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.
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.
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.
Our founder, Amy Bradac, is a mentor in the CREW Mates mentorship program through CREW SF. As a mentor, she was paired with a rising real estate professional, Michelle Dumont. Michelle was a collaborator within her firm, Steinberg Hart, to put together a guide on converting hotels to housing. We are happy to share Michelle’s
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The four-leaf clovers pictured above are from my personal garden – not one, but TWO four-leaf clovers – definitely a good luck omen to be shared!! Read on for Vaxart, plastic bricks (!), and wellness tips.Cheers! Amy
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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In planning to return to the office, companies need to consider their options to make the workplace as safe and healthy as possible for returning employees. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult process.
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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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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