Fredric L. Plotnick

The Construction CPM Conference is Almost Here

Fredric L. Plotnick

December 30, 2016

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Stop by because here's what we'll be talking about at the Construction CPM Conference in Orlando.

A Good Fit? On the Subject of Lean and Critical Path Method Scheduling

Fredric L. Plotnick

October 21, 2016

Project Management

Should Past Trends Be The Basis of Future Forecasts?

Contribute ideas to an AACE best practice plus come to the Construction CPM Conference

Fredric L. Plotnick

October 7, 2016

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Comment on an AACE Recommended Practice on the measurement and use of past trends to forecast future progress and hear the latest on the Construction CPM Conference.

Project Management

Should Project Owners Make Key Decisions on Schedules?

If the first instructions are on costs and cost loading, it does not bode well for on-time completion

Fredric L. Plotnick

September 6, 2016

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Why do contractors so often allow the owner to select the personnel and software for the project schedule?

Conventional and Unconventional Wisdom – A Recap

Fredric L. Plotnick

April 13, 2016

We do have an influence on what software firms develop and market. This blog has previously suggested an owner is better served by requiring use of risk analysis. To learn how software is evolving to meet our needs read on...

Why You Should Join Us in New Orleans for the 2016 Construction CPM Conference

Fredric L. Plotnick

January 11, 2016

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See the seven compelling reasons to join us starting January 31.

Trends for Construction Planners and Schedulers to Watch in 2016

Risk is up, earned-value management down and other observations.

Fredric L. Plotnick

December 24, 2015

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What planners and schedulers for the construction industry should be thinking about.

Eighth Edition of CPM in Construction Management

Eighth Edition of CPM in Construction CPM is published

Fredric L. Plotnick

November 23, 2015

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The eighth edition of CPM in Construction CPM has been published. Read on as to why this is important to our industry.

Law and Risk Mitigation

Fredric L. Plotnick

October 26, 2015

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The ENR print edition of 10/12/15 included an article Law & Risk Mitigation IIwhich touches upon several of the issues raised in this blog. One key point in our posts on Law relates to control – authority and responsibility are linked – and perhaps no matter what the contract documents may say to the contrary.

One Professional v. Governance by Many – Round II

Fredric L. Plotnick

October 19, 2015

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To practice engineering, one must attend school, obtain experience under an Engineer, pass a test, and take an oath to place the public health safety and welfare ahead of personal gain. But many states grant large corporations an "industrial exemption" to these requirements. It is time to reexamine this loophole.