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How to Win Projects by Mastering Construction Tender Processes
Construction Management
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How to Win Projects by Mastering Construction Tender Processes

Construction tenders play a pivotal role in the construction industry, helping businesses to win projects and further their operations. However, learning the intricacies of construction tenders is vital to secure success in this competitive field. Construction tenders, most commonly known as bids or proposals, are formal documents that contractors submit to project owners or clients.

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project baselines
Construction Management
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The Importance of Project Baselines in Construction

When managing construction, general contractors and project managers must keep track of a million moving parts to ensure the project’s quality and timely completion. Even before construction starts, one critical thing to do is set project baselines. These baselines help you keep track of your work, make changes as needed, and still finish your projects

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How to Build a Solid Resume as a Construction Manager
Construction Management
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How to Build a Solid Resume as a Construction Manager

The construction industry is a complex and challenging field that requires a distinctive blend of experiences and skills. As a project manager or a construction manager, your resume is a credible tool for showcasing your competence and standing out in a competitive field. This article offers expert tips and strategies to craft a compelling construction

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The Art of Creating an Effective Construction Execution Plan
Construction Management
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The Art of Creating an Effective Construction Execution Plan

Proper execution planning is crucial when managing construction projects. It serves as a keystone in the following phases towards completion. Project execution planning is a step in ensuring the successful completion of any project. Execution planning involves mapping the necessary activities, resources, and schedules to achieve project objectives. By outlining the execution phase, project managers

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How Workload Planning Can Increase Your Crew's Productivity
Construction Management
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How Workload Planning Can Increase Your Crew’s Productivity

Regardless of your industry, everyone has had weeks when they have too many things to do and feel overwhelmed with how to finish the tasks. You might have moments where you want to sit around and do nothing. As a result, planning workloads has been an essential part of construction. The project manager is responsible

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Understanding The Importance of Project Milestones in Construction
Construction Management
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Understanding The Importance of Project Milestones in Construction

When managing projects, a general contractor or a project manager notes the milestones to create a baseline for their schedules. Project milestones mark significant events and show how far along a project is. They let all the stakeholders know if the project is on track, how it is doing, if any changes need to be

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The Influence of Client Satisfaction on Your Construction Business
Construction Management
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The Influence of Client Satisfaction on Your Construction Business

When you think about construction, on top of mind, you’ll think of heavy toolbelts, dented hardhats, loud power tools, and other items that signify a rough and messy trade. There is, however, a softer side to the industry that remains elusive to any on-site measurements and calculations. This is the magic that makes any profitable

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Construction Management
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How to Streamline Construction with Efficient Process Mapping

Construction projects involve a million moving parts, and things can quickly go out of hand if you do not have efficient systems and processes in place. One of the critical responsibilities of a project manager is to organize your processes and plan how you want the project to progress and come to life. Getting straight

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Construction Diversity: How to Promote Inclusion in a Man-Dominated Industry
Construction Management
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Construction Diversity: How to Promote Inclusion in a Man-Dominated Industry

Diversity and inclusion are foreign concepts in an industry dominated by men. While other industries have fully embraced the concept of diversity, the construction field still exists in the past. Even though construction has taken a step towards diversity, it needs more unified work to reach a more equitable status. The question now is, how

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How Construction Management Software Helps Project Managers Stay On Top of Their Game
Construction Technology
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How Construction Management Software Helps Project Managers Stay On Top of Their Game

In managing construction projects, the single most important skill a project manager should have is organization. There are too many information, documents, and deadlines to keep stored in your head. And suppose you don’t organize these aspects. In that case, you’ll never follow through with your commitments, and the people under your responsibility won’t be

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A Quick and Easy Guide to Managing Your Construction Materials
Construction Inventory Management
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A Quick and Easy Guide to Managing Your Construction Materials

When managing construction, about 50% to 70% of the construction costs usually go to your materials, resources, and inventory. On top of that, every year, the industry has to deal with big problems like insufficient materials, issues with quality control, and inadequate logistics. This shows how important it is for project managers to plan and

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Five Ways to Strengthen Construction Team Collaboration
Construction Management
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Five Ways to Strengthen Construction Team Collaboration

In an industry that is very complex in nature, effective team collaboration is a crucial aspect of managing construction projects. From design and planning to execution and turnover, construction includes a wide range of complicated tasks and skills. A good collaboration between architects, engineers, construction managers, subcontractors, and other team members guarantees that all aspects

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Construction Project Contingencies
Construction Management
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Planning and Managing Construction Project Contingencies

One of the challenges when managing construction is planning and managing your project’s budget as close as possible to the actual costs. The project will be completed much easier and faster if the budget is more accurate. However, the construction industry is highly volatile – entirely unknown and prone to many risks and delays. To

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Why Construction Reports Can Help You Make Better Decisions
Construction Management
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Why Construction Reports Can Help You Make Better Decisions

When managing construction, a project manager’s responsibility is making decisions for your company. It would help if you never went by your gut; you should make sound decisions based on accurate information and valuable insights into what is happening with your project. Reviewing and evaluating construction reports is the best way to manage your project

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The Focus Four Hazards in Construction Jobsite and How to Avoid Them
Construction Management
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The Focus Four Hazards in Construction Jobsite and How to Avoid Them

Prevention is better than cure. On the outside, construction job sites look like organized chaos, with everything happening simultaneously. Various contractors with various expertise and trades work in unison towards the same project goal. Every contractor plays a critical role in bringing the project to reality, and their safety is just as indispensable as their

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