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Construction Project Manager Field Guide

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When I first started my career in the construction industry I had no idea what a construction project manager was or did. So what exactly is a construction project manager and what do they do on a project? A construction project manager is someone who is responsible for the execution of a construction project.

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Contracts need risk management

Construction Law

More than ever, a watchful eye will have to be kept on programmes; just as over-optimistic schedules will risk big problems somewhere along the critical path. It is poor risk management, unsuited to the increasingly sophisticated commercial world that contractors have to inhabit. Nick Barrett.

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BuildTools Provides the Solution for Managing Demanding Clients

Pro Builder

BuildTools Provides the Solution for Managing Demanding Clients. He recalls multiple instances that sounded something like this: “I had it in my head that we were only over budget by a few thousand dollars, I had no idea we were this far over!”. We had to negotiate our final draw on every home,” says Molthan. kcichowicz.

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Why Collaboration Is Key in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology has been changing the way the construction industry operates, and mobile devices are being used more and more to manage and track every point of a project, big or small. Collaboration helps define non-negotiables, whether it’s deadlines, budget, or equipment. Construction is no exception. Consistency.

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The Future of Women in Construction is Now

PC Construction

To wrap up our celebration of Women in Construction week, over 30 women from all regions and departments of PC Construction got together virtually this morning to make introductions, connect and share ideas for the future. Some women talked about how they embrace flexible hours to better suit their family’s schedules.

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The most important construction KPIs to improve profits and productivity

Lets Build

It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the project’s: Number of defects Time to fix defects Rework rate and cost Punch list completion rate More to read: Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know 2. Health and safety Prioritising on-site safety brings both short- and long-term benefits to the jobsite.

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Do you have the right project delivery team?

Stok

When it comes to finding the right Project Manager for your design and construction project, tracking scope, cost, and schedule is itself not enough. To be an effective leader, your Project Manager needs to be proactive rather than reactive. Your Project Manager needs to be a strong, consistent communicator.