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Architecture at a Turning Point

Building Culture, AI, and the New Responsibility of Project Management

AI in Architecture – and in Project Management

Climate change, resource scarcity, socially equitable housing and an increasingly complex planning reality. At the 19th Symposium for the Promotion of Building Culture in Lower Saxony (Germany), it was clear that architecture is currently reinventing itself. As part of the ProjectWizards team, I am following these developments with great interest – not only from a technological perspective, but also with regard to the questions: How is the job profile of architects changing? What tools do they really need? And what role does artificial intelligence play in all of this?

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Posted by Stefanie Blome on June 20th, 2025 under Project Management
Tags: architecture AI construction

The Pareto Principle in Time and Project Management

The Pareto Principle

According to the Pareto principle, 80% of the results come from 20% of the effort. Read how to apply this principle to properly prioritize your tasks.

I'm sure your workday starts much like mine: I start with a cup of coffee in hand, check my calendar and the emails I received overnight. Then I create my to-do list and prioritize the tasks for the day.

But how do we decide what needs priority? There are many techniques to decide what needs to get done and in what order. Commonly used is the Pareto Principle to determine and prioritize tasks that have the greatest impact. This is how you increase your productivity.

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10 Common Challenges In Project Management

Challenges in Project Management

Managing a project is a bit like solving a Rubik's cube: you need to keep track of multiple elements while considering several different outcomes as well as duration. You're bound to encounter some obstacles along the way.

Some difficulties are also more common than others in projects, such as scope, budget, communication, and more. We present 10 of the most common challenges in project management below and tell you how to overcome them.

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Posted by Stefanie Blome on April 11th, 2025 under Project Management
Tags: challenges goals budget risks

Plan Your Construction Project With A Construction Schedule

Construction Schedule with Merlin Project

Visualize construction timelines with a construction workflow plan. But how should construction managers choose their approach and how binding is a construction schedule?

The construction schedule (construction calendar) supports construction managers in coordinating the construction process. It ensures that the work of the trades flows smoothly and without long pauses. Construction managers enter all the necessary entries to guarantee a secure timeline. Deviations often incur high costs. In this article, we address three of the most important questions for construction projects:

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Event Planning with Success!

Event planning with success

Every event deserves to be a success, and it all begins with smart planning. Explore these 7 expert tips and tricks to elevate your event and make it unforgettable!

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Posted by Stefanie Blome on April 1st, 2025 under Project Management
Tags: event-planning

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