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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process. Why Projects Fail. CHANGE MANAGEMENT. ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

Lets Build

What is construction quality management? Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management. Drawing up a construction quality management plan will enable you and your staff to identify potential liabilities or risks, and implement techniques to mitigate them. There’s always more to learn.

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Data Analytics Trends in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more.

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Don’t Waste a Good Recession

Viewpoint Construction Technology

After he earned exceptional college test scores in micro and macroeconomics, he learned he had a knack for helping organizations make better business decisions by using his knowledge in economics. All three indicators can help predict the economic state of the industry and help you manage cash flow if a potential downturn is detected.

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5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software

Pro Builder

Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. 2) Time & Productivity Management. Using an intelligent solution allows project managers to base their bids on past project data and actual expenses.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Effective Project Managers Need Authority

PSMJ Resources

Effective Project Managers Need Authority. Clients want strong project leaders rather than mere project “administrators” who’ll simply manage things and move them around. The PM must understand finance and serve as the last bastion of the firm’s cash flow picture.

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

Construction Business Owner

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. government-funded projects), and the surety company. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Management.

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