If you’re a construction project manager, you’ve probably heard about the great benefits of VDC and how fantastic it is to be able to construct a three-dimensional, visual model of your project before you ever break ground. The trouble with new technology isn’t always finding the benefits though – it’s making the business case for […]
15 Qualities of a Good Project Manager
Project management is one of the most demanding job roles in the world of construction. Project managers are ultimately responsible for the results of every job they oversee, and they can only be successful by effectively coordinating and facilitating the success of their team members. Project managers are the glue that holds a project together […]
10 Common Project Management Mistakes [eBook]
A lot of projects, so much mismanagement. That’s the refrain of lots of construction contractors. Undoubtedly, even with Subcontractor Construction Management and project monitoring software programs, construction contracts typically wind up taking longer (a lot longer) than prepared and setting you back greater than allocated. While no two projects are exactly the same, the issues […]
Building a Career With a Construction Project Management Degree
Building a Career With a Construction Project Management Degree Construction project management is a dynamic and rapidly changing field that offers high-achieving workers an opportunity to excel in their roles by applying innovative solutions to difficult problems. Project managers in the construction business are responsible for planning and scheduling projects, managing contractors and client relationships, […]
Proven Time Management Strategies for Construction Project Managers
How many times have you said to yourself, “I wish I had more time?” With one extra hour, day, week, or month, you would have enough time to complete everything thrown on your plate. Such is the life of many construction project managers who manage complex projects. When those projects do not meet deadlines, they […]
Making a Case for New Project Management Solutions
By Shannon Cruz, Software Advice To many workers in the field, it may be obviously that your construction company needs a new project management solution. The challenge lies in convincing higher-ups that’s indeed the case To get buy-in from executives, you have to demonstrate how new software will improve the company’s bottom line and overall […]
How to Avoid Costly Construction Project Delays
How to Avoid Costly Construction Project Delays: Proper planning and scheduling can help mitigate delays and keep a project on track. Keeping projects and programs on schedule has always been a challenge for both owners and contractors. Delays are very costly and should be avoided if at all possible. Timely performance is commonly impacted by numerous […]
8 Great Resources For Construction Managers
What sets the best construction managers apart from the rest? It’s a lot more than simply ‘knowing your stuff’. A fundamental part of being an effective construction manager is being able to find the right resources to assist in doing the job. The technology is out there, but it’s all too easy for a construction manager […]
5 Pitfalls of Construction Timesheets
Despite the technological revolution of the last few decades, the construction industry has lagged behind many others, including agriculture and manufacturing, when it comes to increasing productivity. For most analysts, this is because the construction business has been slow to adopt automation as part of its core business practices – most construction tasks are being […]
5 Ways to Improve Profits with Construction Job Costing Software
In today’s construction business, there are two types of contractors: those using construction job costing software to provide more accurate estimates, understand the intricacies of each project, and maximize profits, and those going out of business. In a highly competitive global market valued at over $10 trillion, most firms operate at razor-thin profit margins and […]
Why You Should Adopt Mobile Construction Time Clocks
Whether you’re a large construction firm with simultaneous contracts and employees spread out across multiple projects or a small contractor with your own crew, it’s crucial that you find ways to maximize your profits. In such a competitive industry, any edge you can get against the competition helps you stay in business, and even small […]
Types of Construction Claims & How to Avoid Them
Construction contracting businesses have the second-highest bankruptcy rate of any type of private business. Things could be going great, but one unpaid change order, a late payment, a costly rework, or an unanticipated legal claim has the potential to derail your progress and leave you grasping for the remains of your company. Construction claims […]
Stay on Schedule: What to Do If A Project Falls Behind
Even the most experienced contracting firms make mistakes when estimating project durations, promising tighter deadlines than are realistic to secure the contract and make customers happy. On the other hand, even projects with forgiving deadlines can run into roadblocks when human error is involved. When a project falls behind schedule, the implications can be severe […]
Construction Budgeting Tips for Effective Project Management
Construction Budgeting Tips for Effective Project Management The construction project manager (PM) is responsible for juggling a variety of tasks from the project’s inception to its completion. How does the project manager ensure that budgeting does not get lost in the mix? It is impossible for a PM to do it all (and do it […]
Efficient Project Scheduling Techniques To Keep Things Running Smoothly
Efficient Project Scheduling Techniques To Keep Things Running Smoothly Construction project scheduling is a daunting task for most project managers due to the complexity of relationships between tasks and resources. The construction project manager is responsible for scheduling and controlling a project while ensuring that quality is not compromised. Why is scheduling so […]