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Five Essential Skills for Successful Construction Project Managers

Building Radar

The role of a project manager is pivotal in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. To excel in this demanding field, construction project managers must possess a diverse set of skills that enable them to navigate complex challenges and lead their teams effectively.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Without a quantifiable specification to convey contract requirements, project teams will continue to be handed polished concrete floors that are ripe for change orders and expensive to maintain.

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The Impact of Effective Project Management on Business Success in Construction

Building Radar

Effective project management is a cornerstone of success in the construction industry. With numerous stakeholders, tight deadlines, and complex logistics, managing a construction project requires strategic planning and execution. The Role of Project Management in Construction Success 1.

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. The warranty provides reimbursement in the unlikely event of water damage in a WINT-protected site.

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Best Practices for Financial Management in Construction Projects

Building Radar

Effective financial management in construction projects is crucial for ensuring profitability and sustainability in a highly competitive industry. With the complexity of construction processes, understanding construction financial management becomes essential for project success.

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Poettker Construction launches drones program

CCR Magazine

This innovative initiative enhances pre-project planning, improves construction visibility, boosts safety measures and increases operations efficiencies. We are also able to use the drone to obtain existing topographical information enabling us to make preliminary plans and prepare earthwork budgets early in the project design process.

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Why companies are doubling down on upgraded offices

Construction Dive

Louis Molinini is Americas market lead for project and development services at global real estate investment firm JLL. For these projects to succeed, companies must rethink the workplace and invest in projects that both enhance employee experience and make good business sense. Please let us know if you have feedback.