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 […]
You should be different
I believe that many planning engineers have a misconception about what it takes to excel in their careers. Remember, you can’t learn everything and you will always have knowledge gaps in some areas. The problem is that planning engineers put too much emphasis on the wrong priorities. This article will demonstrate how you can get […]
Why do many planning engineers struggle with Project Control?
It is very interesting. It has a very rewarding career. It adds great value to any project. It doesn’t have a universal framework. It is more like an art than a science. It requires an excellent knowledge of different software tools. Yet, many engineers struggle to master it. This is Project Control. After I earned my […]
4 ways to improve your planning skills.
A project control career can be very rewarding. You can be assigned on a new project or relocate to a new country and still use your skills to add value. Someone can take your job away from you but nobody can take your skills and knowledge away from you. When you repeat the same tasks […]