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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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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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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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Recap: The Value of Business Intelligence Webinar

Viewpoint Construction Technology

You can see that at the foundation of intelligence is data. This knowledge pyramid shows that data is foundational to BI. BI can help contractors reduce losses and improve profits while a job is happening, and that’s a big deal for contractors’ bottom lines. Take a look at the pyramid below. Creating a BI Strategy.

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The top 5 construction project management challenges and what to do about them

Lets Build

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.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”. While it’s understandable that every project manager has a different way of managing, the reality is that change orders don’t have room for personal style. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management. foundation.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Mike White, Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality

Autodesk Construction Cloud

So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. I was in the Army for nine years and developed good management and leadership skills. So, I switched majors to building construction, which was not a big deal during my first year at Georgia Tech.

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Digital Builder Ep 57: Global Construction Professionals Share Their Thoughts on Protecting Margins

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Start with a solid plan Planning in construction sets the foundation for project execution, so make sure to get this step right. It’s so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent. Insurance is a big deal.