IT & Construction Industries

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Subjects covered in this section focus on project management specific to the needs of the software industry, and the construction and engineering industry.

Sections:
- Construction & Engineering Industry
- Software Industry

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Construction & Engineering Industry:

Construction Management   [PMKI-ITC-010.php]
This page focuses on the unique challenges of construction management and the tools and processes needed to deliver major projects on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

• Improving construction management
• Rethinking Construction Reports
• Scope for Improvement Reports
• Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI)
• Construction Education
• Managing Construction Stakeholders
• Managing time
• Managing construction risk
• Lean Construction
• Causes of project failure
• Construction / Engineering management software
  

Building Information Modelling (BIM)   [PMKI-ITC-011.php]
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an intelligent 4D+ model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.

• BIM and related technology 
• BIM Software 

Construction & Engineering Case Studies   [PMKI-ITC-012.php]
This page holds a number of case studies and conference papers looking at the real-world challenges of time management and risk management on major projects.

• Construction risk management case studies 
   - The Elizabeth Line and Crossrail 
• Construction time management case studies 

CIOB Resources   [PMKI-ITC-013.php]
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. Links are provided to a range of CIOB resources.

• CIOB Contributions 
• The CIOB Time and Cost Management Contract Suite 
• CIOB Construction Management Training 

Dispute management in construction/engineering   [PMKI-ITC-014.php]
Disputes in the construction and engineering industries are common and often involve large amount so money. This page looks at dispute management from the perspective that preventing disputes is better than resolving disputes. But when a dispute arises you need to know how to respond effectively. 

• Dealing with poor performance
• Contract & Commercial Management 
• Dispute Management
   - General Concepts for Minimizing Disputes
   - Managing Contract Disputes
   - Defective Work Claims
   - Delay and Disruption Claims
   - Legal Dispute Processes  

Casewatch - construction law reports   [PMKI-ITC-015.php]
Casewatch publications are topical reports on recent court cases in the construction, development and project industries.

• Adjudication 
• Arbitration
• Contract & Tort 
  

Claims and Forensic Analysis [PMKI-ITC-020.php]
Many projects end up in various forms of dispute over time, money quality and/or scope. This subject looks at the causes of project failure and how to manage disputes when they arise.

• Forensic analysis and reporting (cost & time).
  -  Assessing Delay and Disruption 
  -  Concurrent and Parallel Delays 
  -  Referenced Court Judgements 
• Claims & Expert Witness
• Casewatch Publications

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Software Industry:

Software and IT projects   [PMKI-ITC-040.php]
This subject looks at the aspects of project controls and management specific to the ICT industries.

• IT Project Management Overview
• Agile Approaches to Development
     -  Agile Overview
     -  Estimating for Agile
     -  Controlling and Governing Agile
     -  Calculating status and completion 
     -  Administering Agile Contracts
     -  Agile resources
• Traditional Approaches to Development 
  -  Waterfall  

Product Development & Maintenance [PMKI-ITC-050.php]
The product life cycle and the maintenance of a capability start with a project (or program), often use project’s for significant upgrades and frequently need a project to deal with the challenges of shutdown and transitioning to a new product. This subject looks at the overlap and the differences between product management, maintenance management, and project management.

• Product Development
• Maintenance Management