In addition to assigning dates to project activities, project scheduling is intended to match the resources of equipment, materials and labor with project work tasks over time. Good scheduling can eliminate problems due to production bottlenecks, facilitate the timely procurement of necessary materials, and otherwise insure the completion of a project as soon as possible. […]
Once a construction contract is reached, a variety of problems may emerge during the course of work. Disputes may arise over quality of work, over responsibility for delays, over appropriate payments due to changed conditions, or a multitude of other considerations. Resolution of contract disputes is an important task for project managers. The mechanism for […]
To write a report of project status, you must understand: The three components of status. How to write brief details. What key data is needed by management. Three Components of Status There are three major components to reporting project status: Overall: We need to see the overall project health. As managers, we want to be […]
A PMP® certificate is a Project Management Professional certificate that is issued by the Project Management Institute®. This certificate is a professional credential that is used by project managers all over the world to indicate their skills and education in project management. The PMP® certificate is widely used by information technology project managers, but has […]
A construction project manager is a qualified individual with a degree in construction management, civil engineering or construction science. Being in charge of construction projects, he has to ensure that the entire project is completed on time, without exceeding budgetary limits. It is a high pressure job. The manager has complete control and is responsible […]
An Engineering Management degree can bring graduates a whole host of opportunities within the job market. Someone with this degree will typically find their way into a career where they are managing the latest in technology and engineering which could encompass a variety of industries from concrete to communications to heavy machinery. If this challenging […]
If you are ready to enhance your career opportunities and are interested in construction management jobs, an online degree in construction management can be achieved on a very flexible schedule that works for you and your time commitments. You can take classes at night and on the weekends and complete tests online when it works […]
Mortgage debt has become quite an issue in America. A large number of people are facing repossession and foreclosure risks and can lose their home any moment. In case you are far behind your payments or the lender has threatened to sue you then get your plans in order as soon as possible. The following […]
What Is Civil Engineering ? Civil engineering deals with a variety of construction and maintenance tasks, like building and maintaining roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, airports, dams, water works, sewage systems and ports. A civil engineer not only requires a high standard of engineering knowledge, but also supervisory and administrative skills. The work involves planning, constructing […]
A cofferdam is a type of watertight construction designed to facilitate construction projects in areas which are normally submerged, such as bridges and piers. A cofferdam is installed in the work area and water is pumped out to expose the bed of the body of water so that workers can construct structural supports, enact repairs, […]