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PMO Terminology

The following terms are used in Project Management Oversight (PMO) for New Starts and Core Capacity projects. The following is a description of the phases and categories.

Phases Project Development (PD)

This phase of the New Starts process involves performing...

Schedule Category

Lesson Phase(s) Interface with NSRR and Flaggers  Construction Managing and Controlling the Land Acquisition Process PE Methodology to Rehabilitate Heavy Rail Retaining Walls Design & Construction Mitigating...

Unplanned Delays Can Provide an Opportunity to Review Design

Title: Unplanned Delays Can Provide an Opportunity to Review Design

Phase(s): Final Design

Category: Schedule

Date: April 4, 1997

1. Background

In San Jose, California, the 7.5 mile Tasman West Light Rail Project has strong local support. The light rail...

Tram Rail for Streetcar Construction

Date: 2013

Project Name: PMO Effort for SW Moody Ave Street Reconstruction and Streetcar Project

Abstract: This paper seeks to provide insight and guidance on the design, testing and installation of a new type of running rail used on streetcar projects. Problems...

Railcar Procurement Schedule Recovery

Title: Railcar Procurement Schedule Recovery

Phase(s): Preliminary Engineering and Final Design

Category: Schedule

Date: April 4, 1997

1. Background

The "Lessons Learned" statement presented is derived from PMOC experience with the Metro-North Railroad...

Mitigating Problems of Third Party Coordination

Date: 2011

Project Name: Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Transit (HBLRT) Extension to 8th Street, Bayonne, NJ Hoboken Ferry Terminal Rehabilitation – Phase III, Hoboken, NJ

Abstract: This lesson looks at two projects undertaken by the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) and...

Cost Category

Table of Cost Categories Lesson Phase(s) Building and Updating Accurate Project Budgets  PE, FD & Construction Cost Benefits to Construction Manager/General Contractor Approach FD Delegation of Authority Pre PE...

Delegation of Authority

Title: Delegation of Authority

Phase(s): Pre-Preliminary Engineering

Category: Cost

Date: January 17, 1995

1. Background

On a major capital project there will be a number of design and construction changes, with construction changes encompassing the...