What is a Risk…?
Last month we talked about “The Right Order”, placing our requirements and ensuring each piece of the jigsaw is delivered in the right sequence, but placing our requirements and delivering in the right sequence has pitfalls.
Food for Thought
Matthew Schofield, Executive Director, and Sean Vernon, Senior Contractual/Commercial Consultant at Quantum Global Solutions continue [...]
Do we really need to communicate?
Matthew Schofield and Sean Vernon at Quantum continue their series of articles on the construction industry. This month, Matthew discusses how communication is a critical component in project management.
Women in project controls – Spotlight on Lucia Vernon
Lucia Vernon was recently promoted to Associate Director after having worked as a Senior Forensic Planning Consultant for Quantum Global Solutions in Doha, Qatar.
Coffee Tables and Claims – Design as It Relates to Contractors
When you buy a piece of IKEA furniture, such as a coffee table, for example, you are in a similar situation to a Contractor starting up on a construction contract, setting aside that you have actually paid for the furniture.
Important questions to ask before a project starts
Jon Sanderson and Matthew Schofield continue their series of articles on the construction industry… this month discussing the important questions to answer ahead of a project beginning
What if Qatar Lost the World Cup?
Until recently it seemed as if not a day went by without the European press publishing articles about the Qatar World Cup and making complaints about the procurement of the rights to host the competition.
Qatar’s contractors must study its risk structures
Talking to contractors today, the general feeling within the construction industry appears to be that we have possibly entered a prolonged – and quite severe – downturn.
Risks that construction companies need to consider when operating in Qatar
Talking to contractors today, the general feeling within the construction industry appears to be that we have possibly entered a prolonged and quite severe downturn.
Disruption claims: Counting the cost
Disruption in construction stands for loss of productivity on a project. Disruption claims is a huge problem and its numbers in the construction industry are pretty frightening, writes Tom Kapapa.