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  In brief, construction project management is the process of managing construction projects. But when you're talking about managing a construction project in comparison to other types of projects, the distinction is mostly that construction is mission-based. That means that the project's organization ends with the end of the project build. While generally project management is defined as managing resources over the life cycle of a project through various tools and methodologies to control scope, cost, time, quality, etc, when working in the construction industry your outlook must be broader. It usually includes a wider variety of constraints to consider specific to design, build and construction projects, and can interact with a variety of different disciplines in the lifetime of a project, from architecture to engineering to public works to city planning. There are a variety of different types of construction projects, depending on the different construction sectors. There ar...

  Civil engineering is a highly sought-after job. A career in this field requires a very specific skillset. A great civil engineer isn't easy to find and the best are richly rewarded. If you are looking for a long-term career, civil engineering is a great area to look into. As society develops and grows, so does the need for engineering. It is one of the very few future-proof jobs you can pursue. Not only that, but the future looks very exciting in civil engineering. New technologies are opening up all kinds of new techniques and pathways. Bridges are becoming more magnificent and buildings are reaching taller. The technology that engineers deal with is among the most forward-thinking on the planet. Becoming a civil engineer is a unique way to shape the world around you. So, have you got what it takes? What exactly does a civil engineer do? There are many different aspects to a civil engineer's job. There is no 'typical day in the office. The career covers such a wide varie...

    In your eyes, Ali, how can a client get the most value from working with a construction manager? When there's a working relationship based on mutual trust and understanding, the client can really make the most of their collaboration with a construction manager. Clients hire us to give solid, expert advice for their complex, costly projects. We talk them through solutions, recommendations, and alternatives so that they can make informed decisions that will lead to the most satisfying results. Good project managers should be the clients' most trusted advisors. Clients are surrounded by designers, architects and others who provide advice from their specific area of expertise. There might be a dozen different professionals who are looking at the project from a dozen different angles. Construction managers, on the other hand, have no separate perspective or agenda. We're the only objective source of truth on a project, the single most important source of counsel for each cli...

    Any complex building project integrates a vast number of elements; the construction management plan, or CMP, is one of them. You might think of it as a travel plan that charts your path from point A to your destination—Switzerland, say. To go to Switzerland, you'll likely start by creating the perfect trip in your mind. Let's imagine you're an enthusiastic hiker and you're mad about Appenzeller cheese—maybe you've got this idea that part of the trip should be about hiking to a Swiss dairy farm to see how Appenzeller is made. Way before you're on that plane, you'll be looking at your calendar, looping in potential travel partners, booking tickets and reserving accommodations, considering risks and insurance options, checking out car rentals or train schedules and surfing restaurant reviews. You'll want to know which Swiss dairy farms near the town of Appenzell welcome visitors. As things move along, you'll be thinking about what to pack, pet care,...