As the contractor, you may notice that you fall behind with your construction schedule. Many activities are lagging and you are now figuring out how to accelerate the process. The first step you must do is simplify and find out if it is due to your supplier or subcontractor. There are other situations that may
If you work in construction, you are probably familiar with the blaming game amongst your construction team. This blaming game is the finger-pointing phase where things tend to go wrong and everybody starts looking for someone else to blame for project delays, cost overruns, and other forms of struggles that occurred during the project. In
There are a wide array of factors on how a construction project can be considered ‘successful.’ Keeping the project within budget is important, but another consideration is on-schedule completion, undoubtedly one of the most critical attributes of managing construction projects. The end quality of the build and compliance to pre-set safety and health protocols may
Perhaps, you are now facing a lot of stressors related to your construction business, especially in your supply chain. With the added strains from the uncertainties and continuous market swings, your company should now find ways to adapt and minimize operating costs to stay profitable. Construction inventory management is one area where your construction company
Whether you are new in construction or an experienced project manager with years of extensive experience up your sleeve, you know that staying on top of everything going on with your project progress is critical to finishing your projects. Delivering your projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining a high-quality standard is a challenging
Nothing great happens overnight, especially in managing construction projects. In a line of work where there are many moving parts, every activity requires meticulous construction management planning and proper oversight. But instead of taking on a project head-on as one big undertaking, it’s more realistic and manageable to subdivide it into segments of phases, and
Nowadays, the construction industry is facing a severe labor shortage. It is no secret that many contractors struggle to retain employees, regardless of how many projects they undertake or how much profit they make. Employees are a company’s most significant resource; without them, internal operations may be slowed or even halted. If you are losing
Who is more likely to accurately estimate how long the electrical on a construction project will take: the electrician or a construction manager? It seems evident that the electrician would have a better insight into how long the job would get done. Nevertheless, traditional construction management techniques significantly ignore the electrician’s opinion. This is what
As a contractor who handles tons of projects and runs field teams, you agree that manual project management and field service is somehow inefficient. The time lost in allocating tickets, planning routes, maintenance schedules, and other construction activities can cost actual revenue. So, for people like you who are most likely running a big construction
When construction projects are delayed, over budget, or poor quality, it can directly influence your company’s success, profitability, and growth. Unexpected hazards and bottlenecks are common in the construction industry, and admittedly, some of these circumstances are beyond anyone’s control. This is where construction scheduling management comes into play. Every business should make developing an
Construction inspections are typically conducted in the ending part of any construction schedule— on the project handover or closeout period. For some professionals in the industry, this activity is seen as the ‘necessary evil’ since it is another task to tick off the long list of a to-do to ensure regulatory compliance. Even though intended
Regardless of its industry, any project is most likely to fail if no efficient and effective project plan or schedule is defined during its early stages. Planning and scheduling in construction play a significant role in making or breaking your project’s success. Essentially, a construction plan guides the clients, project managers, and contractors throughout the
Out of all documents associated with any construction project, the SOV or Schedule of Values is considered as key in tracking the progress of your work as a project manager, getting paid on time, and managing cash flow – most especially in large commercial projects. We assume you haven’t created an SOV yet. And as
Many construction managers who work on projects involving a lot of task repetitions agree that they have spent half of their time on admin-heavy tasks linked to planning. While their main focus is to manage construction projects according to the agreed timeline and budget, this is not possible without going through countless phone calls, email
Managing construction projects can start as seamless and organized at first, but it can quickly become a pretty chaotic scene. The construction industry is prone to delays and roadblocks – from inclement weather and delivery delays to labor shortage, document mismanagement, and miscommunication. One of the project manager’s most critical responsibilities is to stay on
