29/01/2026 Ziad Al-basir Planning & Control, Project Cost Controls, Project Governance, Project Portfolio Management Office

Forensic Delay Analysis Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide

Forensic Delay Analysis Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide Forensic Delay Analysis Techniques Understanding and Quantifying Delays in Construction and Engineering Projects Introduction In complex construction and engineering projects, delays are almost inevitable. When these delays occur, it becomes crucial to determine their causes, assess their impact on the project schedule, and assign responsibility. This process is known as Forensic Delay Analysis. It involves a systematic examination of project schedules, records, and events to identify and quantify delays, often in the context […]

17/11/2025 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, Cost Control, Forecast, Planning & Control, Portfolio Management, PPMO, Primavera P6, Project Cost Controls, Project Governance

Project Portfolio Plan – Creating the Portfolio Baselines

Page 1: Creating the Portfolio Baselines Project Portfolio Plan – Creating the Portfolio Baselines Introduction to PMO Implementation: Portfolio Management Effective Project Management Office (PMO) implementation hinges on robust portfolio management. This page focuses on the critical initial step: establishing a solid foundation through **baselining**. A well-defined baseline ensures that all subsequent project tracking, control, and decision-making are accurate and aligned with strategic objectives. It provides a snapshot of the project portfolio’s status at a specific point in time, against […]

16/07/2025 Ziad Al-basir Bidding & Tendering, Cost Control, Leadership, Planning, Planning & Control, Primavera P6, Project Cost Controls, Scheduling, Training

دليل شامل للمهندسين – كيف تخطط و تتحكم بالمشروع بنجاح خطوة بخطوة

دليل شامل للمهندسين – كيف تخطط و تتحكم بالمشروع بنجاح خطوة بخطوة – ZALBASIREPPM دليل شامل للمهندسين – كيف تخطط و تتحكم بالمشروع بنجاح خطوة بخطوة من المستندات الأساسية إلى المراقبة والتقارير: كل ما تحتاجه لإدارة مشروعك بفعالية. متطلبات إعداد مشروع على برنامج بريمافيرا لإعداد مشروع بنجاح على برنامج بريمافيرا (Primavera)، يتطلب الأمر توفر مجموعة من المستندات الأساسية، بالإضافة إلى فهم عميق لعمليات التخطيط والمراقبة. هذه المستندات والمعلومات هي حجر الزاوية لإنشاء جدول زمني دقيق وفعال، يضمن سير العمل بسلاسة […]

08/07/2025 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, EPMO, PMO, Project Cost Controls, Project Governance, Project Portfolio Management Office

Mega Projects: Challenges, Governance, and the Path to Value for Money

Mega Projects: Challenges, Governance, and the Path to Value for Money – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Mega Projects: Challenges, Governance, and the Path to Value for Money Understanding the complexities of large-scale government projects and new strategies for success. The Critical Nature of Mega Projects Mega projects are pivotal to delivering a government’s biggest priorities, with transformational impacts on the economy, society, or national security. However, when these colossal endeavors falter, the consequences are significant: large negative impacts on public finances and […]

10/06/2024 Ziad Al-basir Annual Budget, Bidding & Tendering, Budget, PPMO, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office

Project Reporting: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Survivorship Bias

Project Reporting: Avoiding Survivorship Bias Project Reporting: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Survivorship Bias As the mid-year report review for your project’s approaches, consider the type of project reports you are reviewing. Do they include any Survivorship Bias understanding and reporting? 🤔 What is Survivorship Bias? Survivorship bias or survival bias is the logical error of concentrating on entities that passed a selection process while overlooking those that did not. This can lead to incorrect conclusions because of incomplete data. These […]

02/06/2024 Ziad Al-basir Budget, Business Development, Business Transformation, Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Main Pages, PMO, PPMO, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office, Resources Planning

Mastering Real Estate Development: Your EPMO Blueprint

Mastering Real Estate Development: Your EPMO Blueprint Mastering Real Estate Development: Your EPMO Blueprint Are your real estate development ambitions crumbling under the weight of chronic delays and budget overruns? Every missed deadline and overrun erodes profit margins and turns strategic goals into dust. Are you ready to take control and stop the risk of failure? — Is This Your Reality? 💔 Is this the legacy you want to leave as a business leader – a trail of stalled projects […]

02/06/2024 Ziad Al-basir Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office, Scheduling Leave a comment

Project Recovery: Your Blueprint for Success

Project Recovery: Your Blueprint for Success Project Recovery: Your Blueprint for Success Do you ever feel like a project leader caught between a rock and a hard place? You’re diligently leading your team, but deadlines seem to slip further and further out of reach. Perhaps you’re working on a project with a completion date that’s planned for last year, with no clear path to closure in this year yet you are doing what is in your control to do. Here’s […]

13/04/2023 Ziad Al-basir Bidding & Tendering, Budget, Business Development, Business Transformation, Cost Control, Project Cost Controls

