Perspective.
“Please sign below for the Practical Completion Certificate attached, please also find a copy of Project MOMDS which will be attended during the Project Liability Period,” are the simple words that signifies conclusion of a mega multi-billion dollar project extending thousands of kilometres and involving shuffling of thousands of tonnes of materials, besides engaging hundreds of personnel whose symbiotic relationships ensure successful project out comes.
“We are proud for the great 3 billion dollars White Rock Railway Alliance which has provided this significant project that will impact the community positively,” the Project Practical Completion letter may continue.
“We wish to also register our appreciation for the Project accomplishment as follows.”
– Project completed 4 months ahead of time.
– Project Final Account achieved 10% saving of the TCE.
– Project LTI low in Line with National Workplace Health and Safety Act.
– Project has surpassed the ISO 9001 and ISO 9004 Quality Indicators
– Environmental Impacts mitigated timely.
– Project has incorporated Innovative and sustainable solutions.
– Project has incubated and outlaid technological development.
– Project has enabled personnel upskill through a structured L & D Program.
– Project has received excellent Community rating.
It is not a secret that good Project Management is always the differentiator between a successful project or otherwise. Apt Project Management will ensure that opportunities for innovations, sustainability and Cost effectiveness are identified and locked in early in the Project Cycle and that scheduling, Quality Management, Cost Management, Risk Management and Environmental Management Systems are activated and run timely.
Next up, is the immemorial conundrum. Is Project Management a Science or Art? Effective Project Management entails clear communication of Project KPIs. It also involves visionary Leadership, positive Influence and negotiation, together with application of modern Project Management Tools.
In the absence of the art of Project Management, very little would be achieved even with the best scientific Management tools. Conversely, in the absence of scientific Management tools, the project can still be completed, albeit with lower efficiency, little success and with lots of “pain”. Thus, good Project Management is in essence an art which utilises scientific tools to define and achieve project objectives.
In the Morgan Freeman movie, “Now you see me”. He states that the secret of every magic is preparation. Hence a good Project Manager must in effect, undertake a thorough reconnaissance survey of the project location, comb all Project Specifications and Details ( after all the Devil is in the details) attain a clear understanding of the Project Objective, undertake component system analysis and comprehensive resources review including personnel, materials, plant and equipments, ensure skills matching. The project would need to comply with all legislative requirements including environmental and cultural requirements. Successful Project Management would ensure comprehensive risk analysis and compliance with the industry insurances from the onset. Efficient Project Management would ensure commensurate IT and ERP Interface is acquired early in the project, besides communicating with all stake holders periodically throughout the Project Cycle and ensure flawless management of the completion and commissioning stage, besides Technology Transfer to the O& M crew.
Austica Project Management Synopsis
Austica undertakes Project Management by Leadership. Austica undertakes proactive Project Management by seeking in-depth understanding of project challenges and providing innovative solutions a head of the programme. At Austica, we do maintain a big picture view at all times and also establish systems which guide the day to day project operations geared towards achieving the predetermined Project outcomes. At Austica, we comprehend that quality is not an accident, quality cannot be inspected into a product, but lather a result/ end product of sustained “built in” excellence at all stages of project components. Austica’s Engineers, with many practical years of International experience, identify critical path items from the onset and infuse commensurate solutions ensuring rapid implementation of accurate aggregated project objectives. At Austica, we fully understand the domino effect of project delays including additional costs of missed milestones and loss of profitability. Project completed on time are not only most desirable by clients, they are also most profitable to the contractors and consultants, and therefore achieve a win-win situation.
Austica Project Management is focused on Value Adding to the overall project outcomes. Austica’s default mode is set at “provide solutions ahead of the challenges” and “lead from the front”.
At Austica, we understand the importance of Personnel, Project and Business relationships. BS11000 has recently captioned this project delivery concept. We very well understand that today’s work guarantee tomorrows jobs. We ensure that the Clients obtain Value for Money and that the Contractors entitlements are processed efficiently. We recognise that the success of all Project Implementation parties is interdependent.
At Austica, we undertake continuous upgrade to ensure being abreast with the latest cutting edge technology in the Project Management field. At Austica, we are fluent in contemporary software programs including BIM, IWMS and VFM Construction Management solutions, Primavera P6, Customised Project Packs, and Cloud Based Project Management solutions.We are also abreast with the latest Risk Management Software programs.
Austica is also covered by the requisite Industry Professional Indemnity Insurance and Public Liability Insurances.
BS 11000- Business Relationship