International Roundup - Vol 19, No 1

AACE International's 50th Birthday Party - A message to AACEI's members from its president

AACE International’s 50th Annual Meeting is now history. AACE International is officially working on its second half century. The attendance at this meeting was the second highest in the last 16 years—a total of 777 people attended this meeting. And what a time we had. The technical presentations were top notch as were the Annual Meeting seminars. The exhibit hall has never been larger or better attended. And, the social events were a lot of fun also.

For those who were unable to attend this year’s annual meeting, I want to take this opportunity to repeat my inaugural remarks as the new President of AACE International. They will serve as a brief report of activities over the past couple of years; a notice of activities which will occur this year; and, hopefully, a challenge to each of you as individual members.

Fifty years ago this outstanding Association of ours was founded. Wow! Many readers were not even alive when AACE International came into existence. Others of us were mere youngsters and had absolutely no idea at all that we would become involved in a cost engineering association. Some of you were already practicing professionals at the time AACE International was founded.

Regardless of your age, at some point in our careers we all heard about AACE International—perhaps through a friend, a co-worker, an advertisement, or even a notice on a bulletin board in the office where you worked. We all attended a meeting or two and the decided to join the association. Many of you have become quite active in AACE International, others not so active—but we've all benefited in many ways from our own personal involvement with AACE International. (In my own case, I can state unequivocally that both my current job as well as my previous employment were a direct result of active participation in AACE International.)

I joined AACE International in 1986, after moving from the Midwest to Southern California. I hired a couple of gentlemen who had been involved in AACE International for some time—Don Cass and Mico Llanos. In the Midwest, I’d never even heard of AACE International, but had been active in two other professional associations—one focusing in project management and the other on construction management. While I gained some knowledge and made some contacts in these other organizations, they really didn’t seem to meet my own needs.

My new associates invited me to attend a couple of Southern California AACE International Section meetings. I encountered a group of like-minded individuals. Where other associations pushed computer hardware and software applications or project delivery methods as solutions to the typical problems encountered when delivering capital projects, AACE International stayed focused on the fundamentals—people and their individual skills and knowledge.

Early on I learned from AACE International that computers, software, and delivery systems are irrelevant unless project people have the skills and knowledge to know how to use them. I also learned that AACE International provides those fundamental skills and knowledge.

AACE International’s goal is, “to be the recognized technical authority in cost and schedule management for programs, projects, products, assets, and services.” Our mission is, “to provide technical programs, research, recommended practices, and professional development and expertise through technical products, continuing education, and professional certifications.” That is, AACE International researches and issues technical products designed to educate both our membership and others interested in professional project management and then certifies the competency of those interested in seeking such certification to enhance their professional credentials.

In keeping with the Association’s mission statement, some exciting events have taken place over the past couple of years. Among them are the following:

• The new Planning and Scheduling and Earned Value Certifications;
• Publication of numerous Recommended Practices to enhance the skills and knowledge of practicing professionals;
• Publication of the “Total Cost Management Framework” and AACE International's 50th Anniversary History book;
• Formation of the Women in Project Controls Task Force;
• Creation of PSP and EVP certification prep courses;
• Increased levels of funding for AACE International's scholarship program;
• Formation of the Exhibitor Advisory Council to help improve the quality of our Annual Meetings.
• Redesign of AACE International’s website;
• Electronic versus paper voting for association elections;
• Increased marketing efforts and improved marketing materials; and
• Increased membership in AACE International.

And the excitement will continue this year, next year, and beyond with the following new services.

• Issuance of the PSP and EVP Certification Study Guides;
• Publication of some 30 or more new Recommended Practices;
• Creation of Estimating Professional and the Forensic Consultant certifications and a competency based, capital project centered Project Management Certification to help provide a bridge between project controls and project management;
• Formation of a Diversity in Project Controls Task Force;
• Implementation a working group on reciprocal membership and certifications between AACE International and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors from the United Kingdom;
• Addition of another track of papers starting at the 2007 Annual Meeting;
• Execution an AACE International - Department of Defense Cooperative Agreement whereby DOD will recognize AACE International certifications and AACE International will begin administering some certifications for the DOD;
• Increased marketing efforts and new marketing materials; and
• An increased focus on new membership recruitment and membership retention.

