{"id":27857,"date":"2024-05-13T16:48:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T14:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/?p=27857"},"modified":"2024-05-14T11:47:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T09:47:05","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-effective-construction-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/en\/the-ultimate-guide-to-effective-construction-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to effective construction project management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">For a lot of construction companies, construction project management is one of the hardest things to get right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">That\u2019s because construction is constantly changing: project size, scope, design approach, technology, location, project duration, contract type and stakeholders involved are all subject to alterations and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> affect project success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">And whether you work in building construction project management or any other area of construction, project managers have to have control over the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">thousands<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> of moving parts that make up a project, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Time and cost planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Contract agreement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Site management and build (including deviations)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Acceptance and billing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">If you don\u2019t have control and visibility over all these areas, pockets of waste start to appear, creating anarchy across the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">It\u2019s no easy feat. But getting construction project management right can be the difference between a project that makes profit and one that doesn\u2019t. This is especially important in construction, where ambitious companies&#8217; growth is stunted by consistent low, and decreasing profit margins for projects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategy-business.com\/article\/Why-do-large-projects-go-over-budget\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">91% of projects tend to go over budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll cover the purpose, importance and processes of construction project management. Then, we\u2019ll look at the major challenges teams face in construction project management, and how an integrated, real-time approach can help overcome these, and start making your project profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Ready? Let\u2019s get stuck in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What is construction project management?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24710\" src=\"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Project-Management-On-Site-1030x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"845\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Project-Management-On-Site-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Project-Management-On-Site-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Project-Management-On-Site-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Project-Management-On-Site-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Project-Management-On-Site-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Project-Management-On-Site-705x397.jpg 705w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Project-Management-On-Site.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">So what is construction project management compared to other forms of project management?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Standard project management usually involves managing resources across a project lifecycle to control scope, cost, time, delivery, and profits, etc. This is the same in construction project management, except you work within a wider set of constraints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Construction project management ends with the completion of a project build and review, giving each project a very set limit (although these limits often change).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">On top of this, each project has very different needs, such as design and build. You also have to manage a variety of different contracted and subcontracted roles, from specialist contractors, to site preparation, to installation services and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Why construction project management is important<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The project is the beating heart of every construction company: it\u2019s where they make and lose money and relationships grow or diminish \u2013 this is why construction project management is so important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">And as the construction industry becomes more and more complex and regulated, you need to make sure that decisions, reporting and delivery are as precise and informed as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A project management team are the ones who ensure this, being responsible for the day-to-day and overall success of each project. That means they\u2019re responsible for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Coordination and efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Resource allocation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Risk mitigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Quality control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Communication and stakeholder satisfaction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How does commercial project management work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Commercial construction project management is often the responsibility of a team:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A project owner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> funds, oversees and makes key decisions about the bidding process, contractor selection and project delivery method for a construction project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A construction project manager: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">oversees the planning, coordination, budgeting, and supervision of a construction project, handling tasks such as cost estimation, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. This professional, often PMP-certified, utilises industry-specific knowledge and management templates to ensure the project complies with technical, regulatory, and client requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A general contractor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> manages daily job site operations, providing necessary equipment, materials, and labour, and often hires subcontractors for specific tasks; responsibilities include supervising work, ensuring safety, handling permits, and managing waste and personnel. This role is typically awarded after the project owner selects the most suitable bid during the bidding process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subcontractors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> specialise in specific areas like plumbing or carpentry, are hired by general contractors to handle tasks beyond their expertise, with oversight through daily logs and the use of punch list templates to ensure no tasks are overlooked at project closure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The stages of a construction project typically include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Development and Planning<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Choose a site for construction or renovation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Conduct soil studies and boundary surveys to ensure site suitability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Set a budget, considering both hard costs (materials, labour) and soft costs (design, permits).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Commercial construction manager plans and coordinates the project, overseeing crews and subcontractors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Pre-Design<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Overlaps with construction planning; involves setting project objectives and determining timeline, size, and orientation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Budget for materials and equipment is established.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Design<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Create detailed drawings and schematics, ensuring compliance with building codes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Employ mechanical, structural, electrical, and civil engineers to verify plans and structural integrity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Pre-Construction<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Obtain necessary permits and insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Conduct vendor bidding to align procurement with the budget.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Assemble the field team for the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Procurement<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Secure materials and hire subcontractors, focusing on quality to maintain budget and ensure project success.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Maintain clear communication with all parties involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Construction<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Prepare the site, establish guidelines for workers, and set up storage for equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Begin actual construction: lay foundation, erect frame, install roofing and siding, followed by internal structures like electrical and HVAC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Complete interior with walls, floors, windows, and doors; finish with lighting and paint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Landscape the surrounding area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Post-Construction<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Conduct a walkthrough with the client to identify any issues using a punch list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Address all issues and pass the final inspection to complete the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The current challenges in construction project management<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-21751\" src=\"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Docs-hero-1030x644.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Docs-hero-1030x644.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Docs-hero-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Docs-hero-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Docs-hero-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Docs-hero-1500x938.