Change Orders: Where It Can Be a Gateway to Construction Fraud and Misconduct

Change Orders: A Gateway to Construction Fraud and Misconduct Change Orders: A Gateway to Construction Fraud and Misconduct Fraud and misconduct in construction have become a pervasive problem globally, with up to $5 trillion expected to be lost to corruption by 2030. 🚧 Introduction One of the areas where these illicit activities often occur is during the change order process, where individuals on the client side collude with contractors to engage in fraudulent practices. The aim of this article is […]

27/03/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, Forecast, Leadership, Main Pages, Planning & Control, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office, Strategic Planning

“How Big Things Get Done” Book Review – Part 2, The Success

Lessons from Success: How Big Things Get Done – ZALBASIREPPM Lessons from Success: How Big Things Get Done Unveiling the patterns of successful mega-projects and the power of focused execution. The Paradox of Success: Learning from Failure First The road to success is often paved with lessons learned from failure. True success, which consistently creates value and benefits, is a rare achievement, as highlighted in the initial part of this review. That’s precisely why the first segment of the book […]

16/01/2023 Ziad Al-basir Planning & Control, Portfolio Management, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office

Fighting Corruption In Construction Industry

Combating Corruption in Construction: Strategies for Project Integrity – ZALBASIREPPM Combating Corruption in Construction: Strategies for Project Integrity Addressing a pervasive global challenge to ensure ethical and efficient project delivery. The Persistent Shadow of Corruption in Construction Corruption in the construction industry remains a significant global problem, impacting projects even in highly developed systems. A recent case in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California highlights this: from April 2015 through at least December 2019, Bill R. […]

15/01/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, Planning & Control, Portfolio Management, PPMO, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office

Bidding Project Portfolio System

Winning Bids & Projects: Strategies and Portfolio Analysis – ZALBASIREPPM Winning Bids & Projects: Strategies and Portfolio Analysis A multi-faceted approach to securing new business and optimizing bid decisions. Strategies for Securing New Opportunities Winning more bids and projects requires a comprehensive approach that extends beyond simply submitting proposals. It encompasses building a robust portfolio, strategically networking with potential clients, and effectively articulating your unique value proposition. By integrating these elements, organizations can significantly enhance their chances of securing new […]

15/01/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Planning & Control, Portfolio Management, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office

Cost Management For Contractors

Contractor Cost Management: Leveraging EVM for Project Profitability – ZALBASIREPPM Contractor Cost Management: Leveraging EVM for Project Profitability Transforming financial oversight from reactive reporting to proactive, real-time control. The Criticality of Cost Management for Contractors For contractors, effective cost management is not merely a best practice; it is paramount to project profitability and business sustainability. Many contractors still grapple with the limitations of traditional methods, relying on sprawling, unsecured Excel sheets, facing delays in site reports, and experiencing significant misalignment […]

20/05/2019 Ziad Al-basir Planning & Control, PMO, Portfolio Management, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office

Project Controls Vs. PMO

PMO Vs Project Control: Understanding Key Organizational Structures – ZALBASIREPPM PMO Vs Project Control: Understanding Key Organizational Structures Distinguishing between Project Control Departments, PMOs, EPMOs, and PPMOs for effective project oversight. Navigating Organizational Structures in Project Management In the complex world of project management, various organizational structures are established to oversee and guide projects. These include Project Control Departments, Project Management Offices (PMOs), Enterprise Project Management Offices (EPMOs), and Program and Portfolio Management Offices (PPMOs). While they all aim to […]

12/02/2019 Ziad Al-basir Main Pages, PMO, Project Cost Controls, Shared Resources, Strategic Planning

Infrastructure Investment and GDP: Measuring Economic Impact and Strategic Prioritization

Infrastructure Investment and GDP: Measuring Economic Impact and Strategic Prioritization – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Infrastructure Investment and GDP: Measuring Economic Impact and Strategic Prioritization Understanding the complex relationship between infrastructure spending and national economic health. The Vital Role of Infrastructure in Economic Prosperity Investment in infrastructure is a critical factor for a country’s economic health and wealth. It empowers the private sector and individuals to invest and produce goods and services more efficiently. Infrastructure spending, whether by the government or in […]

11/07/2018 Ziad Al-basir Annual Budget, Budget, Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Forecast, PMO, Project Cost Controls, Resources Planning, Shared Resources

Forecasting EPMO & EPPM Costs: Best Practices for Strategic Success

Forecasting EPMO & EPPM Costs: Best Practices for Strategic Success – ZALBASIREPPM Forecasting EPMO & EPPM Costs: Best Practices for Strategic Success Navigating the complexities of budgeting for permanent, shared, and non-project staff in Project-Based Organizations. The Strategic Imperative of Accurate Forecasting Accurate annual cost forecasting for EPMO (Enterprise Project Management Office) and EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management) is a critical capability for any Project-Based Organization (PBO). Beyond merely allocating funds, precise forecasting enables strategic decision-making, optimizes resource utilization, and […]