The keys to the airport: how to jumpstart a capital improvements project

Article Abstract:

Thirteen basic rudiments for airport expansion and improvement projects are discussed. A number of airport improvement programs are underway in several major cities that consists of many processes such as runway extensions, new terminals, seismic retrofits and general renovation programs. Airport project managers need to follow the 13 basic steps given to make the project a success. The program document contains the goals and objectives, expected costs and duration of the specific project. A project estimation should also be provided for the contractors to work within the budget. Appropriate status reporting, documentation and communication should be done to keep the project on track.

Engineering Services, ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Engineering for Airports, Remodeling and renovation, Airports, Airport engineering

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Implementing earned value easily and effectively

Article Abstract:

Project managers outside the US government and its contractors rarely use earned value in evaluating the true performance of a project. While earned value provides a powerful approach for assessing true performance in terms of schedule deviation and cost deviation, the over-complication of the surrounding methodology and procedures is one of the reasons for its underutilization. Some methodologies are thus presented to overcome some of the tool's implementation problems.

Cost Control Techniques, Usage, Value analysis (Cost control), Cost control

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