Posts by Paul D'Arcy
What Are Construction Submittals, and Why Are They Important?
Construction submittals are an essential element in every construction project. They ensure that contractors provide and install quality products, materials, and services and that the completed project fulfills the design intent and meets the owner’s expectations. Construction submittals must be managed and processed efficiently to avoid costly delays and disruptions to a challenging delivery schedule.…
Read MoreHow Construction Management Software Works and Who Benefits
Construction management software is a broad term for an integrated system of software programs and mobile apps designed to manage the flow of critical information during the construction process. The software typically includes modules for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, resource management, risk management, and communication. But why is that important, how does it work,…
Read More7 Tips for Effective Construction Budget Control
Effective construction budget control is a top priority for successful project managers. Controlling the budget for a construction project requires significant planning and oversight throughout all phases of the project. Here are seven tips to help ensure your project budget stays on track and under control from kick-off through completion. Tip #1: Define clear objectives…
Read MoreHere’s How to Choose the Perfect Construction Management Software
Contractors: Looking for the right construction management software to manage your crews, projects, and business? Find the perfect solution for managing multiple jobs, allocating resources, deploying your skilled workforce, and delivering more projects on time and under budget with less stress, headache, and hassle. As a contractor, you’re under constant stress. Between the challenges of…
Read MoreConstruction Change Orders: What They Are, and What They’re Not
Change orders are an essential part of any construction project. But not all design changes, scope, or schedule modifications justify a change order. Let’s look at five situations that change your contract documents without requiring a change order and why they matter. What is a construction change order? Change orders are legal agreements that modify…
Read MoreConstruction Submittals: A Simple Guide for Busy Project Managers
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…
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