Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 17, 2021

What is parametric estimation? Parametric estimating is a top-down form of project estimation that works for time, resource and cost estimates. It uses parameters (characteristics) to create estimates based on what you already know, so in that respect it’s useful for a project manager because it’s reliable.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

ProjectManager is powerful project management software that can be used by both experienced and beginner project managers and team members to manage projects. What Is a Project? A project is a sequence of tasks that lead toward a singular goal. This free template is ideal for beginner project managers.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2024

Compare Estimated vs. Actual Costs When making a project budget, all project costs are estimated. As the project is executed, those costs should be tracked. We’ve created dozens of blogs, templates and guides to help you master this process.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

While you’ll go into greater detail when you create the project budget , here is where you want to get a ballpark figure on what project costs you expect. Define the budget for the project and who will have spending authority. What resources are involved in the project?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 30, 2023

If you’re a general contractor working in construction project management, you’ll need to know about general conditions. We’ll go further, explaining how to estimate general condition costs and how general conditions compare to construction specifications and general requirements. What Are General Conditions In Construction?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

Project controls are a set of tools, processes and people skills that are used together to help project managers have the right information, at the right time, to make the right decision. In fact, it works throughout the entire life cycle of a project. Cost estimates. Project documentation. Methodology.

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Inloox

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Projects without concrete evaluations are a luxury that many companies will no longer be able to afford in the future. The basis for this is formed by very simple rules, such as those for initiating projects, maintaining project data, the structure of projects and the prerequisites a project manager must have.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2024

There’s a section explaining the importance of tracking budget variance in project management and different project aspects to consider when tracking budget variance. The definition comes from probability theory and statistics. Project managers use budget variance analysis when managing projects.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2023

That’s why construction cost management is so important. Knowing exactly what construction cost management means and what a construction cost is can be the difference between project success or failure. We’ll go over those definitions and explain the construction cost management process so you can manage projects better.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

PMOs can use project management software to review and decide on whether to accept, reject or defer the request. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that estimates project costs and creates budgets to show the viability of the request. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

What is a ROM estimate? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Think of resource requirements as the fuel that drives all project activities. Once one understands what resource requirements are in project management, next there is estimating what those resources will be and managing them. What Are Resource Requirements in Project Management? It’s also money.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Projects cost money. But what’s harder to discern is if the project is worth the investment. The last thing stakeholders want is to discover the project isn’t financially effective. That’s where the cost performance index comes in. We’ll discuss what the cost performance index does and how it does it below.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 12, 2021

A time and materials contract is used when the project is open-ended or undefined, and an accurate estimate of the time and materials needed cannot be calculated. In this case, a fixed-price contract is unadvisable as the actual costs can far outpace the agreed-upon contract. Related: Free Construction Estimate Template.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

The list below isn’t definitive but includes those categories that a typical RFI in construction will include. The RFQ asks how a vendor or contractor should handle a specific aspect of a project, from cost estimation to work descriptions. Easy-to-read graphs and charts show cost, time, workload and more.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

When a contractor bids on a project or a manufacturer takes on a job, they need to have an accurate forecast of the price for the project to make a profit, which is why job costing is so important. We’ll go over all, plus explain when to use job costing and provide an example of job costing to make sure the definition is clear.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Define the Purpose of Your Project The first step is knowing the underlying reason for the project you plan on initiating. One must know the why of the project: why are we doing this? The more precise and compelling your definition of the project’s purpose, the more likely it will be planned and delivered successfully.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

This way you can provide them with that information to keep them from interrupting work and also prepare them for delays or other things that might impact the project. Estimating Costs Accurately to Create a Project Budget Projects cost money.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A project budget contains the financial details of your project, including the estimates of all the money you need to layout to lead a successful project, from resources to materials. Monitor project expenses with this Excel budget template. ProjectManager.com’s Project Budget Template.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 26, 2021

How do you create a construction budget, anticipate the costs for a project and track them to make sure you’re not overspending? While the budget is an attempt to forecast all costs in a construction project, you should leave some wiggle room to account for any emergencies or unexpected building costs.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 4, 2023

Deadlines are an inevitable part of project work. The definition of a project includes having a defined end. Project schedules should invoke a sense of confidence and calm in a project team. I view a project schedule as a roadmap for success. What Can Ranged Estimation Address? .

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

Lean construction is constantly evolving, which is why there’s no straightforward definition of the term. However, it’s different from construction project management in that it designs production systems that reduce wasting materials, time and effort while still getting the most value possible.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. The PMI definition of risk is: “an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives.”. Here is a list of common project cost risks.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2020

Microsoft Project, in its various releases (i.e., can become an accurate estimating tool for top-down (Analogous) and bottom-up (Parametric) estimating. Unfortunately, the large majority of project managers estimate tasks with durations and update tasks by entering %-complete as reported by team members.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 16, 2024

That is easier said than done as there’s no definitive way to predict the future. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with features project managers and their teams want to figure out how much these what-if plans will cost and to monitor their progress and performance.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2023

We’ve talked a lot about what a project initiation document is and why it’s important, but we’ve yet to go into detail about what it includes. Here, we’ll outline the different sections of the project initiation document and what they do. Purpose: The reason for the project, whether that’s a new product, filling a market niche, etc.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

Resources are the largest contributor to successful project delivery , and project managers spend significant time planning and managing their activities. Both resource and project managers work in tandem to develop resourcing strategies for projects. Before delving deep, let us begin with the definition.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge 7th Edition In other words, your quality management work is all about making sure that what you deliver is good enough for the job it was designed to do. While definitions of quality vary between professional organizations, they all have “being fit for purpose” as a common theme.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Developing global business partnerships provide significant business advantages, such as lowering of project costs, faster time to market, improvements in quality and reliability of products and services, greater customer satisfaction, and lowering of project and business risks.

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc. Poor estimates .

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc. Poor estimates .

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

It’s part of the scope management plan, a comprehensive document that explains all the procedures and guidelines related to the project scope. Project Budget. The project budget is a critical project management document. Project Schedule. Let your organizational structure guide how much process you should document.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

Having an accurate schedule is important, and schedule and project costs are closely linked. If you accelerate the schedule, costs will rise. You need to think about the timeline necessary to meet your expected schedule and costs. The construction delivery methods need to be examined for liability and other risk factors.

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 5, 2022

Estimation of project cost is one of the core practices of the project initiation stage, which becomes the basis for the approved project budget. At the same time, the forecasted cost should not be too overestimated or underestimated. What helps make cost estimation simple and efficient?

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Parametric estimation is a crucial estimation technique in project management. That’s because parametric estimations are highly accurate and take some guesswork from your estimation process. What is parametric estimating? The more granular the parameter, the more accurate the estimate.

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Teamweek

JUNE 3, 2024

Scope creep is one of the main reasons why projects exceed their budgets. It happens when a project’s scope keeps expanding without proper control, resulting in higher project costs. This article aims to help project managers who are burdened with monitoring project scope and reducing project costs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition. Knowledge Areas: Definition What exactly are 'Knowledge Areas'? Cost Management Cost management is basically managing funding for project activities. I would count money as a resource as well.

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