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

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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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. From the world of manufacturing comes an approach called lean construction. But lean manufacturing and lean construction are two different things. Let’s explore lean construction, defining what it is and its key principles. What Is Lean Construction?

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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

JUNE 20, 2023

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? Learn more Why Are Construction Submittals 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

MAY 30, 2023

The general contractor is responsible for all the construction contracting activities that occur on a construction site. These general conditions in construction are varied and costly. If you’re a general contractor working in construction project management, you’ll need to know about general conditions.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2023

Closing down a project early is very different to carrying out a controlled close when a project has reached its natural conclusion and delivered everything that stakeholders were expecting. When a project is unexpectedly closed early, it can be difficult to know what steps to take next. Why do projects close early?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

Construction delivery methods matter. They are the means by which a construction project gets from idea to completion. That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. What Is a Construction Delivery Method?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 19, 2022

Construction procurement can maximize the efficiency of a construction project. While construction project management includes all plans and schedules for the project, without the goods and services provided by procurement in construction, it’s only an idea and not a structure. The 5 Construction Procurement Methods.

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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

JUNE 30, 2021

The construction project manager role is a unique position, though it shares many of the attributes associated with any kind of project manager. If you’re looking for an experienced construction project manager, you need to understand their job. What Does a Construction Project Manager Do? Creating a construction schedule.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Managing construction projects is complex and stressful. Quality means different things to different people, which is why you should adhere to construction quality control. What Is Construction Quality Control? All these quality assurance requirements and procedures are documented in a construction quality management plan.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2024

Construction projects are structured with schedules, budgets and resource allocation. To help you once you break ground on your construction project, we’ll throw in some free construction project management templates on estimating, scheduling and budgeting. What Is a Preconstruction Meeting?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Procore falls short in many ways.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2023

A bill of quantities is an important document in construction project management. Some even say that all construction projects begin with a bill of quantities. We’ll explain what a bill of quantities is, why it’s so important to construction project management and detail what should go into one. What Is a Bill of Quantities?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 1, 2024

” For this Asana Gantt chart example, we’ll name this project “Construction Schedule” because we’ll use this Gantt chart to represent one. We’ve filled out the Asana Gantt chart with project tasks, due dates and duration based on a construction schedule. Once you create a new project, you’ll land in Asana’s task list view.

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Epicflow Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Construction is one of the industries that don’t follow emerging innovative trends too quickly and enthusiastically but anyway it doesn’t ignore many of them to improve its state. So, let’s take a look at the challenges and trends construction is facing this year, and check out if it’s ready for them.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 12, 2021

What Are Time and Materials on a Construction Project? The term “time and materials” refers to the amount of time and construction materials that a contractor or subcontractor requires to execute the project. All tasks in a construction project use some material and take time to execute. Try it for yourself today!

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Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2024

Conflict Resolution: Your skills in navigating stakeholder conflicts are invaluable in fostering a team environment of respect and courage, ensuring that disagreements lead to constructive outcomes. Your existing skills as a project manager, when adapted to the Scrum framework, can be powerful tools in this journey.

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Wrike

JULY 24, 2023

It involves completing the remaining work, conducting a thorough review of project performance, and formally closing the project by satisfying all contractual obligations. Imagine a construction project where the original plan included the installation of solar panels on the building’s roof.

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Wrike

JUNE 3, 2019

Construction is thriving. It’s stats like these that fuel further workforce growth, adding an average of 200,000 employees to the construction industry sector per year. Everything You Need to Know About Construction Management Projects. Construction Management Project Basics. Construction Management Project Basics.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You need to have some mechanism to capture and complete these extraneous tasks and close your project. 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.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In the fast-paced world of construction, staying informed and up-to-date on project progress is essential. From managing multiple teams to tracking materials and equipment, construction projects require meticulous attention to detail. Key Components A typical construction daily report template consists of several crucial components.

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Enterprise construction projects can be complex and demanding, requiring the coordination of multiple teams, resources, and timelines to ensure successful completion. Imagine a large construction project that involves multiple teams working on different aspects of the project, such as architecture, engineering, and construction.

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Wrike

APRIL 2, 2020

Every project brings a whole lot of risk and uncertainty with it — particularly in the construction industry. What is the role of a project delivery manager in construction? What common risks are associated with project delivery in construction? A shortage of people resources is especially common in the construction industry.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 30, 2021

In construction project management it’s common practice to use a construction punch list—but they can be used in any industry! A punch list is simply a list of tasks that must be completed before you can close the project. This is especially important when referring to a construction site. Click to learn more!

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? you can use to help you close those gaps, yet it isn’t easy. Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. Closing the Execution Gap.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 28, 2021

Execute your cost-plus contracts with powerful construction scheduling software. Construction projects, for one, largely use them because owners are hiring experts to build something outside of their capabilities. The construction industry commonly uses cost-plus contracts. The engineering industry comes in at a close second.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Therefore, business projects require the same project management tools that a construction, manufacturing or any other type of project would require. Those are called the project phases and they are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and, finally, closing. Let’s take a closer look at each of these phases.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Let’s take a moment to look more closely at a few. Construction Construction has organizational resources that range from the workforce, which includes the contractors, subcontractors and any other crews working on the job site, machinery, funds, vehicles, etc.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Construction of a Huawei research and development center Aircraft R&D facilities The continued development and expansion of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory LEGOLAND® Park & Resort in Jinshan District at the cost of US$550m, due to open in 2024. Construction and operation of a new fish market, to be managed across two stages.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Manufacturing used to make things by hand or construct complex individual products that needed many unique parts. That removes human error from production and, with close monitoring, captures issues that can be documented, traced to their origins and resolved. For one, it’s cost-effective.

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Inloox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Just two years after construction began on the 500,000 m² complex, the grand opening was to be the starting point for mass production of batteries. After the start of construction in 2014, the Gigafactory was opened in 2016, and the planned costs were met. This high-tech factory now produces batteries for the car manufacturer.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 24, 2024

It facilitates the process of creating and sharing schedules with your team, which is especially helpful if your organization uses rotating schedules, a common practice in many industries such as manufacturing, retail or construction.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Within the construction world, project managers are more commonly referred to as general contractors. From managing the construction of both residential and commercial buildings to paving roads and raising bridges, they are required to have a vast amount of knowledge in the industry. Becoming a Skilled Construction Project Manager.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 9, 2021

Once paid, the purchase order is closed. Imagine a construction job, where Acme Construction realizes they need more particle boards. Using our software to streamline your purchase order process allows you to generate, track and close your purchase orders easier so you don’t have to get pulled away from managing the project.

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