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Anti-Corruption for Projects: Practical Insights and Solutions from the Construction Industry

by Tristano Sainati, Armando Castro

March 27, 2023 | 60:32 | Views: 23,112 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.61 / 5

This webinar will discuss the insights of PMI-commissioned research and showcase an anti-corruption toolkit that has been developed for project-based organizations. The toolkit provides useful suggestions on assessing and improving the organization's overall performance in tackling corruption. The research analyzed the code of conduct and professional practice of 22 of the largest construction companies and found six main insights reported in the codes of conduct.

Project Portfolio Management in the Construction Sector: Alignment with Organizational Strategies

by Shankar Sankaran, Catherine Killen, Jeff Scales, Stewart Clegg, Hedley Smyth

June 07, 2022 | 62:52 | Views: 37,715 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.55 / 5

Although the construction sector is strongly project-based and represents a major segment of the global economy (13% of GDP $ 10 trillion in 2018 projected to $14 Trillion by 2025), little is known about whether and how Project Portfolio Management (PPM) can provide benefits in this important sector. The research team from Australia and the United Kingdom investigated approaches to strategic alignment and PPM through inquiring into project-based practices of organizations in the construction sector.

How Digitalization Affects Project Management – Evidence from Two Case Studies in the Construction Industry

by Timo Braun, eskil ekstedt

September 24, 2019 | 59:56 | Views: 84,586 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.33 / 5

Digital transformation is a phenomenon occurring across sectors and nations, affecting not only technical processes, but also organizational forms and managerial practices. Among them are: (1) project-based organizations (PBOs), common in traditional sectors like the construction industry, and (2) project networks (PNWs), the most favorable form of project organizing in modern service and creative industries. Project management, which is often used as an agent for change, plays a significant role in initiating and implementing digital transformation.

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Risk Identification and Management in Construction

by Keith Nixon

September 14, 2019 | 44:51 | Views: 7,376 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.51 / 5

Expanding the Project Managers ability to manage risk - contractors perspective of identification and management of civils risks and opportunities at time of bid through construction.

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تطبيق فلسفة اللين فى إدارة المشروعات بإستخدام نمذجة معلومات البناء

by Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed

June 18, 2019 | 61:48 | Views: 1,381 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.63 / 5

تعكس أهداف المشروع بشكل عام احتياجات ورغبات أصحاب المصلحة في المشروع، ويجب تنسيق هذه الاحتياجات والرغبات المتنوعة جماعيًا لتجنب التعارض مع أهداف المالك. ويرتبط نجاح المشروع ارتباطًا وثيقًا بالتعاون بين أصحاب المصلحة مع تكامل المعلومات بين الجميع خلال دورة حياة المشروع. وتساعد نمذجة معلومات البناء (BIM) على ترجمة القيمة لدى المالك إلى مشروع ناجح من خلال تمكين تدفق المعلومات المستمر وتقديم منتج عالي القيمة. وتعتبر عملية البناء واحدة من أقدم الصناعات والتى يُنظر إليها على أنها مجموعة من الأنشطة التي تهدف إلى تحقيق ناتج معين. وتشمل عملية الإنشاء على أنواع مختلفة من الفواقد والتي قد تحول المشروع الجيد إلى مشروع سيء، حيث تُوجد الكثير من الفواقد والهدر أثناء عملية البناء والتى قد ترجع إلى سوء التصميم، وسوء المشتريات والتخطيط، وعدم الإستخدام الأمثل للموارد، وبقايا المواد الخام، والتغيرات غير المتوقعة في تصميم المبنى وغيرها. والمصدر الرئيسى لهذه الفواقد هو مشاركة المعلومات دون المستوى الأمثل، وعدم فهم الطبيعة التكرارية لمراحل التصميم المفاهيمية والتخطيطية.

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Introduction to Delay Analysis & Forensic Planning

by Ahmed Fouad Sedky

April 10, 2019 | 59:19 | Views: 9,987 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.43 / 5

This webinar provides an introduction to Delay Analysis; Forensic Planning; and Scheduling and how they relate to Extension of Time Requests preparation and submission. Attendees will learn: Delay types and how disputes arise; the difference between the Critical Path and the Longest Path; delay analysis / forensic planning/ scheduling techniques and when to use each technique; and tips on preparing successful Extension of Time Requests.

How an Awarded Project Reduced Rising Roadway Congestion through Light Rail Extension

by Lorelie Kaid, Joseph Gildner

November 06, 2018 | 60:17 | Views: 62,264 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.64 / 5

When Sound Transit decided to expand the light rail system in Seattle, Washington, USA, it had to find a way to tunnel under the densely populated city without disrupting life above ground. Seattle was the second worst city in the U.S. for time commuters were stuck in traffic. The University Link Light Rail Extension extended the light rail system 3.2 miles (5 kilometers) through underground tunnels providing relief for roadway congestion. The rail line opened months ahead of schedule, and the project closed US$200 million under budget. This project was a finalist for the 2017 PMI Project of the Year Award. Learn about this awarded project’s challenges, best practices, and lessons learned in this webinar.

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Introduction to Integrated Project Delivery: History, Overview, and Benefits

by Markku Allison

April 25, 2017 | 60:24 | Views: 4,485 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.24 / 5

A recent addition to collaborative delivery models in the design and construction industry, IPD promises improved project outcomes in many dimensions. This session will explore the origins of IPD, cover its contractual and management structure, and share recent industry research about its effectiveness.

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Risk Management in the Construction Sector

by Manavasi Ramesh

March 27, 2017 | 61:51 | Views: 5,697 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 3.60 / 5

A project goes through various levels of interaction between multitudes of people, with different skill sets competing interests and also involves planning, scheduling, and coordination of a wide range of both independent and interrelated activities. In addition, the influence of external factors requires this industry to solve complex environmental issues.

Caterpillar Inc - Building Better Communities with Pro Bono Project Management

by Jeremy Pasley, Seth Norburg, Jeffrey Zircher, George Puhl

November 29, 2016 | 58:55 | Views: 29,291 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.23 / 5

In this webinar we will explore how Caterpillar's Global Program Management team is growing project management capability and competency in non-profits and charity organizations and how you can make a difference in your own community through the use of project management.

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