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The 5 Phases of the Construction Process (Templates Included)

ProjectManager.com

Construction project management has five phases, the same as any project. Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. We’ll define in depth each of the five construction phases: initiation, pre-construction, procurement, construction and post-construction.

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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

ProjectManager.com

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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What is Project Management?

The IIL Blog

In short, the design and construction of the Panama Canal, and the design and manufacture of the Boeing 787 were projects. As projects become larger and more complex we break them down into various phases such as Initiating, Planning, Executing and so forth. Every industry has their projectlife cycle” as it’s called.

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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 Charters: Guide to Writing (With Template)

Wrike

This article explains all you need to know about project charters: what they are and why you need them, essential elements every charter must contain, and different project charter templates to bring your project planning together. Try Wrike’s work plan template What is a project charter and why do you need one?

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Risk Management Resources

Herding Cats

requires making estimates) ? 3 September 2004, Heiot Watt University, Association of Researchers in Construction Management , Vol. Predicting the Impact of Multiple Risks on Project Performance: A Scenario-Based Approach, Victor A. Tejedor, Project Management Journal , 48(5), pp. Estimation of Long?Term

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A Compendium of Risk Management Resources

Herding Cats

requires making estimates) ? 3 September 2004, Heiot Watt University, Association of Researchers in Construction Management , Vol. Predicting the Impact of Multiple Risks on Project Performance: A Scenario-Based Approach, Victor A. Tejedor, Project Management Journal , 48(5), pp. Estimation of Long?Term