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A project manager’s guide to digital transformation

Emerging technologies have propelled digital transformation in business, however, the project management required is still nascent. This guide by Mahendra Gupta gives an overview of the skills needed to work with new technology.

September 2, 2021

Skills

BIM and the modern project manager

Building information modelling (BIM) has the potential to transform project management, given that it brings never-before-seen efficiency. Here is Anna Liza Montenegro on how it will affect the modern project manager.

August 11, 2021

Tools

Managing infrastructure projects of the future

With major infrastructure spending comes the need to manage the benefits post-project. David Jenkins argues that a commitment of this size needs to be matched by an investment in the training of the professionals who will bring these projects to reality, and safely.

August 5, 2021

Why megaprojects are hard to deliver – and how to solve the procurement dilemma

Construction and infrastructure is a major component of the Australian economy but we’re not doing it well. It’s the planning, rather than the execution, that is to blame for the majority of poor project outcomes.

July 1, 2021

Why project teams need a water cooler substitute

Project managers and their teams nominate one major downside of remote working – the loss of the ‘water cooler’ conversation. Here are 7 tips to find a substitute.

June 21, 2021

Teamwork

5 reasons why opportunity should be part of your risk management

Risk Doctor David Hillson believes there are many compelling reasons to practice inclusive risk management that addresses both threats and opportunities. Here are the ‘five Cs’ of why opportunity should be part of your risk management.

June 14, 2021

Risk

Joel Carboni, sustainability project leader

Joel Carboni, founder of sustainable project consultancy GPM Global, was named the USA’s Sustainability Leader of the Year at the CEO Global Awards 2021.

May 20, 2021

People

Why Australia needs to invest in smart cities

To generate higher return on investment on infrastructure projects, governments should look to smart infrastructure and Internet of Things for greater capitalisation of public assets, writes Rob Bryant.

March 22, 2021