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Performing Cost Control in Construction

by Mohamed Ammar September 25, 2019

This article describes construction project cost control techniques without the use of special tools or software…and with the help of organizational process assets (OPAs).

Practical Considerations in Industrial Equipment Modernization Projects

by Alfredo Alexis Devenin Vera April 1, 2019

While much has been written about “repair or replace” decisions, not much has been written about the practical considerations necessary to ensure that equipment modernization projects achieve their objectives in a sustained way.

Pre-Cast Concrete Yards: Safety and Health Management

by Rami Kaibni January 7, 2016

During the execution of the four major pre-casting operations (casting, finishing, storage and transportation of the pre-cast elements to site), care should be taken with regards to every possible safety and health hazard that is expected to occur. Keep these nine potential hazards at the pre-cast yards in mind.

Precast Concrete: Bulk Production Optimization

by Rami Kaibni February 4, 2016

In his previous article, the author tackled the management of safety and health related to precast yards. In this article, we will concentrate on the execution phase (production of the pre-cast elements) on large projects.

Project Management in the Canadian Arctic

by Pam Simons, PMP January 17, 2023

Project management for Arctic infrastructure presents unique challenges, including transportation, accommodations, supply chain issues...and polar bears. The need is great and the resources are few—but the rewards are unique and fulfilling.

Projects for the Parched

by Sarah Fister Gale November 15, 2015

In August, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in the U.S. state of California dumped 96 million black plastic balls into its primary drinking water reservoir. It wasn't an accident. The ball dump was the culmination of a project to protect the city's water supply.