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Introduction to PPM Seminars

98% of Projects Are Missing Their Objectives – Why? With all of the most advanced technology, sophisticated systems, decades of research and billions of investment, why are projects continuing to fail at such an epic rate?

Whether the projects represent construction of large scale Data Center programs, Deployment of Electric/Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure, or Next Generation Telecommunications Networks, the economic, societal and political implications are significant and long lasting.

There is a gap. Project management methods alone do not consider basic project physics governing work activities related to engineering and construction. Project Production Management (PPM) is a proven method to resolve this gap. PPM applies Operations Science and Industrial Engineering to complex project execution & delivery.

To learn more about how PPM can enable you to achieve your project objectives, register to attend one of these free introductory events.

PPI/Stanford CIFE Program

The Stanford Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE) and Project Production Institute (PPI) currently offer two difference programs.

NEW Project Production Management Certificate Program

To radically improve capital project outcomes, Stanford University Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE) and Project Production Institute (PPI) jointly announce the new Certificate Program in Project Production Management (PPM).

While PPM is a rich and diverse field, the course is designed as an introductory approach that will enable participants to understand the basic theory of PPM, how it is applied to the engineering and construction process and develop the basic skills to apply the concepts on their projects.

Participants Will Learn:

• Why PPM is needed
• Production System Dynamics and theory
• How to apply PPM to all phases of the project delivery process
• Production System Optimization
• Production Engineering for Capital Projects

Each of the above modules will include the application of emerging digital technologies such as advanced BIM, autonomous vehicles, IoT data capture, virtual and augmented reality, and others.

At the conclusion of the initial 5-day course participants will prepare a PPM pilot plan for their company or project, which will guide their implementation efforts.

VDC Certificate Program

Virtual Design & Construction program teaches Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) and Facility Management (FM) professionals how to use and obtain high value for their projects and businesses from effective use of Virtual Design and Construction.

The principal program focus is Professional Education, to enable participants to:

• Understand basic theory and practice of VDC. Successful participants will understand concepts of VDC models, model-based analysis, collaborative model-based development and management.
• Develop awareness of trends, potential results and issues in using VDC.
• Acquire specific skills in collaborative use of VDC methods. They will plan and manage at least one of their own projects using VDC methods and collaboratively report and discuss their successes and challenges.

6th Annual Symposium

The 6th Annual Symposium will bring leading industry and academic experts together to present and discuss Project Production Management (PPM) theory, research and application to San Francisco, CA at the Four Seasons on 03 – 04 December 2019.

2019 Schedule of Events