Here's how you can ensure the timely completion of projects in Civil Engineering Design.

First and foremost is to plan ahead any civil engineering design of the project plan. This is the backbone of the project. Considering all the aspects of civil engineering from design to implementation on engineering, procurement and construction. Including safety risk assessment and management. Criteria for construction procedures and implementation which are within the structural standard and engineering principles has to be prepared based on past experienced will have a better plan.

Passei por um desafio na implantação de um projeto na pandemia com a compra de materiais importados. Os materiais tiveram elevação de preço e atraso na entrega. O engajamento do cliente e monitoramento constante com resposta aos riscos, anteriormente já identificados, foi importante para recuperarmos o prazo de 6 meses e reduzir o prejuízo do aumento no custo dos materiais com soluções que viabilizaram a obra.

The most critical factor that connot be planned for in any contingency measures are budget constraints or service provider cash flow constraints. Any other enterpise enviromental factors can be managed regardless how unexptected. The key is to ensure budget cannot be influenced and that cash flow can be secured. Cost Management is essential which includes budget confirmation and budget control to avoid project time constraints. Procurement Management plays an important role on the plannig of a project and can play a detremanetal role in timely completion of a project.

It doesn't matter how much you think you know from experience with other similar projects, every project by definition will be different, fraught with uncertainties. This entails taking the planning stage with a more paused, and critical view. Planning ahead involves planning for all the unforeseeables during the project's implementation, more so a civil engineering project with several stakeholders and disciplines integrated into one desired outcome: the sucessful delivery of a functional and valuable project. Planning ahead allows us to reflect on time, money, quality and resources at the earliest stage of the project, providing us a trustworthy guide/baseline focused in achieving success in spite of the uncertainties of predictions.

Las prisas siempre han sido malas consejeras. Recuerda, cuanto más complejo sea tu proyecto, mayor especialización deberá de tener el profesional que se encargue de realizar el estudio.

To build a high-performing team capable of overcoming challenges and delivering projects on time, it's essential to focus on these elements. Assign specific roles and responsibilities clearly, organize and conduct regular team meetings, and use effective collaboration tools. Assess and improve team efficiency regularly, manage conflicts constructively, and track task progress diligently. Integrate new technologies thoughtfully and handle changes and unexpected obstacles with flexibility.

A cohesive team of skilled professionals with clear communication, well-defined roles, and mutual respect is crucial. Regular meetings and collaboration tools keep everyone informed and engaged, preventing bottlenecks. Adopting Agile practices, such as sprints and daily stand-ups, can enhance team adaptability and speed up problem-solving. Additionally, encouraging innovation within the team fosters an environment where members feel confident proposing new ideas, leading to more efficient and creative solutions.

It is important to ensure reasource planning comprehensively addresses the risks and technology requirements to avoid any possible delay in delivery due to any combination of resouces capability or technology shortcomming. The project requirements must be clear at the start to ensure resource plannig is executed to ensure delivery in time.

Risk management doesn't sound amicable, but it's a life savior when it comes to protecting your project before, during and after implementation. A sound risk management provides a thorough view of everything that needs to be done, and all the risks and opportunities that could arise from taking one road or the other. They say all roads lead to Rome, but not all roads have the same obstacles, landscapes, views, shadows, weather. Some roads will be faster, straightforward with added challenges. Other roads will take longer, will provide more opportunities and resources along the way, and will be safer down the line. Risk management is taking the time and using tools to make the best decision on how to get to the finish line safe and sound.

Com a implementação de ferramentas da Autodesk para o BIM, com finalidade de mitigar o número de "clashs" entre os projetos e disciplinas, tornando possível a melhor visualização e correção das pranchas, bem como gerar a partir da modelagem as especificações dos materiais empregados e suas referências conforme o fabricante. Além deste recurso, se tornou fácil a tarefa de apresentar o escopo ao cliente através de projeto em 3D, bem como acompanhar todo o fluxo de gestão contratual na mesma ferramenta, tais como atas de reunião, consultas técnicas, relatório diário de obras, relatório fotográfico, avanço físico e financeiro, As Built, entre outras necessidades.

Client engagement is one of the most important factors and one of the key stakeholders to keep the closest and informed. Frequent engagement with Clients will enure progress during constraints. Client engagement must be informative in both verbal and formal communication.

A smart approach when involving a client into the project's planning, implementation and closure can save the project from ultimate failure. Let's focus on the "smart approach" bit of the sentence. When we talk about client engagement, we should consider it more than providing periodic updates. It's more about thoroughly managing communication with the client, who can also change their minds on many aspects of the project. It's best to have them acknowledge all the ramifications that come from unexpected as well as requested changes. This wil ultimately leave a better sense of satisfaction with the end product, and a better professional relationship in the future.

This is a must if we want to improve our game. With the correct mindset, we'll always end a project with the 'what if' thoughts, or 'how could I have made this better?'. Every project comes with challenges, do's and dont's, and stories of succes or failure. From every angle and outcome, there's something to be learned and optimized. When I say something, I mean everything: every stage of the project, every strategy, every decision made. A continuous learning mindset lets us gather an ever growing set of data allowing us to predict better outcomes and provide better solutions altogether. A secret to a successful continuous learning: keep a daily record of who did what, how, why, when and final outcomes... and reflect on it.