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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process.

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WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

The Constructor

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet A project is a set of interrelated activities, usually involving a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective over a period of time. Not surprisingly, project management requires strong organizational, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and communication skills.

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Construction Equipments

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The duration of a construction project is very much reduced by the application of these equipments. BULLDOZER A bulldozer is a crawler (caterpillar tracked tractor), equipped with a substantial metal plate (known as a blade), used to push large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, etc., during construction work.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

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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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Site Work Estimating Sheets facilitate the work of estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Site Work Estimating Sheets facilitate the work of estimator. Site work estimating sheet s are useful for intermediate estimators, real estate developers, general contractors, project managers to develop an accurate site-work construction cost estimate.

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6 Ways to Improve Machine Operators’ Safety on Construction Sites

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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that almost 10 out of every 100,000 construction workers are killed on a construction site - each year. It should not be surprising that there needs to be an emphasis on machine operators, given that they work with equipment that is often innately hazardous. Hearing protection. Safety boots.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report.