Avant 2014
Revisiting Design and Schedule at Romaine-3 for Powerhouse Concrete and Superstructure Sequencing Optimization. By Chantale Germain, ing. , André Bergeron, ing. , Michel Guévremont, ing. (Nov. 19, 2013).
Total Cost Management blossoms in DC. Highlights from the 2013 AACE International Annual Meeting. By Khaled ElFekhfakh of SNC-Lavalin and Les McMullan of Rio Tinto. ( Oct. 2, 2013)
- How to maximize the value if Virtual teams.
- The AACE Recommended Practice on the Principles of Estimate Accuracy.
- Understanding and Estimating Skilled Labor Shortages.
- Owner Gaps in Project Control
Three day course entitled: Cost Estimating Professional (CEP) - Certification Exam Preparation Workshop. By John K. Hollman, PE, CCE, CE ( June 5-7, 2013).
- Required skills and knowledge of project Cost Estimating
Mega Project Risk Management by Ken Kallaher, P.E. ( May 14, 2013)
- Risk identification and management (particularly strategic risk management) is a critical element of success when utilized in conjunction with succinct business objectives, fully integrated experienced teams, and strong Front End Loading.
Project Acceleration & Schedule Compression by Dr. Ossama Moselhi (April 23, 2013)
- Contractors and/or owners frequently need to accelerate the delivery of engineering, procurement and construction projects.
Dispute Resolution Board - An Owner's Perspective by Me Nathalie Brière, avocate, Hydro-Québec ( Mar. 26, 2013):
A For a number of years, a new dispute settlement method has been widely accepted in the United States and internationally, with the use if Dispute Resolution Boards. Their success rate is very high and documentation states that they definitely settle more than 90% of disputes without going to arbitration or to court.
- The invitation.
- The presentation in PDF
Agile Project Management: from delivering on Cost to delivering Maximum Value and Benefits by Claude Emond, MEng, MBA, rmc, CD, PMP ( Feb. 19, 2013):
- Claude Emond is an agile/lean management and organizational agility expert. He is recognized internationally, through his activities and conferences in this area, namely in Canada, the USA, Europe and North Africa.
- The invitation.
- The presentation in PDF
Project controls: Presenting with Impact by Marc DuVERNET ( Dec. 5, 2012):
As project controls professionals, you are often presenting strategies, schedules, estimates, progress reports and other material to clients, project management and corporate management.
- The invitation
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Bill Jensen - Simplicity in the Social Era - ( Workshop - November 30, 2012)
- The invitation
A Fiesta of Total Cost Management ( October 2, 2012)
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Four of our members who were in attendance will highlight some of the presentations they enjoyed:
1. CDR-842 Multi-Primes and Multiple Critical Paths .... < view the presentation >
2 OWN-1042 What to look for in a Contractor's Project Control Capability < view the presentation >
3 BIM-995 Scheduling Using Delmia and Microsoft Project on Hydro Projects < view the presentation >
4 RISK-944 Common Errors in Dealing with Project Risks < view the presentation >
Best Practices for Risk Analysis, Quantification and Control (Contingency, Escalation, Reserves and Allowances). ( June 1, 2012)
Best Practices for Risk Analysis, Quantification and Control (Contingency, Escalation, Reserves and Allowances). AACE Montreal section special workshop by John K. Hollmann PE CCE CEP ( June 1, 2012)
- The invitation
Managing Creative Content Projects, Is it for you? by Sylvain Gauthier MBA, P.ENG., PMP (April 10,2012)
- This presentation provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities when managing creative content projects. It will outline the major differences a project manager might encounter when managing this kind of project versus projects in more traditional sectors.
- The invitation.
Lean Construction and Lean Project Delivery: Implications for Cost and Schedule. (Feb. 7, 2012)
Fernando Espana, the founder and president of CornerCube, Inc. based in California, is a provider of Lean Construction and Project Delivery services to the Construction, Aerospace, Defense, and Shipbuilding industries. With over 30 years in the construction industry, Fernando has extensive experience in Construction Management, Lean Construction, and Construction Operations. His experience includes the facilitation, definition, design, implementation, monitoring and optimization of Lean solutions for the construction industry.
- The invitation. - <View the presentation in PDF>
The school of Project Controls: Skills & Knowledge workshop.
The AACE International, Montreal Section is pleased to present its School of Project Controls -Skills & Knowledge Workshop. This workshop will help you hone your skills in planning and scheduling, cost control, progressing and performance measurement and contracts management. This workshop, with five top experts in the Industry, is based on the Skills and Knowledge of AACE International combined with the extensive project experience of our presenters. These courses are of value to project managers, project controls personnel and all those wanting to improve their skills and knowledge in this area. The format includes classroom presentation, discussion and workshop sessions. The workshops can also help get you started on preparation for certification as a Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) or Certified Cost Consultant (CCC) or other available certifications.
- The invitation.
- Introduction
- Gestion du Coût.
