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The 5 Phases of the Construction Process (Templates Included)

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Then we’ll explain the difference between the construction phases and the project life cycle. To help you manage your construction projects better, we’ll even add a few free templates. Construction projects are carefully planned. In some cases, however, the life cycle of construction phases can overlap.

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What is the Project Life Cycle and How to Use It Better?

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The project life cycle describes the stages a project goes through as it progresses from start to finish. A well-defined life cycle brings order and structure to the project. This article will demystify the project management life cycle and help you run better projects.

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Projects are generally a mechanism for change and may leverage innovation. Project Management A discipline that supports the effective management of projects through the project life cycle. Project Plan A formal document that outlines the scope, objectives, timelines, resources, approach to execution, etc.,

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How to Manage Your Project Pipeline With Software

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Projects have a beginning, middle and end. That’s called the project life cycle. When you’re a project management office (PMO) or program or portfolio manager, you’re going to have to deal with multiple projects in various stages of the project pipeline. What is a project pipeline?

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12 Free Project Planning Templates for Excel and Word

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We have space for project managers to explain the need for the project, what’s in and out of scope, its business objectives, deliverables and cost estimates, as well as much more. RACI Matrix Template RACI is an acronym for responsible, accountable, consulted and informed. That’s why it’s an important project planning template.

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How to Make a Quality Management Plan

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Quality might be the unsung hero of project management, and quality management is the methodology to keep your project delivering at the highest level. The quality management plan is part of any successful project. It lays out a process to keep tabs on the quality of your service or product throughout the project life cycle.

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What Are Construction Submittals and Why Are They So Important?

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Shop Drawings These are drawings that are made by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, consultants or fabricator and are critical for installation, show greater delta than other construction documents and help coordinate the work between various fabricated pieces, such as ductwork, plumbing, etc.