ProjectManager.com

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog, we’ll show you how to make a Gantt chart in Asana and we’ll do an in-depth analysis of its features, benefits and limitations. In this blog, we’ll show you how to make a Gantt chart in Asana and we’ll do an in-depth analysis of its features, benefits and limitations. What Can You Use an Asana Gantt Chart For? Not really.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Construction Gantt charts, therefore, are a natural fit. Gantt charts in construction can be used for any number of different activities. We’ll show you how to make a Gantt chart in ProjectManager and why construction Gantt charts help deliver projects on time and within budget. What Is a Construction Gantt Chart?

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Construction sites are busy with subcontractors and other crews working on various smaller projects that will lead to the final build. This is done with a construction timesheet. But do you know what a construction timesheet is and why it’s important? But do you know what a construction timesheet is and why it’s important?

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Construction projects come big and complex as well as small and simple, but one thing they all share is a construction phase plan. The construction phase plan is a critical construction project management document that helps to ensure a safe project. What Is a Construction Phase Plan?

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is doubly true with construction projects in what’s called post-construction. What is post-construction? We’ll answer that first and then explain what activities occur during post-construction and the various types of documentation that are used. What Is Post-Construction?

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Construction projects must be well orchestrated. In the most general sense of the word, a contractor is someone who has signed a contract that legally binds them to specific work, including labor and materials. Choose the Right Type of Service Contract for Your Project It’s time to contract with your contractors.

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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. First, let’s define what construction reporting is and then explain why construction reports are so important.

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ProjectManager.com

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. Of course, your education and experience will impact many construction job titles you’d be eligible for, which is why we’ve listed the most common construction job titles.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 27, 2023

This could be a sticky point in construction, which is why a lien waiver is used in that industry. A lien waiver form between the payer and counterparty, which is just a fancy way of saying the seller, is commonly used in the construction industry. Learn more Why Are Lien Waiver Forms Important In Construction?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2023

There are some industry-specific budgeting templates, too, but all of them will help you forecast costs, which is the first step in running a tight budget and delivering a successful project. We publish weekly blogs on the topic, and have in-depth guides, tutorial videos and free project management templates for Excel and Word.

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JULY 5, 2023

Construction costs are one of many metrics that a general contractor has to keep an eye on. But if the construction cost goes over budget, that’s coming out of the contractor’s pocket. That’s why construction cost management is so important. What Is Construction Cost Management? Learn more What Is a Construction Cost?

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction project management has five phases, the same as any project. Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. We’ll define in depth each of the five construction phases: initiation, pre-construction, procurement, construction and post-construction.

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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. Building a structure is a complicated job and every aspect of it requires construction drawings to plan on paper before the build begins. What Are Construction Documents? Learn more.

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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. First, let’s define what construction reporting is and then explain why construction reports are so important.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 18, 2023

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? That’s an additive change order.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 28, 2022

Before setting foot on the construction site, a long process has already unfolded. Design development (DD) in architecture is critical to the success of any construction project management plan. To see how it fits into the larger picture, let’s look at architecture design and the specifics of design development.

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MAY 28, 2021

Because these agreements are so diverse, there are many different types of contracts, each with their own benefits. You’ll want to hire a contractor who’s familiar with this type of job and knows the specific steps to take. If this type of project is totally foreign to you, you can’t be certain of costs. Yes, of course.

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JULY 13, 2022

Whether you call it a material takeoff, quantity takeoff, construction takeoff or simply takeoff, the reference remains the same. Material takeoff is part of a detailed and effective construction cost estimate. The more accurately you can forecast your construction project cost, the better. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 11, 2021

Construction worksites are a busy place, and everything that happens on one needs to be detailed and recorded daily. The best way to make sure you log all these activities is by using our free construction daily report template. Download Construction Daily Report Template. What Is a Construction Daily Report?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 15, 2023

Construction is a field with a lot of disciplines. Every process is important to construction project management, especially construction engineering. But what is construction engineering and is it the same as civil engineering? We’ll explain what a construction engineer is and how it differs from a civil engineer.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To better understand process manufacturing, let’s first define the term and explore the different types of process manufacturing. When doing process manufacturing, it’s important to follow specific steps. There are also specific conditions that process manufacturing must follow in regard to heat, time and pressure.

