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 London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.