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The Project Controls & Benefits Management Standard with Steve Wake
S5E108 · 27 Feb 2022 · 1h 22m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed back Steve Wake to discuss the Project Controls & Benefits Management Standard. Steve is at the forefront of the development of national and international standards in Project Controls an...
Why Leadership is an Important Skill for Project Controls with Georgie Alderson-Slater & Vikki Rooney
S5E136 · 2 Oct 2022 · 1h 24m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Georgie Alderson-Slater and Vikki Rooney to discuss why Project Controllers struggle to lead. Georgie is a Director for GeoVic Limited, a project controls training and development company...
Enabling early careers in Project Controls with Michelle Banner & Johnny Shepherd
S5E109 · 8 Mar 2022 · 1h 14m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Michelle Banner and Jonathan Shepherd to talk about enabling early careers in Project Controls. Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure, nuclear, utilities, and var...
Busting Earned Value Management myths with Richard Logue
S4E97 · 28 Nov 2021 · 1h 3m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Richard Logue to talk about "Busting Earned Value Management Myths"! Richard has worked in Project Controls and Planning for over 30 years, largely in the Transport industry. Richard was p...
Building a Project Control-Friendly Culture with Rod Whiting
S10E212 · 2 Feb 2026 · 54m
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale engages with Rod Whiting, a seasoned expert in project controls, who shares his extensive journey in the field since 1983. Rod discusses the evolution of project contr...
Project Controls in Design & Engineering stages with Paul Waskett
S6E150 · 30 Dec 2022 · 1h 12m
In this week’s pod, we were joined by Paul Waskett to discuss Project Controls in design and engineering stages. Paul is a Director of Adept Management where he takes responsibility for the development of their Project C...
Earned Schedule with creator Walter Lipke
S3E65 · 19 Apr 2021 · 1h 18m
In this episode, Dale and Val get into the geek speak, talking about an additional method to your Earned Value Management methodology. What you may not know is there is a time relative method called Earned Schedule. Val...
Lisa Silander on 30 Years in UK Project Controls
S10E217 · 1 May 2026 · 55m
Dale and Val are joined by Lisa Silander, Global Practice and UK Technical Lead for Project Controls at AtkinsRéalis. With 30 years leading planning and project controls teams across aviation, rail, water, manufacturin...
The Launch of the 2021 Integrated Project Controls & Digital Insights report with Bryn Lockett & Adam Kingsbury
S4E78 · 18 Jul 2021 · 1h 15m
This episode is proudly brought to you by PlanAcademy.com, JustDo.com, and InEight.com. On this week’s show, we launch the Integrated Project Controls and Digital Insights report with Bryn Lockett and Adam Kingsbury from...
Is Project Controls Behind on AI? | Yash Desai, Movar Reply
S10E220 · 26 Jun 2026 · 1h 5m
Most data scientists have never touched a project. Yash Desai looked at the project controls world through the data first, and what he found says a lot about why this industry lags behind others on AI. In Episode 220, Da...
The Post-Pandemic Job Market in Projects with Chirag Shah
S6E139 · 23 Oct 2022 · 1h 7m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Chirag Shah to discuss the post-pandemic Project Controls job market.Chirag is a passionate Project Controls Recruitment Expert. His mission is to deliver clients the best quality Project...
Navigating the Project Control Landscape: A Journey Through the Decades and Beyond with Shane Forth
S7E156 · 25 Mar 2023 · 1h 17m
In this week’s pod, we were joined by Shane Forth to discuss Navigating the Project Control Landscape: A Journey Through the Decades and Beyond. Shane’s project controls career began on Phillips Petroleum Teesside Oil Te...
AI in Project Controls: Separating Fact from Fiction with Alan Mosca
S7E153 · 5 Feb 2023 · 1h 6m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed back Alan Mosca to discuss AI in Project Controls – Separating fact from fiction. Alan is the co-founder and CTO of nPlan, where he leads technology, research, and product, whilst developi...
