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LEVERAGING PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN HVAC OPERATIONS: A PATH TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Authors: Wisdom Ebirim; Kehinde Andrew Olu-lawal; Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu; Danny Jose Portillo Montero; Favour Oluwadamilare Usman; Emmanuel Chigozie Ani
Year: 2024

Efficient management of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is paramount for mitigating energy consumption and enhancing climate resilience in modern infrastructure. This review explores the significance of leveraging project management tools to optimize energy efficiency within HVAC operations, thus fostering a pathway towards climate resilience. The integration of project management methodologies offers a systematic approach to address challenges associated with energy consumption in HVAC systems, thereby facilitating informed decision-making processes. Firstly, the review delves into the pressing need for energy conservation in HVAC operations amidst escalating concerns over climate change and its adverse impacts. The imperative to minimize energy consumption in buildings, particularly through HVAC systems, is highlighted as a pivotal step towards achieving climate resilience and sustainability goals. Subsequently, the review outlines the role of project management tools in orchestrating effective strategies to enhance energy efficiency within HVAC operations. By employing techniques such as project scheduling, risk management, and resource allocation, project managers can streamline the implementation of energy-efficient measures, thereby optimizing HVAC system performance and reducing carbon emissions. Moreover, the review underscores the importance of data analytics and technological advancements in augmenting the efficacy of project management tools for energy efficiency in HVAC operations. Leveraging real-time data monitoring, predictive analytics, and IoT-enabled devices enables proactive maintenance and continuous optimization of HVAC systems, thereby maximizing energy savings and bolstering climate resilience. Furthermore, the review elucidates the potential benefits and challenges associated with the adoption of project management tools for energy efficiency in HVAC operations. While improved cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and operational performance emerge as primary benefits, challenges such as initial investment costs, technological complexities, and organizational inertia necessitate careful consideration. This review advocates for the integration of project management tools as a viable approach to foster energy efficiency in HVAC operations, thereby paving the way towards enhanced climate resilience and sustainability in built environments. By embracing innovative methodologies and technological solutions, stakeholders can mitigate energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and fortify infrastructure against the impacts of climate change. 
Keywords: HVAC, Climate Resilience, Project Management, Energy, Review.
Influencing Factors for IT Software Project Failures in Developing Countries - A Critical Literature Survey
Authors: Shouki A. Ebad
Year: 2016

Software projects still suffer from high failure rates, especially in developing countries. However, no one evaluated the current studies that were conducted in the context of Saudi Arabia (SA), a developing country. We try to fill this gap using a property-based critical literature survey of existing studies. The findings suggest that management/organization factors including lack of top management support, organizational culture, business process reengineering, lack of training, and unavailability of project management office are main factors that influence software project failures in SA. However, technical and financial factors are secondary; this might be due to the extensive government subsidization for IT. Our analysis can assist software project managers in SA, and it may apply to other developing countries in the Middle East.
TU-G-BRCD-01: Will the High Cost of Proton Therapy Facilities Limit the Availability of Proton Therapy Treatment?
Authors: R. Maughan
Year: 2012

The potential dose distribution advantages associated with proton therapy, and particularly with pencil beam scanning (PBS) techniques, have lead to considerable interest in this modality in recent years. However, the large capital expenditure necessary for such a project requires careful financial consideration and business planning. The complexity of the beam delivery systems impacts the capital expenditure and the PBS only systems presently being advocated can reduce these costs. Also several manufacturers are considering "one-room" facilities as less expensive alternatives to multi-room facilities. This presentation includes a brief introduction to beam delivery options (passive scattering, uniform and modulated scanning) and some of the new technologies proposed for providing less expensive proton therapy systems. Based on current experience, data on proton therapy center start-up costs, running costs and the financial challenges associated with making this highly conformal therapy more widely available will be discussed. Issues associated with proton therapy implementation that are key to project success include strong project management, vendor cooperation and collaboration, staff recruitment and training. Time management during facility start up is a major concern, particularly in multi-room systems, where time must be shared between continuing vendor system validation, verification and acceptance testing, and user commissioning and patient treatments. The challenges associated with facility operation during this period and beyond are discussed, focusing on how standardization of process, downtime and smart scheduling can influence operational efficiency.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. To understand the available choices for proton therapy facilities, the different beam delivery systems and the financial implications associated with these choices. 2. To understand the key elements necessary for successfully implementing a proton therapy program. 3. To understand the challenges associated with on-going facility management to achieve an efficient fully operational system.
SME contractors’ management practices to achieve sustainable business performance in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Authors: Athenkosi Sogaxa
Year: 2024

