How Can Project Management Office (PMO) Use Checklists to Audit Their ISO 10006 and ISO 21500 Compliance?

One of the roles of a Project Management Office (PMO) is to ensure that project management best practices and standards are implemented successfully on the complete portfolio of projects that the organization has. Currently, there are two ISO standards that relate to project management. The first is ISO 10006:2017 covers Read more…

The Monthly Health, Safety and Environment Audit on Construction Projects

One of the requirements of the Project Health, Safety, and Environment Management Plan (PHSEMP) is for the Project Owner’s authorized representation and the Contractor to conduct a joint HSE audit to verify the implementation of the selected HSE risk controls. The intent of the monthly joint audit is to ensure Read more…

How Can the Project Integrated Schedule Become the Backbone for Enforcing Timely Decisions and Approvals for Communications in Capital Projects Delivery?

One of the key reasons for claims and disputes in capital projects is attributed to delayed decisions and approvals. Those are usually delays attributed to approving submittals, issuing access and work permits, resolving issues, and responding to change requests and claim notices among others. The project integrated schedule, which is Read more…