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Mastering Project Controls in the Design Phase: Schedule Development, Review, and Best Practices

For owners and project managers, understanding how to implement rigorous project controls during the design phase is not just a bureaucratic exercise; it is a necessity for financial and temporal certainty. This blog explores the state of design phase scheduling, the critical distinction between schedule design and development, and the best practices for review and monitoring.

July 15, 2024·14 min read

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Control Account Development - Integrating Cost, Schedule, Resources, and Risk

Control accounts act as the intersection where project scope is aligned with cost budgets and resource allocations, governed by a structured Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS). Best practices emphasize the need for a dynamic and iterative approach to project controls, wherein continuous planning and adjustments are made to address real‑time project challenges. Successful project management necessitates an iterative and concurrent approach to cost and schedule planning to ensure that all project variables are harmonized. By doing so, project managers are better equipped to predict potential risks, allocate resources efficiently, and adjust plans based on real-time performance data.

April 10, 2025·11 min read·Listen