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RFI in Construction: A Quick Guide for Contractors

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The written form of an RFI in construction retrieves this information from a design, engineering or construction professional. Clarifying information that wasn’t included or unclear in the scope of the construction contract is critical to delivering a project on time, within budget and meeting quality standards.

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Henry Gantt’s Biography & Role in Gantt Chart History

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Henry Gantt was an American who worked as a mechanical engineer and management consultant. It was an early attempt to merge the science of engineering processes with management. It was pioneered by Frederick Winslow Taylor, an American mechanical engineer. Who Was Henry Gantt?

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What Should You Include in Your Preconstruction Meeting Agenda?

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The project owner, developer, contractor, architect and engineer of record are some of the project stakeholders who will be involved in the preconstruction meeting. These people include city staff, such as the plan review engineer, planner, building inspector, public works personnel and traffic engineer.

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Construction Superintendent Job Description, Responsibilities and Salary

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Another aspect of the construction superintendent’s job is to make estimates on how much the work will cost. This will inform the construction project’s budget. But it’s recommended to study construction management, engineering or architecture first to build a foundation on which your work experience grows.

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What Is Job Costing? When to Use a Costing Sheet (Example Included)

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Job costing is a type of accounting method that helps identify project costs and track them to keep to your budget. It tracks all costs and revenue associated with a particular project and is commonly used in construction projects, but it can also be found in manufacturing, engineering, retail, logistics, healthcare and more.

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Parametric Estimating: A Project Manager’s Guide with Examples

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The PMBOK® Guide talks about it as a technique to use either for a total project, or for working out the estimates related to parts of a project, so it can be combined with other techniques to calculate the overall project cost or duration. The project requires her to lay 2,000 meters of cable.

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Construction Cost Management: Managing Construction Costs

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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.