MDC Advisor® Issue 78 | Shipyards Dealing with Disruptive Claims
In this edition: Shipyards Dealing with Disruptive Claims Professional Spotlight: Michelle Neena Delehanty Favorable Ruling in Complex Design-Build Case Involving U.S. Government Facility Shipyard Contracts: New Construction vs. Ship Repair Shipyards Dealing with...
Once Upon a Time in the Future: Understanding the Risks & Uncertainties of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development In Complex MEGA Construction Project Environments)
In this edition: Once Upon a Time in the Future: Understanding the Risks & Uncertainties of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development In Complex MEGA Construction Project Environments) Professional Spotlight: Robert C. McCue Project Highlight: Indiana Manufacturing...
Time Impact Analysis Rosetta Stone for CPM
In this edition: Time Impact Analysis (TIA®) The Rosetta Stone for CPM Schedule Analysis Robert C. McCue, P.E., Consulting Engineer Mark D. Steele, P.E., Consulting Engineer Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and formalized methods of analyzing schedule impacts...
Avoiding RISK of Intellectual Property (IP) Infringement
While MDCSystems® has served Lady Justice for many decades in expert witness and forensics engineering, technology, and construction, we are pleased to announce that MDCSystems® now offers intellectual property forensics and expert witness services. As with many legal...
Risk Management Is it Time to Finally Implement Fire Resistive Residential Construction in CA?
By Robert C. McCue, P.E.& Michael A. Pollock, P.E. Our shared recollections of California wildfires go back to the early 1950's. Yes, somewhat dating me. Nevertheless, I recently did a quick search for information on this recurring problem and was surprised to...
Risk Management – Restarting the Construction Project (COVID-19)
By Robert C. McCue, P.E., and Michelle N. Delehanty, P.E. Consulting Engineers The current COVID-19 shutdowns of construction projects across multiple industries all over the world are unprecedented. The plans to begin construction work again will be riddled with...
Risk Management – Is the Coronavirus the Latest Black Swan Event?
The Coronavirus puts new emphasis on the evolving complexity of risks that must be balanced in the design and construction industries. The most unpredictable facet of construction risk management is the effects of unstable just-in-time supply chains. We are aware...
Keeping the “Big Three” in balance for the life of the construction work!
Robert C. McCue and Michelle N. Delehanty
Consulting Engineers
In construction projects there are three main areas of importance to a successful project – scope, schedule, and budget. It is vital to have a clear definition of the scope of work, a defined schedule including milestones, and the cost of performance based on the scope and schedule. These “Big Three” must be in balance at bid submission time, remain in balance when the actual work starts, and continue to be balanced until project completion.
Complexity: The Fifth Dimension of Project Management
Complexity: The Fifth Dimension of Project Management Advisor Vol. 70 by Robert C. McCue, P.E. MDC Systems® Consulting Engineer MDCSystems® has been providing Forensic Project Management (FPM®) services for over forty years for industrial, transportation and...
The Fast Paced Design and Construction
The fast-paced design and construction industry continues to make impressive progress across the country and around most of the world. While many worry about the inevitable slow down / recession a more immediate problem confronts both Owners and Builders. Capacity...