In this edition: Time Impact Analysis (TIA®) The Rosetta Stone for CPM Schedule Analysis Robert C. McCue, P.E., Consulting Engineer Mark D. Steele, P.E., Consulting Engineer Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and formalized methods of analyzing schedule impacts started to enter mainstream construction management practice in the early 1980s. At that time, the industry recognized
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MDC Advisor® Expert Newsletter – Vol. 75 – MDC Systems
While MDCSystems® has served Lady Justice for many decades in expert witness and forensics engineering, technology, and construction, we are pleased to announce that MDCSystems® now offers intellectual property forensics and expert witness services. As with many legal matters, MDC® typically works with clients and attorneys in review of a claim or lawsuit to develop
MDC Advisor® Expert Newsletter – Vol. 74 – MDC Systems
By Robert C. McCue, P.E.& Michael A. Pollock, P.E. Our shared recollections of California wildfires go back to the early 1950’s. Yes, somewhat dating me. Nevertheless, I recently did a quick search for information on this recurring problem and was surprised to find much information on the general topic of California historical fire records and
MDC Advisor® Expert Newsletter – Vol. 73 – MDC Systems
By Robert C. McCue, P.E., and Michelle N. Delehanty, P.E. Consulting Engineers The current COVID-19 shutdowns of construction projects across multiple industries all over the world are unprecedented. The plans to begin construction work again will be riddled with challenges such as resource confusion, economic uncertainty, and other environmental restrictions. In the construction industry, for
MDC Advisor® Expert Newsletter – Vol. 72 – MDC Systems
The Coronavirus puts new emphasis on the evolving complexity of risks that must be balanced in the design and construction industries. The most unpredictable facet of construction risk management is the effects of unstable just-in-time supply chains. We are aware that isolated supply chain bottlenecks exist, but this latest disruption may be the next Black
MDC Advisor® Expert Newsletter – Vol. 71 – MDC Systems
Robert C. McCue and Michelle N. Delehanty
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In construction projects there are three main areas of importance to a successful project – scope, schedule, and budget. It is vital to have a clear definition of the scope of work, a defined schedule including milestones, and the cost of performance based on the scope and schedule. These “Big Three” must be in balance at bid submission time, remain in balance when the actual work starts, and continue to be balanced until project completion.
MDC Advisor® Expert Newsletter – Vol. 70 – MDC Systems
Complexity: The Fifth Dimension of Project Management Advisor Vol. 70 by Robert C. McCue, P.E. MDC Systems® Consulting Engineer MDCSystems® has been providing Forensic Project Management (FPM®) services for over forty years for industrial, transportation and institutional capital projects. Using this extensive knowledge base, MDC®, develops and conducts seminars for the public and private sectors
MDC Advisor® Expert Newsletter – Vol. 69 – MDC Systems
The fast-paced design and construction industry continues to make impressive progress across the country and around most of the world. While many worry about the inevitable slow down / recession a more immediate problem confronts both Owners and Builders. Capacity constraints evidenced by shortages of materials, equipment and skilled labor are overshadowing all parts of
MDC Advisor® Expert Newsletter – Vol. 68 – MDC Systems
By E. Mitchell Swann, PE Featured in the September 2018, MDCAdvisor® Newsletter I recently finished reading an interesting book[1] on systems failures and the thinking (or lack thereof) that led to those failures. Each chapter delves into a concept, a case study and the lessons learned. In one chapter there was a fascinating sidebar about
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In this edition
- International Arbitration Conference in Dubai, March 8-9, 2017
- ABA Construction Forum, Mid-Year Winter Meeting, February 2-3, 2017
