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 […]
What is the Role of a Construction Project Manager?
What is the Role of a Construction Project Manager? You probably hear the term “project manager” thrown around quite a bit, but what does being a project manager really mean? The project manager is ultimately responsible for all time, cost, and quality requirements on a project and sees these out from beginning to […]
Why adopting software in your business is becoming less of a choice, and more of a necessity
A survey from Software Advice, a company that helps construction software buyers find the right vendor(s), has offered insight into the preferences and pain points of prospective buyers who are thinking of adopting software systems in their construction business. The survey analyzed the responses of 250 participants to better understand what software features are […]
Taking Smart Risks in Construction
“Just taking risks for risk’s sake, that doesn’t do it for me. I’m willing to take risks that I think are worth it, and I’ve worked so hard to make sure that I survive.” – Chris Hadfield, Astronaut Construction Dive recently forecast that contractors will be more cautious about project selection this year. Ok, on […]
What Makes A Great Construction Project Manager?
Construction management is a great career for someone interested in building and design. Working as a construction manager allows you to learn construction from one end to the other – from the planning stage with architects and engineers to the budgeting stage with cost estimators, to the production stage with laborers. A good project manager […]
Best Practices for Motivating Construction Workers
Every business requires motivated workers to run effectively, especially the construction business, where the attitude of workers can have a direct and immediate effect on the productivity of your business. If your people won’t work hard for you, how will you complete projects on time? What will the quality of those projects be like if […]
(The 5 P’s) Proper Construction Planning Prevents Poor Performance!
John Wiegand is a construction professional with 30+ years of experience, Wiegand has had the fortunate (and frequent) pleasure of talking to a variety of customers and construction industry experts. The more conversations John has had, the more he realized there is a sizable knowledge gap when it comes to understanding the value of proper […]
Contractors, Subcontractors, and the age of Construction Management Software
One of the consequences of the “do more with less” emphasis in construction is that everyone who participates in designing and building a project plays a more important role—subcontractors included. Building owners seek to satisfy customer demand for eco-friendly, ergonomic environments, all while keeping costs in check and projects on schedule. The result? Everyone must […]
Finding the Right Project Management System
As more and more construction companies downsize, the all-important project management role is under threat, which is compromising the overall quality of construction work. When the top-quality, experienced project managers retire they are often replaced with relatively inexperienced staff who are now more reliant than ever on data management. Without a good project management system […]
Construction Jobsite Safety? Create a Culture of Success With These Proven Techniques
Construction Jobsite Safety? Create a Culture of Success With These Proven Techniques Companies devote significant resources to developing safety programs and instilling a culture of jobsite safety within their workforce. Businesses that are successful in building a safety philosophy have seen workplace injuries decline, productivity increase and insurance costs cut. A wide range of companies […]
5 Musts for Completing Projects on Time
Intelligent Time Management in the Construction Industry. Construction is a complex process, involving numerous activities and participants throughout the entire undertaking. The requisite tasks, as well as the responsibilities of the owner, architects, contractors, and subcontractors, may be organized in many different ways to deliver the desired result. Saving Time and Money. Time is […]
Enabling Project Management into People Power
Optimize your managers and workforce with the best project management software Ask any experienced project manager about the biggest challenge of delivering projects on time and on budget, and the conversation will always come down to people. In construction, efficient project management is highly dependent on the performance of the workforce. This critical business function […]
Project management, technology can improve success of mega-projects
The construction productivity imperative – How to build mega-projects better The construction productivity imperative – How to build mega-projects better by Sriram Changali, Azam Mohammad, and Mark van Nieuwland, McKinsey & Company. In 2013, $6 trillion was invested in infrastructure, real estate, energy and mining mega-projects, and that amount could increase to $13 trillion by […]