Earned Value Management in Construction: Why Site Data Accuracy Matters
Several construction teams struggle with finances and operations behind the scenes. At first glance, things seem perfectly in place. Cost reports are updated, schedules are tracked and earned value management calculations appear to reflect steady progress. However, a closer inspection reveals something completely different. For instance, actual costs are understated due to delayed invoices, while […]
Construction Coordination: Process, Challenges and Best Practices
Construction Coordination: Process, Challenges and Best Practices Construction coordination is the continuous process of aligning trades, schedules, drawings, responsibilities and physical site conditions so construction work can proceed without avoidable conflicts. It connects decisions made during planning and coordination meetings with what crews actually build on the jobsite. A project may appear fully coordinated on […]
What Is an RFI in Construction?
Construction projects are complex. Always have been. Why? It involves hundreds of drawings, specs, schedules, trades, moving parts. And, with complexity, loads of questions come up as work progresses. One of the most important tools for resolving those questions is the RFI – Request for Information. But here is something most teams don’t realize: RFIs are […]