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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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc. Poor estimates .

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc. Poor estimates .

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The APM BOK defines project quality as: “The fitness for purpose of the degree of conformance of the outputs of a process, or the process itself to requirements.” While definitions of quality vary between professional organizations, they all have “being fit for purpose” as a common theme.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

We’ll also note the difference between an RFI in construction and other construction project management documents before going into the construction RFI process, the different types of RFIs and more. The list below isn’t definitive but includes those categories that a typical RFI in construction will include.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

That’s because parametric estimations are highly accurate and take some guesswork from your estimation process. Parametric estimating is a statistical technique that estimates project costs, durations, and resources. One main difference is how they use historical data to estimate project costs and durations.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. Risk management process is a structured approach to identifying, assessing, addressing, and controlling risks. It’s a combination of processes and tools a project manager applies to discover threats and opportunities that may impact a project.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

No one needs to tell you that projects cost money. But how much they’ll cost is an open question. The closer you can come to an accurate forecast of project costs, the more likely you’ll deliver a successful project. Rough order of magnitude (ROM) can help you better estimate project costs.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

To better manage projects, one must clearly understand project strategy, who’s responsible for it in the organization and the steps to create a project strategy. We’ll go over that and link to free project management templates that can help you in this process. What Is Project Strategy?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

Making accurate estimates of construction costs requires an understanding of job costing, knowing what a costing sheet is and what needs to be included in that costing sheet. We’ll go over all, plus explain when to use job costing and provide an example of job costing to make sure the definition is clear.

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Teamweek

MARCH 5, 2024

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2023

Knowing exactly what construction cost management means and what a construction cost is can be the difference between project success or failure. We’ll go over those definitions and explain the construction cost management process so you can manage projects better.

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Teamweek

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s a nice choice for anyone who has trouble consistently tracking their work time and wants to make the process seamless. It offers an Autotracker that allows users to automate the time tracking process and a Manual Timer for employees who prefer the classic method. You only need to accept them when you are done for the day.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In project management we do a lot of iterating, and this is exactly what you do here. Start with a ROM estimate and iterate until you get to a definitive estimate. ROM stands for rough order of magnitude and it’s used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs or duration. Definitive estimate.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Similar past projects can help you here as a reference. Apply your hourly rate : Total up all hours needed to complete the project and multiply by your hourly rate. Calculate project costs: Work out other costs for the project. and add that to your cost estimate. Such as licensing fees, etc.,

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ProProfs Project Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Moreover, with all the data at hand, you can look forward to nailing future projects. . What can be the consequences of poor project evaluation? . According to Saaslist , Project management challenges like poor project evaluation process cost businesses $109 million for every $1 billion invested in a project. .

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, problems occur when requests are submitted without a standardized process. To avoid that, you need an intake process. A project intake process is beneficial for an organization. We’ll explain why as well as what to look out for when evaluating those project requests. What Is the Project Intake Process?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Think of resource requirements as the fuel that drives all project activities. Once one understands what resource requirements are in project management, next there is estimating what those resources will be and managing them. To help with this process, we’ll define resource requirements and link to a free resource plan template.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2023

It’s similar to a project charter but more in-depth. It’s used primarily in PRINCE2 methodology, which is an acronym that stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments. A PID is linear and process based, breaking a project into defined stages and is mostly used in the UK.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

Along the way, we’ll explain why lean construction can benefit your project and how the right project management software can help you take advantage of lean construction. Lean construction adopts the principles and practices of lean manufacturing and applies them to building processes. What Is Lean Construction?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

Project controls can vary according to industry and organizations, but they always provide a way to complete a successful project and deliver benefits to cost, time and performance. What Are Project Controls? This means saving the project and the organization time and money. Implementing Project Controls.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

A communication plan sets all the guidelines for communication among team members and project stakeholders. It defines the communication channels to be used, the communication schedule, roles and responsibilities, among other details to streamline the communication process throughout the project life cycle. Project Budget.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 2, 2022

Projects are designed to deliver a product or a service within a specific timeframe and budget, a process that the project manager oversees. Now that we know what a product breakdown structure is and have seen an example, it’s time to learn how to make a product breakdown structure to have a product log for your project.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 12, 2021

All tasks in a construction project use some material and take time to execute. When the term is used, it’s to indicate the contractor is billing for the amount of time they take doing the task and whatever materials are used in the process. Try it for yourself today! What Is a Time and Materials Contract? Track with Dashboards.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 26, 2021

A construction budget is an estimate of the money required to take a construction project from initiation to closure, including all associated costs and expenses that are accrued during the building process. Research leads to the project owner or architect choosing a final design. Try ProjectManager free today! .

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. The PMI definition of risk is: “an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives.”. Plus, there should be a business case for the project!

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iZenBridge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

So, a project manager is a coach too. Project Processes. These approaches help to examine business value throughout the project. A project manager should be aware of – what is happening in the business related to his project and. how it can impact his project. Business Environment.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Download The Free Project Budgeting Template: Why You Need a Project Budget Template. A project is made up of tasks that lead to the completion of a project or service. That process isn’t free. You’re definitely going to have costs in this area. Company insurance. The same goes for equipment.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Management Plans The project management plan is created at the beginning of the project and describes how the project will be executed. Context and environmental factors should govern process requirements, specificity, and formality. Definitions Assumptions are things we know we do not know. Project Team.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Factors such as accessibility, user-friendliness, installation/setup process, and after-sales support contribute to convenience. Here are some key pros and cons: Pros: Customer-Centric Approach – Puts the customer at the center of the decision-making process.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Management Plans The project management plan is created at the beginning of the project and describes how the project will be executed. Context and environmental factors should govern process requirements, specificity, and formality. Large, complex projects will require more highly structured processes than smaller ones.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

That means everything starts with creating a project scope. No matter how many times you’ve done similar projects, you can’t afford to ignore the basics. What is scope in project management? Project scope definition What is a project scope statement? Project scope definition. Deliverables .

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Definitions. Let’s start with some definitions. A project’s baseline is a snapshot of the original plan. Its used to measure and compare your project’s progress against, as well as aiding in assessing project performance over time. These components are the road to successful project outcomes.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

What is a Project The Project Management Institutes (PMI) PMBOK defines a project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.” From start to finish, a project usually goes through 5 phases, called the Project Life Cycle.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

Doing so, you get most issues resolved and meet your project deliverables – but, when it came to reporting, you were clueless as to how to go about it. You winged the entire project execution process, and now the theory of it all is taking a toll on you. . Acquisition Process. Closing Process. Cost Estimation.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This process gives you the means to establish service, quality, cost and job satisfaction goals. Remember, vendors are but one arm of your project. Vendor Management Definitions. It helps with hiring, the interview process and the payment process. Vendor Management Process. Are they stable?

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