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What is Project Controls? To define the subject, Project Control, I would like to start by defining the two words “project” and “control” in isolation and then try to make sense of them combined. Now, according to PMI’s PMBOK Guide 5th Edition, “project” is defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken
As usual, in the cool of the evening after a hard day job, if I was able to make it home early from work, I would take a stroll or go cycling around my estate to burn some calories and sometimes, fraternize with neighbors and security guards. I do this
Over the past few months I’ve been working with our building team as it takes it’s 1st steps into the world of 4D scheduling. If you’re reading this, you probably agree with me that this is the way of the future. For those who aren’t familiar with the concept, 4D
Years back, my boss used to say “You will know whether your estimate is accurate or not, only after the project is finished”. This is so true. Estimating is not an exact science and by definition, the estimated number is only a predicted outcome. Conceptual estimates start with the feasibility
Have you ever wondered how you can have more exposure & credibility in the area of your expertise? How to be recognized as a subject matter expert (SME)? Wouldn’t it be nice to actually add value to the world? Tough questions, I know. But I firmly believe that you can
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a fortuneteller in projects? A fortuneteller of project who could predict what is going to happen in the project at any moment in the future? Someone who could tell you how much more money and time you require to finish the journey of a
What comes to your mind when you hear the term “Project Control”? Does taking control or authority over projects come to your mind? Actually, in the world of project management, the term “control” has very little to do with dictating people what to do. The term “control” is similar to
Do you know the status of your project in terms of cost and schedule? Do you think with all of your hard work and your team members efforts, you would be able to finish your project on time? How about finishing on budget? If your answer to any of these
We have prepared a new short video that teaches you about the execution stage in project controls. In this video, you will discover: – The three key components in project controls that are examined in executing a project – Project controls flowchart for the execution of project controls stage –
When you start your journey as either a Project Controller or a Project Manager, one of the most important things you need to know is how to plan your projects. In order to develop an effective plan, however, you need to be aware of the triple constraints! Do you know
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, MAY 31, 2014 –Project Control Academy, a leader in providing world class training solutions and consulting services in the field of Project Controls, is pleased to announce that Kentz has selected Project Control Academy as their global provider of Project Control training solutions. As the first step,
You can be the best data analyzer, an expert in Earned Value Management, or a very good planner/scheduler. However, if you don’t have good “communication” skills, you won’t be able to go far in Project Controls. If you are not comfortable picking up the phone or meeting people face-to-face, Project
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