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How Project Planners Should Deal with a Difficult Client PMO

Ten ways to keep your client happy, protect your construction programme and build stronger working relationships.Every construction planner knows that keeping the client happy matters. But what…

17 Oct 2026 · Sunchana Johnston · 8 min read

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PROCEDURES No 16 – Quality Standards

Fed up with adverts from software companies and consultancies that are going to change the world of Planning and solve all your project problems? This series of occasional articles promises nothing but thought provoking questions on how well we understand the basics of our profession from the…

23 Aug 2026 · PP Admin · 4 min read

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Sunchana’s P6 Lancelot Meets OPC Star Wars

Several months ago, I was engaged as the planning lead with one of the most significant infrastructure organisations.My assignments appeared straightforward: to provide independent planning expertise and advise senior stakeholders on the most appropriate software solution to support the extensive…

10 Aug 2026 · Sunchana Johnston · 5 min read

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PROCEDURES No 15 – Planning Standards

Fed up with adverts from software companies and consultancies that are going to change the world of Planning and solve all your project problems? This series of occasional articles promises nothing but thought provoking questions on how well we understand the basics of our profession from the…

10 Aug 2026 · PP Admin · 4 min read

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PROCEDURES No 14 – Minimum Planning Expectations from THE MANAGEMENT!

Fed up with adverts from software companies and consultancies that are going to change the world of Planning and solve all your project problems? This series of occasional articles promises nothing but thought provoking questions on how well we understand the basics of our profession from the…

20 Jul 2026 · PP Admin · 4 min read

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Programme Planning Standards: The Rules of the Game

Programme Planning Standards: The Rules of the GameStudies consistently show that organisations with mature project management practices achieve better delivery outcomes than those with ad hoc approaches. Yet one of the simplest disciplines is often overlooked—agreeing a common Programme Planning…

5 Jul 2026 · Sunchana Johnston · 4 min read

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PROCESSES No 12 – MENTORING young Project Control Staff

Fed up with adverts from software companies and consultancies that are going to change the world of Planning and solve all your project problems? This series of occasional articles promises nothing but thought provoking questions on how well we understand the basics of our profession from the…

21 Jun 2026 · PP Admin · 15 min read

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Blog No 11 - Delay and Disruption

Fed up with adverts from software companies and consultancies that are going to change the world of Planning and solve all your project problems? This series of occasional articles promises nothing but thought provoking questions on how well we understand the basics of our profession from the…

6 Jun 2026 · PP Admin · 4 min read

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Blog No 10 - Contractors Progress Reports

Fed up with adverts from software companies and consultancies that are going to change the world of Planning and solve all your project problems? This series of occasional articles promises nothing but thought provoking questions on how well we understand the basics of our profession from the…

26 May 2026 · PP Admin · 7 min read