Why do so many projects fail?
Most medium to large-scale
construction projects in the UK overrun programmes or budgets. Many also fail to fully meet the Employers expectations in
terms of quality/finish.
One
of the main causes is that most management consultancies use ‘box-ticking’ quality control systems that can help ensure consistency, but do not necessarily
ensure high or good quality results. These systems are preferred by most consultancies, as the level of training, experience and
management skill required by the project managers is relatively low - e.g. it is not uncommon for very senior project
managers in larger corporate companies to lack even basic academic qualifications in project management. The systems commonly
used tend to be fairly inflexible, and as they are developed over time,
they become increasingly complex. In many cases this results in the project taking second place to the quality system –
in simple terms, staff become heavily burdened with maintaining and conforming to the procedures, and as the procedures aren't
there own, or taylored to the project, they find some justification in blaming the procedures whenever anything goes wrong.
Where an
organisation uses an inflexible quality system that increases the propensity and incidence of project failure, there is a
tendency for project managers to be promoted on the basis of personality or likeability,
instead of their ability to ensure project successes - Much management research tells us that managers tend
to employ individuals with similar traits to themselves - hence 'average PM skills, but likeable'
is not an uncommon description of many highly regarded and highly paid project managers.
Over time, many Employers accept project failure as a norm (Government bodies
included) and the extra funding necessary is found. The expenses associated with overrun are absorbed and the
team moves on to apply the same methods and techniques on the next project. Companies can justify their success (or failure)
by comparing themselves to other companies in their sector – unfortunately (in respect to Project Management Consultancies),
the vast majority use similar quality control systems.
What can I expect if OGH manages my project?
How is this achieved?
By drawing on construction, design and management experience, and formal training we
will: -
Apply Total Quality Management (TQM) to your project – the quality procedure
used will be specifically tailored to the project and designed to control the delivery of the outcomes you require.
The Design Team will be carefully chosen to match the individual nature of the
project, and again specifically to help meet the project criteria.
The project will benefit from tried and tested Value Engineering Workshops. Value
Management procedures and reviews will be integrated in to the overall strategic project plan.
Make full use of the most appropriate scientific means of project monitoring
and risk control.
Considerable added value will occur due to my dedicated hands on approach and
determination to maintain project control. Additional value will be added through my
broad experience in the construction process – this ranges from physically working on sites through to planning &
detailed design, site and quality supervision.
Relevant experience & qualifications (Carl Goss): -
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Over 10 years project management experience
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Over 13 years design and detailing experience
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NHBC Registered 1991 (Managed two new housing schemes)
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Trained in value and risk management (2000)
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Masters degree in project management (Heriot-Watt, Edin.)
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MAPM qualified (Management)
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MCIOB qualified (Construction)
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MCIAT
qualified (Design)
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MoD & HMPS management experience
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Experience in working as a Clerk of Works
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Site
Safety Card holder (Management)
Carl has managed over 20 projects in the range of £300k to £14m and every
project has been completed on time, within budget and has met quality requirements. Most importantly, each and every project
has met with the satisfaction of the client/project sponsor, and end users.
OGH is indemnified
to undertake Project Management Services – levels of indemnity can
be tailored to suit the individual project needs.
If
it is important for your next project to see better success than your last one, please consider allowing us to provide
you with a SPP and fee proposal.
Call Carl:-
0113 2633 888
07976 958681
