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Education 35 chapters

Everything that builds a construction PM's judgment, in one place: the interactive academy, the full manual, quizzes, and case studies. Chapter 1 is free to read — the rest unlock with a trial or subscription.

Training AcademyThe ManualQuizzes & AssessmentsAppendices & Case Studies

Training Academy — lessons & graded tests

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The Manuals

The Superintendent's Manual →The field-ops companion: running the day, leading crews, quality, safety, and the field record.New

The PM Manual — 35 chapters

Ch. 1The Role of a Construction Project ManagerFreeCh. 2Understanding the ContractLockedCh. 3Plans, Specifications, and ConstructabilityLockedCh. 4Project Startup and Estimator-to-PM HandoffLockedCh. 5Scope Breakdown and Work PackagingLockedCh. 6Risk ManagementLockedCh. 7Planning and SchedulingLockedCh. 8Procurement and Resource ManagementLockedCh. 9Utility Coordination and Third-Party WorkLockedCh. 10Traffic Control, Public Access, and Stakeholder ImpactsLockedCh. 11Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Responsible ProductionLockedCh. 12Managing the FieldLockedCh. 13Communication and DocumentationLockedCh. 14Meetings, Cadence, and AccountabilityLockedCh. 15RFIs, Submittals, and Owner DecisionsLockedCh. 16Quantity ManagementLockedCh. 17Pay Applications and Cash FlowLockedCh. 18Cost Control and Financial ManagementLockedCh. 19Forecasting and Project ControlsLockedCh. 20Change OrdersLockedCh. 21Claims and Dispute ResolutionLockedCh. 22Subcontractors and SuppliersLockedCh. 23Quality ManagementLockedCh. 24Survey, Testing, and Inspection CoordinationLockedCh. 25Contract Administration and Project RecordsLockedCh. 26Technology, Data Discipline, and File ManagementLockedCh. 27Incident Response and Crisis CommunicationLockedCh. 28Relationships and ProfessionalismLockedCh. 29Leadership and Decision MakingLockedCh. 30Negotiation and Conflict ResolutionLockedCh. 31Ethics, Integrity, and Professional JudgmentLockedCh. 32Project CloseoutLockedCh. 33Continuous Improvement and Lessons LearnedLockedCh. 34Developing the Next GenerationLockedCh. 35The 25 Principles of Construction Project ManagementLocked

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Project Engineer AssessmentScenariosAssistant PM AssessmentScenariosProject Manager AssessmentScenariosSenior PM / Director AssessmentScenarios

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Appendices, case studies & closing

Training & Instructor GuideLockedCase Study PackLockedA Letter to the Next GenerationLockedAppendix A — Project Startup ChecklistLockedAppendix B — Weekly PM Controls ChecklistLockedAppendix C — Risk Register TemplateLockedAppendix D — Change Order Package ChecklistLockedAppendix E — Pay Application ChecklistLockedAppendix F — RFI ChecklistLockedAppendix G — Submittal Log Minimum FieldsLockedAppendix H — Procurement Log Minimum FieldsLockedAppendix I — Meeting Agenda TemplateLockedAppendix J — Closeout ChecklistLockedAppendix K — Lessons Learned TemplateLockedAppendix L — PM Writing StandardLocked

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