AI is already supporting project controls organizations with reporting, scheduling, simulations and risk management activities. But how far can it go? Will project controls organizations soon deploy AI workforces working alongside humans, or even replace human project controls professionals? Where are we on the path to the Agentic Era in Project Controls? What will it take to get there? What unique project controls challenges will require critical human judgment?
Author: Øyvind Vik
// Norwegian based in Houston, Texas
Personality Type
I was having a conversation with a colleague last week and our conversation got into what our weaknesses are. We have worked together almost three years, but more closely the last year or so. I was surprised at how well she already knew me! About me she had observed the following:- My critical thinking might … Continue reading Personality Type
What Is the Key to Delivering More Predictable Projects
Some weeks ago IPA published an article called "What Is the Key to Delivering More Predictable Projects", and I finally got around to reading it. Many interesting points are raised in this article, but I wanted to pick on one point in particular: IPA says the industry has robust best practices (FEL, team integration, planning), … Continue reading What Is the Key to Delivering More Predictable Projects
High Speed 2 Report
High Speed 2 is a high-speed railway project that has been under construction in England since 2019, and seems like an exciting project. UK's Department for Transportation hired an external party to review the project, and the report is available here for anyone to read. https://lnkd.in/gZAdikaENot surprisingly, many of the lessons learned are lessons forgotten … Continue reading High Speed 2 Report
Offshore Wind Projects
Still uncertainty tied to this, but one take-away is that if you have an offshore wind project in the works, you better button up the project management and controls activities! What went from "Have construction started" by a certain date to "Have project completed by end of 2027" - or lose the 30% tax credit … Continue reading Offshore Wind Projects
AI’s Moat
As AI competition heats up a question every AI provider and investor is thinking about is what exactly is your moat? Warren Buffet frequently refers to economic moat, which in a nutshell is your company's competitive advantage - for example, Coca Cola's distribution network and customer loyalty helps create a barrier (moat) against competitors. "Grok … Continue reading AI’s Moat
Microsoft Quantum Breakthrough
It is amazing to see how Microsoft’s relentless dedication and study of the most unpredictable things in the universe can make once thought impossible things possible, by making the unpredictable predictable – a requirement for quantum computing to succeed. Majorana 1 chip release.
AI Model Safety
“Safety and security is not going to be a priority for every model builder.” Jeetu Patel, Chief Product Officer – Cisco This is a simple and profound reminder to everyone as we explore various AI models. It should not surprise anyone that DeepSeek, with its alleged low budgets, doesn’t have the same depth to their … Continue reading AI Model Safety
The Future of Software: No UI
A typical knowledge worker or office professional today spends half their day working in various enterprise applications. What about the other half? In meetings looking at what others have created in their enterprise applications.This will continue to be mainstream for the next ten years.But there is a new paradigm on the horizon for enterprise applications, including … Continue reading The Future of Software: No UI
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