ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Construction projects are notoriously difficult. That’s what a general contractor is in construction project management. There’s also more than one type of general contractor, so we’ll explain that as well, plus show the average salary for a general contractor and why it’s important to have one for your construction project.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re a construction project management company looking to hire a site engineer you’ll need to have a thorough job description to caption the right candidate. They are also responsible for organizing and supervising the construction project. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re interested in a career in construction or looking to fill an open position in your construction management company, there are a lot of entry points. We explain what each is and offer a salary average to see how much you can expect to earn or pay for one of these construction management roles.

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JULY 26, 2022

When it comes to construction projects, the space that you’re filling is equally as important as the structure that you’re building. That’s why site analysis is so important to a successful construction project; whatever you’re building must work in the space both aesthetically and structurally.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

” They did it with construction management. Construction is, of course, a project, one that tends to be long, complex and involves many different parties to deliver. In order to control all those moving parts, construction professionals use construction management for all project delivery methods. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 5, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at this often-neglected side of construction project management. Construction sites might not get the glory, but no construction project would be done without them. Construction sites are suitable for more than just a housing project and they’re suitable for any type of construction.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Managing the workforce in a construction project is a complicated endeavor. There are so many different subcontractors and all have to work together to deliver the project on time and within budget. Resources in construction are managed by construction resource management. What Is Construction Resource Management?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 27, 2023

Lien waivers are used in construction and in California are even regulated so that everyone involved in the construction project must follow the rules laid out in California’s mechanic’s lien rules. Lien waivers are sometimes referred to as lien releases and are exchanged at the time of payment on a construction project.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Construction projects must be well orchestrated. There are many contractors working on various aspects of the overall project. Contractor management is a process to manage the contractors and make sure they’re doing what they need to do, when they need to do it and meeting quality standards. What Is a Contractor?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It has to be designed by an architect and planned by a general contractor. A construction superintendent is a professional who helps to manage projects and makes sure that they’re running as planned. Construction superintendents need timelines to schedule and manage work. What Is a Construction Superintendent?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 10, 2023

Construction projects are unique in that they require architectural drawings. These construction drawings are used for new construction, remodeling and nearly every type of construction project you can imagine. They all communicate precise details on the style and aesthetics of the construction project.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For a project to function properly and be delivered on time and within its budget, all the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved must be clearly defined and communicated. Everyone has their part to play in the process, which is orchestrated by the project manager acting on behalf of the project owner.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. 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. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to manage your lean construction.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

There are four types of construction projects: commercial construction, industrial construction, infrastructure construction and residential construction. One thing is for certain, to manage all these stages requires project management software. But do we really know what residential construction is?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 26, 2023

Then we’ll go a step further by offering free templates and software that can help with construction project management. Construction specifications are the products, materials and work that are defined in a construction contract between a construction owner and the construction manager hired to deliver the project.

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MAY 30, 2023

If you’re a general contractor working in construction project management, you’ll need to know about general conditions. You’ll find general conditions in the project contract, the specifications and the project costs. The general conditions in this place are specific to the project. We’ll get to that later.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

But we tried to give you a compass to help you navigate these changing waters throughout the year on our blog. Best Blog Posts on Office Culture from ProjectManager.com. That means how the management expects you to act as a representative of the company, but also how you interact with your coworkers. You need to have a balance.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

A project isn’t complete until all the work is done. You need to have some mechanism to capture and complete these extraneous tasks and close your project. You need to have some mechanism to capture and complete these extraneous tasks and close your project. How do you keep track of these items and ensure they’ll be completed?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 28, 2022

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. There’s still give and take between the designer and the architect and costs are estimated but changes could still occur.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2023

A bill of quantities is an important document in construction project management. Some even say that all construction projects begin with a bill of quantities. We’ll explain what a bill of quantities is, why it’s so important to construction project management and detail what should go into one.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction project management has five phases, the same as any project. Then we’ll explain the difference between the construction phases and the project life cycle. To help you manage your construction projects better, we’ll even add a few free templates. Construction projects are carefully planned.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 30, 2021

It can feel like the tasks never stop when you’re managing a project. How can you wrangle in all that work, organize it and make sure that you’ve completed everything required of you to complete the project? A punch list is simply a list of tasks that must be completed before you can close the project.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 18, 2023

Construction projects are complicated. All projects have change orders, but what is a construction change order and when should you use it? All projects have change orders, but what is a construction change order and when should you use it? Construction change orders can occur throughout the execution of the project plan.

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JULY 5, 2023

That’s why construction cost management is so important. Knowing exactly what construction cost management means and what a construction cost is can be the difference between project success or failure. We’ll go over those definitions and explain the construction cost management process so you can manage projects better.

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JULY 22, 2023

It’s not that hard to do for Word documents, or you can rely on software like SharePoint to make it a whole lot easier. In this article we’ll discuss the principles of version control for files so you can get started, whatever software you use. In that environment it’s part of project configuration management.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The better team members know their roles and responsibilities, the better a project is going to run. Therefore, communicating role distinctions early on in the project is crucial. But how can a project manager make those definitions clear and obvious to the team? What Is a RACI Chart? Responsible.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 30, 2021

The construction project manager role is a unique position, though it shares many of the attributes associated with any kind of project manager. If you’re looking for an experienced construction project manager, you need to understand their job. What Does a Construction Project Manager Do?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 27, 2022

Construction projects come in all shapes and sizes, but all must be measured. This is why a project has many construction documents. They set up the project for success by detailing everything from the site to the design and even the project administration. What Are Construction Documents?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 4, 2023

All projects use reporting to monitor progress and performance, but in construction reporting is especially important. Construction reports are more varied and chart everything from project status to incidents and compliance. The idea is to get a snapshot of the project or various aspects of it in an easily understandable fashion.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 19, 2021

Construction projects can be big, complex and often unruly, with regulatory issues, safety concerns, equipment rentals, multiple teams and more. If you want to keep a construction project on track and meet your deadlines, you want construction scheduling software that is robust and dynamic. Click to learn more!

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Projects are a series of decisions. Project managers use a decision log to keep stakeholders updated on who authorized a decision and how it came about. A decision log is a critical communication tool that all project managers need to understand. Communication problems are death to a project.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 26, 2021

Construction projects will never get off the ground without financing. Money sets the gears of construction management in motion. How do you create a construction budget, anticipate the costs for a project and track them to make sure you’re not overspending? As the project execution begins, other costs begin to appear.

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MARCH 24, 2021

A project list is the starting point for any project management process. A project list can be as simple as a to-do list or a corral for many projects. Collect your project tasks and manage them with ProjectManager.com’s task management features. What Is a Project List?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 11, 2022

Let’s face it, you want to execute your project well but you don’t want to spend a lot of money doing it. It’s a way to look at your project, whether it’s project management, construction or manufacturing, and figure out how to execute it for the best value. That, in a nutshell, is value engineering. Creative Phase.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 4, 2023

All projects use reporting to monitor progress and performance, but in construction, reporting is especially important. Construction reports are more varied and chart everything from project status to incidents and compliance. The idea is to get a snapshot of the project or various aspects of it in an easily understandable fashion.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2022

There are different ways to deliver a construction project. The elements of any construction project delivery include design, planning, construction and financing. Construction management at risk, also known as CM at Risk or CMAR, is a construction management approach that’s been gaining popularity.

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