With all of these initiatives underway, should we sit back and rest on our laurels? Have we accomplished enough? Absolutely not! What AACE International needs now are additional members. If AACE International truly wants to represent the cost management and project controls profession, if AACE International truly wants to help define and guide our profession—then we need to increase our membership. During my frequent travels throughout the US and abroad, I meet cost management and project controls professionals on a weekly basis. Almost without fail, I ask them whether they are members of AACE International? All too often I hear, “I used to be a member.” And, even more disappointing is the response, “What's that?” I have come to believe that AACE International is, perhaps, one of the best kept secrets in the world—and that's my message to you—AACE International is too little known and too often misunderstood.

Our Association has helped mold the cost management and project controls profession, very quietly, over the past half century. However, AACE International cannot continue to do this over the next half century. As an Association, and as individual members, we need to stand up and be counted. As members, we need to advertise AACE International to our employers, our clients and customers, our associates, and our friends. As members, we need to promote AACE International’s Recommended Practices and educational materials. We need to speak up within our organizations, our projects, and our circles of associates about AACE International, its products, its people, and the advantages of becoming active members.

In order to do this, in order to help the Association achieve its vision “to be the recognized technical authority in cost and schedule management for programs, projects, products, assets and services”—I ask that each member of the Association commit to two activities in the coming year. First, if you work for an employer who has eight or more members of their staff as members of AACE International, speak to your employer about becoming a Corporate Sponsor. Second, I ask that each member of the Association commit to recruiting one additional member into AACE International by the end of this calendar year, and then help them become active members at the Section, Region, and even association level. In this manner, AACE International will continue to grow and will be in a better position to positively influence our profession. (On a personal note, since the annual meeting, I have been able to convince three former members of AACE International to rejoin the Association and one corporation to become a Corporate Sponsor—bringing in four new members to add to the four existing members this company already had.) Each of us can do this—and if we do, then imagine the results for AACE International.

AACE International has recently developed a “credit card sized CD” with all the information necessary for recruiting members and Corporate Sponsors. AACE International’s marketing literature, including the AACE International slide show, AACE International’s membership application, all of the information concerning certifications including applications, and more are on this disk. For those interested in undertaking these two challenges this year, feel free to call AACE International headquarters or e-mail them and ask for two or three CD's free if you’re willing to put them to good use.

James G Zack Jr
President
AACE International

Summary report on the activities of the AICE

The new board has started working on the activity programme that was proposed to the AICE members in November, 2005. The results achieved up to now are the following:

• the marketing plan has been drawn and shall be submitted to the Directive Board for its approval within the end of 2006;
• two Seminars on specific matters have been offered to the members with the Annual Forum (Giornate AICE) on 23rd and 24th of November;
• the professional network is starting through the AICE website; and
• the younger members group has been created and has started to work; a further group is working on standards.

Gianluca di Castri
President
AICE

Global Trends in Membership

The membership of the AIQS continues a healthy growth with the membership structure now reflecting the recognition of the AIQS internationally and the increasingly global nature of the profession. Over 30% of AIQS members now reside outside of Australia.

New Communications and Marketing Plans

The AIQS has recently completed a major market research project to help produce new communications and marketing strategies aimed at “Raising the Profile” of the QS profession. The independent research included surveys of current and potential AIQS members, focus groups with members and interviews with QS clients and potential clients. The project was conducted by Andrews Marketing Group and reports tabled to the May and October AIQS National Council meetings in 2006.

From the research and subsequent marketing committee workshops, a draft communications strategy was developed and a marketing implementation plan is being developed. For the marketing committee’s two workshops, we invited both our young QS and female QS to ensure that we had a balanced view of the way forward in our marketing plans.

