In an interview with Ali Klaver for the January 2012 issue of Project Manager, IPA CEO and author Ed Merrow provides his expertise on how to improve the success rate of megaprojects

Order the Industrial Megaprojects Book Before it Becomes Available to the General Public.

IBC EMEA will cover practices and metrics for large and small projects as well as region-specific issues

IPA constantly conducts various research studies into small project performance. Here is a list of Plant-Based Systems Manager Phyllis Kulkarni's Top 5 Favorite Research Studies for Small Projects and why she thinks they are so valuable.

A German language version of IPA's FEL Toolbox is now available. Read the article for details on how to update your account to the German version, and for more information about how FEL Toolbox can help your project team self-evaluate the level of definition for your projects.

IPA has developed a new success metric for plant managers to measure their site project performance. Manager of Plant-Based Systems Phyllis Kulkarni explains the criteria for both cost-driven and schedule-driven projects and reveals some of the common reasons for failure.

 Dr. Allison J. Aschman will become Director for the Asia Pacific Region effective October 1, 2011

Although both contractor- and owner-led turnarounds have similar levels of planning, owner-led turnarounds were found to be 13 percent less expensive for a similar scope of work, according to an IPA study.

An IPA study sees a major increase in megaproject activity in the next few years that could put a strain on engineering and construction resources.

Ed Merrow, CEO of Independent Project Analysis (IPA) and author of Industrial Megaprojects: Concepts, Strategies, and Practices for Success, will share some of IPA's megaprojects research findings during his Meet Alaska 2012 keynote address.

IPA's Manager of Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Nutrition to discuss Practices and Strategies for Executing Projects in China  

Merrow’s speech will highlight key research findings from his book, Industrial Megaprojects: Concepts, Strategies, and Practices for Success.

Benchmarking study to focus on power generator shutdowns

A Quantitative Study into the Project Effectiveness of Independent E&P Operators. How to Be Effective in a High Cost Escalation Environment. There is a PDF Prospectus available for download.

IPA has begun a study into resource requirements on projects and the effectiveness of project teams.