Construction projects usually receive numerous bids and while many will be within a few dollars of each other, there will also be ones that are really high and really low. Many companies may think that the lowest bid is the best one, but there are many times when that low bid isn’t really the […]
How a Construction Project Manager Keeps Your Project on Track
Construction projects that run off track can cost in more ways than one. When a construction project goes over the projected time for completion, there is a monetary overrun. Delays also impact workers and the owners of the building or construction being done. Some workers have other commitments that require that a job is done […]
Construction Firms Plan to Hire More Skilled Workers in 2017
The construction industry is booming and that is good news for all of the skilled construction workers in the world. Almost every construction company is planning on hiring more skilled workers in 2017 than they have in previous years. This extra hiring will mean that every person who has been trained in construction will have […]
Brainstorm Opportunities for Sustainability throughout Your Construction Project Planning Process
Terms like “green” and “reducing your carbon footprint” have gone beyond being fashionable terms to influencing activities in various industries. Construction is one field where the impact has been especially evident, but these projects are not without challenges. Contractors have found many ways to deal with the problems routinely encountered in green construction. Now […]
What Exactly Does the Construction Project Manager Do?
The construction project manager (CPM) is the client’s point of contact on any job site. This is the person who is responsible for knowing what’s going on with the project at any given time. They must be able to get that information if they aren’t absolutely sure. The project manager also sets and manages milestones, […]