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The Construction Resource Management Process Explained

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There are many different types of construction resources beyond labor and we’ll define them as well as the process for construction resource management. Construction resource management is the process of planning and managing resources on a construction site. Construction drawings and plans inform the material takeoff.

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Capital Projects: Capital Planning, Budgeting and Funding

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When governments or corporations make large investments, they don’t do so without serious planning. There’s a lot of money involved in these capital projects and that means getting the funding and allocating the finances wisely. What Is Capital Planning? What Is Capital Budgeting?

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Tactical Planning: Creating a Tactical Plan for Your Business

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Tactical planning is the practical counterpoint to strategic planning, which describes the overall direction of an organization. Tactical planning tells you how to get there. Let’s dive a bit deeper into the subject and explain how it differs from other types of planning, its benefits and more. What Is Tactical Planning?

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Service Request Management in IT: Process & Best Practices

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When someone makes a request in the information technology (IT) world, whatever that might be, there’s a process involved to fulfill that request. This is called a service request and controlling that process is called service request management. It also includes the tools that are used to run this process.

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What Is a Capital Improvement Plan & How to Create One

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It’s not uncommon for organizations to have more plans than they have funds. A capital improvement plan can guide an organization when it’s trying to figure out which large projects or purchases in which they should invest. But what exactly is a capital improvement plan? What Is a Capital Improvement Plan?

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What Is Contract Administration? Key Practices and Processes

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Contract administration is the process of creating a contract between employer and contractor. The process ends when the contract is agreed upon and everyone has signed the dotted line. Contract administration can be a long process, especially if it is the first time an employer and contractor are working together. Store Files.

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The Budgeting Process in Business & Project Management

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Without funding and the proper budgeting process, projects in any industry grind to a halt. By understanding the budgeting process for business and project management , it’s easier to understand how to make a budget for your company or project. Another way to look at a budget is as a financial plan.

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