Project Management Society
About
About this network
The Project Management Society promotes a greater understanding of project management as a key discipline on engineering projects, and strives to help you master the skills you need to become an excellent project manager.
We also provide our members with a professional and social network for learning and developing potential business opportunities. Members can network with their peers and with representatives from associated industry groups at events organised by the society.
Who can join?
The Project Management Society network is of particular relevance to those whose work, study or research involves managing engineering projects.
However, membership is open to all members of Engineers Ireland.
How to join
If you are already a member of Engineers Ireland, you can join any number of Regions, Divisions and Societies in our Members Area
It is free to join our network, and once you join, you can:- Use our discussion forum
- Post comments on articles and blogs
- Join the Contacts Network to locate and send messages to other professionals
Events
We run a number of lectures and events from September to June each year. Events cover a balanced mix of:
- Case studies
- Current project management strategies or principles
- Education
- Site visits
Our events are open to the public as well as to members of Engineers Ireland.
Typical issues addressed include:
- Training and membership of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CPD training
- Individual thinking styles and their impact on team performance
- Implementation of the M50 Barrier-Free Project
- Stakeholder conflict resolution on major infrastructural projects
- Why projects go wrong – lessons learned
- How project managers get sued
- The non-technical building blocks of project management (e.g. finance, legal and operations)
We have also hosted lectures by local and international speakers on major infrastructural projects such as:
- The Dublin Port Tunnel
- Luas and Metro Rail Projects
- Dublin Airport
- M30 motorway transformation works in Madrid
- Implementing a transport system for the Olympic Games
All our events allow members to make contacts and network with their peers and industry representatives, and contribute to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Contacts
Chairman
- Brian Clare
- Chartered Engineer
- Dublin Institute of Technology
- Room 245
- Bolton Street
- Dublin 2
- Tel: 01 4023973
- Mob: 086 3789135
- Email: brian.clare@dit.ie
Secretary
- Elina Bychkova
- Chartered Engineer
- RPS
- West Pier Business Campus
- Dun Laoghaire
- Co. Dublin
- Tel: 01 2884499
- Email: elina.bychova@rpsgroup.com
Liaison Committee Representative
- Ronan Shortt
- Chartered Engineer
- RPS
- West Pier Business Campus
- Dun Laoghaire
- Co. Dublin
- Tel: 01 4882900
- Email: ronan.shortt@rpsgroup.com
Events
Details of our autumn and winter programme of events will be posted here in September.
Papers
eFlow Barrier-Free Tolling
August 5, 2009
Content
- Introduction
- Project Overview & Current Status
- Procurement & Project Programme
- Project Challenges
- Next Steps / Lessons Learned
- Questions and Answers
Download eFlow Barrier-Free Tolling (PDF 948 kb)
Stop and think! How Thinking and Decision-Making Style Impacts Performance
October 7, 2008
Content
What are thinking styles?
Aspects of any situation that a person may see stem from the 3 core styles of decision making as measured by Formal Axiology (a science that examines how people think created by Prof. Hartman of Yale and MIT).
- Systems Head - analytical
- Practical Hand - practical
- Empathy Heart - personal
Download How thinking and decision-making style impacts performance (PDF191 kb)
Managing Ireland’s Road Network
ITS as a tool for Network Operations and Management
January 15, 2008
By David Laoide Laoide-Kemp, ITS Project Manager, National Roads Authority.
Download Managing Ireland’s Road Network (PDF 3.15 MB)
Developing Sensitive Infrastructural Projects while Managing Media and Stakeholder Issues
Presented by P.J. Rudden, RPS Group Ltd
10 January, 2008
Content
- Factors in Infrastructural Planning / Implementation
- Who are Stakeholders?
- Projects to be mentioned
- Why Consult?
- Challenges & Pitfalls
- Major Infrastructural Developments
- Dublin Waste to Energy Project
- Shannon Pipeline Routes
- Future Gas Supply Options
- Gas Pipeline To The West
- Facts and Quantities
- Key Environmental Issues
- Corrib Onshore Pipeline
- Summary
Download Developing Sensitive Infrastructural Projects while Managing Media and Stakeholder Issues (PDF 15.8 MB)
Calle 30 - Descriptions of Tunnels and Constructive Methods Used During M-30 Transformation Works
Presented by Pedro Romo-Alcaniz, Madrid calle30
12 November, 2007
Content
- Description of tunnels and constructive methods used during M-30 transformation works.
Download Calle 30 - Descriptions of tunnels and constructive methods used during M-30 transformation works (PDF 13.5 MB)
Luas and Metro Plans for Dublin
Presented by Michael Sheedy, Railway Procurement Agency
2 November, 2007
Content
- Performance of Luas to date
- Proposals for new light rail & metro lines
- Operating & Construction impacts
Download Luas and Metro Plans for Dublin (PDF 4.52 MB)
Project Risk Management
Presented by Stephen Smith, Currie & Brown
2 November, 2007
Content
- Risk Management
- Insurance
- Business
- Financial
- Project Risk Management
- Tactics
- Project Disasters
- Step 1 - RM Planning
- Step 2 – Risk Identification
- Step 3 – Risk Assessment and Prioritisation
- SWIFT Analysis
- Step 4 – Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Step 5 – Risk Response Planning
- Step 6 – Risk Tracking and Control
- Conclusion
Download Project Risk Management (PDF 0.6 MB)
Our CPD Experience- H A O'Neill
Presented by Stephen McCabe, Derek Myers, Sandra Guilfoyle - H A O'Neil
2 November, 2007
Content
- Further Academic Education
- External Training Courses
- In-house Training
- Why CPD?
