The Hidden Risk of Beautiful Dashboards: Are We Trusting the Wrong Signals?
The Trojan Horse of Project Control In project control, reports and dashboards play a critical role in decision-making. A well-structured, visually appealing report can make complex project data look simple and intuitive. But here’s the danger: your eye catching dashboard could be a Trojan horse that compromises your project’s success. Human decision-making is inherently biased, […]
Beyond Project Control: The Missing Skill Planning Engineers Need to Thrive
The Traditional Role of a Planning Engineer A planning engineer’s role is often defined by technical responsibilities such as: ✅ Preparing cost and resource-loaded schedules✅ Collecting progress data✅ Updating schedules✅ Preparing progress reports and analyzing progress with Power BI✅ Developing recovery measures✅ Drafting correspondences✅ Coordinating with subcontractors on performance These skills are essential, but they […]
Project Control is like a tennis game
When we think about project control, we often associate it with detailed schedules and budgets. But what if we could explain it in terms of something more relatable like a game of tennis? Believe it or not, the dynamics of project control share similarities with a tennis match. Here’s how project control is just like […]
Are Your Weaknesses Creating Bottlenecks in Your Project Control Pipeline?
In the fast-paced world of project controls, your skillset is like a pipeline through which you deliver value. But just like a physical pipeline, any blockage or bottleneck can slow down your entire flow of outputs. Each day, project control professionals apply a combination of technical skills to complete tasks. For example, tools like Primavera […]
Confusion is a blessing in disguise
Confusion is a natural part of growth but in today’s fast-paced world, it’s often seen as a weakness. We live in a society that glorifies quick decisions and solutions. If you’re unsure about which career path to pursue or which course to take, you feel that you have to “figure it out fast” or risk […]
🚧Humanity Over Toxicity In Construction🚧
The construction industry often normalizes toxic behaviours and rude treatment justified by statements like: 1️⃣ “This is a professional environment.” 2️⃣ “Business has no emotions.” 3️⃣ “Some management theories say this works.” 4️⃣ “There is a lot of work so there’s no other way to get the job done.” But let’s get real for a […]
How to Start a Career in Planning: A Practical Guide
Starting a career in planning can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re transitioning from another role or just beginning your professional journey. In this articel, I share some strategic steps you can take to find your way into this field. 1. Find a Way to Earn the Title Your skills might be impressive, but it is […]
Are Project Control Certifications Really Necessary?
When it comes to certifications in project management and project controls, one common question arises: “Are certifications mandatory for career success?” The short answer is: No. Certifications like PMP, PSP, CCP, or PMI-SP introduce you to foundational concepts and principles, but they don’t teach you the practical skills you need to excel in the workplace. […]
Why is your Baseline unrealistic?
Why do many planning engineers focus on progress monitoring over plan development? Planning engineers often seek to improve their skills in the progress reporting area. It makes sense because we spend most of our time monitoring the progress in the execution phase. However, if you don’t have a realistic plan, your progress monitoring will become […]
A practical approach to improve your planning career
Developing a successful career requires a significant investment of time and effort, yet engineers face limitations in terms of the amount of time and effort available to them each day. Many engineers struggle to progress in their careers not due to a lack of ambition, but rather, as a result of ineffective approaches. This article […]