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General Conditions in Construction: Definitions & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

The general contractor is responsible for all the construction contracting activities that occur on a construction site. These general conditions in construction are varied and costly. If you’re a general contractor working in construction project management, you’ll need to know about general conditions.

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What Is A Construction Change Order? Process & Tips

ProjectManager.com

Construction projects are complicated. In order for those surprises to impact the construction plan as minimally as possible, the industry uses something called a construction change order. All projects have change orders, but what is a construction change order and when should you use it? Learn more.

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Best Gantt Chart Software of 2023

ProjectManager.com

Gantt chart software is used in the project planning phase of project management to schedule tasks and is useful throughout the life cycle of a project. With many Gantt chart software products, you can easily share project plans with the team, who can comment on tasks and manage resources and costs, which automatically update.

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Key Technology Trends in the Construction Industry in 2024

Epicflow Blog

At present, the construction industry is undergoing a substantial transformation. Innovations, economic uncertainty, construction workforce shortages, and other factors have forced building companies to change the way they work and deliver their projects. damage or cracking on buildings). [2] damage or cracking on buildings). [2]

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5 Tips to Build a Harmonious Project Team in 2023

LiquidPlanner

Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on how to build a harmonious project team in 2023. While there are many excellent tools available, the things that keep drawing me back to LiquidPlanner are features like real-time scenario planning, its use of ranged vs. fixed estimation , and automated schedule updates.

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Best Construction Scheduling Software in 2023 [Including Online, Free, Open Source, and Mac-focused Solutions]

GanttPRO Project Management

Construction scheduling software helps to deal with big, complex, and often unruly projects. It assists in planning activities, managing multiple teams, regulatory issues, equipment rentals, safety concerns, and more. Why […].

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Smart glasses: The future of work productivity?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

While widespread adoption is still a way off, the Focused inSights Smart Eyewear 2023 report found that more than a third of adults intend to purchase smart eyewear this year, with early tech adopters and those in urban communities notably likely to make the purchase. Could we soon be seeing smart glasses in the office?