Blockchain Project Control
How effective is Blockchain Project Control at improving project and program delivery? We reveal estimated tangible benefits based on a case study.
Is Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Truly The Right Path For Your Organization?
Will Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) work for your organization? After all, projects come in different shapes and sizes. Find out here.
The Top 4 Costly Mistakes To Avoid During AWP Transition
Avoid making these top four costly mistakes during your organization’s AWP transition. Learn how to do it right the first time here.
The Ultimate Checklist for an Effective AWP Implementation in Your Organization
Interested in AWP Implementation but not having the time or resources to fully commit? Then read our expert-led, step-by-step guide here.
Demystifying Power BI dashboards!
A few years back, one of my colleagues from Finance showed me a Power BI dashboard he created. It was a highly comprehensive interactive dashboard with all the bells and whistles. No doubt, I was blown away! I never knew back then that something like this is even remotely possible to create. When I asked […]
Real Time Project Performance Reporting- Is That Even Possible?
You might have heard about real-time project performance reporting or “real-time” data analysis. Is that possible? Are we there yet? The answer is, Yes!! Power BI allows you to analyze data, report your insights in real-time, and automate the whole reporting cycle. Sounds too good to be true, right? I went “WOW” the first time […]
Career Visioning; Build Your Career By Design Not by Chance
Do you have a clear career vision? Do you know where you want to be in your career 10 years from now? Check this video to learn how you can build your career by design, not by chance and why you should seriously think about redefining, redesigning, and rebuilding a career that cultivates the best […]
Share Your Knowledge in Project Controls
I believe your knowledge and expertise is your most precious gift that deserves to be shared. In this video, I share with you the importance of sharing your knowledge in Project Controls no matter how much experience you have or how young or seasoned professional you are. Check out my journey in sharing my knowledge and how you can do the same. Download […]
Essential Requirements For a Successful Project Controls Plan Implementation
Project Controls Plan (PCP) is a well-defined documented Project Controls execution strategy that describes specific processes, procedures, systems, & tools used by the Project Control team throughout the project lifecycle. According to AACE® International RP No.60R-10, “ The use of a project controls plan is considered a leading indicator for assisting in the success of the delivery of the project. The time invested […]
Project Controls Plan Components
Have you ever been assigned to a project and were asked to develop a project related procedure, report, or presentation, but didn’t know exactly how? Wouldn’t it be easier if you were given the structure and elements of your project report or procedure? Watch the video below to learn the Project Controls Plan components, so next […]
The Cream of Project Controls
Recently there was a tremendous opportunity to learn from one of today’s premier project-controls advocate and thought leaders on topics relating to what most current project controls professionals may very well be occupied with on a daily basis. Lessons from experience have taught this author that every opportunity to hear Chris Carson – Vice President […]
Certifications in Project Risk Management
Summary: Do you know what certifications in project risk management are available? Are you interested to know how you can become a certified risk management professional? There are two internationally recognized certifications in project risk management that I highly recommend you to consider if you are a project risk management practitioner or you perform cost […]
Essential Tools To Master in Project Controls
Summary: There are plenty of tools available today for Project Controllers to help them better manage and control projects. As technology evolves, more tools become available for use. This can become overwhelming as to what tool to choose from for controlling projects. Sometimes, finding and selecting the right tool is a project of its own […]
How to Succeed in Cost Estimating? An interview with Ramani Sundaram
How to succeed in Cost Estimating?! This is a question that can be best answered by a senior cost estimator. I conducted an interview with Ramani Sundaram, a senior cost estimator with 25+ years experience, to share his experience as a cost estimator and provide his insights on Cost Estimating. Before I go to the […]
Top 5 Skills of a Cost Controller
Summary: Have you ever been in a project that finished over budget, and nobody could explain exactly why? Have you ever seen a cost report in a project that only showed the budget versus the expenditures? Have you ever published, or seen a cost report, and had no clue what the cost metrics meant? If […]
The Critical Skill Each Cost Estimator Should Master in Cost Estimating
Throughout my 30+ years in the construction industry, many of those in the cost estimating field, I met great estimators as well as estimators who lack the confidence to say: Yes, I calculated this cost, this is how I did it, and this is the benchmark data to prove it. My curiosity was always to […]
Project Planning Puts You in Control
Every objective, intention, idea, project, task or whatever is expected in a future time (minutes, hours, days, months or years later) to be realized, starts with proper project planning, implementation, referencing-the-plan and taking corrective actions to realize the intended objective. Project Planning and Execution Project planning involves clarifying an objective (project, idea, concept etc.) by […]
The Power of Project Controls
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 to create a unique product, […]
Understanding and balancing project constraints, a key to project success
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 to understand if anything has […]
Fortuneteller of Project
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 project? Can you guess who […]
Key Role of Project Controls in Successfully Managing Your Projects
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 questions is NO, don’t feel […]
Project Controller vs. Good Communicator
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 Controls is NOT for you. […]