Category Archives: Strategic Management

Bidding & Estimating Insights for Heavy Construction Projects > Podcast Series > Part One

This podcast is the first of a PLG series that focuses on bidding and estimating insights for heavy construction projects.  Shyam Bhatia answers our questions regarding the bidding process, the pitfalls of estimating and the rigor involved in estimating large … Continue reading

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Fierce Competition

The competition for construction work is fierce in the U.S. Existing business development paradigms for CMs and GCs simply do not work.

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Northeastern U.S > An Increasingly Attractive Real Estate Investment Option for Indians

By Himmat Singh – Management Consultant, RE Investor and PLG Board Advisor / B.S. Finance, George Washington University / MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Background I have been blessed with a unique perspective and understanding of two distinct cultures and markets.  … Continue reading

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Challenge the Status Quo

Effective project and business leaders challenge existing processes and question the status quo. They recognize the need to rethink assumptions and evaluate issues objectively. Preconceived notions and biases favoring existing thinking limit our critical thinking, and diminish our ability to … Continue reading

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PLG Lands Risk Advisory Contract on LIGTT Project – America’s Gateway Cargo Terminal

We are pleased to announce that PLG has been engaged to provide initial risk advisory services on the LIGTT (Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal) project off the coast of New Orleans. This $1.3 Billion, 250 acre project will be the … Continue reading

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The “Silo” Effect in Large Project-Based Organizations

Delivering large and complex projects in accordance with contract requirements while meeting client expectations is difficult enough.  There is an added burden within large organizations that have not fully integrated project management into their fabric.  These organizations, particularly government agencies, … Continue reading

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Real Estate Financial Modeling (REFM)

I am pleased to introduce a new member to our Center of Excellence, Real Estate Financial Modeling (REFM) – http://www.realestatefinancialmodeling.com/ REFM is the premier provider of Excel financial spreadsheet models, financial modeling education and financial modeling consulting for real estate transactions … Continue reading

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LDs vs. Incentives on Projects

I have a nagging question which I cannot answer.  Why do some Owners (including Government institutions) insist on including LDs (liquidated damages) in contracts?  Based on my experience and on informal surveys I have taken, LDs, in general, DO NOT … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Real Estate & Construction Competitive Landscape

  The construction industry is dynamic, turbulent and highly competitive.  It is vital to the national economy and to the global economy.   Players in construction supply chain have largely failed to address issues related to competitive strategy.  The landscape … Continue reading

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Ending the Politics Of Infrastructure…by Benjamin Cheatham

The country’s vast network of highways, airports and seaports historically has been a primary source of competitive advantage, but today our vital infrastructure is like a 1976 Chevy—physically and financially outdated. While other countries are exploring new approaches, America’s infrastructure … Continue reading

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