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Does Weather Affect Construction? 10 Ways Your Project Will Be Impacted
Construction Management

Does Weather Affect Construction? 10 Ways Your Project Will Be Impacted

The construction industry is booming. Buildings are becoming more advanced, infrastructure is built bigger and quicker than ever and there are a hosts of specialty contractors ready to do whatever job is thrown their way. By all accounts, it’s a good time to be involved in construction, even for owners. As advanced as we’ve become, though, there’s still a force too strong for any project to truly overcome: the weather. No matter where you are in the world, there will be weather conditions unique to the area that must be adapted to for project success. Does weather affect construction? Let’s go through 10 ways your project could be impacted by Mother Nature.

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Pat Finnegan December 18, 2019
Procurement Strategy For Long Lead Items In Construction - A Few Tips
Construction Management

Long Lead Items: Procurement Tips In Construction & Project Management

On construction projects of all sizes, maintaining the schedule is paramount. While most projects experience some level of delay, a construction project can be heavily impacted, derailed and even cancelled when certain items in the scope don’t go as planned. This includes items with a long lead time – items that take a long time to actually get in hand. It’s extremely important that long lead items run smoothly through their entire process; from procurement to installation. In this article, we’re breaking down the procurement strategy for long lead items in construction, along with a few tips to consider!

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Pat Finnegan November 25, 2019
Project Acceleration In Project Management
Project Management

Project Acceleration In Project Management: 5 Methods + The Good & Bad

Nearly all projects go through this at some point – the schedule must be accelerated. After all, there are deadlines to meet, a pace to keep and stakeholders to please. When delays arise out of surprises, issues or performance problems, it’s only natural to start thinking about the schedule. When will this thing be done?? There are many ways to go out project acceleration, which we’ll discuss below. Each acceleration method does come with its’ own set of drawbacks and stipulations to be aware of. This article is all about project acceleration in project management: five methods of doing so, plus the good and the bad of each.

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Pat Finnegan October 16, 2019
What Should A Project Manager Do If The Customer Delays A Project?
Project Management

What Should A Project Manager Do If The Customer Delays A Project?

Delays on projects are nothing new. Between the scope of work changing, unexpected issues arising and things not going according to plan, projects are routinely delayed around the world, at least according to their original schedule. In fact, only about one-third of projects are completed on time, according to Wellingtone. When the contractor or designer delays the project, the Owner has plenty of rights afforded to them via laws and the contract. Not to mention, they’re the ones paying, and can withhold making any payments for a number of reasons. But what should a project manager do if the customer

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Pat Finnegan August 8, 2019

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Delays are common on all types of projects. Here are articles about why delays happen and how to handle them.

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