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Tom Stephenson
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Добавлен 16 дек 2017
Welcome to my RUclips channel. This channel is focused on project management and people who are currently working in construction or desire a career in construction, perhaps you have a calling to the construction industry. A number of software tools used in construction and elsewhere are also taught through this channel: e.g. MS Project.
Join me and let's pull together a construction community dedicated to building strong relationships that add more value, reduce waste while building a SMARTER, FASTER, BETTER future for us all.
Join me and let's pull together a construction community dedicated to building strong relationships that add more value, reduce waste while building a SMARTER, FASTER, BETTER future for us all.
WHAT DOES QUALITY REALLY MEAN? CONSTRUCTION PM PRINCIPLES No. 61
In this video I go over the decisions that go into purchasing including thinking about quality using the example of a car purchase. The construction industry has a lot of issues with quality, rework, and cost. As our industry seeks improvement and building on traditional methods with Lean methods we need to better understand the long term view along with the philosophy, methods and tools required to be successful.
Sample Construction Project Management related videos, check my playlists:
Tutorial 26 PDCA ruclips.net/video/wM84Z1zcoFo/видео.html
Tutorial 27 Takt, Flow, Batch Size MSProject ruclips.net/video/ma7aXWXdLvM/видео.html
Tutorial 28 Finite vs Infinite Thinks ruclips.net/video/R86y_jo...
Sample Construction Project Management related videos, check my playlists:
Tutorial 26 PDCA ruclips.net/video/wM84Z1zcoFo/видео.html
Tutorial 27 Takt, Flow, Batch Size MSProject ruclips.net/video/ma7aXWXdLvM/видео.html
Tutorial 28 Finite vs Infinite Thinks ruclips.net/video/R86y_jo...
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How to Read Scales for Print Reading Construction Drawings, Lesson 17 Scales
Просмотров 46714 дней назад
How to Read Metric and Imperial Scales for Construction Drawings Are you struggling to read metric and imperial scales on construction drawings? In this video, I break down the essentials of interpreting different types of scales used in construction. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, understanding these scales is very helpful for accurate reading, building, and estimating. ...
Optimize Your MS Project Schedule: A Comprehensive Checklist Before Setting the Baseline. No. 22
Просмотров 74121 день назад
Welcome to my channel! In this video, I’ll walk you through a detailed checklist to optimize your MS Project schedule before setting the baseline. This essential checklist ensures your project is well-organized, accurate, and ready for successful execution. You can download the checklist and MS Project start point file from these google drive links: drive.google.com/file/d/1QvZHzAkjMwdUxDNH0-71...
UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, AND MICRO-CREDENTIALS. PM TIPS N. 60
Просмотров 600Месяц назад
Understanding Construction Certifications, Designations, and Micro-Credentials: A Comprehensive Guide for Construction Management, Lean Construction, Estimating, and BIM Are you looking to advance your career in the construction industry? In this video, I dive deep into the essential certifications, designations, and micro-credentials explaining the differences and how they can give you a compe...
What is Lean Construction? Why It's Revolutionizing the Industry, Construction PM Tips #59
Просмотров 1 тыс.Месяц назад
Hi everyone, welcome back to the channel! I'm Tom Stephenson and I'm a professor of construction management and today we're diving into an exciting and transformative approach in the construction industry-Lean Construction. If you're a contractor, project manager, or just someone interested in cutting-edge construction techniques, this video is for you. We'll explore what lean construction is, ...
BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU BETTER REVIEW OF CAL NEWPORT'S SLOW PRODUCTIVITY, THE LOST ART OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Просмотров 501Месяц назад
In this Books That Make You Better video I review and analyze Cal Newport’s newest book SLOW PRODUCTIVITY, The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. More Books That Make You Better Reviews #1 Good to Great, Jim Collins ruclips.net/video/ft9gbFluoTY/видео.html #2 Thinking in Bets, Annie Duke ruclips.net/video/rOXikWpHcdk/видео.html #3 The One Thing, Gary Keller ruclips.net/video/ZLgh xpgss...
Do I Really Need a Degree for a Career in Construction? PM TIPS No. 58
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 месяца назад
Ever wondered if a degree is a must-have for making it big in construction? I'm a professor of construction management and have gone the road less travelled in construction so I have plenty of experience here. Join me on a journey through the construction industry as we explore whether that degree is truly necessary. From architecture, engineering to swinging hammers and managing projects, we'l...