Project Controls Evolution & Attracting Talent with Niall Faris, Simon Taylor & Hezron Ricketts
S3E51 · 10 Jan 2021 · 1h 9m
In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Niall Faris, Simon Taylor and Hezron Ricketts about the value of Project Controls and why people, technology and talent are important to the journey of projects.Hezron is a project con...
Earned Value Management with expert Steve Wake
S2E48 · 6 Dec 2020 · 1h 36m
In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Steve Wake about Earned Value and get an insight into Steve's experience on all things EV related. If you're learning or looking for resources pertaining to the hidden or mysterious...
When to use Reference Class Forecasting and when NOT to with Ian Heptinstall
S8E190 · 10 Dec 2024 · 1h 21m
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val Matthews and Ian discuss various aspects of project management, emphasizing the importance of language, learning from past experiences, and the role of technology. They...
Best Value Performance Management and Palms Up Approaches with Richard Plumery
S6E132 · 5 Sept 2022 · 1h 7m
In this episode, Val ventures in Han Solo fashion discussing the best value performance metrics approaches with Rich Plumery. Rich provides a non-linear and diverse background with which he credits his understanding of w...
Emphasising Fusion Skills on Projects with Anne Bamford & Steve Wake
S3E68 · 9 May 2021 · 1h 13m
In this episode, Dale and Val take Fusion to the next level with Anne Bamford and Steve Wake. A follow-on from episode 66, Val and Dale lift the hood and really understand how fusion skills, training, and inclusion could...
Project Controls Expo with Founder Anil Godhawale
S2E37 · 20 Sept 2020 · 1h 12m
In this episode Dale and Val talk with ProjCon Group founder and director Anil Godhawale. We talk about the upcoming Projet Controls Expo's and how project controls will fair in the new world post-COVID. Anil has over tw...
What is Project Controls? (Bonus episode)
S1E5 · 19 Dec 2019 · 17m
PMO, project management office, project controls, project systems
Project Controls and Systems Thinking on Heavy Rail with Hezron Ricketts
S7E155 · 6 Mar 2023 · 1h 14m
In this week’s pod, we were re-joined by Hezron Ricketts to discuss Box to Box: the 'Black' boxes of Controls and Systems. Director of PMO Services at CPC Project Services, Hezron has 19 years working in Projects and Pro...
EQ, IQ, and MQ: Unlocking Essential Skills with ACostE President Christine McLean
S7E154 · 19 Feb 2023 · 1h 12m
In this week’s pod, we were joined by Christine McLean to discuss EQ, IQ, and MQ: Unlocking the Power of Softer Skills Christine is the newly elected president of the ACostE, the professional home for project controls. S...
Managing the inhibitors to effective Project Controls with Dr Yakubu Olawale
S6E138 · 16 Oct 2022 · 1h 13m
In this episode Dale and Val speak to Dr Yakubu about his research and book on the subject of inhibitors and enablers. This is a thought-provoking show, breaking down the various elements and factors that contribute to p...
Project forecasting is a "wicked problem" with Dr Dan Patterson
S5E112 · 28 Mar 2022 · 1h 0m
In this episode, Dale and Val bring back Dr Dan Patterson to talk about what he has been brewing since their last podcast. Wicked’ problems are problems that cannot be definitely solved – they can only be bettered. Tame...
Program and Project Controls - the ghosts of past, present and future with Aidhean Camson
S6E102 · 16 Jan 2022 · 1h 27m
In this episode, Dale and Val talk about the experience and the future with Aidhean Camson. Where have we gone, where are we now, and where are we going are filled with injectors and interest as they go on a journey with...
Infrastructure Cost Overruns and How to Avoid Them with John Hollmann
S3E70 · 23 May 2021 · 1h 20m
In this episode Dale and Val talk about cost overruns and risk. Estimating projects can be challenging, but the maturity of contingency, risk and estimate management is considered decades ahead in other sectors, so why n...
