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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

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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Continuous Job Cost and Billing Data for Project Managers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint Team improves project manager data self-sufficiency by providing job cost and billing actuals data without jumping to another application. Although project managers have broad responsibilities, keeping track of job financials is key. Visualized Data for Faster Decision Making.

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7 Mistakes a Seasoned Estimator Knows Not to Make

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. As an estimator, there are things you need to be picky about. Working solely or primarily out of spreadsheets leaves your estimates prone to error.

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

With the rapid rise of project delivery methods like design-build and integrated project delivery (IPD), this enhanced ability to collaborate has become more critical than ever. Using a 3D model to visualize what’s happening on the project provides the most value, as it’s much easier to digest for non-specialists.

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. It overlays scheduling information into the model, allowing users to visualize the construction sequence and plan the project more effectively. 5D BIM is a powerful tool for budget management and cost analysis. What is 5D BIM?:

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Some newest construction project management applications for effective construction management

Construction Cost Estimating

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.