Archive for July, 2024


Schedule compression techniques are used in project management to complete work faster than planned to speed up the delivery of the project. There are two of these techniques, fast-tracking and project crashing. They’re commonly used to adjust the project schedule…
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When managing projects, users have many options. Microsoft Lists and Microsoft Planner are two of the most popular project management apps. But are they the one-stop solution project managers and their teams need to plan, manage and track work? There’s only…
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The better team members know their roles and responsibilities, the better a project will run. The last thing you want on a project is confusion, so communicating role distinctions early on in the project is crucial. A RACI chart allows…
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Customers want a service and service providers deliver that service. It sounds simple, but it’s not. Businesses need to plan and organize their resources to improve both the employees’ and customers’ experiences, a process called service design. A service blueprint…
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Stakeholders are anyone with a vested interest in the project. These people can be individuals, groups or institutions. Being able to identify them and their relationship to the project informs how to manage their expectations. One tool to achieve this…
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Construction software is essential for general constructors to plan, manage and track projects. There are many options for construction project management software, but most run on PCs. If the construction company or any of its departments use Apple products, they’re…
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The bottom line is often emphasized when discussing how to keep a business solvent. However, focusing only on money disregards the business processes that allow it to operate and contribute to profits. Operational efficiency is another way to look at…
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The contractor is generally the builder and can cause serious damage if not scouted for wisely. They are mandated to execute works and pay the largest share of the project sum. Adequate due diligence is very important since 70% of the work rests in their hands. Here are a few insights to be keen on: […]

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One of the main responsibilities of any project manager is to track project resources so they’re available whenever they’re needed. To do so, they must measure resource utilization. By calculating resource utilization, project managers and employers have a better idea…
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Work isn’t only performed in an office, and field service is an example of this. For example, a contractor works on one’s home or a professional services firm installs a new system in a client’s office. Field service management is…
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