Project Management Resources

Learn best practices and key insights from experienced project managers -- from budgeting and scheduling to contract administration and quality control.

PM Basics Scheduling Contracts Health & Safety Budgets & Cost Control Quality Control

Intro to Project Management

Construction project management is a multi-disciplinary field. Project managers typically require expertise in a variety of topics, including:

Workforce management
Labor & subcontractor scheduling
Budgeting & financial reporting
Contract administration
Change management
Quality & safety
Risk management & mitigation
and more

Read the ultimate guide to construction project management.

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6 Phases of Construction Project Management Explained

Construction projects are like no other. Each one is unique, having different participants, variable conditions, and one-off requirements. But across them all, you’ll find...

8 Tips for Managing Multiple Construction Projects

By its nature, construction work is a juggling act, with project managers and general contractors (GC) constantly adapting to changing conditions, planning to make...

Ultimate Guide to Submittals in Construction

Construction designers, architects and engineers design projects to a very high degree of detail. The design team produces drawings and specifications that prescribe the...

Scheduling

Explore different methods and approaches to scheduling. Learn how to build efficient timelines and workflows -- and how to manage project delays to mitigate financial risk.

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The Ultimate Guide to Construction Scheduling

A successful construction project requires careful project management, and one...

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Mastering the Critical Path: A Guide to CPM in Construction

While every task must be completed to complete a construction...

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9 Tips for Effective Subcontractor Management

Subcontractor management, the overseeing, supervision and coordination of subcontractors, profoundly...

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Pull Planning in Construction: The Complete Guide to Backward Scheduling

Making projects more predictable and teams more collaborative doesn’t happen...

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PERT in Construction: Scheduling for Uncertainty

Contractors with an array of planning tools and techniques are...

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Forensic Schedule Analysis: Unlocking Insight Into Project Delays

Though construction sites may sometimes look like a large collection...

Construction Delay Claims: Learn the Main Types — and Their Defenses

Delays are among the most common disputes that arise on...

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Construction Project Management Milestones

Completing a construction project on schedule, on budget and at...

Contract Management

Managing and administering construction contracts requires a thorough understanding of contract types, common clauses and the variety of documents included in the agreement.

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Construction Contract Administration: Roles & Responsibilities

Construction contracts, especially for large projects, can be extremely detailed...

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The 5 Key Types of Construction Contracts

There are five common types of construction contracts: lump sum...

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General Conditions in Construction: A Contractor’s Guide

In construction, general conditions refer to a variety of operations,...

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Successfully Navigating Change Management in Construction

Change management in construction refers to any alteration to the...

3 workers stand in the middle of a construction site wearing hardhats; the one on the far right is reviewing a tablet.

6 Construction Project Delivery Methods Compared

Construction project delivery methods help determine the way that stakeholders...

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Guide to Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contracts in Construction

A guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract sets a maximum price...

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Construction Contract Documents: 9 Key Components

Every construction project — whether a small-scale residential renovation or...

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Multi-Prime Contracts: Understanding the CMMP Method of Project Delivery

Construction projects often involve a sole owner that’s in charge...

Health & Safety

Project managers responsible for the safety of everyone on and around the jobsite -- part of successful project delivery is ensuring that everyone gets home safely at the end of the day. Learn strategies to reduce the risk of injury, accidents and costly delays -- and build a culture of safety that goes beyond compliance with OSHA regulations.