life problems will be held on 8th & 9th September, 2010 at Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water St Jacksonville, FL 32202. Some renowned estimators and engineers will discuss on the topic of unit price estimating for facilities renovation, repair and remodeling.
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Coaching Football and Planning Construction Projects: It’s All the Same Thing
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
Successful coaches spend a great deal of time preparing for a season…so should contractors! In fact, they spend a great deal of time planning the team’s practices. Planning the project. After a contract is awarded, the contractor’s first task is to put together a project management team.
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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?
Lets Build
MAY 11, 2022
Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Management and administrative costs. What are prelims?
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Our Top 10 Construction Blogs from 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In this blog, you’ll learn more about each of these people, some of whom include people like Jason Moss, a mechanical engineer and project manager at AKF Group in New York, and Brian Popis, the senior business transformation engineer at Barton Malow in Rochester, MI. . The Rise of the Modern Estimator. Overheard in the Big Room.
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Coaching Football and Planning Construction Projects: It's All the Same Thing
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
Successful coaches spend a great deal of time preparing for a season.so In fact, they spend a great deal of time planning the team’s practices. Planning the project. After a contract is awarded, the contractor’s first task is to put together a project management team. should contractors! Tweet this!
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What Is a Change Order?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. When it’s requested, you can’t tell a project owner no and you can’t simply ignore the change; you have to find a solution (and fast). What Is a Construction Change Order?
Robust Construction Cost Estimating with Best Representation of RSMeans Cost Data – Contractors, Owners, AEs, JOC, IPD, SABER, IDIQ …
Building Information Management
APRIL 24, 2012
But remember, they were designed some thirty years ago to deal with the mundane tasks of pen an paper accounting and forecasting. Powerful cost estimating software, integrated with visual estimating, contract management, project management, and document management is the new standard. JOC White Paper.
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Digital Dryshack # 74: Notes from the Floor, World of Concrete 2015
Cassell Construction Estimating
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
I attended only 2 days of the 4 day show this year, a shorter commando campaign compared to the full meal deal of past years. Back then I stayed the entire duration, affording the opportunity to take advantage of some of the excellent educational seminars on estimating, business management, and team-building, to name a few.
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The top 5 construction project management challenges and what to do about them
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. You can’t manage a project well without effective communication.
Weather Alert Systems in Construction
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
He was kind enough to answer our questions and offer us a pretty good overview of why weather advisories are important for the construction project management process. The construction industry knows well how to deal with weather. In most cases, well-trained subcontractors can estimate possible delays based on experience.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Nate Schuetz, Construction Manager at Saltbox
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 12, 2022
I worked in estimating, was a superintendent, and also did project management. Ultimately, I decided that I wanted to move into negotiating contracts and deals with subcontractors. Our deal structures are often complex, and this complexity trickles down into how we manage projects.
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97 Construction Cost Estimating Blog: TRAKware provides end to end.
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 31, 2012
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. TRAKware provides end to end solution for your construction estimating process. TRAKware is a business management solution that contains an extremely instinctive synchronized scheduling system to recreate the production schedule graphically and convey it to all the personnel engaged with the project.
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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: ?Negotiating? JOC
Rory Woolsey
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I have been compiling and reviewing Job Order Contracting cost estimates (proposals) for over 20 years and I actually had a bit of an awakening at this symposium. For this cost estimator this was always uncomfortable.
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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
40% of respondents said they have added new technology during the pandemic, including project management, field collaboration, estimating, workforce management, and bidding programs.
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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies
ProcurementExpress.com
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
You’re dealing with subcontractors, labor shortages, sourcing, and multiple projects on multiple deadlines. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning. Project Management. Estimation tool. Document management.
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63 Some useful methods for construction cost estimation
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some useful methods for construction cost estimation. Cost estimation can be termed as a well-devised forecast of the possible construction cost of a specific building project. A cost estimate should incorporate all the items to be included in the general contractor’s.
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Enabling real-time collaboration in Egyptian construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2023
Not only that, but the fact that there are no conflicts between different versions being worked on by different teams also saves huge amounts of time, stress and rework, says Ahmed Nafea, Building Information Modelling (BIM) manager in Polar Management, the project management arm of Redcon.
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Rory Woolsey
APRIL 4, 2012
Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Thrifty, speedy estimating software coupled with unit cost construction data does NOT an accurate estimate make!!! Budgetary estimating is just another pesky necessity that gets in the way of progress. Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
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Top construction events and trade shows to attend in Europe for 2023-2024
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
According to EMR : The European construction industry is estimated to see a CAGR of almost 5% between now and 2028. Research also suggests healthy growth between 2023-2028, estimating a market outlook of almost 3,500 billion USD. These events are also one of the best ways to grow your network !
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