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Halted DOE Plant Prompts Project Management Scrutiny

ENR Construction

Federal auditors point to project management inexperience at the U.S. and its National Nuclear Security Administration as a key reason that caused the estimated final cost of the Mixed Oxide Fuel (MOX) Fabrication facility in South Carolina to rise to $17.2 Energy Dept. billion from its original $4.8-billion

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

HardHatChat

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Project Management Constraints. P roject Failure – A project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time, to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants.No matter how well-planned your project is, lack of visibility can lead quickly to failure.

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4 No-Brainer Workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project data often lives in different places—from cloud-based software and hard drives to spreadsheets and emails. This creates project management challenges because separate systems often require teams to transfer data manually and perform additional admin work. 2: Project Management. Let’s dig in!

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10 Ways to Improve Construction Safety

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Filling out construction reports and completing project checklists, whether for construction safety or quality inspections, can often be a tedious process. However, project management tools can make navigating these arduous checklists easier and faster. Consider advanced issue tracking because details matter.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. IPD is all about teamwork – bringing the design team and the construction team together early in the project delivery process to resolve issues and streamline processes. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Aimed at contractors, architects, engineers, detailers and fabricators, it allows users to combine models, check for clashes and collaborate on any construction project. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.