Unlocking Success in Construction and Life: Exploring Jim Collins' "Turning the Flywheel" No.10
Просмотров 6312 месяца назад
Welcome to my channel and my BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU BETTER playlist, where we're diving deep into the realm of construction business excellence. Today, we're exploring Jim Collins' profound insights in his monograph, "Turning the Flywheel." Join me on this enlightening journey as we uncover the principles behind sustained success and the transformative power of relentless momentum. 🚀 Together, let...
OPTIMIZING CONSTRUCTION: STRATEGIES FOR EFFICIENT, ADAPTABLE, & PRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS. PM TIPS NO. 56
Просмотров 8712 месяца назад
Hi There, Welcome to our RUclips video where we dive deep into the world of construction systems and their impact on innovation, creativity, and bureaucracy. Join me on this insightful journey as we explore the multifaceted nature of systems in the construction industry. In this video, I'll be guiding you through the complexities of construction systems, shedding light on their essential role i...
BUILDING FUTURES: NAVIGATING CAREER PATHS FROM TRADES TO DEGREES IN CONSTRUCTION. PM TIPS NO.56
Просмотров 4253 месяца назад
Welcome to "Building Futures: Navigating Career Paths in Construction"! In this video I delve into the diverse journey of individuals in the construction industry, from apprenticeship to diploma and degree programs to hard work from laborer up. Join me as I explore the various pathways available for aspiring professionals and uncover the keys to success in this dynamic field. Throughout the dis...
Mastering Project Management: Update, Analyze, and Recover Your Schedule with MS Project The Course
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Welcome to MS Project The Course Video No. 21 on the Tom Stephenson channel! In this comprehensive playlist, we delve deep into the world of construction project management using Microsoft Project. In this particular video, we focus on essential skills: Updating, Analyzing, and Recovering your schedule efficiently. Microsoft Project is a powerful tool for managing projects of all sizes, and und...
7 MISTAKES CONTRACTORS MAKE, CONSTRUCTION PM PRINCIPLES No. 55
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
"Welcome to the Tom Stephenson channel! In today's video, we're delving deep into the world of contracting with '7 Mistakes Contractors Make.' Whether you're a seasoned general contractor overseeing large-scale projects or a subcontractor handling specialized tasks, avoiding these common blunders is crucial for the success of your business. The 7 mistakes include not charging enough, not choosi...
Mastering Construction Job Interviews: AI Tips from ChatGPT, Construction PM Tips No. 54
Просмотров 6243 месяца назад
In this enlightening video, I unlock the secrets to mastering construction job interviews with AI tips from ChatGPT! Join me as I guide you through a series of examples where individuals prepare for their interviews by asking questions about the company they're applying to and anticipating the types of questions they might encounter. From researching the company's background and values to pract...
EXPLORING CONSTRUCTION CAREERS: PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS, FROM TRADES, CONSULTANTS TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Dive into the world of construction careers with our enlightening video, 'Exploring Construction Careers: Pathways to Success,' hosted by Tom Stephenson, a professor of Construction Management who holds 2 trade licenses and is a training and development consultant. Discover the wide array of opportunities within this thriving industry, from civil engineering to architecture, and uncover the pat...
WHAT IS A PULL PLAN & HOW DOES IT MAKE YOUR CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SCHEDULES GO MORE SMOOTHLY
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
Join Tom Stephenson in this insightful video as he dives deep into the world of Phase Pull Plans within the Last Planner System (LPS) for construction projects. As a seasoned expert in construction management, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the table, offering valuable insights into how Phase Pull Plans can revolutionize project management in the construction indus...