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Docs-hero-705x441.jpg 705w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Docs-hero.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Challenges in construction project management tend to be characterised by one word: waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Wasted resources, wasted time, wasted profits. And ambitious companies are starting to realise that these inefficiencies aren\u2019t just \u201cpart of the job\u201d, they\u2019re killing their business slowly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Across the industry profits have been declining for the last six years, and are only estimated to be at 1-2% per project. And it\u2019s only getting worse, with the industry expecting nearly half of all projects to be unprofitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Communication bottlenecks are being unearthed and a new generation of workers are bringing in higher demand for digitisation, phasing out the old manual spreadsheets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">But project managers are still plagued by challenges in construction project management:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Construction is behind when it comes to digitisation<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Digitisation is no longer just a buzzword in the construction industry. Young talent entering the workforce expect modern construction tools that help improve efficiency, regulation requires companies to keep tighter records of project threads and the inefficiencies of excel and pen and paper are arising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">There is a critical need to modernise old systems and working methods. But a lot of construction companies are struggling to keep up \u2013 resulting in lost growth opportunities and reduced competitive advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Good investment in the right technologies can ensure financial gain in the long term and position you at the forefront of development, but the challenge is balancing the day-to-day operational work with that investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Those who are investing in digitisation are investing in disparate tools<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Companies in a rush to keep up with the need for digitisation have invested in separate, unconnected systems or apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">It\u2019s a step in the right direction, but having one app for client invoicing, one for timesheet management, one for snagging, one for variations, one for costing etc. is causing even more project anarchy than before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Digitisation is done in patchwork, causing frustration at multiple different logins, and unconnected information about the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Communication bottlenecks are formed\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">When tools are disparate and uncoordinated, different parts of the project aren\u2019t properly informed by the other. In construction, data analytics doesn\u2019t flow between the many tasks that your people are getting done, which means you don\u2019t get an accurate view of what is happening in your project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Lack of project visibility<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Projects of all sizes have hundreds or thousands of moving parts: spreadsheets, communication bottlenecks and siloed apps can never provide the transparency or visibility needed to run projects well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Construction people are smart, but a lot of them end up clueless most of the time due to outdated insights, lost, mishandled or inaccurate information and lack of clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The result of all this is that construction project managers only get snapshots of what has already happened in a project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> after-the-event siloed data doesn\u2019t come close to exposing where money goes to die in projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Waste breeds. Burnout and stress are common. Ambition becomes impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The companies that will rise above these challenges are the ones who recognise the importance of these things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Smarter, integrated digitisation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The power of connected construction data\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Real-time insights and project control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Let\u2019s take a look at what this approach looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How an integrated construction project management approach can help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24733\" src=\"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Platform-Cropped-1030x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"887\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Platform-Cropped-1030x538.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Platform-Cropped-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Platform-Cropped-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Platform-Cropped-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Platform-Cropped-1500x783.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Platform-Cropped-705x368.jpg 705w, https:\/\/next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Platform-Cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A new approach is needed, and this comes in the form of integrated construction project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In the past, disparate construction project management tools managed different stages of the project lifecycle. However, an integrated approach pulls them all together into one platform for comprehensive project visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In today\u2019s landscape, this approach isn\u2019t just beneficial \u2013 it\u2019s imperative for ensuring profitability and project control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Ambitious companies need all-in-one construction project management tools that are engineered to streamline every aspect of project management from quote-to-cash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This is the platform teams need to enable project managers to maintain a tight grip on all project tasks in real time:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Centralise control with real-time data<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Integrated construction project management eliminates the anarchy caused by disjointed manual processes with a centralised, cloud-based system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">With features like real-time project planning, time reporting, budget forecasting etc., integrated directly into the platform, managers can make more informed decisions quickly, foresee potential issues or deviations early and avoid costly delays and overruns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Enhance efficiency and reduce waste<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A platform that digitises and automates work orders is critical to address the major pain points of ambitious construction companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Compared to the old, manual way of doing things, this approach significantly reduces the time taken from initiation to billing. As a result, operational efficiency is boosted and administrative overhead is slashed, allowing more resources to be focussed on project execution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Financial accuracy and visibility<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">All-in-one construction project management should also bring together invoicing and payment plans, automating them to streamline financial operations. This makes sure that every pound spent or earned is accurately tracked and accounted for against the status of the project in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This visibility is vital in an industry where profit margins are currently tight and financial oversight is critical to success. An integrated system should also have the ability to integrate data from any other financial and payroll systems you use, ensuring that all financial data is synchronised and up-to-date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This means lower risk of errors and financial control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This is where Next Project thrives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Gain real-time project visibility, return on construction data and maximum profits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Next Project is the all-in-one digital tool for business and project management in construction \u2013 and it\u2019s tailor made to reduce waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Next is for ambitious construction businesses that want real-time control over every project. Our platform delivers dramatically lower project risk based on real-time visibility and makes it easy to get accurate, comprehensive visibility across the entire project management lifecycle \u2013 as it\u2019s taking place, not after the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">That means full, connected control over:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Project planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Time reporting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Work order management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Field reporting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Budgeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Revenue forecasting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Tendering and invoicing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">And much more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">No more manual data lift and shift. We capture and make visible all the hard-to-predict movements in real-time that happen inside and between the thousands of jobs and tasks that make up every project. The things that erode profitability and kill customer satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Next helps you control costs, see errors before they happen, and makes it easy to manage project deviations. It\u2019s simple to deploy, non-disruptive to the rest of your operations and delivers insight immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Want to see how our solution can have immediate effects on the visibility and profitability of your project? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/next-tech.com\/en\/book-demo-next-experts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Check out our free demo today!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a lot of construction companies, construction project management is one of the hardest things to get right. 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