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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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Most Common Project Management Roadblocks to Avoid for Better Outcomes

Project Bliss

Here are six of the most common project management challenges and what to do in order to achieve better outcomes for your team and your projects. Project Bidding Issues. Accurately estimating project costs for bidding is important for landing the project and making it profitable. Poor Governance.

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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.

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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. Land, Permits, Survey Fees: This includes land and real estate development costs associated with the legal process.

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Exploring the differences: Projects vs operations examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Finding case studies of projects There are lots of case studies available to read about projects. For example, in the UK, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority manages projects and shares best practices for UK government projects. These are all great sources of examples of projects.

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14 Common Project Risks (+ more)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Monitoring the project’s finances and cost throughout the project lifecycle is a key responsibility. Project stakeholders are particularly sensitive to cost and potential overruns, especially is the project’s results impact their budget. Here is a list of common project cost risks.

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Understanding the 8 Functions Associated with Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

Provide Resources and Direction Allocate resources effectively to support operations, tasks, and activities throughout the project phases and achieve targets for project costs and the whole project scope. Maintain Governance Establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance and monitor adherence to frameworks.