Mastering MS Project: Conducting Multiple Updates and Recoveries for Construction Projects #20
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Mastering MS Project: Conducting Multiple Updates and Recoveries for Construction Projects #20
THE COST OF 1ST & 2ND ORDER CONSEQUENCES, ELIMINATE WASTE IN CONSTRUCTION, MS PROJECT CASE EXAMPLE
Просмотров 8774 месяца назад
THE COST OF 1ST & 2ND ORDER CONSEQUENCES, ELIMINATE WASTE IN CONSTRUCTION, MS PROJECT CASE EXAMPLE
CONSTRUCTION PM PRINCIPLES: PLANNING, THINKING & SCHEDULING, LONG AND SHORT TERM APPLIED MS PROJECT
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.5 месяцев назад
CONSTRUCTION PM PRINCIPLES: PLANNING, THINKING & SCHEDULING, LONG AND SHORT TERM APPLIED MS PROJECT
CALCULATE CRITICAL PATH & UNDERSTAND FLOAT & SCHEDULE SENSITIVITY, CONSTRUCTION PM TIPS & MS PROJECT
Просмотров 3 тыс.5 месяцев назад
CALCULATE CRITICAL PATH & UNDERSTAND FLOAT & SCHEDULE SENSITIVITY, CONSTRUCTION PM TIPS & MS PROJECT
THE RIPPLE EFFECT, PLANNING VS. EXECUTION, WHAT IT TAKES TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS #48
Просмотров 7135 месяцев назад
THE RIPPLE EFFECT, PLANNING VS. EXECUTION, WHAT IT TAKES TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS #48
Construction Management: Critical Path Fundamentals & Problems in Thinking & Application
Просмотров 1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Construction Management: Critical Path Fundamentals & Problems in Thinking & Application
VISION 2024, DEVELOPING A PROCESS AND FRAMEWORK TO MOVE YOURSELF FORWARD, REFLECT, RECALIBRATE, ACT
Просмотров 9505 месяцев назад
VISION 2024, DEVELOPING A PROCESS AND FRAMEWORK TO MOVE YOURSELF FORWARD, REFLECT, RECALIBRATE, ACT
THE FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE ON LEARNING REVISITED, LEARN FASTER, BETTER, SMARTER WITH LESS EFFORT
Просмотров 1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
THE FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE ON LEARNING REVISITED, LEARN FASTER, BETTER, SMARTER WITH LESS EFFORT
CONSTRUCTION BOTTLENECKS VERSUS CONSTRAINTS, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
CONSTRUCTION BOTTLENECKS VERSUS CONSTRAINTS, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM
START THE SEMESTER RIGHT, STUDY TIPS FROM A PROFESSOR THAT WANTS YOU LEARN FASTER, BETTER, SMARTER.
Просмотров 8229 месяцев назад
START THE SEMESTER RIGHT, STUDY TIPS FROM A PROFESSOR THAT WANTS YOU LEARN FASTER, BETTER, SMARTER.
25,000 SUBSCRIBER MILESTONE VIDEO, TOM STEPHENSON'S CONSTRUCTION YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Просмотров 80210 месяцев назад
25,000 SUBSCRIBER MILESTONE VIDEO, TOM STEPHENSON'S CONSTRUCTION RUclips CHANNEL
IS PERFECTIONISM GOOD OR BAD WHEN MANAGING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS? CONSTRUCTION PM TIPS NO. 43
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
IS PERFECTIONISM GOOD OR BAD WHEN MANAGING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS? CONSTRUCTION PM TIPS NO. 43
Construction Problems and Introduction to Lean Solutions, Construction PM Principles No. 42
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Construction Problems and Introduction to Lean Solutions, Construction PM Principles No. 42
CRITICAL PATH MASTER SCHEDULE VS SHORT TERM LOOKAHEAD SCHEDULES. CONSTRUCTION PM TIPS NO. 40
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Год назад
CRITICAL PATH MASTER SCHEDULE VS SHORT TERM LOOKAHEAD SCHEDULES. CONSTRUCTION PM TIPS NO. 40
HOW CAN AI and CHAT GPT HELP THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIPS NO. 40
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
HOW CAN AI and CHAT GPT HELP THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIPS NO. 40
Tom, thanks for your excellent work, I’m so glad that you give us the content. You deserve big «sums» of subscribers👍🏻
This kind man was my prof. Glad I found you online so I can refresh some of my knowledge. Thanks for making this available to us on here.
Thank you very much for sharing this book and your insight.
Yes I liked That book, they also have a podcast you might enjoy called the one thing
Thanks a lot for sharing this book with us. Please keep this series going. I love learning more about the books you recommend!
Will do Muquing! Thanks for watching.
I just started a trial period on MS Project and mine doesn't like this at all. The top tool bar is missing completely. It looks very simplified down to just task lists in the grid, board, timeline and chart views. There is no plethora of tools and no excel chart to inform the timeline and critical path the way you're showing here. Do you know the reason?? Did they completely change the design of MS Project recently?