The construction industry in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa plays a crucial role in the region’s economy, yet small and medium enterprise (SME) construction companies face significant challenges in achieving long-term business sustainability. This article aims to provide practical guidelines for SMEs, by investigating the most critical construction management practices adopted by SME contractors. Utilising a quantitative approach, data were collected from 59 purposefully selected participants, including directors, construction managers, quantity surveyors, site agents, and technicians, all registered under the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Grades 1-4 in General Building (GB). The management practices of SME contractors were analysed using the relative importance index (RII) and factor analysis to rank these practices according to their significance. Findings indicate that SME contractors prioritise health and safety strategies, effective resource utilisation, integrated project management systems, competent recruitment, strong leadership skills, and robust health and safety management as essential practices. The principal component analysis identified six key management factors to enhance competitiveness while contributing to the region’s sustainable development goals. These factors include shared knowledge among management, effective project scope planning, comprehensive health and safety management, ownership of construction business knowledge, scope control on projects, and clearly defined goals for management teams. This study is original in its focus on the specific management practices that can strengthen the sustainability of SME contractors within a developing region, providing a valuable framework for enhancing their operational effectiveness.
A project management ontology as a reference for e-Government projects
Authors: D. Sarantis; D. Askounis
Year: 2009

The elaboration of ontology contributes for the standardization and classification of concepts and terminologies and it has been happening in some sectors, as, for example, in the software engineering, the e-Government services implementation and the project management. In the area of e-Government, the development of e-Government Transformation Project Management ontology aims at adopting and customizing the existing project management approaches according to the specific challenges encountered in e-Government environment. In this context this research presents an ontological representation of the concepts of e-Government project management. It intends to collaborate in the excellence and productivity of the management of e-Government project process and enable the interoperability and knowledge reuse between all factors and stakeholders related with the implementation of such types of projects.
The new cost basis rules: Preparing to comply without regulations
Authors: M. Bentsen
Year: 2010

During the past year many financial services companies have been preoccupied with a very specific portion of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, which was passed in October 2008. This ‘bailout’ law not only set up a facility to purchase ‘distressed’ assets and make capital injections into ‘troubled’ financial institutions, it modified the current information reporting scheme to include cost basis on 1099B returns and that has left many financial institutions ‘troubled and distressed’ once again. Leading consulting organisations and well-known industry pundits have offered their views on the new cost-basis reporting requirements and have contrasted them against the current 1099B proceeds of sale reporting scheme. The course of this paper will differ from these writers as the focus will not be so much on what the new law says but rather how financial institutions are dealing with the monumental task of preparing to comply with it. At the time of writing this paper, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has yet to issue any preliminary regulations, let alone final ones, and the law takes effect on 1st January, 2011. Subsequent to a solicitation for responses to 36 questions the IRS posed in February 2009, communications to and from the IRS have reduced significantly and many financial services firms have begun major Project Management Programs to accommodate tracking, transferring, presenting and reporting cost-basis information while left to fill in the blanks as far as what final cost-basis regulations will look like. This paper will provide a comprehensive understanding of how some industry participants are going about preparing for the implementation of cost basis in light of the issues that are known to be presented as well as the issues that cannot be known until the regulations have been issued and finalised.
Innovation Project Portfolio Management: the case of Philips Research
Authors: S. Filippov; H. Mooi
Year: 2011

