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The difference between project success and failure often comes down to one critical discipline: project controls. In this guide, we will define project controls, explore its essential role in ensuring successful outcomes, and highlight how it prevents project failure. You'll also learn about key elements of project controls and when…

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A project cost breakdown structure (CBS) example showing the categorization of direct and indirect costs and other costs (escalation and contingency)

In project management, a Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) is a vital view used to organize and track expenses throughout a project’s lifecycle. Learn its key components, uses in cost management, and the challenges involved in applying it effectively.

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Two workers at an oil refinery during a turnaround, checking a software dashboard to monitor turnaround progress.

This blog discusses why capital (CAPEX) projects take place during turnaround (STO) events and discusses areas that need to be optimized for successful integration.

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Project Management Software vs Excel: Which is best for your projects? Compare scalability, automation, and more to make the right choice.

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A beach with views to a Dutch industrial site on a cloudy day

The Netherlands is at a crossroads. In recent months, we have witnessed a worrying trend: major industrial companies are leaving the country. LyondellBasell is one of the latest names on this growing list, but it is certainly not the only large industrial company that has decided to relocate.

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A dashboard made with AI to estimate costs in the process industry

Traditionally, estimators relied on manual calculations, historical data, and expert judgment to forecast costs. However, with advancements in computer technology and artificial intelligence (AI), the cost estimating process is going through a significant transformation.

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