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Force majeure in construction: Protecting your projects from unforeseen events by investing on preparation

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Simply, it refers to extraordinary, unusual, unforeseen events that surpass the practical control of an individual or a group to a contract that prevents a party from fulfilling an obligation or obligations under that contract. Crew schedules. So how can one prepare for unforeseen events? Deliveries. Decisions and choices.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

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Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations. Quality must take priority over price.

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How to simplify your daily construction reports

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Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns. Daily construction reports can help project managers identify the causes of delays and take corrective actions promptly to ensure that the project remains on schedule. All of the above?

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What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. Budget Inaccuracies. Technology is making this is an easy fix, by streamlining scheduling and time collection for labor in the field and helping project managers determine what crews are best suited for what projects.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

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It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Budget constraints – Attempts to save money result in substandard work that must be redone.

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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

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That means they have even more to keep track of in their already busy schedules. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Benefits of Software Solutions for Construction Compliance.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

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Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. The PMP also archives baselines for scope, cost, and schedule. Procurement.