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Construction Readiness – Importance of Team Alignment & Buy-In When a Project Is Not Ready

Construction Readiness – Importance of Team Alignment & Buy-In When a Project Is Not Ready

by Sandra MacGillivray | Dec 12, 2018 | Construction Readiness

Reflecting on some of the most common topics of discussion among capital project professionals, difficulties arose during the construction phase is on top of the list. Despite project team’s best efforts in front end planning, detailed design and schedule development,...
Construction Readiness – An Essential Process to Boost Construction Performance

Construction Readiness – An Essential Process to Boost Construction Performance

by Sandra MacGillivray | Nov 13, 2018 | Construction Readiness

Have you ever been part of a project team that was under tremendous pressure, and ended up launching into construction too early? The Construction Industry Institute (CII) has been focusing research efforts to address this industry challenge.  Premature starts to...

Poor Scope Definition = Cost & Schedule overruns

by Sandra MacGillivray | Jun 30, 2015 | Construction Readiness

What is the leading cause of cost and schedule overruns? The level of scope definition in a project is the greatest driver of cost and schedule certainty. Front End Planning Front end planning is often considered the single most important process in the capital...
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