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Project Kickoff Meeting: How to Write a Kickoff Meeting Agenda

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Project managers put a lot of time and effort into researching the viability of their project. But all that work is pointless if they don’t communicate the purpose of the project to their team and clients. The team and client know the mission statement, the vision statement and the project plan.

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SDLC – The Software Development Life Cycle

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Projects can feel overwhelming. But when you break down large chunks of the work into smaller pieces, suddenly it’s manageable. That’s basically what any project management methodology is all about. The whole project, from start to finish, is even divided into phases. SDLC Phases. Learn More!

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What Is Design Development (DD) In Architecture?

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It takes place over several phases, one of the most important being design development. Design development (DD) in architecture is critical to the success of any construction project management plan. Each phase is important to the smooth delivery of your construction project. Understanding the Architecture Design Process.

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The Definitive Guide to Project Sponsors

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Every project needs a sponsor. In this article, we’ll look at why that is and how you can work with a project sponsor as a project manager. You’ll learn tips and techniques for engaging senior leaders in the role so you can build effective working relationships and act as a team. What is a project sponsor?

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Project Estimate Template

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The more accurate your estimates, the more likely you’ll keep to your budget and deliver a project on time. Having a tool to identify and collect costs for your labor, materials and more is the first step to running a successful project. Download the Project Estimate Template. Download the Project Estimate Template.

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5 Golden Rules for Writing Good Project Documentation

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Whether it’s a statement of work, a business case, or project requirements, there are lots of documents produced by projects. And it falls to the project manager to produce most of them, or at least oversee and coordinate their production. Successful projects need documents, so you can’t get away from them, nor would I want to.

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Lean Construction Principles & Best Practices

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There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. Let’s explore lean construction, defining what it is and its key principles. Along the way, we’ll explain why lean construction can benefit your project and how the right project management software can help you take advantage of lean construction.