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Managing Risk Starts with Contract Negotiations

Construction Business Owner

Success on a project is often dependent upon risk management, and managing that risk starts with contract negotiation. Fully understanding and properly negotiating your contract terms will position you and your project management team for success.

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A position is vacant for Senior Project Manager and Project Manager in construction sector (VIC – Melbourne)

Construction Cost Estimating

A position is vacant for senior project manager in Melbourne, Australia. The prospective candidate has to report to the deputy general manager (construction) as well as supervise assistant project manager or project administrator. Make communication efficiently with all the stakeholders of the project.

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Brinkman Construction Transforms Project and Cost Management with Autodesk and CMiC Integration

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers. In order to create a seamless experience, we need a connection to our ERP.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Good Project Management is Good Risk.

PSMJ Resources

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.

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Some Sample Interview Questions For Project Manager Position

Construction Cost Estimating

Project management requires the knowledge & expertise of the project team members involving the project manager , use of tools and techniques accessible to make sure that the assigned tasks are accomplished in a perfect manner. Will he/she be able to deliver on the project goals and on stipulated timeframe?

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Digital Builder Ep 57: Global Construction Professionals Share Their Thoughts on Protecting Margins

Autodesk Construction Cloud

.” – Ross Wagner , Manager, Technical Solutions, Autodesk “We have to think of what we can do as general contractors to limit our risks, avoid rework, and all these things that might cost money and scope gaps. It’s so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price. The practice dates back to the 1840s, dreamed up as a measure to reduce the owner’s risk and ensure that the project is fully completed according to the job specifications.