The Project Turnaround

Data Center Construction 

Nine months into construction, the project was in trouble. The investors lacked clear visibility on progress, costs were escalating beyond the initial budget, and the schedule provided by the main contractor was unreliable. They feared the project was becoming a "black box" and their investment was at significant risk. 

1. Rapid Deployment: Regional Energy was engaged to establish a full Project Management Office (PMO) to act as the investor's representative.

2. Blended Team Approach: We deployed a "blended team" for maximum impact and cost-efficiency. This included a seasoned expatriate PMO Director (sourced via Leap29) with extensive data center experience, supported by our own local Singaporean Project Planner and Cost Engineer.

3. Implement Governance: The team immediately established a new governance framework, implementing rigorous weekly progress reporting, cost tracking, and risk management processes.

4. Re-baselining: Our Planner rebuilt the entire project schedule in Primavera P6, creating a new, reliable baseline. Our Cost Engineer conducted a full audit, identifying the key sources of cost overruns.

1. Clarity: Full project visibility was achieved within 30 days, with the first comprehensive dashboard report presented to the investors.

2. Control: Our team identified a potential 12% budget overrun and implemented control measures that brought it back within a manageable 3% variance.

3. Confidence: The investors regained full confidence in the project, praising the "transparency and control" our PMO brought to their investment.