
In our fast changing world of capital projects, many organizations are looking to digitally transform their Project Management Office (PMO). Their goal is better control of their project portfolio. Project management methodologies, certifications and tools have around for many years and have considerably increased the maturity of PMOs. However, even as projects are managed better […]
Foundations of Progress Measurement (Part III): Construction
November 5th, 2019

TheĀ Importance of Progress MeasurementĀ Progress measurement is a key element of project management for construction projects. It helps to determine earned value, cost at completion, and the estimated finished date of the project. These are all very important things to know if you want to keep costs and schedule under control. However, being able to […]
Foundations of Good Earned Value Management
October 1st, 2019

In this blog, I will cover the foundations of good Earned Value Management (EVM). EVM is a project management method that helps project managers measure project performance objectively. It helps answer three key questions about a project: Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we going? First, I will explain the basic […]
Foundations of Progress Measurement (Part II): Procurement
August 12th, 2019

TheĀ Importance of Progress MeasurementĀ Successfully executing projects hinges on many variables. Yet, the fundamental question that must be answered before any proactive or prescriptive measures can be implemented is this: Where are we today? Deceiving in its simplicity, this question often proves difficult to answer accurately. That is where progress measurement processes come in. The […]
Foundations of Progress Measurement (Part I): Engineering
July 19th, 2019

TheĀ Importance of Progress MeasurementĀ Successfully executing projects hinges on many variables. Yet, the fundamental question that must be answered before any proactive or prescriptive measures can be implemented is this: Where are we today? This seems like a simple question. However, it often proves very difficult to answer accurately. That is why accurate progress measurement […]