by Peter Hedlund
With squeezed margins and tighter control required on projects, technologies that can reduce costs, enhance productivity and manage risk are more valuable than ever. Collaboration technology - web-based systems for managing documents and correspondence on construction projects - are an example of this and there is a strong demand for these solutions in [...]
In most construction projects, an architect builds a three-dimensional model and then creates two-dimensional drawings for the general contractor and the dozens of subcontractors who are typically involved in a big commercial job.
Many projects have firm deadlines that are the result of business constraints, the fiscal calendar or the relationship with other projects. However, many projects do not have a firm external deadline. In fact, your sponsor may want the project completed as soon as possible, but the sponsor does not have a reason why the deadline [...]
Whichever procurement type is adopted by the contracting parties it is essential to bear in mind both the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy so that informed decisions can be made prior to project commencement, warns JOANNE EMERSON.
by Michael Stanleigh
Successful Project Management is one of the the key organizational strategies to saving money and satisfying customers in troubled economic times.
by Michael Stanleigh
Risk Management is the process of identifying, analyzing and responding to risk factors throughout the life of a project and in the best interests of its objectives. Proper risk management implies control of possible future events and is proactive rather than reactive.
by Husain Al Omani
In Saudi Arabia, job opportunities for project managers are everywhere if you know where to look.
by Rupert Cornford
Many clients are now entering into direct negotiation with contractors in order to secure successful delivery of their projects.
Chau Ee Lee, international construction lawyer at Reed Smith, says not all skills required for successful project management are operational.
Time to take on delays
by Mohammed Elweshahy of Hill International tackles the issue of project delays and attempts to find some workable solutions.
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11 Habits of the Worst Boss I Ever Had
TV’s Ur-boss, Michael Scott of The Office, is a paradigm of what not to do as a leader–like imprisoning your staff in a conference room to prove that work is better than jail. But while there is the ring of truth in his incompetence, the actual truth [...]
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