In the construction industry, tender documents play a critical role in ensuring that projects are awarded fairly, transparently and to the most qualified contractors. These documents form the foundation of the bidding process, outlining the project scope, terms and conditions,…
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Construction software is essential for general constructors to plan, manage and track projects. There are many options for construction project management software, but most run on PCs. If the construction company or any of its departments use Apple products, they’re…
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Risk is always present in construction projects. By definition, construction risk feels unpredictable and damaging, but you can identify and manage them. You may feel you can control risk in your organization and construction management team—but what happens when you’re…
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Construction contracts define how owners pay for work done by contractors on a construction project. One of the most popular contracts is called a fixed-price contract or lump sum contract, where a contract defines what will be done and sets…
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Big construction projects are a coordinated effort between many different professionals. Suppliers and contractors have to be solicited, bids submitted and partnerships created. This essential process starts with a tender document. To understand procurement, one must first understand what a…
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Construction projects are complicated and rarely are executed without change orders or some other internal or external impact that affects their schedule. Construction project managers have techniques to assess these issues, such as time impact analysis. What is time impact…
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Construction project management is designed to deliver projects on time and on budget while maintaining or improving quality. Value engineering in construction is one method general contractors use to achieve those goals. What is value engineering in construction? We’ll answer…
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There’s a change order process to manage when there are requests for something new or altered in a construction project. A variation order is also instrumental in managing change. This is especially important in construction, where the project often undergoes…
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Construction projects are unique. They tend to be long, complex and involve many different subcontractors who all work together. This has led to construction techniques and construction methods specific to the industry. Let’s explore what constitutes the modern method of…
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If all construction projects ran without a hitch, there’d be little need for project management software. However, we know that internal and external forces create construction delays that impact the project schedule. To have a successful project completion, general contractors…
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Construction projects are long and complex. Once the structure is built, the job isn’t complete. There’s a site assessment, commercial building inspection and perhaps most importantly, a property condition report, which is part of what’s called a property condition assessment…
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Construction projects manage many different types of resources. General contractors have to accurately estimate the amount of those items to keep their profit margin. They do this through the process of a quantity takeoff. What is quantity takeoff and when…
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What Is Logistics Management? Logistics management is the process of managing the activities that are required to transport goods from its source to the final customer. That process involves a series of logistics activities such as order processing, material handling,…
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