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Article Talent Management, Cost Management, Resource Management, Construction 1 May 2008

PM Network

Battling the elements

By Hildebrand, Carol Efforts to construct utility plants are often mired with significant problems caused by humans and nature alike. When extreme weather conditions are added to this the challenge, the project's…
Article Quality Management, Cost Management, Construction 1 August 2002

PM Network

Lost costs

By Zafar, Zartab | Rasmussen, Dean Lost efficiency on construction projects can affect productivity.Project managers should periodically examine the productivity rate and learn the causes of inefficiency.Two methods for gauging…
Article Cost Management, Construction 1 June 2002

Project Management Journal

Using modularization to manage construction of onshore process plants

By Cigolini, Roberto | Castellano, Antonio This paper presents a model aimed at supporting construction managers in the early stages of projects by generating quantitative results and "what-if" analyses about modularization, i.e.,…
Article Scheduling, Cost Management, Construction August 1999

PM Network

The project manager's toolbox

By Meng, Eric The GC/CM (general contractor/construction management) method is one of the alterative project delivery systems used increasingly by owners to control costs, avoid litigation, and meet schedules.…
Article Cost Management, Estimating, Construction May 1999

PM Network

The price is not always right

By Pepoon, William T. In the construction industry, there is fierce competition, generally on price. In the selection of subcontractors or suppliers, project managers often take the lowest price without making further…
Article Cost Management, Construction November 1997

PM Network

Construction audits

By Braz, Evandro F. The traditional, lump-sum construction contract is giving way to various cost-plus contracting approaches that often contain complex incentives or profit-sharing for finishing the job in a timely…
Article Scheduling, Cost Management, Construction March 1997

Project Management Journal

The seven legal elements necessary for a successful claim for a constructive acceleration

By Jensen, Donald A. | Murphy, John D. | Craig, James The construction contracting process for a project is extremely complex. As a consequence, the process often results in contractual- related dispute that ultimately affects the design team, owner,…
Article Cost Management, Construction June 1996

Project Management Journal

Cash flow forecasting and updating for building projects

By Navon, Ronie Cash flow management is crucial in providing day-to-day support for construction activities during building projects. This article surveys several cash flow forecasting models as well as several…
Article Scheduling, Complexity, Cost Management, Construction, Energy & Utilities March 1974

Project Management Quarterly

Nuclear plant delays challenge project management

By Avots, Ivars In response to rising consumer demands for electrical power, the United States (US) utility industry is currently building dozens of new nuclear plants and planning an additional more than…

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Battling the elements

Lost costs

Using modularization to manage construction of onshore process plants

The project manager's toolbox

The price is not always right

Construction audits

The seven legal elements necessary for a successful claim for a constructive acceleration

Cash flow forecasting and updating for building projects

Nuclear plant delays challenge project management