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A Week in the Life of an Iconic Construction Project Manager: Pride, Purpose & Possibility
From early-week airport site walks to fast-paced restaurant fitouts, this week-in-the-life story reveals what it’s really like to be a construction project manager, and why no two weeks ever feel the same.

Mike Weeks
Dec 8, 20253 min read


How to Create a Project Schedule in Microsoft Project: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2025
Project scheduling best practices with our comprehensive Microsoft Project tutorial. Get to know Gantt charts, task dependencies, and timeline management for successful project delivery.

Mike Weeks
Oct 2, 20255 min read


How much is my construction project going to cost?
This article gives you an amazingly simple tool to work out construction project costs

Lizzie Hewitt
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Building Information Modelling (BIM): what is it?
In the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction, technological advancements have paved the way for transformative tools and...

Oscar Hewitt
Mar 8, 20243 min read


How to start a project: 5 steps for success
The start of a project can seem complicated, overwhelming, and scary. We’re usually doing something we’re not familiar with, over a long...

Mike Weeks
Feb 23, 20244 min read


The Role of Risk Management in Construction Projects
When it comes to effective management of construction projects, success often hinges on the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential...

Tabindah Akhtar
Feb 15, 20244 min read


Do I Need Planning Permission for my construction project?
Embarking on a home improvement or commercial construction project can be an exciting prospect, but understanding whether you need...

Tabindah Akhtar
Jan 29, 20246 min read


Microsoft Excel and Project shortcuts to make life easier
Do you want to make your work even more efficient? In this short article, we give you some helpful shortcuts that will make using...

Oscar Hewitt
Nov 15, 20222 min read


Problems and Challenges In Construction Project Management
What Are The Key Challenges In Construction Project Management? While every construction project is unique in terms of its scope, scale...

Bart Ngoma
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Top 5 Must-Have Project Management Books: Expert Picks
Iconic Project Manager Mike recommends his five favourite books that will help you manage your projects effectively, efficiently, and without sacrificing your sanity One of Iconic’s most experienced project managers, Mike Weeks, makes juggling multiple construction projects look easy. He always seems in control and never looks flustered. We wondered if he had supernatural powers of organisation but, apparently, he loves a good book! Here Mike tells us about his five favourite

Mike Weeks
Sep 22, 20224 min read


Best construction project management companies to work for
There are many great construction project management companies, so how do you know you’re choosing the right company to work for? Iconic...

Janet Evans
Jul 29, 20224 min read


How do I create a project schedule in MS Project?
Six steps to creating a project plan Gantt chart using Microsoft Project What is a project schedule? A key resource for the successful completion of any project, programme or portfolio is the project schedule. The Association for Project Management defines a project schedule as ‘a timetable showing the forecast start and finish dates for activities or events within a project, programme or portfolio.’ The schedule allows project tasks to be listed, their interfaces and depende

Mike Weeks
Jul 1, 20224 min read
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How to manage time [planning tools for your project]
Project Managers are ruled by timelines. These tools will help you manage time and get all your projects delivered by their due dates.

Andrew Boswell
May 9, 20224 min read


Selecting sustainable construction materials
When adopting a sustainable approach for your construction project, one of the most important considerations is the selection of...

Peter Bou Assi
Sep 20, 20214 min read


Introduction to sustainable construction and sustainable buildings
This is the first in a series of articles that will serve as a roadmap to sustainable construction and sustainable buildings.

Peter Bou Assi
Aug 27, 20213 min read


No More Nightmares - 8 steps to control construction costs
If you’re planning a construction project, large or small, this article will help you keep your construction costs under control.

Lizzie Hewitt
May 14, 20214 min read


Who are you and how can you help me?
We are specialists in construction projects across all commercial sectors.

Lizzie Hewitt
May 5, 20213 min read


KPI's: How to measure the success of your project
How will you measure the success of your new project? We can show you how.

Lizzie Hewitt
Apr 27, 20213 min read


Why do I need a project manager?
Someone who knows the process. If you have a large, complex construction project ahead of you, hiring a project manager is probably an...

Lizzie Hewitt
Apr 14, 20213 min read


The Iconic Onion: How to manage your project’s stakeholders
Stakeholder management is the process of managing the expectations and the requirements of your project’s stakeholders.

Lizzie Hewitt
Mar 25, 20213 min read
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