Some of the major points to come out of the research were that generally the industry respected and valued the QS professional, however, they also felt that more needed to be done to increase the accountability of the QS. Basically, the research showed that there were both internal professional issues that could be addressed by the Institute, which could then be used in external promotional campaigns to market the QS and “Raise the Profile”.

The AIQS National Council has recently approved the employment of a Marketing Manager to assist in this process and implementation of the communications and marketing plans.

QS Career DVD

In keeping with the AIQS marketing strategies, an excellent new QS Career DVD has been produced by the AIQS ACT Chapter and will be widely used around the country to market the profession to high school students. Copies of the DVD will also be provided to school career advisers around the country.

Review of the Australian Standard Method of Measurement

The AIQS National Council has reaffirmed its earlier decision to conduct a review of the ASMM Edition 5 with a view of publishing a revision in due course. As part of the review all stake holders in the SMM are being asked to contribute their input to the process. The review will also consider the recommendations from the recently completed Joint AIQS/RICS Research Project on Australian and Other National SMMs. A paper on this research is to be published in the Australasian Journal of Construction Economics & Building in 2007.

Guidelines for QS conducting Feasibility Studies

The AIQS has recently published the 5th volume of the Australian Cost Management Manuals titled “Feasibility Study Guidelines”. This 62 page A4 size publication covers such topics as: Definitions and Benefits of Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Study Principles, Pre Design and Design Feasibility Study Procedures, Evaluation and Alternatives, and Checklists and Sequences of activities. It also includes a Bibliography and Glossary of Terms.

AIQS President speaks at Mauritis conference

AIQS President and ICEC Senior Vice Chair, Peter Cox FAIQS, presented a paper at the Mauritius Association of Quantity Surveyors (MAQS) Conference held in September 2006. This followed contact between Raj Ragoo and Mr Cox at the 2004 ICEC / PAQS Congress in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.

Following this conference Mr Cox went to India for meetings with the President of the Indian Institute of Surveyors (IIS).

AIQS to participate in Action agenda for building design professions

The Australian Council of Building Design Professions consists of the national professional bodies of architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, illumination engineers and quantity surveyors. The Australian Government is providing support and funding for projects submitted under the Action Agenda to address issues facing the professions. These include sustainability, project procurement (tendering and contracting), education and training, regulatory reform and innovation.

Terry Sanders
General Manager
AIQS

BSIJ’s 30th Anniversary Convention

A commemorative convention for the BSIJ’s 30th anniversary was held at Tokyo Prince Park Tower Hotel on June 17/18 this year. The theme of the convention was “Building Up Cost Management Skills for the Contribution to Society”. It also marked the celebration of the establishment of a professional competency certification program for “Qualified Building Cost Managers” in Japan.

The convention had two major keynote topics -“Quantity Surveying and the Need for Change” and “What Does a Society Expect from Qualified Building Cost Managers”. The first topic was delivered as a keynote address by Dr. Yoshichika Uchida, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University. The second topic was delivered as a panel discussion led by PAQS Chairman, Dr Takayoshi Sato.

An exhibition was also held during the convention on the topic of “BSIJ Challenges”. At the exhibition, booths were set up for the “Qualified Building Cost Manager” program, the CPD program which complements the Qualified Building Cost Manager curriculum, “Quantity Surveying and IT” and “International Exchanges by the BSIJ”.

The exhibition provided a good opportunity to showcase the step by step progress of the BSIJ’s future plans. The “Quantity Surveying and IT” booth which demonstrated leading edge IT applications for quantity surveying was particularly popular.

Reciprocity Agreement between SISV and BSIJ

The BSIJ and the SISV signed a “Reciprocity Agreement” on 21 May 2006 which allows the members of both professional bodies to be recognized as experts in Quantity Surveying. This event was held at the opening ceremony at the 10th PAQS congress in Singapore in the presence of the SISV president, Dr. Amy Khor, and the first secretary of the Japanese embassy in Singapore, Mr. Shouichiro Suzuki.