I think what is going on is you have the online version and you are just going into the MS project stripped down online version without accessing the version that gets downloaded to your laptop. I had this happen to me and it’s very frustrating. Check your laptop and type in project and see if MMS project is an icon that comes up by check I mean just do a search if it does click on it and you should be good to go. If not, then you should talk to Microsoft rep and see how to download that with your subscription. I hope that helps.
@@TomStephensontraining I see. I am using a Macbook Pro and I'm not certain if I can download MS Project directly onto the laptop and didn't see that option while clicking on the trial version. I will look into it and see what my options are.
I just started a trial period on MS Project and mine doesn't like this at all. The top tool bar is missing completely. It looks very simplified down to just task lists in the grid, board, timeline and chart views. There is no plethora of tools and no excel chart to inform the timeline and critical path the way you're showing here. Do you know the reason?? Did they completely change the design of MS Project recently?
Were you able to figure it out Bryon?
I love your videos so much, they are very useful and helpful for all kinds of people. Thanks, you are the best.
Thanks Moon very appreciated
Awesome book!
Yes very good, he has a lot of RUclips videos as well
Thank you, Tom, Appreciate your commitment to helping others with our individual career paths!! from New Zealand.
Thanks Nick, yes and keep reading, over time it will pay big dividends if you read good well written books.
What about delay claim when we have such a Project Buffer (Contingency and Management reserves)?
Yes depends on the contract and who owns the float there could be discussions and clarifications prior to signing the contract.
These videos deserve more likes. Common now.
Thanks so much, very appreciated!!!
Hi Prof. Could u pls make a video on weightage calculation in MSP. Please.... thank you
Hello Sir, again thank you for this lifesavings explanations on tracking and file organization protocol. I'm a professional scheduler and your channel has always been a great source of inspiration for me. Could you please share with us an sample of the narrative? It would be appreciatied. Thank you for everything.
Check my MS Project the course playlist under updates and recovery I should have a link in the description for the narrative if not let me know and I’ll do a video with a link. Thanks for watching Warren.
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Loving the content Tom, thank you. I have been trying to update the calander and add public holidays as you have outlined but I cannot. Could this be because MS Project is linked to PWA?
It’s certainly possible often add ons and controls do funny things.
you look like George Bosh Jr who I hate very much, but in fact I liked your content very much as I found an easy explanation, self motivation and deeper meaning of cost management. So thank you sir.
lol I like to think I look like Michael Keaton. I like his movies. Glad the videos help you.
Hello. How to extract the number of people and machines of a project in MSP software?
You can assign as resources in the resource sheet. Check out my videos on adding resources
@@TomStephensontraining Thank you
great content! my only comment is I'm having a hard time seeing your cursor.
Thanks for letting me know
Good day, Professor. I think in the new version of MS Project, assigning a special calendar doesn't affect the critical paths before it again. Thanks, Professor.
Thanks for letting me know.
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Thanks Nick!
Thank you very much. Professor I learned ms project from you it was very useful 4 me as iam Civil engineer thank again and again and again 🙏🙏🙏🏻
Wonderful glad to help
I love this series. I am learning so much. And that makes me happy. Please keep them coming! Thank you Mr. Stephenson!
Wonderful I have a few books coming up that U want to review including Ryan Holiday’s new book, Do the right thing, right now. Thanks for watching
Only 17 and im trying to learn as much as possible thanks for the good advice and good lessons
Wonderful that at 17 you are working on learning for yourself. Keep that up over days, months and years and you will be shocked how much it will have helped you by the time you are 27. But don’t stop there keep going.
@@TomStephensontraining thanks
Thank you so much sir. All of your lessons are very much useful for me.
Great Texas! I’m happy to help
Those do not look like construction financials. Not enough profit. Buying land when you are growing give you financial diabetes. Subscribing. Channel is interesting.
The profit margins are reasonable except if you are a developer then they are a lot higher. Sub contractors might be more in the 10-15 percent range. It’s always interesting to look up financials of publicly traded companies. Everything is there, the tough part about construction is there is no limit to how much over budget you can be on a single project but there is a limit to how much you can be under budget. You can literally blow your profit on 5 good projects with one bad project. Something to ponder. Thanks so much for watching
@@TomStephensontraining I am a CPA with a construction cpa firm. Done 300+ financials. Sold companies and got people the $10+ million dollar payday. Get those margins up. Your bottom line should be 10% after tax.
where to find the drawings accompany 4e? I have the 3e
I cant seem to get my critical path correct. YOUR tutuorials are awesome! Thank you!
