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Construction Superintendent Job Description, Responsibilities and Salary

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In construction, there are many hats or hard hats as the case may be. One of the most important, but less heralded positions is that of the construction superintendent. One of the most important, but less heralded positions is that of the construction superintendent. What Is a Construction Superintendent? Many things.

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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

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It’s not easy for construction companies to make accurate budget forecasts. There are many variables to consider, from market to labor costs and always-fluctuating prices. But creating a detailed budget is key to successful construction project management. What are Hard Costs In Construction? Learn More!

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Commercial Construction Management: A Quick Guide

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Construction project management covers a massive number of projects and there are all sorts of builds associated with it. Most people think of the housing market when they think of construction, especially single-occupancy homes, but that’s only a small fraction of the industry. What Is Commercial Construction Management?

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What Should You Include in Your Preconstruction Meeting Agenda?

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Construction projects are structured with schedules, budgets and resource allocation. Many people work on them, from general contractors overseeing subcontractors to architects and, of course, the project owner. Everyone involved in the construction planning should attend the preconstruction meeting.

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2020 Challenges and Trends in Construction

Epicflow Blog

Construction is one of the industries that don’t follow emerging innovative trends too quickly and enthusiastically but anyway it doesn’t ignore many of them to improve its state. So, let’s take a look at the challenges and trends construction is facing this year, and check out if it’s ready for them.

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Exploring the differences: Projects vs operations examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Examples of projects Examples of projects include building a new office space or renovating an existing one, developing a new website or mobile app from scratch or revamping an existing one, launching a new product line or expanding into new markets. Operations management focuses on maximizing efficiency while minimizing costs.

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What is Project Management

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This would have required Noah to plan and coordinate the construction of the ark, as well as gather the necessary resources and manage the logistics of boarding the animals onto the ark. In this way, Noah’s Ark could be seen as a large-scale project that required careful management in order to be successful.