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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

The on-schedule delivery of a construction project depends on effective project management. It’s like going on a road trip with no destination in mind — you end up wasting time and fuel, ending up in the middle of nowhere. Realistic cost estimates are important in planning for contingencies. Learn more → 4.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

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Even though the owner might state which items qualify as prelims, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to claim the amounts for each of those items—they’re in the best position to estimate preliminary costs. A general allowance for risk. What are prelims? For example: Provisional sums. Site security. The costs of design work.

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Keep up with Regular Repair, Maintenance, Renovation, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction Projects

Job Order Contracting

Rapidly and Easily Cost Estimate All Construction Requirements. Mitigate Risk. Maximize Performance of Physical Infrastructure (Buildings, Roads, Dams, Bridges, Airports, Mass Transit…). Efficiently Respond to Scheduled and Unscheduled Requirements, Major/Minor Repairs and/or Component Replacements, and Renovations.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

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Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. The project team is required to handle the finance aspect of the project, meaning that they are responsible for generating a project’s estimated cost as well as assembling a project budget. Tall skyscrapers, tourist attractions, factories, homes.

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Balancing Risk and Cost to Make Projects Survive Severe Weather

Construction Cost Estimating

The precautionary measures should strike a balance between risk and cost. Thus they can leave behind a legacy for the future generation with a bridge, rail, road, infrastructure system etc. According to the Highways Agency, preventive measures are a priority now in relation to climate change adaptation.

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

Organizing projects means defining roles and responsibilities, create a project charter, and develop high-level time and cost estimates. In this phase you assemble your team and assign tasks to individuals, develop a budget for the project, develop a schedule and create a communications plan.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

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Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects.