Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Undertaking a large construction project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Once a construction project is finally taking shape, it hits the performance and monitoring phase. .

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PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

6 Common Project Management Practices of the Most Successful A/E/C Firms. My experience suggests you will always benefit from a focused hour of principal-level attention on your project. Benchmark your current project management practices against these six areas of focus and see how you might improve. What we read.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Leveraging technology The first place you should look for project improvements is technology.

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PSMJ Resources

APRIL 16, 2012

7 Steps for Iterative Planning. Projects typically unfold in unforeseen ways. By using repeat, or “iterative,” planning, you can improve the overall project schedule. Here are some tips on how you can plan to replan: 1. Plan the tasks needed to get to the next date. Construction Marketing Ideas.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Accept only the right clients, then the right projects. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Stok

JANUARY 22, 2019

In an industry that continues to build at a rapid pace, design decisions are often rushed, forcing the team to shift to value engineering later to get finances back on track. These late-stage challenges arise from a lack of investment in early planning. This is where the magic happens. What is an IDP Charrette?

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 17, 2018

By taking a financial stake in the project, contractors planned to protect their business interest in the project. While the construction company’s management was great at operating the construction business, it was not so great when it came to the financing business. So the idea went out of fashion.

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PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

How to Strategically Plan Your Marketing. Strategic planning allows your firm to establish its goals and objectives for the future. PSMJ has found that planning works well only when you bring your firm’s key managers directly into the process. Construction Marketing Ideas. Tuesday, November 29, 2011.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. They are the ones who take the time to reflect and engage in strategic planning–and perhaps most importantly understand how to crunch the numbers.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Do You Have A Disaster Response Plan? When your ship is sinking, there is not much time for planning. Every project needs a disaster response plan. Some risks present in every project, e.g., computer network crash or fire in the office, may be best addressed at the department or business level. Managing Employees.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Better manage commercial risk and opportunity. Use Time-Phased Planning to Improve Validation and Accuracy of Forecasts. The best benefit of a time-phased cost budget baseline is that project forecasts will be more accurate, with improvements in validation and efficiency. But a standard cash flow forecast is not enough.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. Project Team Communication & Effectiveness. Management.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

It usually involves some strategy, though, and a lot of planning. Many renovation experts and project managers seek out construction and architectural experts with LEED credentials in order to make the most of their savings. Sustainable projects often also enjoy preferred financing from banks and other lenders.

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PSMJ Resources

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Tell clients up front that no project is ever without an extra change. Your clients should include a contingency for these in their financial plans. Project managers should regularly review their contracts and projects to determine that the firm has not inadvertently exceeded the contractual obligations.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. Better yet, what would you do if you suddenly found more work than you planned on? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

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PSMJ Resources

APRIL 30, 2012

2) Scheduling serves as the foundation for cash flow plans. The project schedule defines when the firm is using cash and when. cash flow plan to the start and completion of schedule milestones in. order to accelerate payments and facilitate client financing. Yes, your small projects need a schedule. What we read.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. PLAN AHEAD and have a Go Live date in mind. Then you can create a realistic implementation plan. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management. Management.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. And these are not light-weight “apps” – these are powerful enterprise systems for accounting, financial management, project management, HR, and more. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

When it comes to providing value on a project, Dennis Calvert has long since learned the worth of letting the best ideas win the day. . Then they would try to incorporate their ideas into the final design. . They weren’t just a builder, but could bring ideas from a scheduling, cost and material selection standpoint.

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 25, 2012

Programs should be taken in leadership training, project management, and marketing, as well as technical and other support functions. office spaces that encourage the sharing of ideas and vibrant. management. It will take planning, and it will take some balance between billable hours and overhead hours. Transition.

