The aim of effective project management is to bring the project to completion on time and on schedule. Estimating project duration is a key function of scheduling. Individual activities make up the ...

Assigning costs is necessary in every stage of planning, and, ultimately, constructing a building. Sometimes, unfavorable budgets, zoning requirements, or a tricky economy might preclude a building ...

Project managers are asked to provide effort, duration, and cost estimates as a primary part of our jobs. You know then, that the estimation process is partly an art and partly a science. However, ...

As school districts nationwide plan for long-term maintenance and construction costs, they share a number of common concerns. Districts ask: • How much is a typical monthly maintenance bill, and what ...

Productivity blogger Bert Webb posts about a system for calculating project deadlines. The first step: create a "Project Task Map" which lists every action the project entails. Webb offers a Word ...

As pressure increases to understand capital cost prior to the first spade touching dirt, more healthcare owners are turning to a Parallel Estimating process to improve understanding of exposure and ...

Being able to consistently complete projects on time within budget is no small feat. In fact, it’s an admirable leadership quality that eludes many experienced professionals. Too often leaders ...

The BrickControl cloud construction program for general contractors is prepared to manage the entire work cycle. From small modifications to big construction projects, BrickControl adapts to any size ...