Notes from the owner's side of the table.
Practical thinking on scheduling, cost control and running construction programs in Canada.
What Does an Owner's Rep Cost in Ontario? (And What It Saves)
What an owner's representative costs in Ontario, how fees are structured, and the math on what independent oversight saves in change orders and delays.
Owner's Rep vs. Project Manager: Who Actually Works for You?
Every PM on a construction program serves whoever pays them. Learn who works for the owner, signs you need an owner's rep, and what to ask before hiring.
Microsoft Project alternatives
Looking beyond Microsoft Project? A quick tour of 12 scheduling and project management tools, from Asana and Smartsheet to ProjectLibre.
Unlocking the Complexity Advantage: A New Era of Business Adaptability
What complexity science teaches leaders about adaptability, self-organizing teams and resilience, and how to apply it to projects and organizations.
What makes construction project managers in high demand across Canada?
Housing, infrastructure and complex builds are driving demand for construction project managers across Canada. Here is what that means for owners.
How to Manage Multiple Commercial Projects Without Losing Control (Use Cases)
Nine practical strategies for owners running several commercial construction projects at once: one system, realistic schedules, budget control and risk.
Top Canadian Infrastructure Projects in 2024: Transforming Canada’s Future
From Site C to GO Expansion and the Bruce Power refurbishment: the multi-billion-dollar projects that defined Canadian infrastructure in 2024.
What are the Essential Techniques for Successful Project Management?
Communication, planning, risk management, resource allocation and adaptability: the core techniques that keep projects on time and on budget.
Do you use the right project management software?
How to choose project management software that fits your team: the features that matter, plus the strengths and gaps of popular tools.
Businesses wasted 11.4% of every dollar invested in projects in Canada
PMI found 11.4% of project investment is wasted through poor performance. What drives the loss, and how disciplined project management protects your budget.
3 Tips to Manage Construction Mistakes
Mistakes on site are inevitable. How you handle them decides cost and reputation. Three steps to own, document and fix errors before they become disputes.
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