Category Archives: Project Risk Management

Construction Scheduling Software > Factors to Consider

on March 25, 2013 by admin in Cost Control, Program Management, Project Consulting, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Training Leave a comment

Remember that construction scheduling software is a tool and it has a purpose: to provide relevant and timely information about the status of a project, in order to drive decision-making in a dynamic format that can be shared and communicated … Continue reading →

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Common Cost Control Problems on Construction Projects

on June 23, 2012 by admin in Bidding, Change Management, Construction Management, Contracts, Cost Control, Information Management, Materials, Program Management, Project Governance & Reporting, Project Management, Project Risk Management Leave a comment

Here is a list of common cost control problems found on construction projects: Improper estimates, standards and budgeting techniques. Unrealistic budgets. Activities started or completed out of sequence. Inadequate WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) or insufficient WBS detail. Lack of management … Continue reading →

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NYC Construction Safety Update > Certified Site Safety

on March 28, 2012 by admin in Construction Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management Leave a comment

The issue of standpipe provision and maintenance on construction projects is a serious one, and one which has generated much interest during recent years by the NYC Department of Buildings, NYC FDNY and the construction industry. Continue reading →

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The Role of The Owners Rep. Expands

on August 6, 2011 by admin in Construction Economics, Construction Management, Cost Control, Program Management, Project Consulting, Project Governance & Reporting, Project Leadership, Project Management, Project Quality Management, Project Risk Management, Real Estate Leave a comment

http://newyork.construction.com/opinions/2011/0725-AsStaffsShrinktheRoleOftheOwnersRepGrows.asp With the Poor economy forcing owners to make tough decisions about layoffs and budget cuts, one position they should not consider eliminating is the owner’s representative. That is because this job has become a vital tool in helping the … Continue reading →

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Common Problems on Large and Complex Projects

on June 20, 2010 by admin in Construction Economics, Construction Management, Cost Control, Engineering, Human Resources, Materials, Program Management, Project Governance & Reporting, Project Leadership, Project Risk Management Leave a comment

Common Problems on Large and Complex Projects 1. Difficult and belligerent subcontractors. 2. Poorly structured subcontracts and loosely defined scopes of work. 3. Protracted punch list activities, especially those related to the technical interfaces. 4. Weak subcontractor field project … Continue reading →

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The Potential Impact of Changes on Projects

on June 20, 2010 by admin in Change Management, Construction Economics, Construction Management, Program Management, Project Consulting, Project Finance, Project Management, Project Risk Management Leave a comment

Changes affect much more than cost and schedule. Here is a short list of project areas that can be affected by changes – - Cost - Schedule - Quality - Performance - Scope - Risk - Commissioning - Marketing - … Continue reading →

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Technical Risks

on June 13, 2010 by admin in Program Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management Leave a comment

Technical risks include – Requirements and Performance Criteria / Clear or Ambiguous? Specifications / Robust or Boilerplate? Complexity of Interfaces Reliability Quality Metrics Safety Requirements / Safety Program Enforcement Security Intellectual Property Management

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Project Management Risks

on June 13, 2010 by admin in Program Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management Leave a comment

Here are some management-related risks that need to be considered on projects… Strategy Organizational / Staffing / Turnover Agency Dispute Resolution / Conflict Management Client Relations Reputation Resources Communication Information Health Safety Environmental

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