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Home » Topic » Business » Project Delivery

Avoiding Project Planning Disasters: How to Spot Problem Projects

by James T. Dixon | Nov 15, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Dispute Resolution | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management

Contractors can evaluate potential projects to ensure that an owner’s planning failures do not become the contractor’s problems by focusing on personnel, processes and technical features.

Construction Business Problem Solving: Create Accurate Project Proposals

by Matt Mong | Nov 9, 2021
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

Construction project success depends on accurate project estimation and planning. This means setting up every project for success from the start to ensure better outcomes for your customers.

Find Common Ground to Build Community Buy-In for Project Success

by Celeste Frye | Nov 9, 2021
Business | Project Delivery | Project Management

Make sure community buy-in is high up on the to-do list for planning the next project. It’s hard work that requires diligent planning, research and analysis, but the return on investment is unquestionable.

Progressive Design-Build: Involving and Aligning Owners With the Design-Build Team

by David Pacifici | Nov 8, 2021
Business | Project Delivery

Progressive design-build allocates risk for each party with all parties having input early in the process, which leads to more certainty for an on-time and on-budget project.

Build a Better Future With Integrative Construction Technology

by Construction Executive | Nov 3, 2021
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management | Technology

Construction continues to be disrupted by digital transformation, making it easier for individuals to be safer and more productive—and to complete more projects on time and within budget.

Construction Business Problem Solving: Use Systems That Support Project-Based Processes

by Matt Mong | Oct 13, 2021
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

Project business automation can replace applications and integrate those functionalities.

How to Navigate Scheduling Impacts From Labor Shortages and Construction Materials Price Increases

by Jim Gallagher | Oct 13, 2021
Business | Business Development | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Project Delivery | Project Management

Delays don’t have to derail work entirely. Documentation and adaptability are essential to creating better outcomes for all parties.

How Contractors Can Improve Client Relations

by Matt DiBara | Oct 5, 2021
Business | Business Development | Culture | Organization Culture | Project Delivery | Project Management

With the right tools, a contract should operate from start to finish with little to no complications because of poor client relations skills.
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