The job description of what makes a “project manager” has gradually changed over time. The paper-pushing duties of a working foreman or superintendent used to be lumped into their respective job ...

A drafted view of the exterior of the building as if you were standing and looking at it. Usually all four sides of the building are provided—the east, west, north and south elevations. There may also ...

Note: This article is based on and an update of Tom Mochal’s article, Mini-glossary: Project management terms you should know. Every discipline has its own vocabulary, and project management is no ...

Project management is one of the most lucrative, diverse careers out there right now. Every industry needs a PM; learn which ...

Scope creep is the uncontrolled and often unmanageable growth of a project’s requirements, or ‘scope’, once it’s underway. Scope creep often forces even the experienced with project management to ...

The technology market has been bombarded with tools and applications that are designed to help with project management. Even so, software only offers helpful utilities—management style and final ...

Skilled project management professionals are proving to be a tangible asset to organizations, and employers are acknowledging their contribution directly to the bottom line. The Project Management ...

The Standish Group’s “CHAOS Summary 2009” report shows a marked decrease in IT project success rates, with 32 percent of all projects succeeding. It’s one thing to know that 68 percent of all IT ...