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Project Management
Communication Failures on the Jobsite
When the jobsite feels chaotic and disorganized, you can probably pin the blame on this likely culprit––miscommunication. Failure to communicate can ultimately lead to serious jobsite accidents, project rework, and employee problems. Effective communication is … about Communication Failures on the Jobsite
Optimizing Your Quality & Safety with a Construction Management Solution
At every stage of a construction project the question of quality and safety is always present. But are your quality and safety programs running at optimal level? Operating your quality and safety programs at scale … about Optimizing Your Quality & Safety with a Construction Management Solution
How Smart Builders Make Money Before They Ever Break Ground
According to researchers at Arizona State University, preconstruction costs can account for as much as 5% of a project’s total budget, depending on the type and complexity of the project. If we were to apply … about How Smart Builders Make Money Before They Ever Break Ground
How Owners Are Overcoming Their Biggest Challenges
The pandemic exacerbated a number of familiar construction industry challenges and introduced new ones. While the construction industry might be past the crisis phase when work came to a halt, many of the challenges that … about How Owners Are Overcoming Their Biggest Challenges
Rule Number One as an Exec Overseeing Capital Projects: No Surprises
Every construction project involves risk, and managing that risk while protecting a company’s profit margins, reputation, and people is just one of a CFO’s many responsibilities. In order to ensure a company doesn’t bite off … about Rule Number One as an Exec Overseeing Capital Projects: No Surprises
The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
As a specialty contractor, you have likely relied on Excel for a long time. It’s in every aspect of your business. You use spreadsheets for accounting, estimating, labor planning, logistics planning, and project management. It … about The Six Steps You Need To Take To Break Your Spreadsheet Dependence
BBI Construction is Taking Quality and Safety to a New Level
For nearly 50 years, Oakland, California-based BBI Construction has taken its role as a good citizen of the Bay Area seriously, focusing on projects that add value to the community, from multifamily residential to schools, … about BBI Construction is Taking Quality and Safety to a New Level
The Anatomy of a Request for Information (RFI)
RFIs are simply requests for information, yet, there’s nothing simple about them if they’re not handled properly. There are easy ways to successfully manage the RFI process and we’ll tell you how to do just … about The Anatomy of a Request for Information (RFI)
Key Negotiating Tactics to Save the Construction Schedule
Negotiations for schedule adjustments are some of the most demanding negotiations in any construction project. After all, participants have already made their plans, assigned resources, and spent money getting ready to perform their roles at … about Key Negotiating Tactics to Save the Construction Schedule
