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Residential projects: 5 mistakes project managers don’t know they are making

Lets Build

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. In an effort to help you avoid ending up in the same situation, here is a list of 5 common mistakes project managers don’t know they are making: . They use the wrong tools.

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How technology can help you maintain your profit margins at residential projects

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Setbacks like supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices are putting pressure on residential construction profit margins. Companies worldwide are investing in digital construction technology, like construction management software , to protect their profit margins. to make project changes, track progress, and answer questions.

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3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions

BD+C

3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early.

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5 reasons project managers don’t want to digitalise. And why they are wrong.

Lets Build

Many project managers, like you, choose to rely on these tools to manage their project schedules. Despite all this, some project managers insist on using the wrong tools and push against implementing construction-specific tools in their projects. Implementation cost is one of the biggest concerns for project managers.

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Construction Management and Quickbooks

Carol Hagen

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing.

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Proposed Settlement Would Rescind Regional Standards For Residential Gas Furnaces

Contractor Magazine

In a settlement filed late Friday afternoon, the Department of Energy (DOE) has agreed to withdraw the pending minimum energy conservation standards that include regional standards for residential non-weatherized and mobile home gas furnaces. read more.

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

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million combined Level 2 chargers and DC fast charging ports—16 times today’s number— according to S&P Global Mobility. has 145,000 public Level 2 and direct-current (DC) fast charging ports. To meet 2030’s EV charging needs, the U.S. will need 2.3