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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. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. Carried out nor more than two years after last general or principal inspection. After a major incident.

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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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6 Ways Contractors Can Save Money with Technology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

BIM can even help building owners with maintenance down the road. Because everyone involved in a construction project can reference BIM models as needed, there’s less confusion, fewer mistakes and consequently fewer delays. This makes BIM an effective cost-cutting measure, since it streamlines projects.

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Construction Equipments

The Constructor

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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6 Ways to Improve Machine Operators’ Safety on Construction Sites

Fieldwire

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. That is because machine operators often work with specialized equipment or machinery. High-visibility vests (for night work or work on public roads or spaces). Safety boots.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment. Construction time and material costs are the majority expense of every project. What if construction managers were able to view prospective project adjustments by simply overlapping them with the current structure?