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) has emerged as a central tool of multi-project governance in modern organizations. Increasingly, PPM approaches are being applied not only to “regular” projects, but also to innovation projects and innovation management. Companies strive to achieve their strategic goals and maximize their investments in innovation by improving their organizational innovation capabilities and project management. The paper presents a case study of project portfolio management at Philips Research, a research unit of Royal Philips Electronics Inc., a multinational electronics company. We examine the initial conditions and main motivation to implement PPM; then we study characteristics and specifics of managing a portfolio of innovation and research projects in Philips Research. Further, we elaborate on the future prospects of PPM in the organization.
Pemanfaatan Efektifitas Penggunaan Aplikasi Notion Dalam Meningkatkan Perkuliahan Secara Efektif Dan Efisien di STMIK Widya Pratama Pekalongan
Authors: I. Andoro.S
Year: 2023

Di era globalisasi dan inovasi komputerisasi, mahasiswa dapat mengakses informasi dari berbagai sumber, termasuk web. Pandemi COVID-19 mendorong peralihan ke perkuliahan jarak jauh dengan menggunakan aplikasi seperti Learning Management System (LMS), Google Classroom, Zoom Meeting, dan Google Meeting. Mahasiswa menghadapi tantangan signifikan dalam mengatur jadwal perkuliahan dan kegiatan kampus. Dengan semakin kompleksnya tuntutan akademis yang tinggi, perencanaan waktu menjadi kritis. Menyeimbangkan antara tugas kuliah, proyek, dan kegiatan kemahasiswaa yang semuanya mendukung pengembangan diri, merupakan tugas yang sulit. Kesulitan semakin meningkat dengan adanya mata kuliah yang menuntut waktu dan fokus tambahan. Penelitian ini fokus pada pemanfaatan aplikasi Notion sebagai alat manajemen proyek dalam meningkatkan efektivitas perkuliahan daring. Notion, sebagai All-in-One Workspace, membantu mahasiswa dalam mengatur jadwal, tugas, proyek, dan catatan perkuliahan. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, kuesioner, dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan diawal mahasiswa mengalami kesulitan beradaptasi dengan kompleksitas aplikasi Notion, setelah memahami fitur-fiturnya, mahasiswa mengakui kemudahan dan manfaatnya. Aplikasi ini memungkinkan pengaturan proyek manajemen, pencatatan jadwal, dan pengelolaan berbagai aktivitas perkuliahan. Mahasiswa merasa terbantu dalam mengorganisir kegiatan, mengakses jadwal, dan menyimpan materi dari dosen. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa Notion dapat menjadi alat yang efektif dalam meningkatkan produktivitas dan efisiensi mahasiswa di lingkungan perkuliahan. Sebanyak 55 responden merasa sangat efektif dalam menggunakan Notion untuk mengatur dan mengingat jadwal kuliah serta tugas-tugas akademis. Selain itu, sebagian besar responden 59 menyatakan bahwa Notion sangat membantu dalam meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi dalam menyelesaikan tugas kuliah dan proyek-proyek akademis
Blending agile methodologies to support automotive SPICE compliance
Authors: M. Noureldin; A. Ghalwash; Laila Abd-Ellatif; Mohamed H. Elgazzar
Year: 2021

Currently, agile methodologies are widely used as a light‐weight development process model based on short development cycles, which can satisfy frequent change requests from customers and stakeholders, and reach an efficient product delivery. On the other hand, most suppliers in the automotive industry are currently facing a challenge to comply to automotive SPICE (ASPICE) standard, which is a domain‐specific model of ISO/IEC 15504. Moreover, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have increasingly requested ASPICE compliance from their suppliers to accurately assess their process quality capability. This paper analyzes to what extent the ASPICE process areas were covered by agile and aims to propose a model based on integrating agile methodologies, as well as customize some agile practices so that it can fit in the Automotive SPICE process model and support automotive suppliers to achieve the required ASPICE rating. MAN.03, which is the process area for project management, was selected from the process reference model (PRM). Then, each base practice (BP) was mapped to the suitable agile methodology. Moreover, MAN.03 consists of 10 BPs, and each BP rating was measured to be N, P, L, or F. For Level 1, we applied Kanban on BP.4 and Scrum on the remaining BPs. For Level 2, we applied Scrum on all generic practices. We presented our results after deploying Kanban, and a restructured version of Scrum, which makes it in compliance with the automotive industry. The approach taken in this study could be applied in other process areas in the PRM afterwards.
Effective monitoring of progress of agile software development teams in modern software companies: an industrial case study
Authors: Wilhelm Meding
Year: 2017

