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4 Comments on Job Site Management Construction
Job Site Management
Like it or not the condition of your job site is a direct reflection of your competency as a construction manager. Every CM is judged immediately on the condition of their site. If you are not judging CM’s by the condition of[…]
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Pre-Construction Planning
Pre-construction planning is the most important stage of every construction project. During the pre-construction planning phase you will examine the construct-ability of your project, examine the location where your project will be built and determine the cost of your project. Overlooking any[…]
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Nov
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STRESS, Don’t let it ruin your health.
Stress Management Stress is a natural part of the human experience and can actually make us stronger and more equipped to deal with the challenges life throws at us. Every one of us will experience stress at some point in our lives.[…]
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Nov
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3 Comments on Episode 26 Estimating material or how not to get get ripped off. Uncategorized
Episode 26 Estimating material or how not to get get ripped off.
As promised during episode 26 of our podcast, I have added some notes on estimating material. The information below consists of the most common types of materials that construction managers are asked to order for their trade partners. It is essential that[…]
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Nov
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Fundamentals of Construction Management
This is an excerpt from the Construction Management Training manual available for purchase on this website. The proceeds from the manual help support the podcast and keep this thing going. thanks for your support. A Practical Guide to Construction Management What does[…]
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3 Comments on Time Management Construction
Time Management
On time and under budget, that is the mantra of our industry. Construction projects are capital intensive, that means every second counts particularly when we are spending other people’s money. As a construction manager we are tasked with managing time. Not just[…]
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