I created this “award winning” image in elementary school as an entry in a fire prevention poster contest – and I actually won the contest and a trophy! The drawing shows ways to get out of the house in case of fire. This was one of my earliest lessons in risk awareness and prevention—principles that
Managing the budget and ensuring effective cost control are critical responsibilities for any construction project manager. Without careful financial oversight, even the most well-planned projects can suffer from costly delays, diminished quality, or financial strain on all parties involved.
Project planning is a pivotal phase in the lifecycle of any construction project, setting the stage for the successful delivery of the final structure. This phase involves the detailed preparation of how a project will be executed, monitored, and completed. It establishes a roadmap for turning the project vision into reality.
Introduction: Construction project management is a multifaceted discipline that involves planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from inception to completion. It’s a vital component in ensuring that construction projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Businesses of all kinds, including law firms, are scrambling to reconfigure workspaces to meet COVID-19 guidelines for physical distancing and reduce the chance of infection. While it’s tempting to move quickly to get your firm up and running, beware of moving too fast on temporary fixes. Taking a step back and approaching office renovations holistically
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Whether ground-up construction or an extensive remodel, silo activity of team members and/or misaligned assumptions can derail the process. As the design evolves, it is important to routinely take a pulse check to ensure project goals, including budget, are still being met. From the timing of getting your general contractor involved to “page turns” and
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As businesses start to bring their workforces back to the office, there are many questions to consider. Is your space set up for physical distancing? Does it require changes to support health and cleaning? Are you considering changes to better support team collaboration? It’s time to consider if you should undergo some renovations, think about
Bradac Co Project Manager Carlo Torrano recently authored an article that was featured in Facility Executive, a specialized trade publication written and edited for corporate facility executives. Carlo’s article describes how even in a post-COVID-19 world, the physical workplace remains an important element of a company’s culture. Read the article here.
Whether new construction or a “simple” remodel, projects of any scale can easily become more complex than initially thought. For owners who don’t spend their days managing design and construction projects, this is often a byproduct of “not knowing what you don’t know.” A good project manager (PM) provides value well before the actual physical
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How can we make meetings more effective? Meetings can be a good tool for planning, developing strategies, solving problems and making and evaluating decisions. However, when run ineffectively, meetings can waste time and lead to frustration. This can easily happen in construction projects with influential stakeholders who are focused primarily on their own interests. What
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