PC Construction

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Last week, we hosted a site tour for a class from Western Carolina University. The students’ courses currently focus on the areas of planning, equipment and project management, which made our large wastewater construction project the perfect place to see applicable action.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Joint site visits are also necessary prior to the contract award. Locally researched unit price cost data can be leveraged to detail labor type, time, and cost requirements, scheduling, and provide valid cost visibility. The proper use of data is a prerequisite to consistent positive outcomes. Number of change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Key Benefits: Faster Project Timelines: Completing projects on time or ahead of schedule can give your business a competitive edge. Resource Management: IUPATs focus on industry best practices can improve your overall project flow and resource allocation. Enhance Safety Standards.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Ensure Realistic Budgeting and Scheduling: Combining the architects design vision with the GCs knowledge of materials, labor, and logistics allows for more accurate cost estimates and timelines. Predictable Timelines Through Smarter Delivery One of the most critical elements of risk mitigation is maintaining project schedules.

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Lets Build

MARCH 1, 2022

Construction projects are complex, and project managers have to take many factors into account. Fortunately, construction scheduling software makes it easier to keep your project on track and stay in control. 5 advantages of construction project scheduling software. 5 advantages of construction project scheduling software.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. These environments, when properly deployed and managed, drive unparalleled levels of efficiency quality. Sample Workflow. Project Procurement and Delivery Environment Comparison.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

But the industry is plagued with challenges and inefficiencies, from resource wastage to poor construction workforce management techniques. So, let’s explore how we can solve those inefficiencies with these five tips to improve your construction workforce management. Act as a single source of truth for better site visibility.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. What does the construction project management team do? .

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Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. Regardless of the type of the project, excessive administrative work and hours of never-ending meetings appear to be two of the main factors that lead to many schedule delays in construction. Reputation damage for the parties involved.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Being a site foreman in a construction project is like being an orchestra conductor. Almost everything that happens on the field goes through your hands and you have to be the glue between the office and the site. Read also: 10 helpful tips for project managers. How to effectively run a construction site as a foreman.

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Lets Build

MARCH 3, 2023

What’s the biggest struggle that you face as a project manager? If you answered staying on schedule, you’re not alone. So if you don’t want your next project to end up as another statistic for missed deadlines, you need to improve your construction schedule. using site drawings. using site drawings.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 20, 2025

The reality is that construction fundamentals remain consistent across sectorswhat matters most is a contractors ability to execute, manage complexity, and ensure quality from start to finish. A general contractors job is to manage the process, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure the project aligns with the clients vision.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A site manager is one of the central gears of every construction project. You are busy from the time you arrive at work in the morning until you leave at the end of the day, often fighting fires and frantically calling subcontractors or the project manager to get or relay information.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 3, 2020

Everyone working on a project has to know exactly how they fit in, precisely what their role is and what is expected of them – that includes the project manager. You never know, you might even deliver the scheme ahead of schedule! It should start from the site and reach back to the office.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

However, from time to time, we have to manage things that are out of our direct control – particularly when a project specifies owner furnished items (OFIs) or an owner vendor. Likewise, clients with the capacity to take on the management of certain aspects of their construction projects sometimes use owner vendors as a way to save costs.

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Lets Build

MARCH 11, 2021

If you are a project manager or a foreman, you know by now the headaches that tools like WhatsApp, Excel, and MS Project are causing when you try to manage projects with a lot of repetition such as hospitals, apartment blocks, and roadwork projects. siloed MS Project schedules. unnecessary phone calls.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Before You Select A Site. Often a commercial general contractor isn’t tapped for a project until the specific site is already locked in. For ground-up projects, a GC can visit the site to look beyond what is shown on the plat of survey – including surroundings that will need to be considered in construction logistics.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Budget 410

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2023

You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. You have limited resources but must plan for every scenario to finish your projects on time and on budget.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Construction Management 101. The basics.

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

Companies that wait too long to implement construction management software risk falling behind, which isn’t surprising when you think about all of the benefits it brings to you and your team. And the best way to do that is with a digital site diary. More to read: How can a digital site diary improve on-site quality control?

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Lets Build

APRIL 9, 2021

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. In an effort to help you avoid ending up in the same situation, here is a list of 5 common mistakes project managers don’t know they are making: . They use the wrong tools.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2025

Historically many DoD sites have use “national average” cost data and have attempted to localize information with “area cost factors” and/or other forms of “cost indexes” This traditional method can introduce significant errors in cost estimation as demonstrated by several independent sources.

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Lets Build

APRIL 1, 2020

What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? The dispute manager. Manage risks. Not all construction project managers know what they do all the time. The construction project manager is the key figure of the construction project team. Without the project manager, the team will fail hard.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2024

Materials: Precise material quantities and delivery schedules are essential to ensure that the right materials are on-site when needed, avoiding delays or overstock. Cost Management and Optimization Cost Visibility: Granular data on tasks allow for better cost estimation and management.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Move your schedule and all project communication to the cloud. By doing so, everyone obtains an up-to-date picture of what exactly is happening on site. When armed with instant information, people on site can instantly take action when a problem appears and resolve any issue before it could expand out of proportion.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The role of an Assistant Construction Manager is crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. The construction sector is evolving, with tools like Building Radar helping companies streamline project management. Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Construction Manager 1.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2023

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. Manual processes and tasks in designing, estimating, bidding and project management are primarily responsible for such lapses. Note that 63% of projects fail due to poor communication.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 9, 2023

At Englewood , we now believe lead times need to be the primary driver of the project schedule. It is important to secure this information right from the outset because materials should drive design decisions in the market, especially where schedule and cost are very important or critical to success.

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Commercial Management Construction Equipment 156

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution. 43%-77% increase in productivity.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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Lets Build

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process. Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 26, 2022

Helps reduce and eliminate waste on construction sites. The 5 Ss of lean construction management. By following the 5S lean construction management workflow, project managers and contractors can reduce on-site waste , increase productivity, and instil a quality culture. Incorporating a cleaning inspection schedule.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

As a Project Manager, you need to be able at any time to retrieve critical data that will allow you to efficiently manage claims in your projects. How many times did you have to visit the construction site day after day to ensure that everything progresses according to the plan and that problems are reported as they should?

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Lets Build

JUNE 18, 2021

It is one of the leading residential contractors in Central and South America, and a great example of how increasing site visibility by seamlessly sharing your programme with your teams can bring enormous benefits to your projects. But without a live schedule, it gets difficult to coordinate with multiple teams.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Construction schedules: they are highly complex, sometimes consisting of thousands and thousands of scheduled activities. This leaves you, the scheduler, to deal with tracking all the moving pieces to ensure projects stay on time and within budget. . But First, What is the Schedule Tool in Autodesk Build? .

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