- Our Experience in Applying for CPD
- Benefits of CPD
- Lessons Learned
- Going Forward
Download Our CPD Experience- H A O'Neill (PDF 3.5 MB)
Level Crossing Project as part of the Railway Safety Programme
Presented by Conor mcGuinness, Iarnród Eireann
29 May, 2007
Content
- Introduction
- Development Of Risk Assessment Model
- Collection Of Data For Model
- Risk Assessment Results
- Strategy For Investment Programme
- Methodology
- Examples Of Completed Projects
- Progress To Date
- Future Developments
Download Level Crossing Project as part of the Railway Safety Programme (PDF 6.76 MB)
The Project Management of the Knockharley Landfill
Presented by
- Kevin Cullen B.Sc.,M.Sc.,P.Geo. - Greenstar
- Gabriel Dennison BE MEngSc PhD - Greenstar
- Margaret Heavey BA BAI - Greenstar
29 May, 2007
Content
- Location & Regional Drainage
- Aerial View of Site
- Conceptual Site Layout
- Project Concept
- Compilation of EIS & Waste Licence Application
- Main Contributors
- Housing Density
- Current Permissions
- High Court Hearings & Settlement
- Contract Documents – Scope of Works
- Construction
Download The Project Management of the Knockharley Landfill (PDF 2.13MB)
“DASH” - Upgrading Dart
Presented by Éamonn Ballance
28 May, 2007
Content
- DART Upgrade Projects – Strategic Objective:
- To enhance the peak passenger carrying capacityof the existing DART and Commuter rail services through Dublin City Centre from 11,800 to 20,000 per hour per direction.’
- To be Carried out on a two phased basis
Download “DASH” - Upgrading Dart (PDF 4.09 MB)
The Dublin Port Tunnel – A Project Management Perspective
Presented by Tim Brick, Dublin City Council
13 February, 2007
Content
- Introduction
- Brief Project History
- Present Position
- Project Promotion – (Keeping the Flame Alive)
- Construction and Project Management
- Maintaining the “Civic Consensus”
- Delivery & Results
- Strategic Importance
- Lessons for Project Managers
- Acknowledgements
Download The Dublin Port Tunnel - A Project Management Perspective (PDF 577kb)
Why do IT Projects Fail
Dermot Hore, PMP
1 March, 2007
Content
- Just how bad is the failure rate for IT Projects?
- Is the hype true?
- Analysis of why IT Projects Fail
- What do Project Managers think?
- What makes IT Projects Different?
- Do IT projects fail because of IT issues?
- Do IT Project Managers need specific skills?
- Is there a correct leadership style for IT Projects?
- My personal experience
- What can be done?
Download Why do IT Projects Fail? (PDF 181kb)
Delivering and Financing Infrastructure
Presented by Niall Quinn, Barclays
2 October, 2006
Content
- Investing in infrastructure
- Balanced Approach to Infrastructure Finance
- Current Sources of Finance
- Scottish/Northern Ireland Gas Pipeline
- Bank Versus Bond
- Current Financing Terms
- Will Ireland get the balance right?
Download Delivering and Financing Infrastructure (PDF 2.2 MB)
Bringing PPP Projects to a Close
Presented by Eamonn Conlon, A&L Goodbody
2 October, 2006
Content
- The Contractual Structure
- The Contracts
- The Players
- Timetable
- Getting the Contracts Signed
- Getting to Close
- “Snakes in the Grass”
- Conclusion – a good project manager is priceless
Download Bringing PPP Projects to a Close (PDF 0.13 MB)
Use of IT in Managing Information and Data on Construction Projects – A Perspective For The Irish Construction Industry
Presented by Alan Hore, Dublin Institute Of Technology
21 March, 2006
Content
The use of ICT in construction has been sporadic and piecemeal. Very significant inefficiencies and problems still exist in both paper transactions and non-integrated electronic solutions. Despite over two decades of significant advancements in ICT, the adoption of ICT Irish construction industry has been largely piecemeal. This paper will seek to highlight the key drivers, opportunities for the electronic support of the construction process together with currently available ICT applications to support the construction process. The paper will finally progress to reflect on the role of the Construction IT Alliance (CITA) in addressing the potential of ICT in the Irish construction sector.
Download Use Of It In Managing Information And Data On Construction Projects (PDF 462kb)
How Project Managers Get Sued
Presented by Jacqueline Griffin, A & L Goodbody
13 December, 2005
Content
- Introduction
- Causes of Action (required to bring a claim):
- Negligence
- Contract
- Acting as Client’s Agent
- Fair Valuation
- Wrap Up
Download How Project Managers Get Sued (PDF 112 KB)