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Which estimation methods are favored for adaptive delivery?

Kiron Bondale

If you ever find yourself wanting to inject some energy into a cross-functional gathering of delivery staff and stakeholders, ask for their opinion on estimates. Relative sizing – this covered such techniques as story pointing, T-shirt sizing, affinity estimating and others. The low volume for #NoEstimates is not surprising.

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The 5 Phases of the Construction Process (Templates Included)

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Initiation Phase The initiation phase might be the most important of all five phases as it maps out the approval process for the project and sets everything in place to build. At this point, there will be a selection of the project delivery method, construction cost estimating and permitting.

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How to Make a Construction Phase Plan (Templates Included)

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For this reason, the construction phase plan is sometimes referred to as a construction phase health and safety plan. Creating a construction phase plan is part of the larger management process of construction, which is aided by the use of project management software. But we’ll get to more on that last point in the next free template.

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How to Write a Business Case (Template Included)

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Think of the business case as a document that is created during the project initiation phase but will be used as a reference throughout the project life cycle. Again, you’ll want to have this process also documented in your business case. Once you have all the tasks collected, estimate how long it will take to complete each one.

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Cost Management Basics

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Cost management is the process by which one plans and manages the budget of a business or project. In the case of a project, it helps the project manager estimate what the project will cost and set in place controls by which they can reduce the chance of the project going over budget. What Is the Process of Managing Project Costs?

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How Culture Can Impact Communication in the Workplace

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Culture can be a complex concept, but in general, it refers to the ways in which a group of people interact with each other and the world around them. Even bringing different organizations together can create a culture clash, for example, between informal workplaces and those that have strict project governance and processes.

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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

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Some refer to these as brick-and-mortar costs, because these costs include the structure, construction site and landscape. When it comes to budgeting, hard costs are easier to estimate. As you can imagine, these intangible costs will prove far more difficult for you to estimate as you build a budget for your project.