Project Controls Survey & BIM with Bryn Lockett
S2E45 · 15 Nov 2020 · 1h 9m
In this episode Dale and Val talk with the CEO of Logikal, Bryn Locket, about their successful survey series that looks across industry and gauges the maturity of controls, technology and new tools such as 4D planning an...
Recruitment, Current Job Markets, Interview Preparation & Future of Project Controls with Chirag Shah
S1E24 · 27 Jun 2020 · 1h 13m
In this episode Dale and Val talk to Chirag Shah about the current and future job market post-COVID-19 plus good advice on how to prepare your resume and for interviews. There's a lot packed into this pod, talking about...
Why 88% of Schedules Fail, and What AI Still Can't Fix with Michael Pink
S10E219 · 17 Jun 2026 · 56m
88% of project schedules don't follow best practice. So why are we so keen to feed that data into AI and trust the output? In this episode, Dale and Val are joined by Michael Pink, Founder of SmartPM, for a sharp convers...
Engaging the Next Generation of Risk Managers with Seyi Daniyan
S8E197 · 13 Jan 2025 · 1h 17m
This episode proudly sponsored by Deltek. n this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale and Martin welcome Seyi Daniyan, a project risk manager, who shares her career journey from chemical engineering to risk mana...
Unlocking the secrets to conferences with Greg Lawton, Olli Wade and Micah Piippo!
S8E192 · 18 Dec 2024 · 46m
In this episode we join forces with the Beyond Deadlines podcast crew recoded live in Washington, DC. We discuss the significance of expos and conferences in the project management field. The boys emphasize the importanc...
The future of Project Management with Cameron Mills
S7E173 · 3 Dec 2023 · 1h 10m
In this episode Val gets the studio to himself to talk with Cameron Mills about the fundamentals and the future project controls. A Project Controls expert with over 27 years private and government industry experience...
Does AI & Machine Learning really make a difference with Alan Mosca
S6E134 · 18 Sept 2022 · 1h 35m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Alan Mosca to discuss whether machine learning and AI can really make a difference.Alan is the co-founder and CTO of nPlan, where he leads technology, research, and product, whilst develop...
Making law work for the construction & engineering industry with Sarah Schutte
S4E86 · 12 Sept 2021 · 1h 26m
In this week’s pod we welcomed Sarah Schutte to discuss how to make law work for the construction and engineering industry. Sarah is an independent UK-qualified solicitor-advocate and runs her own legal and training cons...
AI and the Job Market: Myths and Realities with Chirag Shah
S8E200 · 6 Jul 2025 · 1h 15m
Proudly sponsored by Deltek.com In this episode, the hosts celebrate their 200th episode with guest Chirag Shah, discussing the evolving job market, the impact of AI, and the importance of networking and mentorship in c...
SPECIAL EDITION - EVA27 - Project Performance in Turbulent Times curated by Steve Wake
S6E140 · 27 Oct 2022 · 1h 25m
In this episode, Dale is joined by Marco Frisenda and Jo Lucas as guest hosts to speak with Steve Wake and some of the presenters from EVA27 about Project Performance in Turbulent Times! You'll hear from.. Steve Elliot,...
Time Location charting for Linear Projects with Santosh Bhat
S5E124 · 26 Jun 2022 · 1h 10m
In this episode, Martin and Val talk to Santosh Bhat in detail about the lesser-known Time-location method and how it can be applied on projects. The main topics we discussed on the podcast were as follows: Time chain...
The Future of Project Management Technology with Dr Dan Patterson
S4E84 · 29 Aug 2021 · 1h 27m
In this episode, Dale and Val get into project management technology with a man who needs no introduction to the world of project systems, Dr Dan Patterson. Critical Path Methodology (CPM) - getting really long in the to...
Breaking into the job market in the age of AI, with Nick Chizuka
S10E218 · 11 Jun 2026 · 56m
Top of his MBA class at the University of Bath, technically sharp, and still firing out 20 to 30 applications a day with little to show for it. Nick Chizuka joins Dale and Val for an honest conversation about what it tak...
