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The secret weapon to precise project planning: Parametric estimating (with examples!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

What is parametric estimation? Parametric estimating is a 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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Free Google Sheets To-Do List Template: Create Plans Online

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This free Google Sheets to-do list template helps team leaders such as project managers or business managers assign tasks to their team members and track their percentage of completion, priority level, estimated cost and notes. Estimate those costs and compare them against the actual cost of tasks to keep track of budgets.

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What Is a Transition Plan? Example & Template Included

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This is where a transition plan can help provide structure to the chaos. A transition plan is used in many industries. In project management, a transition plan can help a project move successfully from one phase to the next, onboarding a new team member or transferring one team member to a new position and/or department.

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Decision Tree Analysis in Project Management & Strategic Planning

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A decision tree analysis is a tool used in project management, strategic planning and other disciplines to help those in a position of authority to evaluate different courses of action based on possible outcomes and their associated risks. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to turn decisions into plans. What Is a Decision Tree Analysis?

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Best Project Cost Management Software

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Project cost management software is a tool designed to help project managers and teams plan, estimate, budget and control costs throughout the project life cycle. Cost management is a cornerstone of project management and touches on resource management, cost control, cost estimating and much more.

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Work in Progress (WIP) Report in Construction (Template Included)

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General contractors strive to maintain each job’s profit margin, so it makes sense that the construction project will be monitored closely to ensure it’s progressing as planned. Estimated Project Cost: The total amount for all the costs that the contractor will cover as the construction project is built.

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10 Best Construction Software for Mac (Free & Paid)

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Construction software is essential for general constructors to plan, manage and track projects. They’ll need to consult the list below to find construction software for Mac that works on Apple and sometimes both Mac and PC products, which gives companies the most flexibility to plan, manage and track their projects.