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Project Management Resource and News Blog

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Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Tools

The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries face many challenges. In particular, when managing a cross section of projects. From complex large projects to many smaller projects, technology can transform the design and delivery of them all.

Working ac…

A Guide to Risk Assessment in Construction

Construction sites have inherent risks, no matter whether it is a multi storey building or a house renovation. Too often a realized risk can cause personal injury. Or, a serious risk not well managed can wipe out a whole company. Construction risk assessment and manage…

Tips on Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Construction safety is everyone’s responsibility. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has numerous regulations to assist residential construction employers and employees in providing safe and healthful workplaces. So, the onus is on all employers t…

Creating construction project management templates

No matter how you look at it, no matter the size, keeping a construction project on track is tough at the best of times. As a project manager, there is constant pressure from all directions. Pressure to manage subcontractors and stay on budget and time, while ensuring…

Creating a risk assessment method statement

Creating a method statement. You require a safety method statement for all jobs or tasks that have some measure of risk. A subcontractor may need to as part of a tender/quote or before starting work. Safety method statements are a commitment to the health and safety of…

Creating a Construction O and M Manual Template

These days creating an O and M manual template for a construction project is as simple as you make it. You can compile the information and produce the document yourself. Use a word processing tool like Word or, a digital process to produce compliant, professional digit…

Ask any project planner or scheduler and they will tell you that scheduling is often undervalued in keeping a project running on time and budget. The project schedule is central to setting out the timelines to complete the tasks as outlined in the project plan. It is a…

Construction moving towards integrated safety

Construction safety is key to protecting the nearly 6.5 million people who work on construction sites every single day.

A Guide to Construction Risk Assessment

Construction risk assessment is a real challenge as part of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration role. There are over 4,500 work related fatalities in the United States every year. So, you would think that the days of pen and paper to manage risk, safety an…

Project Controls from RaptorPM

The term “project management” has a wide and varied meaning, depending on what role different people or organizations play. Whereas the term “project control” has a more definitive meaning around how the project manager controls deviations from the original project pla…