Here at Your Project Manager we consider it our job to keep on top of all that is project management not just here in Queensland and Australia, but also worldwide. Just like others across all walks of life, we have our favourite online project management resources which help us to keep abreast of all the latest news, views, and advances in our sphere of expertise.

In the same way that you and your business use market knowledge to keep ahead of your competition, so it helps us to maintain the leading position of project management advice and on-site training.

Here are just a few of the things that we’ve found of most interest over the last few days and that we feel might be of interest to you, too:

·        Inland rail project ‘will make its money back’: Matt Canavan

Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matt Canavan has downplayed questions about the $10.7 billion inland rail project, calling for more scrutiny of infrastructure including Canberra’s light rail line and the new Western Sydney Airport … Management of the $5.3 billion airport at Badgerys Creek has been outsourced.

·        Queen Victoria Market renewal project receives highest Green Star …

The renewal program for Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Markets has been recognized as one of the greenest projects in Australia, with the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) giving it the … Acting Lord Mayor Arron Wood said the six-star rating was an endorsement of the council’s management of the market renewal.

·         ARENA to provide $25 million to jointly fund Victoria’s first large …

It is unprecedented in Australia at this scale and is among the largest in the world. “The team has worked tirelessly to overcome many regulatory, technical and commercial challenges and create a very cool project – one that can deploy solar power at night. Without a doubt as the cost of battery storage falls, we see solar  Australia wants new frigates to boost its naval industry

Australia’s Future Frigate Program, or SEA 5000 Project, which is aimed at replacing its existing fleet of eight Anzac-class frigates with nine new Aegis-equipped … What’s more, BAE Systems Australia, in agreement with Saab Australia and Naval Ship Management Australia, recently signed a A$1.2 billion (US$925 million) …

·        Australian DLNG’s ‘only gas supply’ option gets regulatory approval …

Australia’s National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority has accepted the Barossa-Caldita offshore project proposal, which sees it on course to move to FEED in the second quarter, the company said. “This is one of the major regulatory steps leading to offshore projectdevelopment and ..

·        The rise of mobile technology for small businesses

Take one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, Taryn Williams. Taryn founded WINK Models in 2007, before launching … “Slack is for communication, Trello is for project management and Jira is for product management and development,” Taryn says. “I set up my Trello board with daily, weekly and monthly ‘to do’ ..

·        Exclusive: Saudi Arabia to tender consolidation of project …

Recognized regional and foreign consultants with expertise in applying international project management standards are expected to win the contracts. Saudi Arabia’s construction sector has slumped in recent years as the government delayed payments to contractors and lower oil prices squeezed the state budget for new .

·        The top 5 certifications for project managers in Australia

Behind every successful project is a highly skilled project manager who probably holds some form of certification. Project management certifications have long been a way for project professionals to demonstrate their level of knowledge, experience, and competency; to lead, plan, budget, schedule, execute and deliver …

·        SDOT: Streetcar project is, perhaps, an example of poor management

Council members want to know exactly when the city became aware of the huge gap in the estimated cost of the project, and the actual cost. “How did we get here?” Councilmember Debora Juarez asked. With lawyers standing by, Juarez was told it’s a question she would only get in executive session. Councilmember Rob …

·        Why Project Managers Are Essential to Your Business

For small businesses, having a project manager creates a link between clients and employees and can eliminate long response times. When clients feel they have dedicated individuals tasked with their concerns, they feel more trusting and satisfied with the company’s service. The project manager relays the goals and …