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Basic Jobsite Safety Tips For Project Managers In Construction
Construction Management

Basic Jobsite Safety For Project Managers In Construction: Top 10 Topics

As project managers in construction, we have one foot in the office and the other on the job site. We are essentially the bridge between the two, which means we’re responsible for a large portion of both ‘worlds’. While project managers spend most of their time on managerial tasks and administrative work, we do need to spend time understanding safe work practices as well as contribute to the onsite safety requirements of our projects. In this article, we’ll be discussing some basic jobsite safety topics for project managers to know. Let’s begin!

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Pat Finnegan October 9, 2019
How To Estimate Construction Costs - A Step-By-Step Guide
Construction Management

How To Estimate Construction Costs: Our Comprehensive Guide

When discussing a construction project, one of the first things everyone wonders is how much money the project will ultimately cost. Whether it be a residential home project, a large office building or a bridge, the dollar-value of a project is important for obvious reasons. When we hear about an office building costing $50,000,000 to construct, it’s easy to be in awe of that much money. Not all of this is profit of course. In fact, the total profit kept by the companies involved may be as little as 10-15% of that, and that’s if all goes well! So how do contacting companies calculate the cost of the project? In this article, we’ll be discussing how to estimate construction costs – step by step.

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Pat Finnegan October 9, 2019
How Do You Manage Subcontractors
Construction Management

How Do You Manage Subcontractors? 7 Essential Tips

Projects come in all shapes and sizes, as do contractors. For a contractor to take on a project, they must essentially be willing and able to bring a client’s idea into reality. Sometimes, a contractor possesses all of the knowledge, skill and supplies necessary to complete an entire project on their own. In many other cases, though, the outcome a client is looking for has many parts to it. While a contractor might be willing and able to perform a large portion of the work, the client may be asking for things the contractor just can’t do. The contractor doesn’t walk away at this stage – they hire another contractor to do the work they’re not able to do themselves. This additional contractor is now a subcontractor on the project. Before hiring a subcontractor in a real-world scenario for the first time, we must know the ins and outs of working with a subcontractor. In this article, we’ll be answering the question of: How do you manage subcontractors?

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Pat Finnegan September 17, 2019
What Are The Basics Of Project Scheduling
Construction Management

Basics Of Project Scheduling: Master These 9 Essential CPM Steps

As the old saying goes, a successful project comes down to getting three things right: cost, quality and time. Do that and you’re golden! Obviously, getting there is a little tougher than that. According to Mavenlink, 70% of projects fail. Part is this failure are projects that don’t finish on time. With this is mind, developing a realistic and logistically-sound schedule for any project is essential. If you’re taking on a new project or will be soon, you might be wondering “what are the basics of project scheduling?” to avoid delays. In this article, we’ll walk through the essential steps needed to draft a project schedule. Let’s dive in.

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Pat Finnegan September 16, 2019
Construction Project Team Roles & Responsibilities
Construction Management

Construction Project Team: Roles And Responsibilities Of 9 Key Positions

Construction projects require a lot of resources. Not only does construction need materials, equipment and workers to build it, but they require planning, contracts, scheduling, documentation, payments (receiving and issuing) and countless other management-related tasks. Contractors in charge of a large project need a team of people to manage all phases of the project, from inception to completion. Today, we’ll explore the typical construction project team roles and responsibilities that are found on successful projects, as well as the required experience level.

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Pat Finnegan September 12, 2019
How Does Progress Billing Work In Construction?
Construction Management

How Does Progress Billing In Construction Work? The 8 Essential Steps

In the business of construction, it’s all about money. Not just profit and bonus checks, either. I’m talking about cash flow (via Accounting Tools). If a building or infrastructure project is going to be built, someone is paying for it, and someone else is being paid for it. This is how a construction project gets built on the most basic, fundamental level. As you can imagine, there’s a lot more to it than that. For the vast majority of projects out there, projects are paid for as they go. This is done through a process call progress billing. How does progress billing work in construction? In this article, we’re breaking it down into each fundamental step.

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Pat Finnegan September 9, 2019
What Is A Daily Report In Construction? 5 Best Practices
Construction Documents & Templates

What Is A Daily Report In Construction? 5 Best Practices

A daily report in construction summarizes all of the activity on a construction site on a particular day. This includes manpower, hours worked, the work performed, weather, equipment and materials used, visitors, deliveries, subcontractor activity and a summary of what happened that day. Over time, every project will have dozens, hundreds or even THOUSANDS of daily field reports. The books of daily reports will contain all of the pertinent information for any/all activities on the job site. In terms of more specific tips and strategies, there are a few things to include on a daily field report that you may not have considered. Here are 5 essential best practices!

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Pat Finnegan July 29, 2019
Time & Material Contract: Advantages And Disadvantages
Construction Management

Time & Material Contracts In Construction: Advantages & Disadvantages

In construction, time and material refers to a contractual arrangement where the client pays the contractor for their exact costs of construction, plus a fixed overhead and profit margin. The costs the client pays are the exact costs of the contractor, including labor, equipment, materials and other subcontractors. Overhead and profit margins are typically billed on a percentage of the costs. There are many differences between a lump sum contract and a time and material contract. Let’s explore the advantages and disadvantages of time and material contracts, plus some tips!

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Pat Finnegan July 23, 2019
Is Construction Management Stressful? 6 Causes Of Stress
Construction Management

Is Construction Management Stressful? 7 Causes Of Stress

Are you fascinated by how things work? Do you get great satisfaction in seeing a project finished after hours of hard work? Do you like working under pressure to reach deadlines? If so, you share these traits with many construction project managers across the world! However, construction management is a busy industry. It’s hard work that requires having a variety of skillsets. You will experience pressure, and will be expected to perform at a higher level. If you’d like to work in the industry, it’s important to have a good understanding of what the job entails. What makes construction management stressful? Here are 7 causes of stress to consider…

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Pat Finnegan July 19, 2019

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Construction projects of all types rely on certain processes and strategies in order to be successful. Planning is of utmost importance in the construction industry, but executing that plan is even more important. That said, even a perfect plan can get swept off the table in an instant when a surprise occurs. Therefore, it’s essential that construction Project Managers know how to plan a project, execute that plan and navigate through the unexpected when it comes. That’s why we have an entire section of our blog dedicated to the construction process! Browse articles related to project coordination, key roles and staff, vendors, subcontractors, delays, disputes, skillsets, types of contractors and management firms and other common experiences P.M.s have throughout the construction process!

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