After a season of global labor shortages, supply chain challenges, and evolving regulations, the construction industry remains as optimistic as ever. According to InEight’s Global Capital Projects Outlook, Third Edition, 92% of owners and 99% of...
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Construction projects can get complicated. With so many contingencies and moving parts, creating schedule realism can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, construction scheduling software offers several benefits for project managers and their teams. Construction Scheduling Software to Better Plan Capital Projects When you’re working on capital projects or any project of a massive or particularly complex nature, it’s […]
Not so long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, the average estimator would come to work armed with a set of drawings, a box of colored pencils and a calculator. It seemed strange to outsiders that “paint by number” experience would be an applicable job skill, but there we were, spending our days […]
Capital project general contractors like you must be able to respond to the needs of your clients, and that means taking a decidedly client-focused approach in how to manage their projects. The first step is understanding what your clients want and expect: Reassurance that you can bring their project to life within the established budget […]
The New Engineering Contract, Version 4 (NEC4) has become increasingly popular for promoting mutual trust and cooperation via proactive risk mitigation. The Early Warning Notice (EWN), a risk management tool requiring project managers and contractors to give an early warning of risk before it materialises, is a key element for the success of the NEC4. […]
Construction digitalization continues its gradual acceptance and adoption within the industry. It’s a promising sign in an industry that’s historically been slow in its adoption of technology, especially when compared to other sectors. Something to keep in mind though is this digitalization isn’t just about the technology; it’s about the people who use it, perhaps […]
Though project controls encompasses an assortment of actions and activities throughout the life cycle of a project, projects of today are not the same as yesterday. The familiar topics covered, such as cost management, virtual design and construction, planning, scheduling and risk are now more complex with additional demands. These demands touch many project aspects […]