Spotlight on AACE RP 45R-08: How SmartPM Supports Best Practices
"When the Project Schedule is accurately maintained and documented, it is a vital element in successful project claims management."
Posts Written By Michael Pink
Resolutions for Smart Project Management in 2025
Start 2025 off right by leaving outdated practices behind.
SmartPM’s End of the Year Review 2024
Enjoy this look back on the trends, features, and milestones that helped the industry achieve smarter project management in 2024.
Solving the Construction Scheduling Problem
“How do we solve the construction scheduling problem?” The truth is, it’s a complex question—one that many companies in this industry find themselves discussing without really making progress.
How to Estimate and Track Weather Delays in Construction
By following these recommended steps, you can more effectively manage weather delays, reducing the likelihood of overstated claims and minimizing the potential for disputes.
Top 3 Risks Impacting CPM Construction Schedule Quality
When issues like missing logic, long durations, and excessive constraints make their way into your project, it becomes harder to accurately track progress and predict future risk.
Defining Construction Schedule Controls
Schedule controls refer to the processes, tools, and practices used to analyze and share the data held within a CPM schedule to support project controls.
Overcoming Confirmation Bias in Construction Project Management
Confirmation bias can be particularly problematic in project and schedule management, where decisions must be based on accurate and comprehensive information.
Putting the ‘Smart’ in Project Management with Project Controls
Project controls are not just a subset of project management; they are its backbone, focusing on meticulous monitoring and analysis.
Decoding Schedule Compression: Balancing Efficiency and Risk
Compression quantifies extra workload, helping gauge whether end dates are feasible without excessive strain on your workforce.
What Float in CPM Schedules Means for Your Construction Project
In essence, float can offer a buffer against unexpected changes, allowing activities to be postponed without impacting the overall end date.
10 Steps to Avoid Construction Project Claims
The majority of construction project claims result from impacts and delays over time, many of them being hidden for months after the fact.