Insights

Field notes on complex programmes.

Short-form writing from directors and subject-matter experts on what we see going wrong — and what to do about it. Practical, opinionated, no filler.

Commissioning6 min read

Common causes of commissioning failure.

The five commissioning failure modes we see repeatedly — all of which trace back to decisions made at design stage, not at handover.

By Matt Hamill
Data Centres7 min read

Data centre project governance without theatre.

What sponsors actually need from a data centre PMO. Hint: it isn't a colour-coded dashboard.

By Named lead 4
Project Controls9 min read

Effective project controls for capital programmes.

Level 3 versus level 5 schedules, when EVM is worth the overhead, and how to keep the controls team honest.

By SME 01
Advisory5 min read

Independent assurance: getting past the tick-box.

What separates assurance that changes the programme from assurance that just documents it.

By Nick Smith
Manufacturing7 min read

Sequencing works inside a live production plant.

The shutdown-window discipline that turns a two-week outage into a two-day one.

By SME 06
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