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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? Learn More!

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

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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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Site Engineer Job Description (Free Copy & Paste Example)

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Construction sites are a complex orchestration of many different skills executed by many different subcontractors. If you’re a construction project management company looking to hire a site engineer you’ll need to have a thorough job description to caption the right candidate. Learn more What Does a Site Engineer Do?

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From Laying the Foundation to Completion: The Basics and Challenges of Project Management in Construction

Inloox

Construction project management is considered one of the original forms of today's project management. With the construction of their pyramids, which were over a hundred meters high, they literally laid the foundation for the possibilities of construction as we know it today. What is construction project management?

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Episode 185 – Redefining Project Success through Sustainable Project Management

Velociteach

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

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2020 Challenges and Trends in Construction

Epicflow Blog

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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What Is a Capital Improvement Plan & How to Create One

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Construction expansion or a major renovation of a public facility, such as a library or sewage treatment plan, are also targets of capital improvement plans. A financing plan will have to be created, estimating the overall cost of each project. Related: Free Estimate Template for Excel. How to Create a Capital Improvement Plan.

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