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Project Controls: Challenges & Solutions (Part – 2)
In the previous blog post, Project Controls: Challenges Solutions in Mega Infra Projects we saw how project monitoring and controlling is still carried out manually using the traditional practice of excel sheets. In this post,…
- 04 Jan 2023
What is a Digital PMO And Why It Matters?
A PMO or Project Management Office is a function within organizations that supports project teams by providing and implementing tools, techniques, and processes to manage projects well. According to Gartner there are four distinct types…
- 28 Dec 2022
Project Controls: Challenges & Solutions in Mega Infra Projects (Part – 1)
If you had to spend 3 to 4 hours sending out an engineering deliverables tracker, how much would that affect your productivity? We know that preparation and circulation of Engineering Deliverables Tracker is a regular…
- 21 Dec 2022
Could Real-time Monitoring Help Control Scope Creep in Construction Projects?
The short answer is Yes. The long answer begins with more questions: Have you ever wondered why most Engineering & Construction projects fail to meet their triple-constraint (time, quality, budget) baselines almost every time? Why…
- 18 Nov 2022
Avoid Scope Creep And Disputes Using a Digital Platform
The topic reminds me of an incident: during the execution of an office project where the inauguration was a mere 3 weeks away, the client’s facility management head suddenly decided to share his idea of…
- 15 Nov 2022
Procurement: The Post-Order Phase
In a previous blog post titled “How Procurement Delays Hold Up Project Completion” we looked at some of the challenges that can occur during the procurement processes of the pre-order phase. However, such challenges are…
- 03 Nov 2022
7 Reasons Construction Contracts Fail
Construction contracting is a risky business. The contractor usually ends up taking on most of the challenges and risks associated with the project execution, having to estimate the works correctly and allocate sufficient labour, plant,…
- 01 Sep 2022
How Procurement Delays Hold Up Project Completion
In this post, I will attempt to throw light on the Procurement Phase in EPC Projects, specifically, the challenges and limitations that can affect this phase and potentially delay project completion. Procurement carries more than…
- 17 Jun 2022
Common Causes of Budget Overruns in Construction Projects
Overshooting the project budget is every construction company’s nightmare but sadly not an uncommon one. In this post I will explore why projects so frequently go over budget. First, the most obvious bottleneck – Design….
- 13 Jun 2022
Construction Project Closeout – The Comprehensive Guide
Imagine this scenario: a contractor completed a large infrastructure project despite the hurdles of the pandemic and is only 4 months behind schedule. (In construction time that’s not late, it’s practically on-the-dot.) All costs have…
- 25 May 2022
