Beyond the Schedule: Integrating Planning, Risk & Commercial Strategy for Successful Project Delivery
About
Because most project “surprises” don’t come from a bad schedule — they come from gaps between the schedule, the risk picture, the cost forecast, and what the contract actually allows (or requires) when things change. This webinar is for people who want to move from reporting dates to predicting outcomes: strengthening forecast credibility, making uncertainty visible, and giving leadership the information they need to make timely, defensible decisions before issues turn into delay, overspend, or disputes.
Top three things people will learn by attending
How to build an integrated project controls view (planning + risk + cost + commercial)
A practical way to link schedule activities to key risks, cost exposure, and contract/change mechanisms so the forecast reflects reality, not just the baseline.
The most common failure points on large projects — and how to spot them early
The recurring breakdowns that drive late delivery and poor predictability (e.g., misaligned assumptions, unmanaged interfaces, weak change discipline), plus the early warning signals to monitor before performance deteriorates.
A usable playbook for proactive change control and claims avoidance
Clear approaches to manage scope change, protect entitlement positions, and reduce dispute potential through disciplined governance, timely notices/actions, and decision-ready documentation—without slowing delivery.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
13 May 2026
3:00pm - 4:00pm