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BlueprintCPD helps in getting your CPD points Hassle Free.
It's timley, convenient and of great value. All whilst being in accordance with the NSW Office of Fair Trading guidelines.
Here is a quick walkthrough on getting started.
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A key to have projects run smoothly and addressing client’s expectations is good time and cost management. Here are six project time management steps for you to consider.
Define Activities - What actions need to be performed to deliver the project? By setting all of these steps out in a Work Breakdown Structure you’ll be able to identify all the different work packages and list the activities needed within each of these.
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A good WBS encompasses requirements leading to hand over of a project and can be used as the basis for detailed costing and scheduling. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to creating a WBS site specific projects. However, there are eight general means of divisions that can be used, depending upon the needs of your project.
1. Trade or Sub-Contractor (Labour)- splitting the project up into the various trades required for the project, e.g. excavator, plumber, concreter, carpenter.
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Scheduling tasks and resources for the smooth running of a project, can be an arduous job even on the smallest of sites. Having a program detailing basic timelines is an excellent tool to have at your disposal. One simple benefit is to flag milestones as a reminder for statutory inspections. Below are some points for consideration.
Preparing a Project Program
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At times meetings can be a significant waste of resources. However, if prepared for properly they can be a brilliant tool for sharing important information for the progress of the project. A great meeting is one that engaging for the participants and has an efficient process for the exchange of ideas
Here are six questions to think about when you’re planning a meeting.
Should I Hold an Informal Meeting?
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Keep abreast of environmental laws, serious penalties can be given, even if the damage or pollution caused was by complete accident. One can be prepared by being aware of potential risks and having processes in place so as to identify and alleviate potential problems to the public and the environment.
Developing an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) that both complies with legislation and details measures taken on your worksite to identify, prevent or minimise environmental damage is the first step in addressing regulatory requirements.
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Environmental issues have become big news in the past decade and the implications for the construction industry are significant.
Tougher laws and more serious penalties have been introduced in a bid to discourage behaviour that might negatively impact the environment.
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Maintaining a consistent standard of quality in the construction industry is no accident - this is where quality management comes in.
It’s not only about making sure your product or service is consistent, but also how you go about achieving this.
There are four main elements to quality management: quality planning, quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement.
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There is no place for guesswork when it comes to figuring out exactly what lies on or below a site. These features can have a big impact on a future development, potentially even bringing the project to a halt.
A site classification will assess whether there are any geotechnical features that could have ramifications for development, or whether any contaminants are present on the site.
Here are some questions to consider when investigating a site: