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Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): Understanding ROM Estimates

ProjectManager.com

Rough order of magnitude (ROM) can help you better estimate project costs. But what is ROM and how can you calculate ROM estimates? We’ll explain the process, define the term and detail the steps for making a rough order of magnitude estimate. But how accurate is a ROM estimate? What Is a ROM Estimate?

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What Is Preconstruction? Activities, Checklist & More

ProjectManager.com

As with everything in construction project management, there’s a process, meetings, checklist and more. This phase also includes planning and scheduling the scope and cost estimation by analyzing the job’s needs. The main reason for preconstruction is to ensure that you’re doing the due diligence before you start building.

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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

ProjectManager.com

Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. For those unsure what kanban is, we’ll first explain the kanban system and then go into kanban history from its development to its uses in manufacturing, project management and software development.

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Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The most successful students also include reading a range of PMI-ACP books in their exam prep, as well as a training course, just as that little bit of extra comfort. It’s also useful to have books to carry around with you for reference when you can’t access your training materials. Alternatively, choose books that fill in your gaps.

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10 Best Procore Alternatives of 2024 (Free + Paid)

ProjectManager.com

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. Check out our list of the best Procure alternatives of 2024 and find the right construction project management software for you. 5 Capterra review: 4.1/5 Our list goes from best to good.

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Episode 195 – Estimate This: Managing Project Estimation

Velociteach

We are taking a fresh look at project estimation. Topics include the estimation obstacles project managers commonly face, key factors essential for accurate projections, the impact of organizational culture, implementing cost management strategies, and navigating the risks of underestimating or overestimating project estimates.

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12 Ways to Manage Project Quality Without Drama

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The APM BOK defines project quality as: “The fitness for purpose of the degree of conformance of the outputs of a process, or the process itself to requirements.” Good” could be: The buttons are green The process takes less than 3 seconds Latency is 0.1 Good” then becomes your success criteria or quality measures.