This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on ChangeOrders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how changeorders affect construction management. He replied, “Well, that depends on the projectmanager.”.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Research has readily demonstrated the correlation between the maturity level of an organization and project failure, i.e. excessive time spent upon changeorders/rework, budget overruns, and overall client and/or participant dissatisfaction with outcomes. ProjectManagement Constraints. ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY.
Some Advice on ChangeOrders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about changeorders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “ChangeOrder.” Discussion about changeorder difficulties tends to be one of two types.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, projectmanagement, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2010.
Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and changeorders are issued. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2010.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your projectmanagers understand the contract language fully. Remember that your leverage is strongest before the project is finished. Was your initial estimate off?
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Some projectmanagers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” In fact, projectmanagers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2010.
Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of projectmanagement and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. December 2010. November 2010.
An effective approach to sharing project documents must include a way to ensure that everyone is using the same (and latest) version, and that there is structure to the way the documents are presented – so folks like my electrical contractor friend can quickly find the information that matters to them. December 2010. November 2010.
Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our projectmanagers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projectschange constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. December 2010.
For example, you might require projectmanagement, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous projectmanagement solutions that range from simple to complex. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010.
Learn how better changeordermanagement and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. Chuck Elyea, Viewpoint Software’s market development manager and CBO will conduct a webinar on April 28 at 1 p.m. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, projectmanagement, estimating, etc. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and projectmanagement use it. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
In 2010, for example, Wisconsin became the first state to require BIM on publicly-funded projects with a budget over $5 million. Even more locally, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has required BIM be used on a sustainable building project that’s funded through a taxpayer-approved bond. Local BIM in the US.
A Change (Order) for the Better? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. Management.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a projectmanager is crucial to success. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2010.
Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and projectmanagement. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010.
« Some Advice on ChangeOrders. Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual leadership conference of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. changeorders.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 116,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content