Join the PM.com.au Community
Governments and private sector clients are increasing becoming aware of the need to streamline processes throughout a building or infrastructure project lifecycle by the integration of design, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of an asset into a single data rich model. Paul Sancandi explains how building information modelling (BIM) satisfies these criteria.
...read more
A project manager’s success must primarily come from their leadership qualities, and their expertise and ability to ‘walk the talk’. It is not necessary to know everything about the project being delivered, but people skills are paramount, note PM Oracles.
...read more
Starting a new project is exciting but six months—or perhaps six years?—down the track there’s a natural loss of enthusiasm. Michelle LaBrosse offers five ways to reinvigorate your project.
...read more
For anyone prone to procrastination, the intense, deadline-filled world of project management can certainly present a challenge.
...read more
Any reader familiar with the TV series hit ‘The Office’ (UK version) would notice people crouched over computer screens doing who knows what, but all very engaged. Roger La Salle says a virtual environment like this could lead to more productivity on your project.
...read more
Four of Australasia’s most cost-efficient, high quality, timely and innovative project alliances won awards at the 2012 Alliancing Association of Australasia’s Excellence Awards last week, reflecting the current culture of value, said AAA acting chief executive Ron Quill.
...read more
Project managers are often depicted as jugglers, but what would happen if they dropped the balls to become acrobats or ringmasters? Editor Adeline Teoh asks you to consider a professional push.
...read more
Managing a project remotely can seem like an intimidating and overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be. Virtual project management can result in lower business costs, access to a wider pool of talent, and increased flexibility for everyone involved, writes Megan Webb-Morgan.
...read more
What happens when a key project team member is about to leave the project, right in a critical stage? This whitepaper by Russell Dunn analyses his mixed experiences with various knowledge management techniques.
...read more
This reflective report by Beatrice Ngo explores the topics of ‘reflection’ and ‘learning through reflection’ within the context of the project environment within one of Australia’s major telecommunications companies.
...read more