Career & Team development

6 Tips for better communication as a construction project manager

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Communication is one of the most fundamental skills in construction project management, yet often goes overlooked. Through establishing a formal communication chain, being an active listener, and being open to feedback you can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of communicating with your teams. Being mindful to these tips can help improve your communication and ultimately your ability to successfully complete projects

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How to write a construction project executive summary

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An executive summary can make or break your construction project proposal. Keeping your exec summary short, simple, and to the point can have an outsized impact on the likelihood of your proposal being selected. It is also helpful to know exaclty what to put in your executive summary to know whether or not you are touching on all the important factors decision-makers will consider when selecting a winning bid.

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What is the best construction career path for a project engineer?

What is the best construction career path for a project engineer?

Planning a career path as a construction project engineer is an exciting opportunity. You can take a variety of different directions with your career in construction management, and many PEs typically spend some time as a project manager or project executive, with the goal of one day becoming vice president of operations. While no one path suits everyone, being aware of the most common career progression routes can help you better understand the milestones you can set to achieve your career goals and how best to do so.

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