Replicability of the Montreal REM Model with Riccardo Cosentino
S9E205 · 8 Sept 2025 · 42m
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, hosts Val and Dale engage with Riccardo Cosentino to explore the unique aspects of the REM project in Canada, a public-private partnership (PPP) model that has garnered att...
How to be a World Class Scheduler without opening the Schedule with Micah Piippo
S9E202 · 28 Jul 2025 · 45m
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale speaks with Micah Piippo, a leading voice in construction planning and scheduling. They discuss the evolving role of AI in project management, the importance of unders...
Why Change Management Matters with Karen Ball
S8E195 · 31 Dec 2024 · 1h 6m
This episode is proudly sponsored by Deltek In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val and Martin engage with Karen Ball from ProSci to explore the intricacies of change management. They discuss Karen's journey...
The Pros & Cons of Professional Institutions & Associations with Adam Boddison
S8E188 · 26 Nov 2024 · 1h 19m
In this episode, the conversation revolves around the role of professional bodies in project management, particularly focusing on the APM (Association for Project Management). Adam Boddison, the CEO of APM, discusses the...
Strategic Misrepresentation with Roger Garrini
S8E186 · 23 Jun 2024 · 1h 14m
In this episode, Roger Garrini discusses the concept of strategic misrepresentation in projects. Strategic misrepresentation refers to deliberately and systematically distorting or misstating information for strategic pu...
Carbon, Cash, and Machines with Andrew Langridge
S8E184 · 25 May 2024 · 1h 12m
In this episode, the hosts and guest Andrew Langridge discuss the importance of estimating and tracking carbon in construction projects. Andrew shares his background in estimating and explains the challenges and complexi...
Valuing the Project Timeline with Ali Mafi
S8E179 · 21 Feb 2024 · 1h 27m
In this episode, Val and Dale interview Ali Maffey about project management and the importance of lean thinking. They discuss the challenges of project planning, the role of technology in project management, and the comp...
Enhancing risk maturity in your operating environment with Colin McCorery & Jessie Schilling
S7E171 · 5 Nov 2023 · 1h 19m
In this episode Dale and Val talk about the application and importance of risk in projects and more importantly the maturity, training and development of best risk practices and cultures. Colin is a Risk Management prof...
AI Revolution - Transforming Project Delivery for the Future with Greg Lawton
S7E162 · 7 Jun 2023 · 1h 20m
In this episode Dale and Val talk to the infamous Greg Lawton about the impact of AI and how it may be used, abused and help enhance our cognitive abilities for real-world practical application. Greg does an incredible j...
Planning Projects: Past, Present & Future with Micah Piippo
S7E158 · 17 Apr 2023 · 1h 14m
In this week’s pod, we were joined by Micah Piippo to discuss Planning Projects: Past, Present & Future. Micah has spent the last 14 years in Project Controls. While he's performed a wide variety of roles, his passion an...
Streamlining Operations with Agile Controls: The Key to Business-As-Usual Performance with Ellen Mellington
S7E157 · 6 Apr 2023 · 1h 10m
In this week’s pod, we were joined by Ellen Mellington to discuss Streamlining Operations with Agile Controls: The Key to Business-As-Usual Performance. As a transformation and governance leader Ellen has delivered chan...
Maximising efficiency with NEC cross-functional processes with Jordan Cannon & Jeff Quantrill
S7E152 · 23 Jan 2023 · 1h 39m
Welcome to this week's episode of the Project Chatter Podcast! In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeff Quantrill and Jordan Cannon to discuss how to maximise efficiency with NEC cross-functional pr...
Five Levers for Change with Tony Welch
S6E149 · 27 Dec 2022 · 1h 25m
In this week’s pod, we were joined by Tony Welch to discuss the five levers for change. Following a career in the Royal Navy, Tony has had a wide and varied career in industry, rooted in project controls, assurance and p...
We're rubbish at promoting the Project profession with Paul Goodge
S6E148 · 19 Dec 2022 · 59m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed back Paul Goodge to discuss why we’re bad at promoting the industry. Paul is internationally regarded as a Programme Management and Change Management specialist. He is noted for his abilit...
