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This publication covers the basic principles of Project Management for Commercial Construction Projects. Starting with the importance of communications between the estimating department and the PM at the handover meeting, setting up the proper logs to track Submittals, RFI's, ASI's, PCO's, CO's. Also covered are the do's and don'ts of subcontract agreements for all trades, coordination drawings, coordination meetings, Owner & Architect progress meetings, Pay Applications, ordering long lead items, avoiding liquidated damages. How to properly apply for and claim Weather Days to add time and overhead to the contract agreement. Lastly, Project Closeout. Not claiming to be an all inclusive list, this book gives the new project manager an overall view of the responsibility laid upon them as they take on the multi- million dollar project.
First hand experiences and life lessons from the Author who has managed multiple projects ranging in value up to $45 million.