Best Practices

Panorama Fall 2020

pathadmin — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:45:39 +0000

Panorama Fall 2020

As you may know, Project Management PANORAMA is Pathfinder's industry focused newsletter. We present the "Capital Project World as seen by Pathfinder, LLC" with regard to "trending" or "controversial" industry related topics.

In this issue you will find the following articles, Claims Avoidance & Handling - Best Practices and Advanced Work Packaging - From an Owner's Perspective.

Also in this issue you can find information about Pathfinder's CII Orientation Series options.

Let's continue to strive for safe, efficient and successful projects!

pathadmin Wed, 04/07/2021 - 13:45

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Panorama Fall 2020

Pathfinder, LLC attending the COAA 2016 Best Practices Conference in May

pathadmin — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:12:58 +0000

Pathfinder, LLC attending the COAA 2016 Best Practices Conference in May

pathadmin Wed, 04/20/2016 - 11:12

COAA 2016 Best Practices Conference

The conference is on May 10 & 11, 2016 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.

Some of the highlights include:

The launch of the productivity and safety metrics
The launch of the COAA Best Practices Implementation Map
Keynote speaker Mike MacSween, executive vice-president of major projects at Suncor Energy Inc.
Industry leaders panel discussion on success by sticking to the fundamentals

The complete agenda and registration can be found online at: http://www.coaa.ab.ca/information/Conferences/BPConference2016.aspx

Summer 2015

pathadmin — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:51:14 +0000

Summer 2015

In this issue we discuss how What Makes Outstanding Negotiators Outstanding and we continue our series on How Best Practices Can Be Used to Mitigate the Change in Oil Prices and Maximize Project Value with a focus this issue on VIPs.

Also in this issue you can find information about Pathfinder's 2015 CII Project Management Training Series schedule.

Below you will find a link to the Summer 2015 PANORAMA Newsletter. You can also visit Pathfinder's new website to sign up to access all archived Panoramas.

We hope you enjoy this issue and as always, if you have any comments or would like to voice your views on the industry, please contact us directly.

Let's continue to strive for safe, efficient and successful projects!

pathadmin Mon, 08/17/2015 - 13:51

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Panorama Summer 2015

LEADING PETROCHEMICAL COMPANIES IDENTIFY RISK FOR SUCCESSFUL FRONT END PLANNING

pathadmin — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:42:55 +0000

LEADING PETROCHEMICAL COMPANIES IDENTIFY RISK FOR SUCCESSFUL FRONT END PLANNING

pathadmin Wed, 07/01/2015 - 09:42

Pathfinder's President, Steve Cabano, moderated a panel at the Petrochemical Engineering & Construction Conference 2015 in New Orleans, LA on June 16th. The panel members touched on the following topics which sparked good discussions with the audience.

Thoroughly evaluate project risks early on as to avoid harmful impact to future project timelines, and overall project costs
With a nationwide ‘gap in knowledge and experience’ in brainstorming for FEL 1 and FEL 2 stages, hear what these companies are doing to manage and identify project risk, resource need and contracting strategy in today’s market place
Expert insight into the ‘unknown’ project risks facing petrochemical projects in today’s market place; how to identify these risks, what they mean for your project objectives and how to mitigate their overall impact

Panel Members included:
Nathan Heimeyer, Staff Project Manager, TPC Group
Scott Gordon, Project Assurance Manager, Lyondellbasell
Nigel Carling, Project Director, Chevron Phillips Chemical

Spring 2015

pathadmin — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:44:36 +0000

Spring 2015

In this issue we discuss how Lessons RElearned is becoming more commonplace and we continue our next series on How Best Practices Can Be Used to Mitigate the Change in Oil Prices and Maximize Project Value with a focus this spring on Gatekeeping.

Also in this issue you can find information about Pathfinder's 2015 CII Project Management Training Series schedule.

Below you will find a link to the Spring 2015 PANORAMA Newsletter. You can also visit Pathfinder's new website to sign up to access all archived Panoramas. We hope you enjoy this issue and as always, if you have any comments or would like to voice your views on the industry, please contact us directly.

Let's continue to strive for safe, efficient and successful projects!

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pathadmin Fri, 06/05/2015 - 09:44

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Panorama Spring 2015

Power-Gen Pre-Conference Workshop -- Effective Project Management for the Power Project Professional

pathadmin — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:08:45 +0000

Power-Gen Pre-Conference Workshop -- Effective Project Management for the Power Project Professional

pathadmin Fri, 12/05/2014 - 10:08

Effective Project Management for the Power Project Professional

December 7-8, 2014

This seminar will cover Project Management 'Best Practices' approaches, methods, techniques and tools to enhance the project management of capital power projects. Project Management personnel in the power generating industry will learn critical methods to effectively and efficiently plan, contract, construct and manage capital plant projects. Using specific industry-related case studies and ‘hands-on’ workshops, participants will be exposed to problems unique to power producing and transmission projects and innovative ways for successfully preventing and/or overcoming their impact to successful execution. A combination of PowerPoint presentation/lecture and interactive workshops will focus on the application of Project Management tools and techniques during each major phase of a power project.

REGISTER

PMI-SAC Annual Conference Presentations

pathadmin — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:35:12 +0000

PMI-SAC Annual Conference Presentations

pathadmin Mon, 12/02/2013 - 19:35

On November 12th, Pathfinder made two presentations at the Annual PMI-SAC Conference in Calgary.

The first, presented by Scott Diehl was about “Best Practices for Integrated Scheduling of Major Projects”. In May of 2013, a special session was held of the PMI Southern Alberta Chapter EPC Roundtable to address the topic of integrated scheduling for large construction projects. Twenty-five industry experts participated in this workshop representing owner companies, engineering companies, construction companies and academics. The result was a well-balanced and open discussion on key scheduling issues that affect major EPC projects. This presentation represents the key findings of this working group in the form of best practices that can be applied within Alberta’s industry.

The second, presented by Maria Lizardo was about “Advantages of Independent Project Reviews for Large Engineering/Construction Projects”.

To receive a copy of either of these presentations please email us.

Pathfinder attending the CII Board of Advisors Meeting in Philadelphia, PA

cmcintyre — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:57:25 +0000

Pathfinder attending the CII Board of Advisors Meeting in Philadelphia, PA

cmcintyre Tue, 11/05/2013 - 13:57

Pathfinder's Steve Cabano and Jim Blevins are in attendance at the CII Board of Advisors Meeting - November 5th and 6th in Philadelphia, PA. Pathfinder was highlighted in the 2012 CII Annual Report - see attached document.

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CII Annual Report

Pathfinder presents at ECI's 21st Annual Conference 2010 & Global Construction Summit

cmcintyre — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Pathfinder presents at ECI's 21st Annual Conference 2010 & Global Construction Summit

cmcintyre Thu, 06/24/2010 - 00:00

The Effects of the Global Economy on Capital Project Execution

To receive a copy of this paper/presentation please email us.

Summer 2001

cmcintyre — Sun, 15 Jul 2001 04:00:00 +0000

Summer 2001

Where Are You When We Really Need You? and Management's Role in Improving Capital Efficiency - An Independent Perspective

cmcintyre Sun, 07/15/2001 - 00:00

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Panorama Summer 2001