Your CV Needs More Than Just Words
In the world of project controls, your CV is more than just a list of duties—it’s a reflection of your ability to deliver results. Too often, planning engineers fill their resumes with a long list of responsibilities, but hiring managers don’t just want to read what you claim to do; they want to see proof […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Planners Should Split BOQ Items into Multiple Activities in Schedules
In project planning, how you structure your schedule can be the difference between a realistic, reliable program and a chaotic, misleading timeline. One common mistake planning engineers make is representing a single Bill of Quantities (BOQ) item as one activity in some cases. While this may seem efficient, it often results in inaccurate progress tracking, […]
Mind The Lag
In project scheduling, the precision of our plans dictates the success of our execution. However, the lag element is often misused and misunderstood. Excessive dependence on lags can affect schedule clarity, complicate updates, and create disputes. Let’s explore why it’s important to minimize lags and when to replace them with task-dependent activities to enhance schedule […]
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. […]
Top 11 Power BI Formatting Tips for Project Control
When it comes to project control, presenting your data with clarity and consistency is essential. Power BI is a powerful tool, but its true potential shines when your reports are formatted for maximum impact and usability. Here are my top 11 formatting tips to create polished, professional Power BI reports: 1. Use a Theme Consistency […]
My Top 10 Tips for Using Power BI in Project Control
In the complex world of project control, Power BI has emerged as a game-changing tool for data analysis and visualization. Its potential to simplify complexity, deliver actionable insights, perform an interactive analysis and reduce time is unmatched—but only when used correctly. Here are my top 10 tips for leveraging Power BI effectively in project control […]
Common Pitfalls in Submitting EOT Claims
Delay claims are an inevitable part of the construction industry. While claims can protect a contractor’s entitlement to time and cost compensation, they often face rejection due to errors in submission. In this article, I will explore the common pitfalls in submitting delay claims and how to avoid them to strengthen your position. 1. Failing […]