Epicflow Blog

JULY 5, 2022

Estimation of project cost is one of the core practices of the project initiation stage, which becomes the basis for the approved project budget. At the same time, the forecasted cost should not be too overestimated or underestimated. What helps make cost estimation simple and efficient?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2023

Related: 12 Best Project Scheduling Templates for Excel Project Monitoring Steps Once the project manager has scheduled tasks and created a project plan that the project sponsors approve, it’s time to move on to the project execution phase. A project schedule baseline is another necessary project control.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Being able to determine beforehand whether a project will turn a profit is how organizations can decide which projects to initiate and which ones to skip. We’ll define the term and explore how to analyze and measure profit profitability to help you better allocate your resources. What Is Project Profitability?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

Cost estimation is the process that takes those factors into account, and calculates a budget that meets the financial commitment necessary for a successful project. Project cost estimation applies to everything from building a bridge to developing that new killer app. An Overview of Cost Estimation.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2024

To help you once you break ground on your construction project, we’ll throw in some free construction project management templates on estimating, scheduling and budgeting. In a preconstruction meeting, project exceptions are defined, roles are clarified and risk mitigation strategies are discussed.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 30, 2023

If you’re a general contractor working in construction project management, you’ll need to know about general conditions. To understand what general conditions are, we’ll define the term as it relates to construction and why the term is important. The general conditions in this place are specific to the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

.” This doesn’t mean every project or program manager needs to be an accounting whiz but having a handle on project finances is indeed a make or break, “You have to try to keep within your numbers to deliver successfully,” Sol adds. 5 Tips for Managing a Project Budget. Define the project scope.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2023

It’s a hierarchical chart where each line or row is a specific cost type, item, work or organizing activity. The CBS works at the task level to create a bottom-up analysis of project costs. It’s helpful to look back at historical data for similar projects and seek the guidance of experts for their judgment.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

At the close of the project, the actual costs that have been collected and documented are then compared to the estimated costs determined at the beginning of the project. This actual versus planned comparison is valuable data for predicting future project costs. What Is the Process of Managing Project Costs?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

Cost-benefit analysis is used to estimate the costs and benefits associated with a particular project. In other words, it’s a method to discover the most cost-effective way to execute a project. ProjectManager has an article that provides a step-by-step guide to cost-benefit analysis that goes into this in-depth.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start? What Is Project Documentation? Project Communication Plan. Project Schedule.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 22, 2021

The x axis of the grid measures the stakeholder’s level of influence, or how much can the stakeholder impact the project, from low (left side) to high (right side). A stakeholder map is the first step towards stakeholder management in that it defines the stakeholder’s relationship to the project. Analyze Stakeholders.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

That’s why we’ll define what a construction superintendent is, and what they do and then go into a detailed job description that you can cut and paste onto a job board or massage into your resume. When construction superintendents need to update the project manager they can use our reporting tools.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That makes it a reliable way to estimate as long as you already have some data about what it is you are estimating from similar projects. Parametric estimating uses the statistical relationship between variables (time/cost/effort etc) to work out how much time or money a task needs. 4 pitfalls of estimating from Elizabeth Harrin FAPM.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 27, 2022

There are many variables to consider, from market to labor costs and always-fluctuating prices. 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.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Activity An activity is the actual, specific task that must be performed in a project, i.e., the tactical level of work. Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. identify items such as benefits and costs).

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

PMIS is made to support all aspects of project management and the information they monitor or collect. For example, during the initiation phase, a project manager will use a PMIS to help with coming up with a preliminary budget, including cost estimates and resources.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Harold Kerzner / Al Zeitoun (Kerzner/Zeitoun): For decades, project management appeared restricted to traditional or operational projects where the requirements were well-defined at the onset of the project. Part of this is evident by looking at to whom project managers now report project status to and make presentations.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 22, 2024

