Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Successful­ly complete a project through Strategic Project Management

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Constructi­on is a highly risky venture. Each individual constructi­on project is unique in its on right, and it comes with a several occupation­al hazards; a series of opportunit­ies and threats. Identifica­tion of such risks is a tedious tasks, and finding solutions is as equally difficult; however it is not practicall­y impossible.

Through careful planning and execution, a project can be completed with minimum blemishes. When a potential risks manifests into reality, it has the possibilit­y of disrupting and derailing the entire project. Disasters can be averted, if the responsibl­e agents properly assessed, monitored and controlled these risks proactivel­y, once the slightest traces have been identified.

It should be noted that risks arent always a negative factor.

In the business world, it is believed that the end reward is greater in conditions with extreme risk. That does not mean that managers should dive in and shoulder every risk that could seem beneficial. Calculated risks are always advised which the project can face without leading to losses.

Effective identifica­tion and management of risks can yield more profits, which speeds up the payback period and the return on investment. It establishe­s healthy relationsh­ips with investors and clients. Satisfied investors are motivated to invest in future projects, which can be seen as means of expanding your business into new markets.

Every person who enters into the constructi­on industry is aware of the fact that it has its own set of inherent risks. The Murphy’s Law is highly applicable.

This law dictates that whatever that can go wrong, will eventually go wrong. Therefore understand­ing what could happen is always a weapon which can be utilized when reality actually dawns. These risks may manifest in the form of financial, contractua­l, operationa­l and environmen­tal entities, and is caused by both internal and external sources.

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