Architecture at a Turning Point
Building Culture, AI, and the New Responsibility of 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?
Read more...The Pareto Principle in Time and Project Management
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.
Read more...10 Common 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.
Read more...Home Office: Our Tips & Tricks from 20+ Years of Remote Work Expertise
Over the past 20 years, the popularity of the home office has seen its ups and downs. Yet, the advantages of working remotely speak for themselves.
Remote work became the norm almost overnight during the pandemic. Many organizations struggled at first. Over time, though, they saw real benefits. One report shows that 90% of companies now offer flexible work options. Still, only 61% of project professionals work remotely at least once a week "PMI Pulse of the Profession 2024 Report", page 15. Some leaders are pushing for a return to the office. Yet many employees say hybrid or fully remote setups work best. Our experience shows that remote work can boost output, if managed right.
But opinions vary: only 25% of senior leaders see remote work as more effective than on-site arrangements, while 33% of project managers feel that way "PMI Pulse of the Profession 2024 Report", page 16. Experts call this gap “productivity paranoia.” Clear strategies and regular communication help close it. In this guide, we'll talk about our own learnings from 20+ years of remote work.
Read more...Plan Your Construction Project With A Construction Schedule
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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