Papers
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Effective Negotiation in Complex Projects: How to Build Win-Win Solutions in High-Stakes Environments
In engineering and industrial construction projects—particularly in sectors like mining, energy, or infrastructure—contractual conflicts are not an anomaly, but a
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Negotiating in Hostile Terrain: A True Lesson in Leadership and Empathy
This is a different kind of article—less technical, more personal—like the time I wrote about the installation of the chimneys at Larcomar. It’s a personal story
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The Strategic Value of Forensic Schedule Analysis in Industrial Project Management
Introduction
In the management of complex industrial projects, such as those in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, time control is a critical factor that can
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Beyond Hazard Identification: Risk Management as a Strategic Project Leadership Tool
In November 2020, I published an article titled simply “Risk Management.”(
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The Impact of Design on the Execution of Engineering and Construction Projects
Introduction: From Development to Execution
In our 2021 article, “Project Development” (
How to Manage Claims in Construction Projects: Keys to Minimizing Risk and Optimizing Results
Claims in construction projects are inevitable, but their proper management can be the difference between success and failure.
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More Than a Document: Why the Scope of Work Defines Your Project’s Outcome
In the world of engineering and construction projects, the scope of work is the cornerstone of the relationship between the client and the contractor.
The scope of work consists of
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The Impact of Delays in Mining Project Approvals: An Urgent Issue for Peru
In January 2025, the mining project El Algarrobo was awarded to Compañía de Minas Buenaventura, with an estimated investment of USD 2.753 billion. This
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