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Extreme Engineering: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

noreply@blogger.com (Filipe Martins) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:59:00 +0000

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will stretch across 36 kilometres combining a 6.7-kilometre seabed tunnel in the middle of the Pearl River and two bridge segments about 29.6 kilometres.

Two artificial islands measuring one kilometre each will also be built to join the two ends of the tunnel with the bridge segments of six traffic lanes designed with a speed of 100 kilometres.

The tunnel will be laid at 40 metres under the waters.

The landing points of the bridge will be in the reclaimed land of Macau’s north-eastern district known as “The Pearl”, Shek San Shek Wan in Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, and Zhuhai’s Gongbei.

Once the bridge is in operation, it will allow people to commute from Hong Kong to Macau or Zhuhai in about 30 minutes.

If vehicles using the bridge have to pay tolls, the profits will be divided along the same percentages as the costs.

The giant project is expected to cost USD$2-3.7 billion.
Upon completion, the bridge would become a landmark of the region, comparable to the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in New Orleans, the world’s longest bridge at 38.4 kilometers.

The contract for the preliminary design and investigation of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge's main body has been signed on the 14th March by the representatives of the three sides.

Construction of the main bridge will be taken up by the Central Government, with Guangdong contributing seven billion yuan, Hong Kong 6.75 billion yuan and Macao 1.98 billion yuan, covering 42 percent of the cost. The remaining funds will come from loans.

Fight the recession Programmer2.0

noreply@blogger.com (Filipe Martins) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

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Avoiding Presentation Disaster

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Web 2.0 Tools For Project Management

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Web 2.0 Tools For Project Management

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Good design faster

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Good design faster

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HR Management

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Presentation slides on HR management : concepts and tools

HR Management

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Time Management

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A detailed process for taking control of your schedule

Time Management

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5 Key Chart Project Management (TM) Methodology

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Project management - Indian Business Academy

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Where should the Project Manager Stand

noreply@blogger.com (Filipe Martins) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:23:00 +0000

In projects where the PM team is essentially composed of highly skilled professionals and most of the work is intellectual in nature, the project manager has an even bigger role in team management and motivation.

The overall team performance and motivation will be higher if they can count on the project manager to steer them away of hassles, protect them and provide a good and stable work environment.

To accomplish this, when the project is facing criticism and the team members are on the line, the project manager must stand in the front of the critics and shield his team. Later, the project manager should investigate if critics that whore made are accurate and see if there is cause for further action, but the first reaction should always be to protect his team.
On the other hand, when the project is experiencing high visibility and recognition, the project manager should stand in the back, the recognition should first be attributed to the team, they do the hardest work and they deserve the recognition, the PM should be the first to give them merit.

Be a true leader and you will earn your team's respect, and when the time comes, they will go the extra mile for the project and for you!

Be One of Us

noreply@blogger.com (H. Swarovski) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:16:00 +0000

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TIP: Aim high

noreply@blogger.com (Filipe Martins) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:07:00 +0000

I believe that for a project team, aiming high and having great goals is very important. For instance, in the previous project I was involved in Centaur - Fraud Management System for Telecommunications we aimed at building "the next best fraud management system for telecommunications".

Aiming high makes a difference for everyone involved in the project but specially for people who do the hardest work and that are frequently unrecognized, in this case the software developers.
In this project, if someone asked a member of my team: "so, what do you do?" they could answer:

"I'm just finishing a new release of the next best fraud detection engine out there!"

"I'm reviewing the user manual of the system that keeps your phone calls safe!"

This is very different from:

"I'm just developing PL/SQL..."

"I'm reviewing user manuals, again..."

but it was the same work, people just look at it in very diffent ways!

Motivation is one of the most important aspects of project management and team work. Setting meaningful goals that inspire are a great way to boost morale!

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noreply@blogger.com (H. Swarovski) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:43:00 +0000

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Project Management Search Engine Plugin

noreply@blogger.com (Filipe Martins) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:22:00 +0000

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JOB POSTING: SENIOR/JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

noreply@blogger.com (Filipe Martins) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:55:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION
The SENIOR and JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER will work in consultancy services related to real estate and construction projects, play an important role in the delivery of fast track construction projects and in maintaining strong working relationship with the client. Working as part of a team, or on an individual basis, the Senior and Junior Project Manager will be expected to have the ability to take full responsibility for the total management of processes and projects, including the on-site delivery.

The challenges

- managing the broader implications of a project in order to achieve the best deal for the client.
- to develop the success of the projects through clear strategy and proactive commitment.
- responsibility for managing the client's expectations in a competitive environment.
- ability and willingness to fully communicate in every form with all project stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To take a leading role, working as a proactive team player.
- To oversee the commercial management of projects.
- To plan and control projects through to completion.
- To create a team environment in which everyone is committed to producing a quality outcome.
- To gain the confidence of the client and become the focal point for communication.
- To participate in the management of a business.
- Effective communication ensuring all information is available for the successful completion of projects, to liaise with other managers to ensure efficient financial control resulting in projects being cost effective.
- Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients forming a strong working relationship in true partnership.
- To ensure that control procedures are in place and adhered to in all areas of the business.
- To ensure that senior management have quality information on the progress of each project on a regular basis.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following background:

- Civil Engineering Degree, preferably with at least 3 years of experience.
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
- Good knowledge of Spanish;
- A track record in Project Management, showing a progressive career path;
- Experience of controlling quality complex projects.
- A depth of knowledge of different construction processes;
- Working experience as a contractor will be a plus;
- Willingness to work from Project inception until completion, including the pre-construction services and studies to on site quality control;
- High IT using skills (MS Office, Project and Autocad).

CONTACT
Please send your CV in English with a photo to the following e-mail address:
inaki.cearra@echarris.com

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noreply@blogger.com (Filipe Martins) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:42:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (Filipe Martins) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:11:00 +0000

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