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Conference Paper Agile, Strategy, Construction 5 May 2014

Controlling system for mega multi-regions construction programs

By Eid Mohammed Kandeel, Hossam Abd El-Raouf The Ministry of the Interior, of a large country, in charge of a large number of services, systems, and resources was facing problems with its component programs, so governance decided to launch a…

Conference Paper Strategy, Construction 10 May 2011

For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today

By Bonghez, Simona | Cruceru, Alin After two years of incredible growth, things have changed for the construction industry. The difficulties most of the contracting companies are facing in the recession jeopardize their survival…

Conference Paper Portfolio Management, Strategy, Quality Management, Construction, Aerospace & Defense 20 May 2009

Expanding strategic throughput: a new perspective on closing the gap between strategy and results

By Garfein, Stephen J. In response to the global economic downturn, national governments worldwide have created, and put into action, economic stimulus plans that are geared towards creating both social opportunities and…

Conference Paper Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Construction 20 May 2009

The Noah's ark: choosing the right sponsor for your project and aligning your project to the organization strategy

By Gerosa, Sergio Project sponsors can make-or-break a project's success. Without effective executive support, project managers cannot obtain the resources they need to often realize what seems like impossible…

Conference Paper Strategy, Construction 16 July 2008

Validation of the project definition rating index (PDRI) tool for strategic oil storage tanks of Iran

By Goodarzi, Morteza Researchers have recently found that project planning directly affects a project team's ability to meet customer targets and expectations. To help construction companies more effectively plan their…

Conference Paper Program Management, Portfolio Management, Strategy, Aerospace & Defense, Construction, Financial Services, Pharmaceutical 14 July 2004

Moving from corporate strategy to project strategy

By Morris, Peter W. G. Although many management professionals attest to the significant role project management plays in helping organizations more effectively and efficiently implement corporate strategy, the literature…

Conference Paper Quality Management, Strategy, Construction 3 October 2002

Seminars & Symposium

Eight planning strategies for delivering quality projects

By Peters, Lee A. Meeting project delivery objectives is the direct result of quality planning. Many of our projects are completed with little planning but with lots of ranting and hand waving. Learn six strategies…

Conference Paper Strategy, Construction 7 September 2000

Seminars & Symposium

Comparing the design charrette process to traditional project development processes for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District

By Roemhildt, Steven J. | Ra, Jang W. | Kinney, James R. This paper presents the Design Charrette Process for the Alaska District of the Corps of Engineers, and presents the statistical evaluation of the process's performance compared to non-charrette…