Knowledge

BIM-enabled project processes for owners

How can project managers help owners identify how they will use building information modelling (BIM) to improve internal project-related processes? Paul Sancandi provides some integration advice.

3-step BIM strategy for project owners

Starting with the need to develop the all important building information modelling (BIM) brief, the project manager will need to at least have a basic understanding of strategy. Paul Sancandi on the three steps you need to build that BIM strategy.

How to contain the project data explosion

Even five years ago, the volume of data in the construction industry was tiny compared to what exists on a project today. Steven Brant of Aconex outlines the considerations you need to make when managing your project information.

Effective knowledge transfer on a construction project

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.

Reflecting on Agile in a telecommunications project

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.

Knowledge management and the lessons learnt baton

Once the project is over, the last thing a project manager wants to do is relive the experience by documenting it. The first thing he or she wants is a holiday, but does it always have to be one or the other, asks editor Adeline Teoh.

Understanding design management for building projects

Design continues to grow in its complexity as a result of the significant increase in the specialist inputs to the design and the need for continual refinement and exchange of project information. Paul Sancandi shows how design management has split from project management and what project managers should expect from the separation.

Project success plans – planning for success

Setting up projects to succeed in the view of the customer/stakeholder is a critical part of the project manager’s role. PM Oracles looks at how having a project success plan can assist in upfront communication.

When to use a consultant on your project

Matthew Franceschini on using an independent professional to add skills and energy to your project.

“They approach each engagement with confidence, enthusiasm and vigour. These are all qualities that can re-energise a project.”