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MAY 12, 2021

One is by a fixed price, where a contract defines what will be done and sets a specific and final price for that work. What Are Time and Materials on a Construction Project? All tasks in a construction project use some material and take time to execute. Related: Free Construction Estimate Template.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2021

This is especially true of construction projects. Construction projects often require outside specialists to complete aspects of the work, and construction contracts bridge the gap between contractors who they hire so everyone knows what is required. What is a Construction Contract? Types of Construction Contracts.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2024

Projects cost money. Those funds have a life cycle of their own and project managers must understand how those costs come in and out of the project and organization. That process is called project cash flow. We’ll look at project cash flow, what it is and how to calculate and manage it. What Is Project Cash Flow? Our dashboard is ready when you are.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Learn more Types of Organizational Resources As noted, organizational resources are tangible assets. Learn more Types of Organizational Resources As noted, organizational resources are tangible assets. Resource planning, resource allocation and resource utilization are all under the umbrella term of organizational resources.

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APRIL 17, 2024

The sales order is then used to get credit approval by the credit department, initiate a work order or unit construction or initiate a picking operation to get goods from stock. Sales orders also have information that dictates the specifications of the transaction. One of those business documents is a sales order.

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JULY 12, 2022

If you’re not in construction, you might assume that projects start with bulldozers, front loaders and cranes rolling onto the site. As the name implies, preconstruction is the phase that occurs before the build, and it’s critical to the success of the construction project. But first, let’s start with a definition.

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MARCH 25, 2021

Having a change order and a change order log are especially key documents in construction project management, where contracts between the owner of the project and the various contractors working to execute the plan are vital to a project’s progression. There are two types of change orders: additive and deductive.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Making accurate estimates of construction costs requires an understanding of job costing, knowing what a costing sheet is and what needs to be included in that costing sheet. Job costing is a type of accounting method that helps identify project costs and track them to keep to your budget. What Is Job Costing?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Find the type of project management that’s right for you The possibilities are endless for project managers; however, not all project management positions are alike. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll need to decide upon the type of projects that will most interest you. Are you a “techie” at heart?

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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. What Is Construction Scheduling?

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The Lazy Project Manager

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How would you categorize construction, architecture and engineering companies? If you think about it, the construction, architecture and engineering part of it is just about the type of projects they do. Project Management is something that a business does, regardless of the type of business it is. They’re not.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

A punch list is a list of tasks that doesn’t conform to contract specifications, but which must still be completed in order to close out the project. Construction projects are where you’ll most likely find the use of a punch list. A project isn’t complete until all the work is done. That’s where this punch list template comes in handy.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Construction projects are notoriously difficult, and they’re known for encountering delays. If any discipline needs a well-thought-out schedule, it’s construction project management. The construction schedule is the backbone of any successful project management for construction. But they just facilitate the process.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Then, we’ll look at the role of a business project manager and the types of projects that a business will manage. Therefore, business projects require the same project management tools that a construction, manufacturing or any other type of project would require. Let’s take a moment to review them.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 2, 2020

More specifically than that, insurance IT. Insurance an industry with a specific language (more on vocabulary below) and there was a point where I thought that I would need to stay in the industry. If you want to specialise in a particular type of project management or an industry, you can. It would always be different.

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MARCH 14, 2024

The project strategy works to meet the organization’s mission, but its goals are specific to the individual project it’s directing. Beyond organizing tasks and adding milestones, resources and costs, users can link all four types of task dependencies to avoid costly delays. What Is Project Strategy?

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