Background: The last ten to fifteen years, there has been a change in the way modern software organizations and companies work. The "classic" set-up with a project, where the project leader together with his/her project management team set up a time plan and execute on it, has been replaced by autonomous software development teams. Traditionally, measures were given top down, but now teams are asked to define and follow-up on their progress, by establishing their own measures. Goal: The goal of our research is to develop a set of measures for software development teams, addressing the research question of What should software development teams measure, to effectively monitor their progress? Method: We use an action research collaborative project with an infrastructure provider company. We developed the measures together with nine agile software development teams, using survey of needs, workshops about requirements, development of a dashboard and its evaluation in a mature measurement program. Results: The results show that the five measures we developed, in three different areas, cover the most important needs of agile software development teams for effective monitoring of their progress. Conclusions: Based of the results, we conclude that using the set of measures developed, software development teams can effectively monitor their progress. The limited number of areas monitored and measures used, limits the effort that the teams have to put on developing and monitoring these measures.
Towards a Graphical Language for Process Modelling in Construction
Authors: Elisa Marengo; P. Dallasega; Marco Montali; W. Nutt
Year: 2016

. To guarantee the success of a construction project, a detailed process model speciﬁcation is essential. The peculiarities of the domain, like the high number of details, the participation of multiple parties with diﬀerent strategic goals, and the need of ﬂexibility, make generic process modelling languages unsuitable. For this reason, the PRECISE methodology has been recently introduced by a group of civil engineers. PRECISE introduces a domain-speciﬁc graphical language, successfully employed in real construction projects. However, currently the language suﬀers of some limitations and ambiguities that prevents the development of tools for supporting the project management and possibly implementing automatic functionalities. In this paper, we highlight the problems related to the language and propose an extension to overcome them. The resulting language can then be formalized in Linear Temporal Logic formula over ﬁnite traces, paving the way for the development of (automatic) supporting tools.
Methodological proposal for the integration of agile methodologies and PMBOK
Authors: Francisco Javier Galora Silva; Alex V. Nu˜nez
Year: 2023

Proper project management is a constant need faced by most organizations worldwide. There is a growing focus on combining PMBOK practices with agile principles, creating a hybrid approach that leverages the best of both worlds. In this sense this paper proposes to deepen and combine the most effective elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) with the agile approach to project management. This is done taking into account that an adequate project management will allow aligning the organization's objectives and generating value for all parties involved. As a result, it is expected to obtain optimal conclusions from the development of the project and achieve the best results from the application of AGILE+ PMBOK® best practices. This will serve as a proposal for other organizations in the sector to continue evolving their management practices.
Teaching Digital Electronics during the COVID-19 Pandemic via a Remote Lab
Authors: F. Almeida; V. Hayashi; Reginaldo Arakaki; E. T. Midorikawa; Sergio R. M. Canovas; P. Cugnasca; P. L. Corrêa
Year: 2022

Practical knowledge is essential for engineering education. With the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges have arisen for remote practical learning (e.g., collaborations/experimentations with real equipment when face-to-face offerings are not possible). In this context, LabEAD is a remote lab project that aims to provide practical knowledge learning opportunities for Brazilian engineering students. This article describes how engineering project management methods consisting of application domains, requirement identification, technical solution specification, implementation, and delivery phases, were applied to the development of an Internet of Things (IoT) remote lab architecture. The distributed computing environment allows integration between students’ smartphones and IoT devices deployed in campus labs and in student residences. The code is open-source for facilitated replication and reuse, and the remote lab was built in six months to enable six experiments for the digital electronics lab during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering all the experiments of the original face-to-face offering. More than 70% of the 32 students preferred remote labs over simulations, and only 2 were not approved in the digital electronics course offered remotely.Student perceptions collected by questionnaires showed that they could successfully specify, develop, and present their projects using the remote lab infrastructure in four weeks.