Great Standard Consulting training

To accomplish a successful project it is essential that organizations are fully equipped with the right tools, working practices, frameworks, processes and that their employees possess the ability to organize, plan, delegate, analyze, motivate, monitor and control resources and so that projects can be clearly defined, realistically planned and effectively managed. Nowadays, proven and universal fundamentals of up to date project management methodology is needed to achieve the best results.

Engineering project is an ever-changing combination of a high number of variables combined in a long-term commitment. Even on a small villa, you can have a project running for an entire year from initial sign-off to the final handover. Materials tend to be subject to price fluctuations; specialised resources are in short supply; and capital investments tend to be relatively high with long amortisation periods. Managing a Engineering project requires an understanding of all aspects of this complex endeavour. In this module, you will utilise a managerial approach to analysing Engineering projects, considering the way decisions are made, the tools that are most important in specific situations and the contextual factors that make Engineering project unique

EVM is considered by many in the project management community to be the best option currently available for holding all parties accountable for the effective management of large and complex projects. EVM provides a disciplined approach to managing projects successfully through the use of an integrated system to plan and control authorised work to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

The major focus of this course is to expose attendees to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, and engineering standards.

A construction project is an ever-changing combination of a high number of variables combined in a long-term commitment. Even on a small villa, you can have a project running for an entire year from initial sign-off to the final handover. Materials tend to be subject to price fluctuations; specialised resources are in short supply; and capital investments tend to be relatively high with long amortisation periods. Managing a construction project requires an understanding of all aspects of this complex endeavour. In this module, you will utilise a managerial approach to analysing construction projects, considering the way decisions are made, the tools that are most important in specific situations and the contextual factors that make construction projects unique.

To manage costs, increase quality, and reduce risk, procurement has become a key part of the planning and coordinating process across projects. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with a thorough grounding in the management of project contracts and procurement (short-term contracts, long-term contracts, and client-supplier relationships) and in the legal and financial issues therein.

The implementation of modern project management practices and standards goes together with the need of project oversight, control and support. The most effective way to implement these concepts is through an organizational entity, normally called Project Management Office (PMO). The depth, extension and functional responsibilities of a PMO vary among organizations and there is no standard formula or recipe to be followed, but instead there are some guidelines, recognized as good practices, which have been continually improved and are highly recommended for a PMO creation.