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PSMJ Resources

JULY 25, 2011

Reaching out to your clients is not an optional activity for a project manager. You have to stay in contact, even after you have finished a project. The idea is simply to reach out in a meaningful way, making a quick contact with the goal of making the client feel comfortable working with you. Monday, July 25, 2011.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

At PSMJ Resources, we are committed to dramatically improving business performance of A/E/C organizations worldwide by empowering CEOs, Principals, Project Managers, Marketers, HR Directors and other top firm leaders to make strategic and tactical improvements that pay off with great speed in measurable ways. Managing Employees.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Construction Marketing Ideas. Managing Employees. Corporate Finance Associates blog. Managing Risk in Public Works. Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Do You Have A Disaster Response Plan? What we read. AEC Insight. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog. Ford Harding blog. Scarlett Consulting.

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PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Plan, structure, dry run, and analyze presentations before inflicting them on potential clients. Research clients and their projects thoroughly before outlining your presentation. Anticipate questions and have a plan for answering them. Construction Marketing Ideas. Managing Employees. Monday, November 21, 2011.

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PSMJ Resources

APRIL 9, 2012

Learn more practical PM advice with our new edition of the Ultimate Project Management Manual. The Ultimate Project Management Manual can instantly and dramatically improve a Project Managers ability to manage projects for quality, speed, and profitability. Construction Marketing Ideas.

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PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 11, 2012

.” You must be doing everything possible to solidify client relationships so that you will be the first firm on a client’s mind when project time rolls around. Here are 10 ideas to get the backlog faucet flowing again in 2012: 1. Redouble efforts to find leads that fit with your focused marketing plan. Need a boost?

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PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 20, 2012

He has 18 years of experience in exhibition planning, as a designer, detailer, and specification writer. Construction Marketing Ideas. Managing Employees. Corporate Finance Associates blog. 5 Keys for Multi-Project Success. . 5 Keys for Multi-Project Success. Hires New Managing Editor to. HubTrotter.

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PSMJ Resources

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Before problems occur on your next project, implement these 8 tips to prevent as many QC issues as possible. Responsibility and initial quality rise with the signing of plans. Build into a project’s schedule and budget the time and costs of review by individual(s) not involved with the initial design. Managing Employees.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Less than half of all firms have an ongoing ownership transition plan that is working smoothly. With most owners in the Baby Boomer generation, the lack of a good ownership transition plan means that the current owners won’t get the full value from their stock when they finally sell it. Construction Marketing Ideas.

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PSMJ Resources

JULY 30, 2012

Up-and-coming project managers are often frustrated by how hard it is to “win work.” your tactical plans. Test ideas and tactics, but never risk more. Construction Marketing Ideas. Managing Employees. Corporate Finance Associates blog. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, July 30, 2012.

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PSMJ Resources

MARCH 19, 2012

As a result of good strategic planning and positioning, new markets will constantly emerge for your practices. Take a look at how competators brand their firms and “borrow” the good ideas and make them your own. And to truly be successful in your business, branding must be an important part of your business develoment plan.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 1, 2014

a retailer and manufacturer of hats and sports apparel, recently announced plans to expand its headquarters and distribution operations in central Indiana, creating up to 758 new jobs over the next 10 years. up to $3,4 million in conditional tax credits and up to $300,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans.

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PSMJ Resources

MARCH 5, 2012

While the economy remains a major influence on our decision-making process, other factors need to be considered as we develop and implement our 2012 business plan. From marketing to workplace culture, and from IT to HR, staying on track with your business plan means juggling more than just finances and new work. What we read.

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 13, 2012

Start by examining the firm’s succession plan for. If not, leadership development is a serious issue that needs immediate attention; and the viability of you own transition plan may need reconsideration. Senior Project Manager or non-equity Associate is. Construction Marketing Ideas. Managing Employees.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

. “FSC’s unique cold-weather focus will add a new element to our buildings practice and allows us to offer a complete package of environmental, scientific, engineering, and project management services to FSC’s unique client base.” Construction Marketing Ideas. Managing Employees. ” Posted by.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

For more project management tips, come to PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp , the worlds most successful PM training program in the industry! PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp can instantly and dramatically improve your ability to manage projects for quality, speed, and profitability.

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