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  • Annual investment implementation rate of infrastructure projects / 浅谈基建项目年度投资执行率

         04-Sep-2019 Peng WANG

    Title: "Annual investment implementation rate of infrastructure projects / 浅谈基建项目年度投资执行率"

    By: "Peng WANG"

    Abstract: "With the development of project management towards refinement and specialization, investment controlling of infrastructure project becomes more and more important In this practical engineering...
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    annual investment control, infrastructure projects

  • Research on the contract management for adjustment scope of work for Qatar KAHARAMA Awareness Park project

         04-Sep-2019 Zhixin WU

    Title: "Research on the contract management for adjustment scope of work for Qatar KAHARAMA Awareness Park project"

    By: "Zhixin WU"

    Abstract: "During the execution of the project, the scope of work of the contract will often be adjusted, such as adding or changing the scope of work  of the original contract, and different...
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    contract management

  • Schedule dynamic control of CENAL 2X660MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired power station in Turkey

         04-Sep-2019 Shucheng GAO

    Title: "Schedule dynamic control of CENAL 2X660MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired power station in Turkey"

    By: "Shucheng Gao"

    Abstract: "This article mainly takes the implementation of the 2X660MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired power station project in Turkey as a case, in the process of project planning, implementation, monitoring...
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    schedule control

  • Thoughts on planning management in overseas project management

         29-Aug-2019 Zhen PAN

    Title: "Thoughts on planning management in overseas project management" By "Zhen Pan"

    Abstract:

    In the Project Management Knowledge System Guide (PMBOK), program management is one of the important components of the top ten knowledge areas. It is also a time management category. It is also an important baseline for project management and has direct...
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    iteration, overseas projects, PMBOK, program management

  • How to Establish a Progress Measurement System for a Large-Scale Project

         28-Feb-2019 Heping Xiao

    Title: "How to Establish a Progress Measurement System for a Large-Scale Project"

    Author: "Deyi.zhang/张德义"

    Abstract:The purpose of the establishment of large-scale project schedule is to make more accurate and reasonable forecasting based on the existing actual performance. If there is no unified standard of progress complete %, it...
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    Progress Measurement

  • Common Methods of Duration Estimate and Notes

         28-Feb-2019 Heping Xiao

    Title: "Common Methods of Duration Estimate and Notes"

    Author: "Deyi.zhang/张德义"

    Abstract: During project management, we encounter the challenges of how to ensure the project to be delivered on time and within the budget. Among them, the schedule is the key point of project control, which should not only reflect how to plan and...
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    Duration estimation

  • Presentation: How to ensure your project’s success by improving and implementing Project Controls, Governance and Capability

         06-Feb-2019 Raphael M. Dua

    Introduction:

    Are your Project Governance processes akin to the Ostrich? “Head in the Sand” - Learn how to provide effective Project Controls Governance by lifting your outlook into the sunshine.

    Poorly run projects can be hidden behind soft budgets and schedules. Conflicts between functions can drive self-serving decisions to meet budget or schedule at the expense...
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    Project Governance

  • Ensure your project’s success by improving and implementing Project Controls, Governance and Capability

         25-Jun-2018 Raphael M. Dua

    Introduction:

    Projects regardless of their type, industry and nature have failed for as long as humans have been trying to deliver projects on time.Until the current changes in Corporate Law, failure whilst not exactly tolerated did not cause too much concern at board level in past years. Now failures must be accounted for and the accounts need to show just what impact...
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    Project Controls Capability, Project Controls Governance, project success

  • Developing A Forensic Delay Claim

         15-Jun-2018 Raphael M. Dua

    Introduction:

    A sound baseline programme and a complete supporting network are essential to accurately monitor and assess progress for any form of forensic critical path delay analysis. When not available, our experience and capability of interrogating contemporaneous records allows us to understand the delay issues and their potential impact.

    There are two major...
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    Forensic Delay Claim

  • Estimating an Extension of Time claim using Forensic Delay Analysis

         15-Jun-2018 Raphael M. Dua

    Abstract:

    The client for whom the claim is to be determined has furnished the following files and formats

    • 5 x Microsoft Project Files (between 750 and 1000 tasks)
    • 24 x PDF’s
    • 35 x htm (Memos and other communications between Contractor and Developer)
    • 5 x XLS (EOT and variation registers)
    • 32 EOT’s Event Claims
    • 30 x Team...
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    Estimating, Claim, Forensic Delay Analysis, Time Assessment

  • Peer Review of a Schedule

         30-May-2018 Raphael M. Dua

    "Peer Review of a Schedule" by Raphael M. Dua and Chris Carson

    Abstract:

    Whilst it is true that many major projects do establish proper project management plans and schedules and follow the standard structured methodologies to ensure the project is viable, many do not. The most successful projects have invariably had “Peer” reviews of their project...
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    Peer Review, Schedule Review

  • An Enterprise Architecture Approach to Project Optimization

         10-May-2018 Alexia Nalewaik

    Title: "An Enterprise Architecture Approach to Project Optimization"

    Author: "Alexia Nalewaik and Claudia Rose"

    Abstract: This paper introduces the use of enterprise architectural models as tools for project performance improvement. Enterprise architecture (EA) provides detailed descriptions of enterprise structures (such as:...
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    project optimization

  • Challenges Reporting Project Costs and Risks to Owner Decisionmakers

         10-May-2018 Alexia Nalewaik

    Title: "Challenges Reporting Project Costs and Risks to Owner Decisionmakers"

    Author: "Alexia Nalewaik and Jeffrey Witt"

    Abstract: Owners rely on project reports in order to make decisions. However, reporting is often inadequate for this purpose. For example, there may be too much or too little information, which confuses the...
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    accounting, owner issues, Project Reporting, project management

  • Times Of Change: The Future Of Professional Institutions In The Built Environment

    10-May-2018 Alexia Nalewaik

    Title: "Times Of Change: The Future Of Professional Institutions In The Built Environment "

    Author: "Alexia Nalewaik and Anthony J. Mills"

    Abstract: The aim of this research was to explore the evolution of the profession and professional institutions in the built-environment industry. Success of professional institutions is...
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    professional institutions

  • Intersection and Divergence in CE, QS, and PM: Competencies, Qualifications, and Professional Recognition

         10-May-2018 Alexia Nalewaik

    Title: "Intersection and Divergence in CE, QS, and PM: Competencies, Qualifications, and Professional Recognition"

    Author: "Alexia Nalewaik"

    Abstract: Globally, much of the expertise required for project management, oversight, and control is provided by the cost engineering (CE), quantity surveying (QS), and project management (PM...
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    certifications, competencies, recognition

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