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Complexity: The Fifth Dimension of Project Management

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This extreme example allows for an understanding of how Complexity (The Fifth Dimension of Project Management) imposes itself on the project just when it appears that computing power will allow the project team to craft and implement the “perfect” detailed schedule. What about the typical modern project without the added detail?

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Project Risk Management – The Real Cost of Value Engineering

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Problems stemming from “value engineering” are a common source point in many of our forensic engineering and claims management engagements involving systems, equipment or materials where the actual performance is found to be ‘problematic’ with respect to project expectations.  Misunderstandings concerning the purpose and intent of value engineering are often at the heart of the

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The Internet of Things : Managing Risk & Reward

By E. Mitchell Swann, PE A hot topic in the industry today is the “Internet of Things” (IoT).  The IoT is the use of “smart” devices, transmitters and systems to facilitate the real time transmission of information, control of equipment and optimized operation of systems; often including or via some Internet-based communication network.  The objective

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MDCSystems® Taking Off with Commercial Drones

MDC Systems® has recently entered the commercial drone industry with its drone for various inspection and engineering evaluation services. The future for the commercial drone industry looks very bright. In 2015 the U.S. commercial drone market size was an estimated $400 million, and by the year 2022 it is projected to grow to over $1 billion.

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MDC Systems® Offers Engineering Inspection Services Using Drones

MDC Systems® is currently offering Facility, Façade and Area Inspection and evaluation services in conjunction with Flexright Solutions using industrial drones and will soon add a DJI Phantom 3 Advanced drone model and imaging package to the service. MDC expects to have its own personnel FAA approved for drone operations by the Summer of 2016. 

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The Top Ten Documents Your Expert Will Request and Why

The Top Ten Documents Your Expert will Request and Why Hiring an engineering expert shouldn’t be an arduous task, although sometimes the process may seem overwhelming.  Usually the claim is at the point where you want answers yesterday but because of resourcing, workloads, or budgets you are in a time crunch to find them.  Even

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  • Just-In-Time Supply Chains Could be in Trouble
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  • Complexity: The Fifth Dimension of Project Management
  • The Different Techniques of ADR
  • The Role of a Construction Claim Consultant
  • The Benefits of CPM Scheduling
  • Standard of Care Engineering: What You Should Know
  • How Forensic Engineers Help with Building Diagnostics
  • The Importance of Critical Path Method in Project Management
  • Risk Management Tips – Utilize an Effective Design Review
  • Construction Miracles CAN Happen
  • Project Risk Management – The Real Cost of Value Engineering
  • Is the CPM Critical Path REAL or IMAGINARY?
  • Mitch Swann, PE, Named to Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council

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Phone: 610.640.9600
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Robert C. McCue, PE
mccue@mdcsystems.com

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