Integrated project
management & controls
The project development process we follow is based on widely-adopted international standards and guidelines. Additional to this, we strongly believe that the successful delivery of a mining project does not only rely on the individual technical disciplines it comprises , but even more on how these are integrated into a cohesive project outcome. Our integrated project management and project controls team is experienced and specialises in delivering such studies.
While project management focuses on keeping the entire project on track, including people, processes, and deliverables, project controls focus specifically on quality control in order to save time and money through the controls associated with cost and schedule. Both the project manager and controls team are responsible for scope and quality in addition to cost and schedule. The main challenge a project manager has is to find a balance between these constraints.
Typical project development guidelines are based on the stage-gate approach from opportunity identificationup to the development and delivery of the mining project. Ukwazi applies an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to projects to ensure better outcomes relative to a silo-based approach.
We are experienced in managing technical teams from both within Ukwazi and external, specialised service providers to deliver a coherent, integrated project.
It is important to note that the accuracy ranges provided for each class of estimate are general guidelines and can vary depending on the specific project, industry, and the quality of available data and information. As a project progresses to a Class 1 estimate, the level of detail and the accuracy of the estimate improve, allowing for more informed decision-making at each stage of the project’s development. Properly classifying cost estimates is crucial for effective project management and cost control.