The abstract “The Conceptual Framework for Project Delivery Options” describes the joint efforts of Garry, Ali Nami and Isuru Wanasinghe, also consultants in TBH’s Sydney office, who discovered a shared interest in project delivery options and joined together to form a study group to further their knowledge and expertise in this area of project management. Garry, Ali and Isuru describe the abstract as the culmination of the ‘first stage’ of their study and are now looking to Stage 2 and further expanding the project delivery model knowledge base.

They will be joined by one of our directors, Brian Kooyman, who has been invited as a keynote speaker at the event.

Again, congratulations to Garry, Ali and Isuru!

For more information about the exhibition please go to www.powerhousemuseum.com/engineeringexcellence/2012/exhibition.php

As part of a multi-million dollar redevelopment of its Doncaster dealership, Silver Star Mercedes-Benz has opened it’s new expansive and contemporary Autohaus showroom. The dealership now features a large, double height showroom split over two levels with over 20 vehicles on display, a dedicated customer lounge and an exclusive delivery area. This first stage of the redevelopment will be complemented in 2013 with a new state of the art workshop and an upgraded service reception area.

Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond was appointed Project Manager’s and Superintendent for this landmark project, taking the project from concept design through to handover. We are proud to have partnered with Silver Star on this journey and congratulate them on this milestone.
 

Participants at this meeting will be asked to review, edit, write, validate questions for possible use in future PMI credentialing examinations, and/or review, revise the current examination to ensure that it is in compliance with the recommendations identified in the Role Delineation Study (RDS).

TBH is proud to have John involved in setting the standards of the Project Management industry!

In the podcast, Karen discusses:

• What’s a Mega Project?
• Time and Cost Overruns
• Common reasons why these projects aren’t being delivered on time.
• Site Access and Design Issues
• Loss Productivity
• and much more

Karen was recently elected as one of the Board of Directors of the Society of Construction Law Australia and actively speaks at many industry seminars around Australia. You may wish to connect with her now on Linkedin.

Leonie’s top 5 tips for gaining and retaining good Street Cred:

1.  Build your track record to be able to confidently demonstrate ‘proven capability and expertise’ in order to gain Street Cred.
2.  Build reliability through simple yet robust Project Delivery framework and governance. Give staff the right tools.
3.  Support reliability through attracting, training and retaining quality Project Delivery staff.  Ethics and competence are king and queen.
4.  Wear the right dress for the right date – adopt a marketing style that suits what you are targeting and the market conditions.
5.  Reputation is everything. Protect it.

Introduction

Since the commencement of the early contracts on the M80 Ring Road Upgrade, a Programme Management Framework that adopts a range of industry best practises in programming has been developed and continually refined.  The framework has adopted some key innovations that were successfully implemented on other VicRoads projects, such as the Joint Engagement of an Independent Programmer and the adoption of Earned Value Methodology.

One of the key objectives of the framework is to establish a consistent method of time and cost management across the various contracts and to provide a platform for the provision of accurate and up to date information across the Project Team.

Methods

The presentation focuses on the key elements of the M80 Programme Management Framework and the various innovative project control and time management practises employed on the M80 Ring Road Upgrade project. Key innovations that will be presented include:

• The Joint Engagement of an Independent Programmer;
• The Implementation of Earned Value Methodology into recent contracts; and
• The programme management structure and associated programmes.

Results

The implementation of the Programme Management Framework has effectively introduced a standard of programme management practises previously unseen in the Road Construction Environment. Adopting a consistent approach to programming that has been built upon innovative industry best practises has provided numerous advantages and benefits to M80 Ring Road Upgrade stakeholders from Delivery Team personnel to the Project Director. The accurate and efficient flow of information across the various stakeholders has enabled good decisions to be made by management in a timely manner

Conclusion

Time management, a fundamental and important aspect required to successfully deliver projects, is often inadequately exercised on road construction projects. The system employed on the M80 Ring Road Upgrade, as defined in the Programme Management Framework, is an example of how VicRoads has successfully implemented industry best practise time management principles on a large, complex road project and the benefits gained. Perhaps the innovations developed on the M80 Ring Road Upgrade provide an insight into the future of Integrated Time and Cost Management practises in the road construction environment.

Trevor has been involved in a wide range of construction projects including large scale civil projects, residential developments, commercial developments, major capital works projects, hospitals, marine infrastructure projects and sporting facilities in Australia, the UK and Dubai.  He is experienced in all stages of construction projects from inception through to commissioning.

After nearly 24 years in Milton, TBH Brisbane will be moving into their new premises on Level 1, 50 James Street, in the heart of the urban renewal precinct in Fortitude Valley this September.

“Our business has taken a new direction,” says Graham Cox, QLD Director, “and as we have experienced continued expansion, the relocation to James St will fortify our future growth of TBH.”

TBH Brisbane has not been the only office changing premises this year – Melbourne and Adelaide has recently moved and are settling well in their new offices.