The project manager has been using spreadsheets to get their work done over the past 30 years. Ever since creating construction schedules to budget monitoring and recording approvals, they have been viewed as the easiest and most approachable tool in the box. However, with the increased complexity, size, and level of public responsibility associated with …
The potential to fail is real and, indeed, impending when dealing within the construct of government capital projects. Brought on by surprise deficits in funding, vendor failure, political influence, or compliance failure, public project faces vulnerabilities that demand more than just reactive firefighting. The difference between high-achieving project leaders and teams in utter chaos is …
Compliance is usually put on the back burner in the context of government capital projects. As project teams focus on schedules, budgets, and coordinating contractors, compliance becomes a check box, something to attend to later, in case of an audit or whenever something goes wrong. And this is the real thing: compliance as the second …
The Compliance Trap: Why It’s Costing Government Projects Millions—and How to Escape It Read More »
The process of construction is complex and needs a lot of documentation, numerous stakeholder engagements, and clear & concise communication at every stage of construction. Various questions and small uncertainties inevitably arise even after the detailed plans and thorough preparations. The Architects’ Supplemental Instruction (ASI) is one of the tools that are commonly used by …
Architect’s Supplemental Instruction (ASI) in Construction: A Comprehensive Guide Read More »
To transform a blueprint into a completed building, it takes more than just bricks and machines. Procurement is a crucial system behind the scenes that drives the entire project. When it comes to sourcing the right materials, hiring subcontractors and vendors, procurement in construction is a necessary element in delivering projects on time, within budget, …
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What comes to your mind when you think of large-scale construction or capital projects? May be the roads, bridges, airports, water supply systems, or power grids. These are not just structures; they form the backbone of the development. Behind each structure lies a well-planned and executed process known as infrastructure project management. Managing infrastructure projects …
Infrastructure Project Management: Phases, Challenges, and Best Practices for Success Read More »
Every project starts with the best of intentions, doesn’t it? You’ve got your timeline, your budget, and a checklist of what’s in and what’s out. Everyone nods in agreement, confident that everything is under control. And then, things change. You’ve got your timeline, your budget, and a checklist of what’s in and what’s out. Everyone …
Scope Creep in Project Management: Causes, Examples & How to Prevent It Read More »
When Small Changes Create Big Problems Each capital project begins with a defined scope. However, between the kickoff meeting and the ribbon cutting, “just one more change” turns into multiple changes. Such devious growth, known as scope creep, is the default death toll of government project budgets. It usually occurs slowly and informally, with no …
The Silent Budget Killer in Capital Projects — And How to Eliminate It Read More »
In today’s era of citizen scrutiny, transparency in government can no longer be optional; it is a demand from citizens. Never before has pressure been placed on the government leaders to ensure that they provide transparency. No longer do we win the trust of the people by our intentions; we must now maintain it through …
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The U.S. construction industry is a cornerstone of the national economy, comprising more than 919,000 establishments and a workforce of nearly 8 million people, which generates almost $2.1 trillion in structures annually (AGC). The sector, being part of the progress, requires the highkey change that is the intrinsic character of the digital transformation. The change …
Data Migration vs Data Integration: What’s the Difference? Read More »
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