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Construction submittals are an essential element of every construction project. And yet the submittal process can take a lot of time. And that makes the submittal process worthy of investigation. Are there areas of your submittal process you could improve? What are construction submittals? Submittals are narratives, technical documentation, shop drawings, blueprints, digital files, or…

Love them or hate them, construction RFIs (Request for Information) are part of your job. As a project manager, you will likely have to respond to several of them during a typical construction project. Me? I love RFIs. I love to see my team digging into the plans, looking ahead, plotting their strategy, and questioning…

Productivity issues have been plaguing the construction industry for decades. Many construction projects experience significant schedule and cost overruns due to one or more of these top five productivity killers according to project managers across the US. Lack of equipment Numerous project managers have cited the lack of equipment as one of their leading productivity…

Project managers have often said each project is unique. However, there are some constants from job site to job site. Project managers consistently rank staying on schedule, staying on budget, and managing as-builts as three of their top project management challenges.  Improve your project management skills by learning these tips for staying on schedule, staying on…

Managing a construction project is a complex task. Most projects experience significant delays and cost overruns. The best construction management software can alleviate a lot of problems. Web-based construction software includes construction scheduling tools, project management financial tracking, and collaboration tools. It’s increasingly making project management more straightforward, leading to fewer delays and excess costs. …

A construction project manager needs to be organized. There are too many documents, details, and deadlines to keep in your head. And if you don’t organize those things, you’ll never be able to honor your commitments, and the people you’re responsible for won’t be able to keep their obligations either. That means late dinners, missed…