Common mistakes that cause avoidable delays and cost over-runs with Dr Alan Barnard
S6E147 · 13 Dec 2022 · 1h 19m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Dr Alan Barnard to discuss the theory of constraints & decision-making. Dr. Alan Barnard is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, strategy advisor, research scientist, app developer, author, co...
Digital Engineering in Construction, Why It Matters with Mathilde Roubille
S6E130 · 14 Aug 2022 · 1h 5m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Mathilde Roubille to talk about Digital Engineering in Construction. There is no standard definition of digital engineering. Essentially it is trying to leverage information, data and tech...
Project Hack15: An Approach to effective Risk Management with Russell Willis & Johnny Hepworth
S6E127 · 10 Jul 2022 · 1h 13m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Russell Willis and Johnny Hepworth to discuss their project from Project Hack 15 – How good is my team at Risk Management?Russell is an infinite Learner with 20+ years of experience in Pro...
Social Value and Key Project ROI Criteria with Dr Alexia Nalewaik
S5E125 · 5 Jul 2022 · 1h 2m
In this episode Dale and Val talk with Dr Alexia Nalewaik about expanding our social and climate responsibility beyond financial incentives. Noting the influence of projects on local infrastructure, business and environm...
Competency-based training, benchmarking with Dr. Paul Giammalvo & Yani Suratman
S4E96 · 21 Nov 2021 · 1h 20m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Dr Paul Giammalvo and Yani Suratman to talk about competency-based training, benchmarking and being cancelled from Linkedin. Dr Paul is a Senior Technical Advisor (Project Management) to...
High Performance & Resilience in projects with Dominic Siow
S4E93 · 31 Oct 2021 · 1h 32m
In this week’s pod we welcomed Dominic Siow to talk about performance and resilience in projects. Dominic is co-founder of EQ Strategist, a company with a mission to help create empowering workplaces where people wake up...
How to get the best out of your PMO with Lindsay Scott & Eileen Roden
S4E88 · 26 Sept 2021 · 1h 22m
In this week’s pod we welcomed Lindsay Scott and Eileen Roden from the House of PMO to talk about how to get the best out of your PMO teams. Lindsay has a published author, having edited the Handbook of People in Project...
Why Independent Project Assurance is Important with Lorraine Humphrey
S4E87 · 19 Sept 2021 · 1h 14m
In this week’s pod we welcomed Lorraine Humphrey to talk about Project Assurance and Risk Management. Lorraine is the interim Director of Risk and Assurance at Transport for London (TFL), a post she has held since April...
A Personal Story from PERTMaster's History with Andrew Wicklund
S3E69 · 18 May 2021 · 1h 8m
In this episode Dale and Val talk about the software PERTmaster, its origins, features and its progression with Andrew Wicklund. Andrew shares his personal account of his journey with PERTmaster, including challenges he...
Why we need a Project Data Analytics Task Force with Martin Paver
S3E56 · 14 Feb 2021 · 1h 14m
In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Martin Paver about "Why we need a Project Data Analytics Task Force". Are we ready for a Project Controls revolution? How will Project Data Analytics transform the way we deliver proj...
6 Maturity Levels of Risk Analysis you need to know with Dr David Hulett
S3E52 · 16 Jan 2021 · 1h 15m
In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Dr. David Hulett about the Journey Map to a more mature Schedule Risk Analysis Process. This episode is in collaboration with the Project Controls Expo where Dr. Hulett will be speakin...
Work in Projects Abroad & Project Success with AACE NSW Chair Alberto Sanchez
S1E23 · 19 Jun 2020 · 1h 23m
In this episode we get up close and personal with Alberto Sanchez. We talk not only about his hugely successful international career in projects, but why projects fail, how you get project alignment and why project contr...
Heathrow & Crossrail with Robert Moller & Chulu Kamalondo
S1E6 · 20 Jan 2020 · 1h 20m
PMO, beers, Project Controls Team, Heathrow Project, Crossrail Project