Best Practice Definition The condition where appropriate project participants are working within acceptable tolerances to develop and meet a uniformly defined and understood set of project objectives. Topic Summaries
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2/5/2016 12:51:43 AM
Best Practice Definition The optimal use of construction knowledge and experience in planning, design, procurement, and field operations to achieve overall project objectives. Topic Summaries
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2/5/2016 12:59:00 AM
Best Practice Definition The process of incorporating a balanced change culture of recognition, planning, and evaluation of project changes in an organization to effectively manage project changes. Topic Summaries
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2/15/2016 11:28:03 PM
Best Practice Definition Techniques that include the use of a Disputes Review Board as an alternate dispute resolution process for addressing disputes in their early stages before affecting the progress of the work, creating adversarial positions, and leading to litigation....
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2/15/2016 11:28:17 PM
Best Practice Definition A critical element in the management of institutional knowledge, an effective lessons learned program will facilitate the continuous improvement of processes and procedures and provide a direct advantage in an increasingly competitive industry. ...
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2/15/2016 11:28:49 PM
Best Practice Definition An integrated process for planning and controlling all necessary efforts to make certain that the quality and quantity of materials and equipment are appropriately specified in a timely manner, are obtained at a reasonable cost, and are available wh...
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2/15/2016 11:29:02 PM
Best Practice Definition Startup is defined as the transitional phase between plant construction completion and commercial operations, that encompasses all activities that bridge these two phases, including systems turnover, check-out of systems, commissioning of systems, i...
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2/15/2016 11:29:27 PM
Best Practice Definition A long-term commitment between two or more organizations as in an alliance or it may be applied to a shorter period of time such as the duration of a project. The purpose of partnering is to achieve specific business objectives by maximizing the eff...
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2/15/2016 11:29:13 PM
Best Practice Definition The process to identify, assess, and manage risk. The project team evaluates risk exposure for potential project impact to provide focus for mitigation strategies. Topic Summaries
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2/15/2016 11:29:40 PM
Best Practice Definition A project-focused process that builds and develops shared goals, interdependence, trust and commitment, and accountability among team members and that seeks to improve team members’ problem-solving skills. Topic Summaries
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2/15/2016 11:30:05 PM