One of the first tasks when managing a project is the cost estimate. A cost estimate must be accurate, transparent and reliable. These factors are particularly important for a small business because ...

The construction sector increasingly relies on sophisticated project management techniques to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Earned Value Analysis (EVA), a critical component ...

Homeowners and businesses spend an annual rate of $623 billion on construction projects, according to the August 2013 edition of "U.S. Census Bureau News." The U.S. Bureau of Statistics divides ...

Organizations aim to improve their processes’ efficiency and effectiveness by reducing waste, which creates a need for experts in project management frameworks and process improvement techniques such ...

Every industry, ranging from manufacturing to software development, benefits from professionals who are certified in quality management. As it stands, Lean and Six Sigma are some of the most sought ...

Efficiency is everything to a small business. And yet, only 23 percent of organizations use standardized project management practices across the entire organization and while project performance has ...

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This represents a waterfall type of approach to project planning, where one phase flows into the other. It works well for certain industries such as construction and manufacturing, but it is less ...

Explore our complete guide to project management methodologies. Discover various approaches, including Agile, Waterfall, Scrum and Lean, and learn how to choose the best methodology for your projects.

For many businesses and organizations, project management has received a lot of renewed focus in recent years. One reason for this is that analytics and data-driven approaches have become a high ...