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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

ProjectManager.com

Life safety systems fall under this umbrella, too, such as fire alarm and sprinkler systems, fire escapes and other related systems. LEED Certification for Commercial Real Estate Projects: As sustainable buildings become more in demand, you may need to acquire a LEED certification.

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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

By fostering strategic alignment at every turn , the project governance model empowers the teams to operate with clarity and purpose, driving maximum impact and value creation. The project team should collaborate to identify and manage risks.

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Agency burnout: why it happens and how to prevent it

Resource Guru

Suddenly the out-of-balance life of a 1960s Madison Avenue ad exec doesn’t look so slick. And it certainly doesn’t translate to the day-to-day reality of running a sustainable agency fit for our times. Pro tip: Set regular check-ins with your team to reassess workload throughout the entire project life cycle.

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The PMO Game Changer: A Value-Driven Project Resource Management

The Lazy Project Manager

A value-driven resource management is designed to help a business reduce project resource cost , increase billable/strategic utilization, beat market volatility and more. It can potentially become a key component of business profitability and sustainability. It reduces unnecessary wastage due to hiring and firing.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

Workamajig

Gate : In project management terms, a 'Gate' refers to any point between phases when a decision has to be made about the next stage of the project. Gate Review: The point in a project's life cycle where the project's progress, goals, requirements, etc. This phase is a part of the extended project life cycle.