Most capital project managers use lagging Key Performance Indicators to measure outputs but do they also use leading KPIs?
Leading KPIs Is A Useful Project Review Tool
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Capital Project Management Insights
LEAN Principles and Capital Projects
LEAN principles offer a framework for optimising the management of projects, enhancing efficiency & reducing waste. But is it a good fit for Capital Projects?
Project Completion Requires Stage Checklists
How does one close out and handover capital projects effectively? One way is to use project completion checklists
Capex Cost Estimates Are Presented In Different Ways
What is the best way to present capex cost estimates? Clients need to be given something they can easily understand
Simple Project Risk Matrix Using Project Objectives
Discover how employing a simple project risk matrix can cut down the amount of time spent on this important part of Capex management
Terminology In The Project Management Profession
Project Management is a rapidly evolving field. Is the language associated with it becoming too cumbersome?
Client’s Perspective of Capital Projects
Which holds greater importance for Clients: the focus on design or the emphasis on construction progress & site safety?
Projects Which Require Extra Vigilance
The complexities associated with two types of projects can often lead to significant challenges, requiring careful analysis & management.
Project Phases Should Be Minimised If Possible
To optimize efficiency & resource allocation, it is essential to reduce project phases following sanction whenever feasible.
The Do Nothing Option Should Not Be Presented
In project management, the notion of inaction can often be a strategic consideration, but is it a wise move in the name of progress?
Engineering Education
Is project management with an engineering foundation being taught at UK universities?
Solar Panels Project
I had solar panels installed as a home environmental project. Have the benefits as an End-User been realised?
Interpreting Legal Advice
As project managers, we wield the responsibility of distilling intricate legal language into actionable strategies that safeguard our projects while fostering collaborative partnerships. So how do we ensure that our contracts serve as a solid foundation for success?
Keep Project Tasks Simple If Possible
Embracing simplicity can often lead to remarkable results. The journey to effective project management doesn’t have to be a complex maze.
A Simple Way To Store Project Data
Embracing a user-friendly electronic storage solution fosters a culture of accountability & data management
Capital Assets
Images of capital assets from the wide range of industries I had the pleasure to be involved with, from nuclear power, oil refinery & utilities to offices & warehousing.
Capital Budgets Do Not Need Micro Managing
To control capital plans, regular forecasting of capital budgets is necessary but it needn’t be micro managed like revenue budgets.
Ten Interview Questions For Project Managers & Engineers
Here are ten insightful questions to help you effectively evaluate candidates while recruiting Project Managers & Project Engineers.
Change Control Classification
Having a simple effective method for managing change control & classification is essential for managing project forecasts.
Project Ownership Cannot Always Be With The Project Manager
Exploring project ownership during the capital project stages. Who is the best placed to take responsibility?
Project Planners Could Be More Effective
Professional planners play a vital role in any intricate project that demands meticulous planning. I encountered a varied spectrum of skills
Estimates For Insurance & Business Rates
Do you provide estimates to various organisations associated with End-Users? For example Insurance companies and the Valuation Office.