ICEC GULF

Project Management Services

Project Planning and scheduling.

Effective Construction Planning and Scheduling are paramount for seamlessly integrating all construction activities and phases, ensuring project completion within budget and on schedule. The advent of advanced scheduling tools like Primavera and Power Projects has made planning and scheduling more efficient and appealing.

At The ICEC GULF, we specialize in establishing robust planning and scheduling processes and protocols. Our comprehensive services encompass:

Crafting Baseline programs/schedules as per contractual terms and conditions.
Developing revised and recovery programs/schedules as needed.
Creating catch-up and accelerated programs.
Implementing a weightage system for generating project S-curves (combining cost and resource curves).
Crafting Project S-Curves and resource histograms.
Establishing an Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) and assigning responsibilities to project delegates.
Generating baseline manpower assignments, machinery charts, and management task matrices.
Developing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and identifying the practical and logical critical path.
Analyzing critical and near-critical paths to enlighten clients about achievable milestones and avoid unnecessary delays.

Project Visualization and Dashboard Creation

Project visualization involves the use of graphical elements and data representation techniques to provide a clear and intuitive view of project-related information. This visual approach helps stakeholders understand, analyze, and make informed decisions about the project's progress and performance.

Creating project dashboards is an integral part of project visualization. Dashboards are interactive, real-time displays that consolidate key project metrics, data, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) into a single, user-friendly interface. Here's a brief overview of the process:

Data Collection: Gather relevant project data from various sources, such as project management software, spreadsheets, databases, and external APIs. This data can include task status, timelines, resource allocation, budget, and more.
Data Analysis: Analyze the collected data to identify meaningful insights and trends. This step may involve data cleansing, transformation, and calculations to create the necessary metrics.
Dashboard Design: Design a visually appealing and user-friendly dashboard layout. Consider the target audience and their specific information needs. Choose appropriate charts, graphs, tables, and visual elements to represent the data effectively.
Visualization Tools: Select the right visualization tools and software to build the dashboard. Popular choices include Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Google Data Studio, and custom-developed solutions.
Data Integration: Connect the chosen tools to the data sources, ensuring that the dashboard reflects real-time project updates.
Interactivity: Make the dashboard interactive by incorporating filters, drill-down options, and user-defined parameters. This allows stakeholders to explore data in-depth and customize their view.
Data Presentation: Organize the dashboard in a logical and intuitive manner. Ensure that the most critical information is prominently displayed, and users can quickly grasp the project's status and performance.
Testing and Validation: Thoroughly test the dashboard to verify data accuracy and functionality. Address any issues or discrepancies before deploying it to stakeholders.
Deployment: Share the project dashboard with relevant stakeholders, such as project managers, team members, executives, and clients, through a secure and accessible platform.
Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing support to users to ensure they can effectively utilize the dashboard for decision-making.
Continuous Improvement: Regularly update and refine the dashboard based on feedback and changing project requirements. This ensures that it remains a valuable tool throughout the project lifecycle.

Project visualization and dashboard creation enhance transparency, communication, and decision-making within a project team or organization. They enable stakeholders to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, allocate resources efficiently, and ultimately drive project success.

PROJECT CONTROL

Project Control encompasses the continuous processes of monitoring, tracking, and forecasting throughout the entire project lifecycle. It involves real-time management and analysis of project data to assess current progress and predict future outcomes.

At our consultancy, we tailor project control systems to the unique characteristics of each project, considering factors such as project type, client specifications, and the required level of control. We do not offer one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, we diligently assess project requirements and client expectations to develop customized project control systems that incorporate global best practices and protocols.

Our Project Control consultancy services include:

Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the project and creating systems/processes to extract relevant project data for KPI evaluation.
Implementing monitoring and tracking tools to compare planned versus actual progress.
Forecasting project completion measures and planning the remaining scope of work.
Designing project-specific dashboards for real-time status updates and forecasts.
Establishing and executing an Earned Value Management System.
Reporting deviations in KPIs, recommending recovery measures, and providing strategies to realign with baseline values.
Reporting project KPIs such as CPI, SPI, CV, SV, ECA, ETA, and suggesting enhancements to improve these metrics."
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PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

In today's ever-evolving project landscapes, effective risk management is of paramount importance. Project managers operate in dynamic environments where risks—factors that could potentially impact a project's timeline, performance, or budget—abound.

Implementing robust Project Risk Management procedures, encompassing identification, analysis, and responsive actions throughout a project's lifecycle, greatly empowers project teams to successfully achieve their objectives within established time and budget constraints.

Risk management entails the proactive anticipation of potential disruptions and the strategic deployment of measures to mitigate uncertainty to an acceptable level. It's a process that acknowledges the fluidity of project work, continually capturing and addressing emerging risks and integrating newfound knowledge into existing risk analyses.

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FORENSIC SCHEDULE DELAY ANALYSIS & TIME QUANTUM CLAIMS

The omission of proper forensic schedule analysis is a critical factor leading to disputes and, ultimately, arbitration proceedings. Delays in construction projects are a common occurrence, and stakeholders have different approaches to addressing them.

The selection of a reliable, practical, and accurate schedule analysis technique plays a pivotal role in determining the extent of delay. In this context, forensic schedule delay analysis emerges as the most promising and precise methodology.

Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis entails a thorough examination of the cause-and-effect relationship in CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling. It involves determining the extent of delay using a common-sense approach while adhering to industry best practices and protocols, such as AACE's Forensic Schedule Analysis Guideline: 29R-03 and the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol, 2nd Edition, 2017.

Our execution of Forensic Delay Analysis methodologies includes:

Time Impact Analysis
Windows Analysis / Time Slice Window Analysis
As-Planned vs. As-Built Analysis
Impacted As-Planned Analysis
Retrospective Longest Path Analysis
Collapsed As-Built Analysis

We specialize in preparing Time Quantum (Extension of Time) Claims supported by forensic schedule analysis exercises.".

PROCESS & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

"We specialize in professional training, focusing on crucial areas within construction and project management. Our offerings encompass corporate training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs in the following key areas:

Our consultancy offerings extend to the development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, incorporating the integration of associated processes and systems within the organization.

Moreover, we conduct comprehensive reviews of internal processes, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting alterations to enhance overall efficiency and foster seamless integration among interconnected processes."

TRAINING

Project Planning & Scheduling for Non-Planning Professionals
Forensic Schedule Analysis and Extension of Time Claims
Hands-on Training for Primavera P6.0 for Non-Planning Professionals
Advanced Primavera P6.0 Training
Project Risk Management
Preparatory Course for PMP Certification (Volunteer Basis)
Interpretation of FIDIC Clauses in Time Management and Its Applicability
Interpretation of FIDIC Clauses in Cost Management and Its Applicability
Concurrent Delay and Entitlement of Prolongation Costs
Practicability of Disruption Claims

Our structured courses are available on Udemy Academy, covering the same topics. Additionally, we maintain an informative blog where we regularly share our hands-on experiences from various assignments and jobs. Our blog serves as a dynamic knowledge base, continuously updated with new articles and valuable lessons learned.

MEP Consultancy services

ICEC GULF delivers Specialized Customized MEP Consultancy Services required by investors for their Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail, Commercial and Residential projects.

We deliver professionalism and consistency as we strive to satisfy all requirements under one roof by one team. Our range of services is devised to meet the ever-increasing demands of our clients and our consultation service is a Hassle - free ONE STOP SHOP in the construction sphere, covering all key aspects a client seeks from concept generation to the ¬final product.

ICEC GULF works closely with all well reputed Developers, eminent Architects, and Designers to ensure professional and trustworthy consultations in order to meet the demands of all stakeholders, ensuring them to harvest highest returns on their investments. Our professional excellence combined with our personalized approach has paved the way for us to win the hearts of our clients and maintain long-standing business relationships over a decade whilst continually expanding to on-board new clients both holding prestige locally and internationally.

MEP Consultancy services includes;

Air-Conditioning & Ventilation
Electrical Installation
Internal & Exterior Lighting
ELV System(CCTV,MATV,Telecom,Data,PA-BGM)
Energy Management systems
Building Management Systems
Guest Room Management Systems
Plumbing Engineering (WaterSupply&DrainageSystems)
Fire Protection & Detection Systems
Fire Risk Assessment
Waste water management, Water treatment plants,
Steamand Boilersystems
Security Systems
Escalators & Vertical Transportation
Green Building Consultation
Telecommunication Infrastructure

Technical training ( Power and Energy sector)

ICEC GULF is a specialized training and technical solutions provider for major power plants in the UAE. We have strategically partnered with world-renowned technical service companies to deliver excellence in the UAE market refer our wesite www.icecgulf.org for more details

Drone survey

Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have revolutionized the field of engineering surveying. These versatile flying machines are equipped with advanced sensors and cameras, making them indispensable tools for a wide range of engineering applications.

With drones, engineers can efficiently and accurately gather crucial data for site assessments, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. Here are some key advantages of using drones in engineering surveying:

Rapid Data Collection: Drones can quickly cover large areas, collecting high-resolution images, videos, and 3D models in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional surveying methods.
Cost-Effective: Drones offer cost savings by reducing the need for labor-intensive and time-consuming field surveys. They require fewer personnel and resources to operate.
Safety: Drones minimize the need for engineers and surveyors to work in potentially hazardous or hard-to-reach areas. This enhances safety and reduces on-site risks.
Accuracy: The precision of drone-based data collection is remarkable. It provides engineers with highly accurate and up-to-date information for design and analysis.
Monitoring and Inspections: Drones enable regular site monitoring and inspections, allowing engineers to identify issues early, assess progress, and make informed decisions in real-time.
Environmental Impact Assessment: Drones can be used for environmental impact assessments, helping engineers evaluate the effects of construction or development on the ecosystem.
Infrastructure Assessment: Drones are valuable for inspecting infrastructure like bridges, dams, and pipelines, providing detailed visual data for maintenance and repair planning.
Surveying Challenging Terrain: Drones excel in surveying difficult-to-access or remote areas, such as mountainous regions, forests, or disaster-stricken zones.
Efficient Documentation: Drones generate comprehensive and well-organized datasets that can be easily integrated into engineering software for analysis and decision-making.
Project Visualization: The data captured by drones can be transformed into 3D models and visualizations, aiding in design and communication with stakeholders.

In conclusion, engineering survey with drones represents a game-changing technology that enhances efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the field of engineering. As this technology continues to evolve, its applications are expanding, offering engineers new ways to streamline processes and deliver better results