Amazing videos!!!, please make a series on Primavera P6
Thanks so much, I did use Primavera quite a bit so maybe. I’m also exploring other software that better links last planner short term to the Cpm. Including outbuild, TouchPlan (touchplan.io/) and HoyLu (www.hoylu.com/) for big companies TiuchPlan looks really good
thanks Sir
Thanks for watching, happy to help!
Great Video! Learned alot! I just want to ask what's the difference of UPDATE and RECOVERY in the file names that you're making?
I have a video that goes through file naming protocols and you can download the files if you check the description of my MS project the course playlist. Really the only difference in the name is I substitute update with recovery, dates and other information is the same as the update file that I’m performing the recovery on.
Thank you, I am back to basics, and listen to your lessons again in x1.5 speed 🙂
Excellent! Thanks for watching
Good day, i would like to ask if its possible to change the max units from percentage to whole number or number only? I hope you can help me sir tom
I don’t have my computer with me but if f you go to options under the file menuthere should be a spot to change it to units instead of percentage. Let me know if that helped. Just be careful what you change in options as it can mess with things, try it in a practice file.
what song do you use for the intro? It's very nice.
I believe it’s called a sweet feeling, it is part of the Camtasia editing software that I use.
Are these similar to drawings in the US? I would want to spend all the hours mindfully. Please let me know sir.
Yes the only difference is some use metric measurements instead of imperial measurements. Codes can differ state to state and province to province. Otherwise how to read and interpret drawings is very universal. Building methods pretty much the same with wood frame construction.
@@TomStephensontraining thank you. Have you done any videos for metal building structures?
Thank you for this amazing tutorial.
Great, I’m happy the videos on Ms Project help you!
Thank you for sharing insights with us Professor Stephenson! Great stuff as always!
Thanks so much, very appreciated!
Hello sir and thank you for the very informative tutorials. I'm working for an EPC-contractor specialized in High Voltage Substations. We normally have a contractual start- and end-date with a number of milestones in between. We need to plan "backwards" from the End-date to find the possible duration of every dicipline (eartwork, erection and installation, testing and comissioning etc). Do you have a tutorial on the best practice without using the SF dependancy too much?
I have fairly recent videos on pull planning. Once you have that you can enter the information like a regular schedule with the logical dependencies. But getting the it is best to pull plan as part of a last planner system. Let me know if that is what you meant.
Thank you! Your channel is an excellent resource that I recommend to all of our PMs and Superintendents.
Thanks so much I’m happy to help! I appreciate your referrals!
Professor Tom, How do your know the actual square feet or have any major defects of a building or a house is qualified the requirements of construction drawing? Have any certificated professional( independent third party ) to assess ? Thank you
Thanks
One note , it’s never eat sour watermelon 😂
Lol
all perfect and useful. Thank you Dear Tom, dont you have any plans on covering Ontario Building cod? the only part which is missing right now is OBC and institutions charge students and construction workers big number. anyway you are the best.thank you
Yes maybe on Part 9 of the obc/nbc I’ll do sometime this summer
@@TomStephensontraining that's perfect. thank you
Thank you so much for these presentations. Very concise and enjoyable. I work in interior architecture and refurbishnent and your presentations have become, for me, a platform to pursue my Masters in Const Mngnt. #thumbsUP
That’s wonderful Saul, I’m glad they help!
Thank you so much, it’s very helpful video. I’m impressed with this one.
Great I’m happy the video helped you.
I think PDCA goes back to Demming or Juran, and enters Lean/TPS that way.
Yes quite correct Matt specifically Deming it’s often referred to as the deming cycle
@@TomStephensontraining Cheers
You are God-sent sir. I had almost given up on learning project schedule until I ran into your videos
Great Dan, check my ms project the course playlist and in the comments directions for each video I provide a link to download the ms project files for you to more easily follow along.
Came across you just today Tom and I already feel so much more competent using MS Project, thanks so much! PM from UK.
Great Tyler! Check my Ms Project the course playlist as I provide download links for file to follow along with. Greetings from Toronto
As I go through this presentation, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for your book. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I’m happy to help!
Thank you
You're welcome, happy to help.
Thank you very much, Tom. You are the teacher I've been searching for. I will start from the very first videos you posted to get the best. 🙂
Great happy to help!