Construction projects are often long and complicated endeavors. They’re also expensive. Payment is determined in the contract process, which includes the contractor payment schedule. What’s included in the contractor payment schedule and the different types are a critical part of…
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Manufacturing is an ongoing process. Making sure resources are in working order keeps production moving forward and helps you stay productive. This is true in other industries where maintenance planning is essential to successful projects and productivity. What do we…
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Construction projects are structured with schedules, budgets and resource allocation. Many people work on them, from general contractors overseeing subcontractors to architects and, of course, the project owner. A preconstruction meeting ensures that all those parts are working together on…
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Projects need resources, often consistently. Suppliers and contractors deliver those products and services that help fulfill the project. Managers want to stay on budget and resources cost money, which is why they use a request for quote (RFQ) to get…
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Any construction project, no matter the size or scope, requires a wide range of documents. These documents must be thorough and clear, and using construction Excel templates guarantees each document includes all the information it needs. The following are our…
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Construction projects come in all shapes and sizes, but all must be monitored closely. This is why a project has many construction documents. Building a structure is a complicated job and every aspect of it requires construction drawings to plan…
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An army of subcontractors each with their own specific discipline complete construction projects. But how do they know what to work on? An RFI in construction is a request for information. This construction document helps subcontractors understand what they need…
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Construction procurement can maximize a construction project’s efficiency. While construction project management includes all project plans and schedules, without the goods and services provided by procurement in construction, it’s an idea, not a structure. The importance of proper construction procurement…
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Construction projects can be complex. You need money to buy materials, create blueprints, secure permits, rent equipment, pay for your crew and more. All of these things cost money and take time. This is why you need to do thorough…
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There’s much to plan in construction. While the building gets the attention, there are equally important functions happening outside of the final product. For example, the construction site. This is where all the work takes place, and that work can…
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Gantt charts have been a fundamental project management tool for over a century, and it’s easy to understand why. They provide a visual overview of project tasks and the timeframe in which they need to be completed. Construction Gantt charts,…
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Managing the workforce in a construction project is a complicated endeavor. There are so many different subcontractors and all have to work together to deliver the project on time and within budget. Resources in construction are managed by construction resource…
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Creating a schedule of values is important for the project owner, contractor and subcontractors alike. It can be used to communicate what’s needed in the project, the costs associated with the activities and the management of payments. But what is…
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