If you work in the world of projects, you will be very aware that efficiency is the name of the game. It's all about getting the job done right, on time, and within budget. That's where two key players step into the spotlight: Earned Value Management (EVM) and the Schedule…
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Monitoring utilisation rates involves measuring the available time used for billable work. In amongst all the metrics project managers track, if you work in a project consultancy (think Worley Parsons, Wood, Genesis, etc.,) this one is the king. However, monitoring and optimising a team's utilisation rate is the one critical…
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The competitive world of large projects (such as those found in industries like infrastructure or oil, gas and renewables) demands precision, efficiency, and a keen eye on the bottom line. Effective project tracking is the key to guiding project managers towards success. Imagine embarking on a journey without a map…
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With decades of experience working on energy sector projects, the Proteus team is more than aware of the challenges that come with managing complex initiatives. We have found that our clients rely on accessing accurate project data to ensure project success. This allows our clients to closely monitor progress and…
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For any team running a detailed engineering project, data is the foundation on which successful outcomes are built. Project managers rely on accurate and real-time information to make informed decisions, track progress, allocate resources, and ensure project success. At Proteus we find our clients come to us with legacy Enterprise…
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Project controls are an essential way to identify bottlenecks in your projects and push things through quicker. In this blog, we'll look at how using project controls in project management fits into the processes we use in Proteus. What are project controls? Project controls are the set of processes and…
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Improving project controls in project management means focusing on what is physically happening on the project and comparing this to what was planned. 10 ways project controls can be improved are: Automate data collection and analysis Adopt project management methodologies Implement a robust change control process Use project management software…
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Project opportunity bid/no-bid assessment (or go/no-go) is a critical tool used to evaluate the feasibility, viability, and readiness of a project for initiation or continuation. Many companies across various industries use a bid/no-bid assessment to evaluate potential projects in Engineering and Construction (Bechtel Corporation, Fluor Corporation, AECOM,) Aerospace (Lockheed Martin,…
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Resource management is a critical aspect of project management that has the potential to make or break the success of a project. Project managers are responsible for effective planning, scheduling, and allocation of resources, for example, people, equipment, software, and expenses. They also need to maximise their utilisation throughout the…
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