Marcus Evans, the well-known conferences and management training company, has scheduled a project management seminar on the subject of Advanced Project Management for Engineers, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand during 14th & 15th May 2007.

According to the Marcus Evans brochure, Key issues to be discussed will include:

How to implement EVM: Using common sense to evaluate the as is situation and develop an appropriate course of action. Learn how to set up an earned value management (EVM) system internally using the following tools:

• Developing and reporting progress using S curves and other simple and effective management reports
• Scaling EVM from simple to advanced implementations
• Creating a cost estimating model
• Creating estimates using top down, parametric, factored and bottoms up methods

This event is intended for Project Managers, Project Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Product Development Engineers, Project Development Engineers, Technical Managers, Technical Engineers, Process Engineers, Operations Engineers, Operations Managers, and Consultants within the industry of Manufacturing, Construction, Construction Design, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Heavy Industries (e.g. Steel), and Telecommunication.

The event will be facilitated by Mr. Paul Giammalvo, widely known international project management consultant and trainer, and will be held at the Amari Boulevard Hotel in Bangkok.

PMP’s attending the course can receive up to 14 PDUs; AACE members can claim up to 1.4 CEUs. For additional information, visit http://www.marcusevans.com/events/CFEventinfo.asp?EventID=12158..

Marcus Evans is one of the world's leading providers and promoters of strategic conferences, professional training, in-Company training, business-to-business congresses, sports hospitality and on-line information. Founded in 1983, the company now employs over 3500 employees operating in 24 countries around the world. The company's revenues are generated from a majority of the world's top 1000 companies. Marcus Evans also publishes market analysis reports, on-line subscription products and business publications, and b2b internet products. Additional information can be found at http://www.marcusevans.com/html/index.asp.

 

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Reported by PMF Correspondent Ed Naughton in Dublin Ireland

The Faculty of Engineering at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) has announced a new full-time, four-year degree programme in Project and Construction Management starting in September 2007.

According to the NUIG press release on 16 April, the honours BSc degree is being offered in response to the shortage of suitably qualified professionals across all sectors of the built environment following the enormous investment in physical infrastructure in recent years.

The degree programme is listed on the CAO website as GY410 and an additional notice will shortly be sent by the CAO to all students who have applied through the CAO process. Potential applicants can then include the programme through the Change of Mind process until 1 July 2007.

Professor Padraic O'Donoghue, Dean of Engineering at NUI, Galway said: "This programme represents an exciting new offering in the area of construction/project management. The programme represents a further expansion of NUI, Galway's degree options in the area of the built environment, which also include degrees in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Health and Safety and an MA in Planning. The new degree will equip students with a knowledge and understanding of project management, particularly in the construction sector, and enable them to embrace the challenges of modernisation, innovation and change in tomorrow's knowledge-based economy."

A key aspect of the programme is the broad-based multidisciplinary approach involving several faculties. In addition to the strong influence from Civil and Industrial Engineering, there is also a significant input from the Faculty of Commerce along with Science and Law. This broad-based training will provide graduates with a unique set of marketable skills that will allow them to meet the challenges that they will face in an ever- competitive industry.

"Deficiencies in the supply of graduates in the areas of project and construction management have been identified and the new programme will meet these demands," added Prof. O Donoghue. "Thus, the course aims to prepare graduates to be capable of assuming technical, management, academic and research/development level positions in the construction industry."

Further details and information can be sought from Prof. Padraic O'Donoghue or Dr Kevin McNamara, Department of Engineering, NUI, Galway at 091-492170/492291 or by e-mail at brid.flaherty@nuigalway.ie.

Established in 1845 as Queen's College Galway, NUI Galway is one of Ireland's foremost centres of academic excellence. With over 15,000 students, it has a long established reputation of teaching and research excellence in each of its seven faculties - Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Celtic Studies, Medicine & Health Sciences, and Law. Additional information can be found at http://www.nuigalway.ie/.

 

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