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Residential projects: 5 mistakes project managers don’t know they are making

Lets Build

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls. They use the wrong tools. They don’t standardise.

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3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process

Construction Business Owner

Navigating the Procurement Process. Many companies don’t have a clear process for purchasing new software, with 57% of survey respondents reporting that they either don’t have a defined procurement process or aren’t sure what it is. . However, it’s critical for bid-management teams to take a proactive approach to process improvements.

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? The structural frame consists of slabs, beams and columns.

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

The Constructor

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? This allows a greater performance from the cladding panel than simple building enclosure. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The Constructor

Factors that affect construction project Site selection is mainly based on two factors: 1. Factors concerning before construction of the project 2. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING

The Constructor

Precast Beams: There are two main categories of beams: Internal beams – where floor loading is approximately symmetrical External beams – where floor loading is predominantly non-symmetrical. The main types of precast columns are: Edge columns – symmetrical in one direction. Internal columns – symmetrical in all directions.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

The Constructor

Cracks parallel to main steel in case of corrosion in beams 4. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Cracks in concrete beams due to increased shear stress 2. Cracks due to increased bending stress in beams 5.

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