Introduction
This programme presents advanced project delivery, planning, and monitoring methodologies, negotiation strategies, and the use of innovative technologies for the management of oil and gas projects. It provides practical examples of successful and unsuccessful practices, enabling participants to apply lessons directly in their work.
Programme Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Discuss advanced project delivery systems and approaches
- Explain the role of design in oil & gas projects
- Apply advanced techniques to mitigate risks in compressed schedules
- Identify key project success factors and characteristics
- Utilize Lead/Lag scheduling for construction projects
- Update project schedules and monitor cost and cash flow effectively
- Apply negotiation skills to diffuse conflicts and resolve disputes
- Understand warranty and contractual issues
- Integrate modern management methods and technologies in project execution
- Use computer tools to enhance project planning and control
Target Audience
- Project managers and engineers in oil & gas projects
- Procurement and contracts managers
- Construction managers and planners
- Financial and project control personnel involved in large-scale projects
Programme Outline
Day 1 – Project Delivery Systems & Project Finance
- Project Management Terminology
- Pros and Cons of Various Delivery Systems
- Success Factors in Project Delivery
- Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Concepts
- Functional Specifications, Issues, and Concerns
- Economic Evaluation of Projects
- Project Finance Principles
Day 2 – Project Finance, Cash Flow & Advanced Project Estimating
- Project Phases & Key Issues
- Financial Evaluation Methods
- Owner and Contractor Cash Flow Management
- Project Scope Development
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Technologies for Computer-Based Project Estimating
Day 3 – Advanced Scheduling & Estimating of Projects
- Conceptual & Parametric Estimating
- Lead/Lag Scheduling Techniques
- Resource Allocation for Construction Projects
- Time-Cost Tradeoff Analysis
- Linear Scheduling Methods
- Technologies for Computer-Based Project Scheduling
Day 4 – Project Control & Negotiation in Construction Management
- Project Control Systems Overview
- Project Updating Methods
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Team Development & Effective Teamwork
- Negotiation Strategies and Tactics
- Understanding BATNA (Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement)
- Responding to Negotiation Breakdowns
Day 5 – Advanced Issues in Project Management
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Material Management Strategies
- Lean Project Management Concepts
About Barcelona
Barcelona, the main city of Catalonia on Spain's east coast, is known for its fantastic weather and proud local culture. It is also Spain's second largest city and has all the cosmopolitan trappings you would expect. Among Barcelona's many attractions are the delicious seafood, stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It began life as a Roman city and has remained important ever since. Today, it is a buzzing city offering more than enough reasons to look for flights to Barcelona. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous sports teams plus great food, there's no shortage of ways to amuse oneself.
Things to do and places to visit in Barcelona
Barcelona really does have something for everyone. The attractions of Barcelona include beautiful beaches to relax on, almost endless historical locations to explore, all the shops you could ever wish for, one of the world's most admired football clubs and world-class eateries - you may never want to leave. Luckily, with so much to do the city's compactness makes it easy to explore. Simply wandering through the streets is a great way to soak up the atmosphere.
Just some of the great things to do in Barcelona include:
- Marvel at Gaudi's masterwork, the Sagrada Familia.
- Sample the wide range of tapas in Barcelona's bars.
- See the somewhat surreal architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
- Wander through Park Guell, which offers great views over the city and out to sea.
- See the Cubist master’s early work in the Picasso Museum.
- Get lost in the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, known locally as the Barri Gotic.
- Browse the upmarket shops along the Passeig de Gracia.
- Soak up the tranquil atmosphere in the Cathedral of the Sea.
- Watch the silky skills of FC Barcelona in a game at the Camp Nou.
- Enjoy authentic paella with fresh seafood.
- Climb Montjuic for spectacular views.