US & International Productivity Issues: How they Impact Construction Costs & Schedules

Abstract: 

Determining construction labor productivity variations between different regions of the USA and overseas countries is a challenging undertaking; it is highly subjective and constantly changing. In this presentation, John McConville will discuss the various factors his company tracks internationally that impact construction productivity, such as:
• Weather conditions / Local worker skills
• Training / Supervision issues
• Supply chain issues / COVID impact
• Skilled worker shortages / Crew size
• Offsite module / Pre-assemblies / Piping fabrication
• Union vs. Open Shop labor issues
• In-direct logistics / Support / Importation issues
• Construction equipment utilization and lack of correct equipment.

John McConville strongly believes that every Chemical/Process and industrial Capital project can be successful. His goal has been to empower engineering and construction organizations to optimize the cost and schedule performance of their Capital EPC projects

Speaker:

John G. McConville, CCP
Operations Director Compass International
Publisher of (9) USA / Global Construction Databases

John McConville is the Owner and Operations Director of Compass International, a Cost Estimating / Benchmarking & Publishing firm, which is known around the world as “the experts” on US & International Construction Costs, Global EPC Procurement & Construction Productivity. John has 40 years’ experience related to Cost Estimating, Estimating Reviews / Validation Services, Turnaround of Problem Projects, Independent Estimates for Owners & Value Engineering on a wide variety of major EPC projects in more than 30 different countries, including Chemical & Process, Petro-Chemicals, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Hi-Rise Buildings / Hotels & Commercial Facilities.

John’s four decades of researching and executing major industrial, infrastructure and commercial projects at Compass International has been the foundation of his expertise. Projects and clients include: Mobil Oil (Norway & France), Bristol-Myers Squibb & Linde Gas (Germany). He has analyzed many of the issues that influence EPC projects and which determine their success or failure to meet their stated cost & schedule goals.

John is the author of eleven Cost & Procurement books on US / International Construction Cost & Global Procurement / Contracting Practices. In addition, he has published many articles / white papers. He is a sought-after speaker at many industry conferences. He has presented more than 150 webinars on topics including Conceptual/Detailed Estimating, Project Management, and Value Improvement training programs to more than 5,000 Construction Professionals employed by government agencies, universities, Fortune 500 companies & EPC firms in the USA, Canada, Venezuela, Colombia, Norway, Netherlands, India, the UK, Saudi Arabia & Malaysia.

John is a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) with AACE International and has a Degree in Construction Management. Compass International provides consulting advice to Owners on Cost Estimation, Estimate Validation, Construction Productivity, and Estimation Procedures, often leading to follow-up roles supporting the organization(s) in their efforts to improve current and future cost estimating / project control practices.

Click here to RSVP before the end of business day Wednesday, 08JAN25.

Please register by Wednesday, 01/08/2025; an invitation, including the Webinar link, will be e-mailed to you. For AACE members who hold professional certifications, Webinar attendance counts toward renewal points as long as online attendance for the entire presentation is verified.