IPA Institute News
February 15, 2012
The IPA Institute will present statistically-proven capital project best practices through its Megaprojects – Concepts, Strategies, and Practices for Success course in Dubai May 6-8 and Project Management Best Practices course in Abu Dhabi November 27-29.
February 15, 2012
The IPA Institute will feature its courses on Small Projects and Gatekeeping at the 2012 Industry Benchmarking Consortium (IBC).
February 13, 2012
The IPA Institute’s first-ever course in Moscow, Russia will be Project Management Best Practices to be held April 24-26.
InSites: Research and News for Small Projects
September 19, 2011
Every time you authorize a small project, do you feel like you are gambling on the outcomes? The IPA Institute's Best Practices for Small and Plant Projects course in Las Vegas this October can help take the guesswork out of your small projects.
January 26, 2012
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.
September 21, 2011
Given the volatility of the market over the past few years, IPA has received more and more questions about site staffing. How many people do I need to effectively manage my portfolio? What functions can I outsource to contractors without a significant cost penalty? Inspired by these questions, IPA developed the ability to benchmark full-time equivalents (FTEs) at the site level.
IPA Announcements
January 11, 2012
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
April 26, 2011
Order the Industrial Megaprojects Book Before it Becomes Available to the General Public.
April 14, 2011
IBC EMEA will cover practices and metrics for large and small projects as well as region-specific issues
IPA New Studies
September 21, 2009
Benchmarking study to focus on power generator shutdowns
April 7, 2008
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.
April 1, 2008
IPA has begun a study into resource requirements on projects and the effectiveness of project teams.
IPA Press Releases
September 30, 2011
Dr. Allison J. Aschman will become Director for the Asia Pacific Region effective October 1, 2011
September 24, 2010
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.
July 15, 2010
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.
IPA Presentations
December 19, 2011
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.
November 18, 2011
IPA's Manager of Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Nutrition to discuss Practices and Strategies for Executing Projects in China
November 15, 2011
Merrow’s speech will highlight key research findings from his book, Industrial Megaprojects: Concepts, Strategies, and Practices for Success.