Drone technology is rapidly evolving and has dramatically improved the construction industry’s methods of field data collection, inspection, asset management, and data visualization. By embracing the use of drones, CMs can ensure the successful...
In 2020, the world of Business Development in the construction industry has significantly changed. Industry events have been abruptly cancelled, in-person events and conferences have been postponed indefinitely. Business development as we knew it has...
This session highlight efforts by the NYC-DEP to foster an atmosphere of partnering on the $187 million Phase 2 Upgrade Project at the Jamaica Waste Water Treatment Plant, where multiple work scopes unforeseen site conditions, vendor delays, numerous...
Learn to effectively use the commissioning process to increase construction quality and productivity. Typical process improvements include early identification of MEP system deficiencies, scheduling of critical path systems check-out, avoiding...
What is Emotional Intelligence (EI) and why is EI or – when measured – Emotional Quotient (EQ) even important to CMs? As a CM leading large teams, you most likely want to improve your EQ to ensure expectations are met, avoid claims, reach consensus...
This panel discusses evolving legal issues that should be of concern to CMs and CMARs. The discussion probes the recent Massachusetts case holding a CMAR liable for a design issue because of the CMAR's preconstruction and design role, and the...
Are you advancing in your job, or looking to advance? Do you have more responsibility? Are you managing more complex operations and teams? Are you thinking, how do I really lead? If so, there are real steps you can take to grow not just as a manager...
By creating a culture of quality on CM contracts, construction managers can ensure best practices are followed the first time, with repeatable, measurable results. Key elements to a robust quality assurance/quality control program include taking a...
This session features new and innovative apps that your field staff can use on smartphones and tablets for supporting your construction processes. It provides an overview of current apps that enable your field staff to stay out on the project with...
A common problem on projects is inefficient completion process, where the contractor just compiles a close-out list, but the punch list reveals work scope that is incomplete so the project and punch-out operations drag on. Learn how to implement a...