Setting the Project Control System (PCS) Schedule and Resource Management Module

All professionals who are either involved or have been involved with project controls know that planning and scheduling were the starting point for the evolution of the project control practice. This is managed under the Schedule and Resource Management module of a project control system.  The Schedule and Resource Management Read more…

How to Manage the Project Control System Delegation of Authority to Increase Accountability While Performing Project Management Processes

Regardless of the size, type, or location of a construction project, there are always authority approval levels set for each project management process including those for project control system functions and for which they need to be respected and adhered to. Those approval levels vary depending on project size, category, Read more…

Creating the Project Directory in the Project Control System (PCS)

The project’s responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) provides details of the entities and individuals involved in delivering the project. In addition, there are many other entities who have a role in delivering the project but are not necessarily part of the project’s RAM. Those could include all subcontractors and suppliers, local Read more…