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The 5 Phases of the Construction Process (Templates Included)

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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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How to Make a Construction Timesheet With Timesheet Software

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Construction sites are busy with subcontractors and other crews working on various smaller projects that will lead to the final build. This is done with a construction timesheet. But do you know what a construction timesheet is and why it’s important? But do you know what a construction timesheet is and why it’s important?

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Post-Construction Phase: How to Close a Construction Project

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This is doubly true with construction projects in what’s called post-construction. What is post-construction? We’ll answer that first and then explain what activities occur during post-construction and the various types of documentation that are used. What Is Post-Construction? Here are some of the most important.

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RFI in Construction: A Quick Guide for Contractors

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An army of subcontractors each with their own specific discipline complete construction projects. An RFI in construction is a request for information. This construction document helps subcontractors understand what they need to do if they have any questions. What Is an RFI in Construction?

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The Gantt Chart in Construction Project Management: Understanding the Best Planning & Scheduling Tool

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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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How to Make a Contractor Payment Schedule in Construction (Template Included)

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Construction projects are often long and complicated endeavors. Payment is determined in the contract process, which includes the contractor payment schedule. Let’s look at the construction payment schedule to fully understand its benefits. The contractor payment schedule is how contractors in construction projects are paid.

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What Is A Construction Change Order? Process & Tips

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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.