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Key Technology Trends in the Construction Industry in 2024

Epicflow

At present, the construction industry is undergoing a substantial transformation. Innovations, economic uncertainty, construction workforce shortages, and other factors have forced building companies to change the way they work and deliver their projects. damage or cracking on buildings). [2] damage or cracking on buildings). [2]

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Retire These Metaphors & Reframe the Discussion to be More Effective

Johanna Rothman

FTE for full-time Equivalent (as in human beings!) “Resources” instead of the words: people, or human beings Construction metaphors, such as: build, which describes how we organize and create a usable product. People are resourceful— not resources. Pregnancy to explain the indivisibleness of some work.

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Navigating the Crossroads: Project Management vs. Project Accounting Software

Progressus

The Power of Project Management Software: Project Management software is engineered to assist teams in organizing, tracking, and completing projects efficiently. Resource Management: Optimize the use of human and material resources. Resource Management: Optimize the use of human and material resources.

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Power of Business Consultants: A Comprehensive Look at the Benefits

Business Consulting Agency

Cost-Efficiency Contrary to misconceptions, investing in business consulting services often leads to cost savings. Consultants streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and identify areas for operational efficiency, translating into tangible financial benefits over time.

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Why is feedback so hard to give?

The Management Centre

In this blog, we’re going to explore why it can be so hard to give constructive feedback, and how to overcome these obstacles. Teams are under increased pressure to deliver with limited resources. Teams need to find ways to become ever more effective and efficient. You need to be honest and open.

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The Art of Being Able to Influence Your Team as a Manager — The 4 Steps to Take

LSA Global

The ability to influence your team as a manager helps you and your team to mobilize resources, drive organizational change , and get results with others. 4 Steps to Increase Your Influence at Work as a Manager Transactional leadership styles may beget efficiencies, but they do not create the trust required for real influence at work.

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Project Cost Estimation: Overview of the Process, Main Challenges, and Recommendations

Epicflow

What helps make cost estimation simple and efficient? By definition, cost estimation refers to predicting the amount of financial resources or the number of work hours it takes to complete a project. Allocating people and material resources (tools, equipment, facilities) required to deliver each piece of work. .