Project Management

You were told that your building project would be finished a couple of months ago, but now your contractor says it may not be done for another month. Others you know have reported similar problems in the course of their…

Most people think that the building process of a construction job is the most challenging part. However, getting started and planning everything before you even break ground can take a lot of coordination, forethought, and analysis. Still, as long as…

Completing a construction project on time is a difficult task, as many variables go into the project. Surprisingly, an estimated nine out of ten construction projects do not finish on time. The good news is that you can take a…

Measuring the success of a construction project is challenging if you don’t know what to consider. With all the various things to manage and improve during the project, how do you know whether you are doing a good job or…

Studies have shown that only 31% of construction projects stay within 10% of their budget. By taking precautions, you can prevent projects from going over budget. Ensuring that everything is done correctly can be tricky, and there are many reasons…

Commercial real estate is generally a safe investment. Commercial land prices are up, interest rates are low, and the federal government is spending money to help the economy recover from the pandemic. Before starting a commercial construction, there are a…

Construction is one of the most competitive industries and is subject to multiple dynamic market forces. The economics of survival for construction firms and the success of individual construction projects depend immensely on proper planning, effective management, allocation of resources,…

With annual salaries of around $95,000 a year, construction management attracts many people looking at possible career paths. It’s a respectable profession that offers them the opportunity to contribute to a city’s architecture and become immortalized. However, construction management is…

Architecture, civil engineering, and cost estimation often spring to mind when many of us think about pursuing a career in the construction industry. While these are all great options, some people might not like the drawing, science, and math involved…

If you’re thinking of becoming a construction manager, you might wonder how much time you need to commit to a full-time job. Is it possible for construction managers to maintain a work-life balance with the hours that they work? How…

For any construction project to run smoothly, there has to be a construction worker and a contractor. However, few people understand the difference between the two terms. A construction worker is a laborer employed in a construction site to perform…

If you’ve always been interested in building things, you might consider going into construction. However, construction jobs don’t necessitate a degree. Therefore, do you need a degree to work in higher-level positions, like becoming a construction project manager?  You can…