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New Presentations for 2020

The Lazy Project Manager

It has been 10 years since The Lazy Project Manager was published and I have had the pleasure of presenting on this topic in 25 countries so far, but now, at the start of a new year, 2020 no less, I have decided that this will be the last year that I deliver ‘The Lazy Project Manager’ keynote. Based on a new book for 2020).

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Construction Superintendent Job Description, Responsibilities and Salary

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While not a prerequisite, certification can differentiate you from the rest and provide valuable work knowledge. OSHA, a US federal government agency recognized worldwide, offers safety and health fundamentals certification programs, and 10-hour and 30-hour cards.

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Post-Construction Phase: How to Close a Construction Project

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If everything is deemed okay, then the architect will sign a certificate of substantial completion. Next, if the structure complies with all local permits and regulations, the local government will issue a certificate of occupancy, which means that the building is ready for occupancy.

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3 Exam Content Outline Domains for the PMP exam

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. These guidebooks give you a week-by-week study plan to follow to help you in your quest toward your PMP certification. Earn your PMP in 4 or 12 weeks!

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Project Budgeting: An Interview with Sol Benady

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Sol feels that those with accountancy backgrounds have an edge – especially in building client trust, but there are still opportunities to build accounting knowledge even if it isn’t your specialization, “[E&Y] encourage anyone in the firm to do an accountancy certification. 5 Tips for Managing a Project Budget. Conclusion.

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

What we ended up learning was about the present state-of-the-art of project management and what the future might look like. In the 1970s, I presented a paper at a technical conference. At a PMI® conference I attended later in the 1970s, almost 80% of the papers were presented by engineers or people working for engineering companies.

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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

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LEED Certification for Commercial Real Estate Projects: As sustainable buildings become more in demand, you may need to acquire a LEED certification. This also includes appraisal fees, land acquisition, assessments, land survey fees and the costs of inspections and permit fees paid to local governments.