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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

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This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023.

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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

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At Englewood , we now believe lead times need to be the primary driver of the project schedule. It is important to secure this information right from the outset because materials should drive design decisions in the market, especially where schedule and cost are very important or critical to success.

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

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However, from time to time, we have to manage things that are out of our direct control – particularly when a project specifies owner furnished items (OFIs) or an owner vendor. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

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It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project. Design Issues.

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The 8 wastes of lean construction

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While this type of waste cannot be eliminated entirely, transportation waste can be minimized through better communication, coordination, and daily task management. This includes material being stored on-site or at the fabrication yard, work in progress, and unused tools or parts.

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Panasonic Opens Engineering & Fabrication Center in Metro Dallas

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Panasonic Opens Engineering & Fabrication Center in Metro Dallas originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Building a high resolution videoboard at Panasonic’s new engineering and fabrication center in metro Dallas.

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