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.
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Amy Bradac, the founder and leader of Bradac Co, has been included in GlobeSt.com’s Women of Influence 2024 list. This recognition highlights Amy’s significant contributions to the construction industry and her dedication to inspiring the next generation of women in real estate and construction.
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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.
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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.
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In an industry predominantly characterized by men, particularly white men, the need for diversity and inclusion in commercial real estate has never been more evident. CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women) is the leading producer of research on gender and diversity in commercial real estate, and the leading voice for women in the industry.
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Introducing the brand new CoreNet NorCal Sustainability Special Interest Group (SIG), led by Pierre Barral and Christina Weber.
By Amy Bradac
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Acquiring, building out and occupying commercial real estate space is an inherently complex undertaking. Whether you’re buying or leasing the building, as the owner you have a lot riding on the successful on-time, on-budget completion of the project.
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LavaMaex is a nonprofit that teaches people anywhere how to bring mobile showers and other essential care services to the street, where our unhoused neighbors need them most. While providing its consulting services, LavaMaex also brings weekly mobile showers and other care services to the streets of San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles. When those activities became unsafe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization was able to leverage its network and resources in creative ways. We think it’s a powerful example of pivoting during a challenging time.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2021 Bradac Co announces that company founder and CEO Amy Bradac has been named to the 2021 class of Women of Influence Women to Watch by GlobeSt.com and GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum.
It’s no secret that projects of any scale can easily become more complex than initially thought. Whether the project is new construction or a renovation, it can be really risky for an owner to manage all of the components themselves. It might be out of their wheelhouse, or perhaps they don’t have enough time to tackle it internally. This is where a Project Manager (PM) can be invaluable. A Project Manager will use their expertise to effectively manage all of the different aspects of the process, while keeping both internal and external stakeholders on track. This can save not only time, but money as well.
