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Capital Projects: Capital Planning, Budgeting and Funding

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When governments or corporations make large investments, they don’t do so without serious planning. These capital projects can be infrastructure-based, such as roads and railways, when launched by the government. Capital planning is the process of budgeting for resources that will be used in the future to fulfill long-term plans.

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The Budgeting Process in Business & Project Management

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Without funding and the proper budgeting process, projects in any industry grind to a halt. Budgeting is how those funds are spent. But first, let’s define what a budget is and explore the types of budgets and methods for making a budget. What Is a Budget? It plans your spending over a specific timeframe.

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10 Best Buildertrend Alternatives of 2024 (Free + Paid)

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Buildertrend is construction project management software used by residential builders, from custom builders to specialty contractors and remodelers. Below is a comprehensive list of 10 of the best Buildertrend alternatives to help general contractors find the software that suits their needs.

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What Is a PMO Director? Role, Responsibilities & Salary

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They’re responsible for making sure that the related projects are completed on time and within budget. They lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects. The responsibilities of a PMO director are varied.

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The 5 Phases of the Construction Process (Templates Included)

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From the smallest to the largest and most complicated, they’re broken down into five construction phases to detail all the steps necessary to complete the project on time and within budget. Project management software is used by construction project managers to plan, manage and track the project.

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Best Construction Scheduling Software of 2021 for Managing Projects

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If you want to keep a construction project on track and meet your deadlines, you want construction scheduling software that is robust and dynamic. There are many construction scheduling software products on the market that sell themselves as the go-to tool for the construction project manager. But how do they measure up to the task?

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What Is Construction Administration? Why It’s Important and Key Responsibilities

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You can look at construction administration as a series of actions that are required by the contract, the State Construction Administrator and other state agency employees conducted by the architect or an official governing body. Basically, anything that results in executing the contract and staying within budget.