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We have been working for years to create a system for delivering construction consulting services at the highest level of professionalism while controlling expenses. We have created a powerful system called Managing Expert Work and Costs:\u003Cbr>A Review of Case Studies.\u003Cbr>Using this system combined with our 10-step Solving Building Problems Method we guarantee to get our clients through the project as quickly and efficiently as possible. We do this through carefully thought out project planning, disciplined execution of the plan, and frequent review of the “return-on-investment”(ROI) versus cost. |  | Learning Objectives\u003Cbr>1. Introduce the fundamentals of managing expert costs.\u003Cbr>2. Review of the project planning process.\u003Cbr>3. Essentials of project plans and budgets.\u003Cbr>4. Execution and management of expert work and project plans.\u003Cbr>5. The mechanics of updating project plans and budgets.\u003Cbr>6. Discuss managing multiple experts.\u003Cbr>Program Outline\u003Cbr>1. Introduction: Project Information Collection\u003Cbr>2. Project Planning Process – 10-Steps\u003Cbr>3. Project Plan and Budget\u003Cbr>4. Execution and Management of Plan\u003Cbr>5. Project Plan Changes and Updates\u003Cbr>6. Project Status Meetings and Memos\u003Cbr>7. Conclusion: Project Close\u003Cbr>Back-Up Materials\u003Cbr>1. Managing Expert Costs Article\u003Cbr>2. Case Study Documents – Plaintiff\u003Cbr>3. Solving Building Problems Article\u003Cbr>4. Case Study Documents – DEV/GC\u003Cbr>5. Sample Project Plan Memo\u003Cbr>6. Work Breakdown Structure from Wikipedia\u003Cbr>7. Case Study Documents – Personal Injury\u003Cbr>8. Case Study Documents – Plaintiff\u003Cbr>9. Sample Project Plan Budget Update\u003Cbr>10. Case Study Documents – Bad Faith\u003Cbr>11. Sample Project Status Memo\u003Cbr>12. Case Study Documents – Cross Defendant\u003Cbr>13. Managing Multiple Experts Budget\u003Cbr>14. Case Study Documents – Personal Injury |\n\n[www.petefowler. com](www.petefowler. com) E: [info@petefowler. com](info@petefowler. com) License:713760  \n927 Calle Negocio, Suite G, San Clemente, CA 92673 T: 949.240.9971 F:949 . 240. 9972 9320 SW Barbur Blvd. , Suite 170, Portland, OR 97219 T: 503.246.3744 F: 949.240.9972  \nProgram Contents  \n1. Introduction: Project Information Collection  \nA. Program Outline  \nB. MAMA Meeting Method  \nC. Learning Objectives  \nD. System Components Summary  \nE. Images and Information  \nF. Case Study – Plaintiff Case  \n2. Project Planning Process – 10 Steps  \nA. 10-Step Solving Building Problems Method  \nB. OMMA Goodness! Project Planning Method  \nC. Menu of Deliverables  \nD. Return-on-Investment  \nE. 5-Level Analysis  \nF. Case Study – Developer/GC Case  \n3. Project Plan and Budget  \nA. Project Plan Memo  \nB. Milestones & Deliverables  \nC. Work Breakdown Structure  \nD. Scope-Budget Matrix  \nE. Approval Mechanisms  \nF. Payment Process and Timing Agreements  \nG. Case Study – Personal Injury Case  \n4. Execution and Management of Plan  \nA. Executing Levels of Work  \nB. Milestones & Actions  \nC. Case Study – Plaintiff Case  \n5. Project Plan Changes and Updates  \nA. Updating the Project Plan & Budget  \nB. Scope-Budget Matrix Update  \nC. Approval of Revised Plan & Budget  \nD. Case Study – Insurance Bad Faith  \n6. Project Status Meetings and Memos  \nA. Project Status Meeting  \nB. Comparing Performance to Plan  \nC. Project Status Memo  \nD. Case Study – Cross-Defendant Case  \n7. Conclusion: Project Close  \nA. Managing Multiple Experts  \nB. Project Close Meeting and Memo  \nC. Case Study – Personal Injury  \nD. Learning Objectives  \nPete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.  \n\n| Managing Expert Work and Costs |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Managing Expert Work and C","cbCailefQh9KVL7X","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailefQh9KVL7X","pdf",1990716,22,"English","# Introduction\n## Program Outline\n## Learning Objectives\n# Project Planning Process – 10 Steps\n## 10-Step Solving Building Problems Method\n## OMMA Goodness! Project Planning Method\n# Project Plan and Budget\n## Project Plan Memo\n## Work Breakdown Structure\n## Scope-Budget Matrix\n# Execution and Management of Plan\n## Executing Levels of Work\n## Milestones & Actions\n# Project Plan Changes and Updates\n## Updating the Project Plan & Budget\n## Approval of Revised Plan & Budget\n# Project Status Meetings and Memos\n## Comparing Performance to Plan\n## Project Status Memo\n# Conclusion: Project Close\n## Managing Multiple Experts","[{\"question\":\"What is the core purpose of Managing Expert Work and Costs?\",\"answer\":\"It delivers construction consulting through measurable outcomes by combining structured planning with disciplined execution and frequent review of ROI versus cost.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the program cover in the project planning process?\",\"answer\":\"It reviews a 10-step solving method, deliverables and analysis levels, and how project plans are converted into budgets and approval-ready structures.\"},{\"question\":\"How are project plan and budgets kept current during execution?\",\"answer\":\"The program explains updating the project plan and budget, updating the scope-budget matrix, and obtaining approvals for revised plans and budgets through defined mechanisms.\"}]","Managing Expert Work and Costs - A Review of Case Studies | PDF",1789253603,8]