Communicate project objectives to stakeholders and the project team to foster alignment of strategies. Presenting sprint objectives and providing timely feedback during retrospectives to improve collaboration and outcomes, further strengthening project teams.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Budgeting may seem like fuzzy math, and it’s certainly no exact science, but with the proper tools you can have a better handle on defining the financial constraints of your project. By so doing, you have given the project a better chance to succeed. However, the project budget is also shared with stakeholders.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For example, if a new project costs $500,000, but is projected to make $1,000,000 in additional revenue per year, that is a good economic return. Project definition, background and options : Define what the initiative is you’re proposing and ‘why’ it’s important.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

However, if the work revolves around a discipline that is not in your company’s wheelhouse or represents a skill that might be present but isn’t fully developed, the investment in contracting a vendor becomes more attractive. This collaborative effort helps simplify the timekeeping process and improves project cost visibility.

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 28, 2023

What Defines the LATAM Tech Talent Landscape? Here are key factors that define this landscape. This linguistic flexibility simplifies collaboration in global tech projects. This cost-efficiency is particularly attractive to CEOs looking to optimize their budgets. They don’t simply forward resumes.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Top-down estimating relies on historical data and input from experienced team members to develop project estimates. This estimating method is best used for a quick estimation of the project costs rather than highly accurate forecasts. Project managers use top-down estimation to get a high-level cost view.

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ProProfs Project Management

JUNE 30, 2021

At the time of the project proposal, you had done a random forecast of project duration, price of resources, etc., and had reached a tentative project cost estimate. Based on the same calculation, you go ahead and divide resources and set the project deadline. What Is a Project Cost Analysis?

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 17, 2022

It focuses inwardly on the project constraints of Scope, Time, and Cost. But what about an ‘outward’ focus – one focused more on strategic elements that also define whether the project is a success or not? What Is the Benefits Triple Constraint of a Project?

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 13, 2023

A Business Problem can be defined by performing analysis of the context and specifics of the problem to be solved. They may present ‘blockers’ to the project, at least for a time. For one project you might weight increase revenue of improved efficiency high. Step 1: What Is the Business Problem?

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 12, 2022

User stories are a fundamental part of agile project management. They define what needs to be built and who will benefit from the final product. User stories can also be used as a basis for estimating project costs. There are a few essential parts that need to be present in every Jira user story.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

You know there are a lot of balls to keep in the air, regardless of whether the project is big or small, so think of these tools as safety nets that make sure you don’t lose track of anything essential. This is a key element of planning, but it is also critical to estimating project costs and setting up a realistic schedule.

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nTask

DECEMBER 8, 2020

They will help improve the communication channels that are present in the company, resulting in improved communication and collaboration between the team leaders and project managers. These elements will also help the hiring managers, team leaders, and project managers to make better hiring decisions regarding employees in the future.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 13, 2024

This guide offers a step-by-step blueprint for mastering procurement in project management, empowering you to secure the best resources efficiently and cost-effectively while optimizing cost control and inventory management. Define Requirements : Clearly outline the project requirements.

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Inloox

JUNE 14, 2019

Define Framework Conditions & Goals Already from the official project kick-off, it is important that the project team and all relevant stakeholder know all the framework conditions and goals of the project. Project management, project team, stakeholders and shareholders). How much does the project cost?

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

In the world of project management, success is the ultimate goal. However, defining and measuring project success can be a complex task. That’s where project success metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) come into play. This proactive approach helps prevent minor issues from escalating into major setbacks.

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Inloox

JUNE 14, 2019

Define Framework Conditions & Goals Already from the official project kick-off, it is important that the project team and all relevant stakeholder know all the framework conditions and goals of the project. Project management, project team, stakeholders and shareholders). How much does the project cost?

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MPUG

JUNE 19, 2023

Through the process of doing the work, we learn more about the subject of our work and the processes we employ for our project objectives. In this article, we will define change orders and provide steps for how to integrate change orders in Microsoft Project. Update the project’s cost tracking and reporting hence.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Top features The project hours to billing equivalency and the option to quickly see how much budget is remaining is one of the best features of ClickTime. Track project costs to monitor their budget in real time. Helping you to plan and deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope. per user/month Pro $9.99

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets. Break the project work into chunks.

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