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Tag Archives: scope
Common Cost Control Problems on Construction Projects
Here is a list of common cost control problems found on construction projects: Improper estimates, standards and budgeting techniques. Unrealistic budgets. Activities started or completed out of sequence. Inadequate WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) or insufficient WBS detail. Lack of management … Continue reading
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Infrastructure Estimating Pitfall > The Electrical Subcontract Price
One of major pitfalls of general contractor (GC) estimating on infrastructure projects is getting the right numbers from the electrical bidders. Electrical trades comprise a significant portion of the contract value on large fixed-price infrastructure projects. GC’s are faced with the perilous … Continue reading
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A Project Manager’s View of NYC Real Estate & Construction
By: Darren Schumer, President, Descom Projects As we near the end of the first quarter of 2011, the level of optimism for the NYC real estate industry is growing. Brokers are busy finding the right space for their … Continue reading
The Importance of Gate Reviews in Design and Pre-Construction
Gate reviews are essential to well-managed planning and pre-construction phases of a construction project. The concept is simple in its execution and elegant in its simplicity. I caution industry professionals that simplicity does not mean that they should let their … Continue reading
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Aligning Information Technology and Business Processes on Projects
The following is from a paper written by Jerry N. Luftman – “Alignment in the Sand” Project success requires alignment between information technology and business processes. The 12 factors involved in aligning technology and business are: – Business scope – … Continue reading
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The Potential Impact of Changes on Projects
Changes affect much more than cost and schedule. Here is a short list of project areas that can be affected by changes – - Cost - Schedule - Quality - Performance - Scope - Risk - Commissioning - Marketing - … Continue reading
Commercializing New Technologies > A Project Manager's Viewpoint
As project managers, we are on the front lines of new process developments and the deployment of new technologies. We are tasked with managing in changing environments, and asked to stretch our skill sets to include an understanding of business imperatives in addition to leading people … Continue reading
