Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Reducing waste on site is a major component of lean construction, and organizing periodic sessions during all stages of a project is crucial to lean implementation. There’s a quote that gets thrown around in project management quite often: “What gets measured gets managed.” Set benchmarks and measures of success.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 27, 2021

Jonathan Mabe learned these lessons first-hand as a young assistant project manager at Eckardt Group. In our latest Behind the Build interview, Jonathan recounts his experience in overcoming unexpected challenges when a project he was working on faced extreme weather conditions and pandemic-related issues. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. As for me, I’m in the VDC department, specializing in construction management, BIM, and construction technology. Walk us through your career and what led you to become VDC Project Manager.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 14, 2022

For those working in infrastructure, there are always projects to address, like designing signals and traction power or performing maintenance. . Isabel Harlan , Senior Engineer and Project Manager at Hatch LTK , has learned to expect unexpected challenges in engineering. Engineer & Project Manager, Hatch LTK.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Emphasize Teamwork Taking a team-oriented approach can go a long way in streamlining your construction project. As the project manager, developing a safe and healthy work environment that empowers all team members to share their concerns and ideas without intimidation is essential.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Cost and schedule deviations are some of the greatest challenges project managers face—they stem from inefficient scheduling, timeline alterations, and high waste rates. Many construction project managers are familiar with the Last Planner® System—it’s a way to collaboratively manage construction projects from design to completion.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It would be best if you had excellent planning, efficient project managing, and perhaps the right amount of staff working to keep customers happy, but not so many people that workers are standing around looking for things to do.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

To help alleviate the labor shortage, British construction firms are exploring ways to offer flexible hours for craft workers and project managers. Could the idea work in the U.S.?

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The path to organization maturity with respect to the ability to fully leverage proven, LEAN and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery programmatic methods involves stepping form one level to the next. Project Management Constraints. Project Management Statistics.

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PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 28, 2014

Increasingly, however, the most useful tools—especially for those in project management in the A/E/C industry—are found in the technological and social ether (differing largely from, I would imagine, the axe- and sword-throwing preferences of the zombie-fighters).

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 21, 2012

5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager. project managers as is the ability to adhere to schedules, oversee a. team, and execute project delivery. responsibilities that every project manager should take on. Manage Proposals: Proposals are mini-projects, with a schedule, a.

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Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Relevant: Identify the “why” of an idea — its benefits to the construction project, the project owner and the general contractor. They are also less likely to engage in brainstorming and initiatives, which can result in missed opportunities to enhance the project and support a community. Why does it matter to the task?

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 19, 2012

2012 Construction Project Management Benchmark Survey - By Software Advice. Software Advice is hosting a survey about construction project management. The poll includes questions about project management processes and best practices, that will be used to develop a benchmark report in August 2012.

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PSMJ Resources

MARCH 26, 2012

Effective Project Managers Need Authority. Clients want strong project leaders rather than mere project “administrators” who’ll simply manage things and move them around. The ability to successfully manage client relationships is one of the project manager’s most important skills.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leaving it in an outside shed instead of keeping it indoors where people are present is a good idea. Additionally, project managers should practice proper disposal of empty canisters. Keeping windows and doors open while keeping the property safe is a good idea.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 1, 2022

To get an idea of the scope of the Part 2 application, see below to download a PDF version of the NHQA Part 2 application workbook. Project Management. Earning an NHQ Award is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate your team's accomplishments. Want to know more about the NHQA Award? Good luck , and thanks for applying! .

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Housing FAQ Profitability Project Management 98

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 4, 2011

He (most likely) will be a ‘traditional’ project manager, a design manager and a bim(anager) all rolled into one. even more than now) What do I base this idea on? Project managers have moved as dramatically but in reverse. Good project managers (not all!) He WILL rule the AEC industry.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Several useful applications emerges out which can make your construction project management process superior from project planning to achievement. The following are some newest applications useful for effective construction project management. utilized in a construction project.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Understanding of planning, forecasting, budgeting and market research are required skills for the certain levels of marketing management. Project management skills, writing skills, and the ability to generate creative ideas, or at least brief, guide and manage other creative staff or agencies are all typical marketing roles.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2017

According to a survey from the Zweig Group, project managers go over budget for a whopping 18% of projects. Budget overruns are, unfortunately, a fact of life for many AEC firms.

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PC Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

After graduating from high school, I applied at PC Construction with only a little experience in the industry and no idea what trade I wanted as my specialty. When I think about my future, I hope to become a foreman and then a superintendent or even a project manager!

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Construction Project Management IDEA Residential 88

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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 13, 2011

Not surprisingly, age differences can cause real relationship barriers and disrupt team dynamics on a project. Here is some advice firm leaders should share with their Millennial project managers: 1. Don’t shoot down ideas. Remember that you are young and inexperienced. Prove yourself without showing off.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The answer to that varies based on who you talk to, but there are some common themes, like good communication, a quality product and excellent project management. Here are some ideas from professionals working in the industry today. . Project Management is HUGE. Diversity Matters .

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Constructing your own home is the perfect opportunity to incorporate all of your favourite features into one beautiful building, so make sure you do plenty of research to get a definite idea of what you are looking to achieve. This is where a professional project manager can help.

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Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

When it comes to finding the right Project Manager for your design and construction project, tracking scope, cost, and schedule is itself not enough. At the same time, it’s important to have a PM that connects with the project team so the PM can motivate and bring the best out in every team member. Empathy and enthusiasm.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Lots of ideas. Starting at the bottom, we see an ongoing battle between the two project management software models. The primary advantages of web-based project management software : - easy access for team members. Consulting Custom Software Project Managment' The winner? Too close to call right now.

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Lets Build

JULY 22, 2022

However, many owners and contractors still struggle to implement lean concepts into their projects. Target value delivery is a design and delivery process, allowing teams to: Collaboratively explore ideas to find the best overall solution. Manage opportunities and risk to maximise return on investment.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. We’ll discuss some of the problems construction project managers face and five ways you can simplify complicated construction management tasks.

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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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Lets Build

JUNE 30, 2023

organising and executing an efficient session is something that many project managers find challenging. Introduce interactive planning to project stakeholders If you haven’t held an interactive planning session before, many of those you need to involve likely aren’t familiar with the concept.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 30, 2024

Task management and progress tracking Before adopting Fieldwire, French’s electrical contractor CEME had little control of their operations. Now, the construction management app is used to increase transparency on the teams’ tasks and progress. We have gained transparency without any additional effort.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2022

Our call for proposals is now open, and you can share your expertise, ideas, and insights by submitting to be one of our construction session speakers. We’d also love to learn how you are utilizing BuildingConnected for bid and risk management, Pype for workflows like submittals and closeout, and ProEst for estimating. .

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Construction Dive

APRIL 27, 2017

Share ideas and meet new friends at the Project Management College of Scheduling (PMCOS) 2nd Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA – May 7-10. The conference will feature lectures and panel discussions on scheduling topics, including best practices, risk and claims. Read more.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 16, 2017

Share ideas and meet new friends at the Project Management College of Scheduling (PMCOS) 2nd Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA – May 7-10. The conference will feature lectures and panel discussions on scheduling topics, including best practices, risk and claims. Read more.

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