7:00 am Registration & Networking
8:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
8:05 am
Realigning the Value of Project Controls
8:10 am Highlighting the Benefits of Project Controls to Reinforce Standards & Expectations at Project Level
Synopsis
- Identifying milestones and priorities at project, business unit and company levels to clarify requirements
- Setting clear processes and expectations against KPIs to ensure data is accurately reported
- Implementing a roadmap to hit key priorities within your organization
8:50 am Panel: Demonstrating ROI of Project Controls to Secure Organizational Buy-In
Synopsis
- Understanding how to build relationships with departments and demonstrate the value of project controls
- Presenting the value of accurate cost estimation, tracking and control throughout the project lifecycle at all levels
- Defining and presenting your objectives, the investment needed in cost and resources alongside ultimate ROI
9:30 am Morning Refreshments & Speed Networking
9:45 am
Developing Agility in Project Governance
10:10 am Case Study: Implementing Lean in Project Controls for Impactful Project Decision Making
Synopsis
- Reviewing the ‘why’ behind Lean Methodologies used to identify and eliminate waste
- Exploring the internal controls changes implemented to move beyond traditional critical path method
- Overcoming challenges in rolling out Lean practices at field level to ensure value is demonstrated, rather than seen as just another burden
11:30 am Networking Lunch
12:00 pm
Innovation in Best Practice to De-Risk Project Delivery
12:30 pm Panel: Pinpointing Opportunities for Innovation & Development to Enhance the Value of Project Controls
Synopsis
- Developing a continuous review process to identify gaps in current processes
- Reviewing the implications of organizational or project strategy evolution for project controls requirements
- Analyzing the implications and accommodations that need to be made of new process roll outs
1:10 pm Case Study: Effectively Analyzing & Enhancing Safety to Stay Ahead of Project Hurdles
Synopsis
- Identifying potential challenges that impact safety in the early project phase to provide clarity from the outset
- Discussing lessons learned and strategies for mitigating risks, emphasizing the importance of early identification
- Using effective data to identify potential negative trends and provide direct solutions
1:50 pm Aligning Expectations & Delivery Between Contractor & Client to Mitigate Claims
Synopsis
- Ensuring all parties have reviewed schedules to assess how achievable they are
- Applying effective risk analysis to pre-empt challenges in delivery
- Agreeing to triage and mitigation mechanisms in case of deviation and establishing alternatives
2:30 pm Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
2:45 pm
Driving Value Through Improved Stakeholder Integration & Communication
3:00 pm Case Study: How We Developed In-House Capabilities to Improve Collaboration, Transparency & Certainty with Clients in Project Delivery
Synopsis
- Outlining why and the resources required to develop in-house platforms rather than third-party solutions
- Unpacking the benefits and challenges of integrating data flows in real-time with clients and how that influenced our processes and working relationship
- Sharing insights and future efficiency opportunities following the first real-project deployments
3:40 pm Harnessing Project Controls to Achieve Consistency in Client, Contractor & Consultant (3C’s) Dynamics to Improve Decision Making & Enhance Collaboration
Synopsis
- Utilizing established and recurring data to ensure consistency in interpretation of contracts and specifications to promote risk/dispute free communication, decision making and collaboration between 3C partners
- Developing and integrating training culture with measurable goals oriented for continuous employee development and growth for improved project execution
- Examining the dual role of consultants and contractors to gain clearer understanding of their role and to foster smoother interactions and project success