One of the first tasks when managing a project is the cost estimate. A cost estimate must be accurate, transparent and reliable. These factors are particularly important for a small business because ...

Homeowners and businesses spend an annual rate of $623 billion on construction projects, according to the August 2013 edition of "U.S. Census Bureau News." The U.S. Bureau of Statistics divides ...

Efficiency is everything to a small business. And yet, only 23 percent of organizations use standardized project management practices across the entire organization and while project performance has ...

Organizations aim to improve their processes’ efficiency and effectiveness by reducing waste, which creates a need for experts in project management frameworks and process improvement techniques such ...

The construction sector increasingly relies on sophisticated project management techniques to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Earned Value Analysis (EVA), a critical component ...

This represents a waterfall type of approach to project planning, where one phase flows into the other. It works well for certain industries such as construction and manufacturing, but it is less ...

For many businesses and organizations, project management has received a lot of renewed focus in recent years. One reason for this is that analytics and data-driven approaches have become a high ...

Every industry, ranging from manufacturing to software development, benefits from professionals who are certified in quality management. As it stands, Lean and Six Sigma are some of the most sought ...

Effective construction project management benefits owners by increasing the potential for successful project completion—on time, within budget, and free of financial or legal complications.

Drexel University's Continuing Professional Education offers online project management courses that provide the necessary skills to successfully run a project. You will focus on the key principles of ...

Project management is a dynamic role needed in a variety of industries ranging from construction and healthcare to finance and technology. Project managers help companies stay on track, budget and ...