Posts by Emmanuel Udo
INTRODUCTION TO EPC CONTRACTS Part 2
In this second part of our series on Introduction to Engineering and Construction (EPC) Contracts, I intend to further emphasize the need for all project key personnel to be thoroughly familiar with and understand the contract.
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In this series of essays on Introduction to Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts, I intend to discuss the basics of Engineering and Construction contracts. I hope they will help you if you are new to project and construction management, and provide fresh insights to experienced project professionals.
Read MoreREAL-WORLD PROJECT PLANNING DONE AND DUSTED
I have attended many planning and risk management courses and even have advance certificates in P6 by Oracle. But nothing compares to this course both in content and delivery.
Read MoreWHY DO WE DO THIS TO OURSELVES?
Why do we do this to ourselves? We did something that yielded results. We learnt something, applied it, and that resulted in some progress. And then we stopped! I have done it. Have you? While I was planning to write this, my wife, a Nutrition and Wellness consultant, related a story that buttressed the point.…
Read MoreEPC CONTRACTS FROM OWNERS’ PERSPECTIVE
It was my privilege to facilitate a technical session hosted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Nigeria today. My presentation discussed, among others, The Power of Contracts Contracting as a Risk Management Strategy Project Definition, Associated Risks, and Implication for Contract Types Owners’ Perspective of an EPC Contract; what the owner expects beyond scope, cost,…
Read MoreThat Vulture’s House Project
Have you heard of the Vulture’s House Project?
Well, an African folk story says that the African vulture was once caught in a thunderstorm with nowhere to shelter. He was thoroughly drenched and helpless under the rain that did not seem about to stop.
Then the vulture vowed that he would build his house as soon as the rain subsided to prevent a repeat of that terrible experience. Finally, the rain stopped, and the sun started shining brightly. Then the vulture decided to dry up first and look for food. “I will build the house later”, he said. The next time he remembered the house project was when he was under another heavy rain.
HERE’S THE PERFECT SOLUTION IF YOU WANT TO BECOME GREAT AT PROJECT PLANNING IN AS LITTLE AS 3 MONTHS
I had promised in a previous piece to outline the content and requirements of an effective training program for project planning. I am going to address that in this piece.
An effective training program comprises two key components: Great Content and Powerful delivery.
First, the content of an effective training program for planning engineers, in my view, should go beyond the technical skills of engineering or technical qualification and competency. It should also be more than competency in using project management software such as primavera or MS Project. It should include business and leadership skills.
Real World Project Planning
We have completed three modules (six sessions) of our course, Real World Project Planning. We have two modules (4 sessions) to go.
The course aims to equip participants with advanced project planning skills to enable them to raise their heads above the crowd and earn the premium wages for their services that they deserve.
6 Steps to Becoming a Great Planning Engineer
This essay outlines the basic education, training and development, and personality traits required to perform well as a planning engineer. In doing so, I will concentrate on engineering and construction project planning although it applies everywhere else.
Read MoreSEASONS GREETINGS
We are here again – that time of year when we look back in order to look forward with wisdom. Reflecting on the past months of 2022 affords us the opportunity to appreciate the blessings that we have enjoyed. You have been part of our blessings in 2022. Thank you. We also want to thank…
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