Canada: Innovation and Innovators

by | Sep 30, 2016 | Other

This week Valency had the opportunity to take part in a forum run by Public Works and Government Services Canada, focused on supporting Canadian innovation and innovators. The Build In Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) If you’re not aware of it already, the Build...
Better Projects through Team Alignment

Better Projects through Team Alignment

by | Jun 22, 2016 | Other

Achieving better projects through team alignment. What is Team Alignment? Managing projects is challenging. My first hand experience has been that the most challenging aspects of project management are more behavioral than quantitative. Proper team alignment, starting...
Al Capone, an LRT and a Corduroy Road

Al Capone, an LRT and a Corduroy Road

by | Apr 25, 2016 | Other

Anytime you start to dig, there are risks that you might discover something that will delay a project. Today as I exited our office to take an afternoon walk I was reminded of how important an assessment of site conditions is during front end planning. While you can...

PMI PDU Changes as of December 1, 2015

by | Mar 15, 2016 | Other

Information for Renewing Your Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification As of December 1, 2015, the Project Management Institute (PMI) has made changes to their requirements for PMP credential renewal. The goal is to better reflect the greater demand of PMI...

Introduction to CII [Infographic]

by | Feb 29, 2016 | Other

CII Infographic: Valency and the Construction Industry Institute’s Best Practices Valency is a implementer of construction industry best practices. These best practices come from research organization called the Construction Industry Institute or CII. Along with...