A Project Manager’s Job Is Hard Enough

project managerThe construction project manager’s job is a mix of actions that must be taken. They generally include all of the following:

  • Plan the work
  • Hire, fire and supervise team members
  • Get equipment and materials
  • Set goals
  • Stay on time
  • Stay under budget
  • Keep all project partners in the loop
  • Communicate well with management
  • Draft contracts
  • Manage risk

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Spreadsheets Plus

excel_spreadsheetIn a  Construction Technology Report survey, construction industry professionals made it clear that they use–and do not want to give up using–spreadsheets. Likewise, when I asked a new client if she used Microsoft Excel, she answered, “Extensively.” I can understand the original appeal: spreadsheets are easy-to-use and flexible, allow you to list things in an organized manner, and can perform complex or otherwise tedious calculations quickly.

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