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2015 Project of the Year Winner: Chevron Gets Ready to Refuel

by Tegan Jones November 15, 2015

Chevron gets creative to meet the needs of a fuel-hungry U.S. metropolis.

A Closer Look: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington D.C. USA

by Aaron Smith April 29, 2011

A federal organization saw its project portfolio budget increase tenfold practically overnight—and had to reassess its project management process.

A Two-Way Street: Public-private partnerships fill infrastructure gaps

by Sarah Fister Gale February 18, 2016

Public-private partnership projects can help emerging economies fill infrastructure gaps—if governments define a clear ROI.

Alaskan Mystery

by Bob Weinstein February 12, 2007

The 800-mile Alaska Pipeline was a project without a plan or method. This remarkable story presents some valuable lessons from the biggest and most expensive private enterprise in American history.

Alternative Energy: Making A Difference in Phoenix Arizona

by Carol Hildebrand October 31, 2008

Here comes the sun - again. There were a lot of first for this solar project - and that can be scary for even the most talented project team.

Broader Requirements for Natural Resource and Energy Projects?

by Karen Chovan December 14, 2015

Studies have shown that inappropriate requirements are the leading cause of project failure. And a few categories of requirements are not as well documented--and should be considered when it comes to projects within the natural resources and energy sectors. This article discusses the consideration of said requirements, along with the associated risks and opportunities.

Case Study: Sealy's Sustainable Partnership

by PM Network Staff October 11, 2009

When it comes to performance measurement, Sealy, one of North America's largest bedding manufacturers, isn't sleeping on the job.

Energy Storage Projects Surge Ahead

by Kate Sykes January 1, 2014

Recent projects aim to provide a solution to power outages by treating energy less like a bottomless ATM and more like a savings account--storing it when we don’t need it so we can spend it when we do.

Finding Green in Our Projects

by Mark Mullaly, Ph.D., PMP August 20, 2012

Adoption of LEED standards is typically framed as a means of reducing operating costs; the greater expense in designing and building sustainable facilities is offset by reduced energy consumption in future years. This becomes a theoretically easy business case that should be readily accepted: an investment in current periods providing future savings in costs. The challenge, however, is two-fold: it requires foresight and a willingness to invest in the long term, and there needs to be confidence that the promised benefits are realistic and attainable.

Generating a Useful Construction Activities Work Schedule

by Edwin Rivera Sierra December 11, 2014

Construction project planning requires creating detailed construction activities work schedules. Being organized with all your construction documents can minimize missing key information. Learn how to develop a clear and complete schedule, and how it can make a complex project seem a bit easier to handle.

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