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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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At this point, there will be a selection of the project delivery method, construction cost estimating and permitting. The construction budget will also be referred to as well as the larger construction plan. When the site is complete, the plans and findings are reviewed by local government officials.

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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. There are also many rules and regulations, codes and other government agency restrictions that a construction site must be compliant with. That’s why our free construction estimate template for Excel is so important.

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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. Once you have all the tasks collected, estimate how long it will take to complete each one. Project Governance. Here’s a screenshot for your reference.

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Cost Management Basics

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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. The triple constraint in project management refers to three metrics that define a project: cost, scope and time. Cost Management Overview.

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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.

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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.