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What is Negative Float and How to Deal With It in Primavera P6?
November 9, 2016
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We all have learned a lot about calculating Total Float and Critical Path in a network diagram and have seen zero total floats for critical activities or positive floats for non-critical ones. In real projects, we will encounter with negative floats in a schedule network diagram. Have you ever wondered what causes the negative floats
The Critical Skill Each Cost Estimator Should Master in Cost Estimating
August 9, 2016
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Throughout my 30+ years in the construction industry, many of those in the cost estimating field, I met great estimators as well as estimators who lack the confidence to say: Yes, I calculated this cost, this is how I did it, and this is the benchmark data to prove it. My curiosity was always to
Project Planning Puts You in Control
August 9, 2016
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Every objective, intention, idea, project, task or whatever is expected in a future time (minutes, hours, days, months or years later) to be realized, starts with proper project planning, implementation, referencing-the-plan and taking corrective actions to realize the intended objective. Project Planning and Execution Project planning involves clarifying an objective (project, idea, concept etc.) by
The Power of Project Controls
August 9, 2016
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What is Project Controls? To define the subject, Project Control, I would like to start by defining the two words “project” and “control” in isolation and then try to make sense of them combined. Now, according to PMI’s PMBOK Guide 5th Edition, “project” is defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,
Understanding and balancing project constraints, a key to project success
August 9, 2016
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As usual, in the cool of the evening after a hard day job, if I was able to make it home early from work, I would take a stroll or go cycling around my estate to burn some calories and sometimes, fraternize with neighbors and security guards. I do this to understand if anything has
Beating the low-productivity trap: How to transform construction operations – McKinsey
July 11, 2016
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Beating the low-productivity trap: How to transform construction operations McKinsey
No Matter Where You Started in Project Controls, Keep Going
June 19, 2016
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There are many ways to skin a cat, and there are even more ways to build a house. Although many seasoned pros in the construction industry may prefer that a budding planners & schedulers have a background in engineering or construction, we all know that often this is not the case. Many get a start
What Makes a Great Conceptual Cost Estimate? 7 Factors to Consider
June 7, 2016
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Years back, my boss used to say “You will know whether your estimate is accurate or not, only after the project is finished”. This is so true. Estimating is not an exact science and by definition, the estimated number is only a predicted outcome. Conceptual estimates start with the feasibility or order of magnitude estimate
How to Add Massive Value in Project Controls
May 29, 2016
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Have you ever wondered how you can have more exposure & credibility in the area of your expertise? How to be recognized as a subject matter expert (SME)? Wouldn’t it be nice to actually add value to the world? Tough questions, I know. But I firmly believe that you can add value to the world.
Extended academic programs June offerings – Inside UNC Charlotte – Inside UNC Charlotte
May 18, 2016
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Extended academic programs June offerings – Inside UNC Charlotte Inside UNC Charlotte