Whether due to a lack of skilled labor, miscommunication, or poor project management, countless jobs are extended beyond their scheduled deadline due to a significant amount of rework required to fulfill contractually obligated specifications.
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How to Effectively Communicate the Schedule
Construction project planners know schedule details inside and out. They can look at a Gantt chart and easily see the relationship between tasks, the durations assigned, and the resources committed. Unfortunately, few others in the … about How to Effectively Communicate the Schedule
Proposed Pumped Hydro Project Among the Largest in Australia
Origin Energy has revealed its intentions to double its pumped hydro-storage power in the NSW Illawarra region, thus providing a potential base-load renewable electricity for up to 80,000 homes. The plans take advantage of rapidly … about Proposed Pumped Hydro Project Among the Largest in Australia
The Successful Traits of a Project Manager
Being a project manager on a construction site is not easy. There are practical skills like learning how to budget or set up a comprehensive schedule. Whether you are looking for a change in career … about The Successful Traits of a Project Manager
Rodine Shows What Best Practice Looks Like on Live Sites
Jobsite spoke with Rodine’s CEO Justine Teggelove, Strategic Partnerships Manager Rod Teggelove, and Construction Manager Dean McGoldrick to find out what the secret to successful delivery is when depending on an ever-changing cast of thousands.
How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. OSHA 5 top offenders are repeats from the year before, and the year before that. … about How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
OSHA's accident search results pages reveal respiratory damage on the job are not isolated incidents, and people develop their injuries over the long term. For example, consider the case of a 55-year-old man working as … about Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. For any employer, this list is a good starting point when doing their own safety … about Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
How the Industry Can Attract and Recruit Millennials
The proverbial iceberg the construction industry is barreling toward is a dearth of rising talent among its ranks. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to retire in huge numbers, fewer younger workers are strapping on … about How the Industry Can Attract and Recruit Millennials
The Weitz Company Brings Job Costs to the Field With Procore JD Edwards Integration
The Weitz Company has been using Procore on its projects for just under two years. Within that time frame, the national general contractor partnered with Procore to implement one of the largest technological advancements in … about The Weitz Company Brings Job Costs to the Field With Procore JD Edwards Integration
