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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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Project budgets are estimated by project managers and then approved by the project client or stakeholders. Risk Management A project risk is an unexpected event, which can be positive or negative. Business: There’s a business component to project management, of course.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We often plan a project with this overly optimistic mindset — never considering the myriad of project risks out there. Before you know it, you’re mid-project and starting to feel the heat. Source Most projects “fail” for similar reasons. The most common types of risks can be filed under the label: “$#!%

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The following quick guide will help give you a fuller understanding so that when you’re pitching your next project you’ll have everything you need to achieve success. What Is a Project Charter? A project charter is the statement of scope , objectives and people who are participating in a project. Build the Project Budget.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 28, 2021

In order to understand cost control, you must first understand why it is used: monitoring expenses and identifying risks in order to increase profits. Not to be confused with cost management, cost control has its own set of objectives that can save businesses money. What Is Cost Control? Try it for yourself today!

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Project Risk Coach

APRIL 26, 2021

Consequently, our cost increases. Wise project managers identify risks, estimate the cost for these risks, and create a contingency reserve. Furthermore, you may wish to set aside some money for the risks that no one knows about , sometimes referred to as unknown, unknown risks. Great start!

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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. Often referred to as a project shopping list, its purpose is to separate the project’s final product into its constituent parts. Internal & External Products.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But more than that, it then translates those columns of numbers into a visual timeline that you can color code to make it easy to see the different stages of your manufacturing process. The Gantt chart is the cornerstone of any project schedule. What you get is a high-level view of your manufacturing process whenever you want it.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Project management knowledge areas coincide with the process groups, which are project initiation, project planning , project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing. These are the chronological phases that every project goes through. Project Cost Management.

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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 29, 2022

This guide will define what project documentation is, why it is important and what are the top 10 project documents that you should always create to plan and execute your projects. What Is Project Documentation? Project documentation has several purposes, such as project planning, cost management or risk management.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 7, 2023

Manufacturing a product or constructing a building is a complicated process, which in turn makes determining the price for that product equally difficult to discern. There are many factors that must be considered, and project managers use a cost breakdown structure to help them determine the cost of that product.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. It comes from my practical experience working on software development projects. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free. Monitoring Risks.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 12, 2021

What Are Time and Materials on a Construction Project? The term “time and materials” refers to the amount of time and construction materials that a contractor or subcontractor requires to execute the project. Time and materials are often referred to by the shorthand T&M. Try it for yourself today!

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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

JANUARY 6, 2020

Even if you’ve built an airtight project plan, you’re not getting past your first milestone without proper communication management. What is Project Communication? Project communication is the process of identifying key information that will be shared with team members and stakeholders throughout a specific project.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

A project is often defined as successful if the project’s objectives are achieved by the deadline and stay within the budget. But apart from time, scope, and cost, there are six additional constraints that limit the process of properly accomplishing the project’s goals. Tool for Handling Risk.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

Project selection is all about picking the right project at the right time for your organization. What is Project Selection? Project selection is the process of evaluating projects to ensure that they align with your strategic objectives and deliver maximum performance. The Project Selection Process.

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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. . It can also refer to a comprehensive set of expenses or revenues.

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Function Point

APRIL 12, 2023

But a lack of emphasis on the agency project management process can seriously derail your creative team’s best efforts. This is where a Project Management Checklist can help keep you on track. Even the most organized project managers need to take time to regularly reevaluate processes for efficiencies.

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Project-Management.pm

MARCH 14, 2017

Projects involved a lot of planning , implementation , and not to mention tracking or detecting issues and problems within the team or the project, and surpassing the following process. It also means successfully identified the stakeholders and risks and the project are already in the plan, ready for implementation.

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nTask

JANUARY 4, 2021

These types include “natural project termination” and “unnatural project termination”. Natural termination of a project refers to those projects that reach the project close because the aims of the project have been completed. Natural termination is the successful completion of a project.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2021

By including information about communication and changes, construction contracts streamline the decision-making process. Ideally, project risks have been anticipated and the contract outlines on how best to proceed. Cost Plus Contract. Cost plus contracts are made of two parts: a predetermined fee and accumulated costs.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

Throughout the project life cycle, it serves as a reference point for all stakeholders involved. It should be revisited during the course of the project to make sure nothing’s gone awry. . A project scope statement can include items such as: . Project overview and description of work. Project justification .

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. Jennifer noted that whether you’re leading a team , project or organization, things are either going well or poorly. Then on the project side, Jennifer recalled one in which the market was doing poorly. That resulted in costs going up for the work.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

In this stage, the project manager identifies how many people (often referred to as “resources”) and how much expense (“cost”) is involved in the project, as well as any other requirements that are necessary for completing the project.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 22, 2024

Here are the 8 Functions Associated with Projects and related contexts: Provide Oversight and Coordination Ensure seamless coordination between departments to optimize project planning, processes, and resource allocation. Provide visibility into project progress data and market feedback to guide decision-making.

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Planio

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Whether it’s people, raw materials, or cold hard cash, projects can’t function without resources. Resource allocation is the process of identifying, analyzing, and strategically deploying your resources to maximize your chances of project success. How does it impact your project’s success? What is resource allocation?

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

The system for value delivery refers to a structured framework and methodology used in project management. Project value delivery drives to fulfill its intended purpose and deliver tangible value that is aligned with the business strategy, with support from both stakeholders and business leaders.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

These factors may lead to making unrealistic cost estimates that will inevitably end up as a budget overrun. . Improper risk management. Aerospace and defense projects are exposed to numerous risks – geopolitical and economic tensions, supply chain and talent challenges, competition with the world’s largest companies, etc.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Having studied the business case, stakeholders will have more clear and realistic expectations of project outcomes. It can be used as a reference point to assess the project progress at all phases of a project lifecycle. Creating a project management plan is important because: .

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2022

The elements of any construction project delivery include design, planning, construction and financing. Construction management at risk, also known as CM at Risk or CMAR, is a construction management approach that’s been gaining popularity. What Is Construction Management at Risk? CM at Risk Pros & Cons.

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Techno-PM

JUNE 19, 2023

The Iron Triangle of project management, also known as the Triple Constraint, is a concept that highlights the interconnected nature of three key factors in project execution: scope, time, and cost. These factors are considered as the fundamental constraints that project managers must balance and manage effectively.

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nTask

MARCH 25, 2022

Boost up growth: Once you close your project and reflect on the work done, you’ll improve your processes in the future and boost growth. Notice: A project closure works as an official notice or alert for the whole team about the successful execution and closure of the project. What were the risks and issues?

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nTask

MARCH 31, 2022

The big difference between a project with and without cost estimation is that you’re somehow prepared for the latter as you’d have already predicted the budget constraints in your cost estimation process. Well, project cost estimation is not just an invoice. Agreed, right? Let’s see why!

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Machine learning requires data to rapidly identify patterns and process output. AI systems can be designed to learn from data and improve their performance over time, a process known as machine learning.” Design – The process of design is very data-intensive. Can it separate the factual data from opinion?

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MPUG

JUNE 19, 2023

At the start of a project, we make our best educated guesses and assumptions, some of which we know will be incorrect. Through the process of doing the work, we learn more about the subject of our work and the processes we employ for our project objectives. Our customers will also know certain things that are not valid.

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