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What Are Construction Submittals and Why Are They So Important?

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Planning for construction projects isn’t enough. These construction submittals primarily involve architects and engineers who oversee that process. Construction submittals are an integral part of construction project management. What Is a Construction Submittal?

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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

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It’s not easy for construction companies to make accurate budget forecasts. But creating a detailed budget is key to successful construction project management. One way to control your project billing is by defining the hard costs vs soft costs on a construction project. What are Hard Costs In Construction?

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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The waterfall model requires that you move from one project phase to another only once that phase has been successfully completed. When to Use It: The Waterfall approach is great for manufacturing and construction projects , which are highly structured, and when it’s too expensive to pivot or change anything after the fact.

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Project Management Certification – A guide

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This article is a guide on how to obtain a project management certification and resources you need to do so. This is a live document and I will update it as we gather more information talking to people who take the certification exam. If you are planning to get a project management certification, this article is for you.

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What is Project Management

MPUG

The PMI also notes that a project is typically different from ongoing operations or business as usual and that it requires the coordination of various resources and activities in order to achieve its objectives. From start to finish, a project usually goes through 5 phases, called the Project Life Cycle.

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Project Executing: A "How to" Guide

Project Pulse Journal

Within this project life cycle phase, the deliverables are physically built and presented to the customer/client for approval. Key components include: Directing and managing project work (on time, within scope and budget). You keep the group motivated by celebrating small victories and providing constructive feedback.

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How to Start a Career in Project Management: Answers to FAQ

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Managing uncertainties and constraints, Administering risks, Making project decisions, Analyzing team progress, Reporting [5]. What Are the Project Manager’s Duties? PM’s responsibilities depend on a project life cycle stage (initiation, planning, execution, and closure). Construction, .