- Session 1: Planification
- Session 2 : Evaluer le progrès et la performance
- Session 3 - Estimation _ Contrôle des coûts
- Session 4 - Gestion des Contrats
Project Controls: An Owner’s View.
Projects control has a major role in all phases of the project from the study phase through project execution. The principals and methods need to be consistently applied for control over scope, cost and schedule. Risk management is another essential element and has a key role in the Total Cost Management (TCM) process. This presentation will discuss the development and application of project controls from an owner’s viewpoint that is being successfully applied on major projects around the world.
- The invitation. - <View the presentation in PDF>
TCM: Cost Engineering on my Mind, Highlights from the 2010 AACE International Annual Meeting. The 54th AACEI Annual Meeting was held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from June 27th to 30th with the theme “TCM: Cost Engineering on my Mind” with attendees from around the globe. If you were not among them, come and find out what you missed! In the tradition of the Montreal Section, a special presentation has been arranged with several of the Montreal attendees of the conference summarized the following selected presentations:
- Steel Fabrication Costs in China - Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis - L'Intégration des coûts et de l'échéancier dans l'analyse de risque:pratique recommandé par le AACE (Version en Francais) - Integrated Cost Budgeting & Estimating Model for Building Projects - Top Ten Mistakes Made in Project Negotiations
The special two day seminar entitled "School of Project Controls - Skills and Knowledge Workshop" offered by AACE International Montreal Section was held Thursday and Friday June 10 and 11 at Concordia University. Presented by five Industry experts, this seminar is based on the Skills and Knowledge of Cost Engineering.
- The announcement.
Estimating Project Costs & Managing Risks with ProjEst Software: Project costs are the cornerstone of any business and the estimation process is the first step for obtaining profitable projects. If this issue is the leitmotiv of your operations, don’t hesitate, the presentation on ProjEst different modules by Guy Jobin, eng., M.Sc and Éric Pelletier is for you. You will realize that the ProjEst tools allow for a general control of the estimating process while taking the risk management into account. April 2010 < Details >
An Electronic notebook System for collection of Site data: Providing information at your fingertips by: Mario Provencher and Chantale Germain.
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLBOX: TOP TEN TARGETS FOR IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY ( Oct. 2009)
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A summary of four of the most popular presentation of the AACEI 2009 annual meeting ( Oct 6,2009)
- CDR.10_ Monte carlo And claims
- EST.03. Estimating Mega Projects
- PM.10. Managing Multiple Projects
- PS.10. Ten Top Scheduling Mistakes
Project Cost Stability Using Innovative 3D/4D/5D Technology, a Benchmarking System and Risk Analysis
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Escalation Estimating: Lessons Learned in Addressing Market Demand - <View the Presentation in PDF>
Total Float Management: Renovating a Misused and Abused Approach <View the Presentation>
What is he U.S. Gulf Cost Baseline when estimating site productivity. <View the Presentation>
METHOD FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ESCALATION RATES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
OIL SANDS TECHNOLOGY FOR THE GENERALIST: MEGA PROJECTS DEFINED
TCM: Cost Engineering for the Global Community
Evaluating the Cumulative Impact of Changes on Labor Productivity – an Evolving Discussion
Tracking and Control of EPC Projects
Primavera and Establishing a Compliant Earned Value Management
THE EMERGENCE OF PROGRAM AND CORPORATE PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
THE KBASE EXPERIENCE: MODEL BASED ESTIMATING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
WELCOME TO THE GRAND OLD OPRY: HIGHLIGHTS OF KEY PAPERS FROM THE 2007 AACEI ANNUAL MEETING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND CLAIMS NEGOTIATIONS: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS!
METHOD FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ESCALATION RATES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Project Risk Management with Primavera and Pertmaster, a Case study < VIEW the presentation in PDF >
Highlights of Key Papers from the 2005 AACEI Annual Meeting < VIEW the presentation in PDF >
Petro Canada Low Sulphur Projects - PM: Challenges and Opportunities < VIEW the presentation in PDF >
The Management of Contingency and its Risk on EPC Projects
Contingency from owner's point of view
Contingency from contractor's point of view
Contingency from consultant's point of view
Highlights of Key Papers from the 2003 AACEI Annual Meeting
SNC-Lavalin approach to Project Management with PM+
Living With Uncertainty in Projects
E-Procurement in Project Management - Revolution or Evolution (E-Procurement2.pps)
AACEI Risk Management (Show.pps)
Time Management - Costing and Billing Integration
Time Enterprise Integration.pps / Time management discussion points.pps
The Virtual Office - Using The Internet Technology for Cost Engineers and Project Management Practitioners - Project Management in the 21st Century (Internet3.pps)
The “Site of the Year” - Magnola Magnesium Plant Project A Total Cost Management (TCM) Approach
The Three Gorges Hydroelectric Project in China
Introducing the PM Office to Cost Engineers and Project Management practitioners
- The New Way of Project Management