The Establishment of a “Qualified Building Cost Manager” Certification Program

The purpose of the newly established professional competency certification program for “Qualified Building Cost Managers” is to train technical experts who have expertise in quantity surveying practice. The objective is to raise the quality and independence of cost management practice to reduce the number of problems relating to cost overruns on architectural /building production. By raising the quality and standing of the cost management professional, it is hoped that this program will see the elevation of the status of the quantity surveyor in Japanese society.

The Establishment of a New BSIJ CPD program

A new CPD program developed by the BSIJ commenced operation on 1 October 2006. The CPD program covers a 5 year term with a total of 250 credits, 50 credits per year. Credit points can be achieved through attendance at seminars, lectures, self study and work achievements. The accreditation is based on a system of self declaration.

Mainland China & Hong Kong Closer Economics Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

The CEPA IV agreement signed by the HKSAR and Central People’s Government on 27 June 2006 allows Hong Kong services suppliers to set up wholly-owned construction engineering cost consulting enterprises (CECCE) in the Mainland. When applying for CECCE qualification, the performance of the Hong Kong service suppliers in both Hong Kong and the Mainland is taken into account when assessing their qualification in the Mainland.

A meeting was held with the ETWB of the HKSAR Government on 8 November 2006 in order to understand and facilitate the relevant arrangement. The meeting was attended by representatives from most QS firms, including WTP, Widnell, Beria, L&B, DLS, Northcroft and Brechin. During the meeting, discussion was held on key issues such as how to register a QS firm under CEPA and whether the firm can be directly registered as a Grade A firm. All in all, the meeting was useful for ETWB to understand the difficulties in a firm’s registration under the framework of CEPA.

9th MOC Meeting on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualitifcations

The QSD council is eager to resolve the long-lasting issue on registration of individual members in the Mainland in the forthcoming 9th MOC Meeting on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualification to be held in Beijing late in 2006. The HKIS hopes that a simplified registration form (or system) can be sorted out before long.

Visit by the Ministry of Construction (MOC) China

A delegation of top Mainland government officials, led by the Deputy Minister of Construction, Liu Zhi-Feng, visited the HKIS on the 3 November 2006. The meeting was attended by the HKIS President, Senior Vice-President, Vice-President, QSD Vice-Chairman, Honorary Secretary and other council chairman and members.

The Deputy Minister of Construction introduced the various MOC departments, their respective roles and duties and suggested that there should be more exchanges between both parties. HKIS expressed that while various reciprocity agreements had been signed with counterparts in the Mainland, our members are still not able to register under the current statutory registration system. It is our wish that these difficulties can be resolved in due course.

Visit by the RICS

Michael Sullivan, the Vice-Chairman of the QS and Construction Faculty of RICS, visited the HKIS QSD on 2 November 2006. Dr. Paul Ho (Chairman), Sam Cheng, (Immediate Past Chairman), Stephen Lai (Honorary Secretary), and Y M Lee attended the meeting, during which views were exchanged on the latest quantity surveying practices. The HKIS were invited to join the RICS working group on measurement initiatives linking the SMM, cost planning, shorter bills of quantities, full bills of quantities and whole life costing.

Visit by the BSIJ

Dr. Takayoshi Sato, PAQS Chairman and Council Member of the BSIJ visited the HKIS QSD Division on 6 November to further discuss the reciprocity agreement between HKIS(QS) and BSIJ. More than 10 QSD council members attended the meeting and learnt more about the BSIJ and their classification/ranking of membership. Dr Sato also delivered a CPD seminar entitled “Regeneration of the Construction Industry in Japan” to the general HKIS members. Over 70 members attended this CPD seminar.

Visit by Guangdong Cost Engineering Association

A team of senior Guangdong Province delegates, led by Liao Jingshan, Deputy Director General of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, visited the HKIS QS Division on 20 September 2006. The CEPA Agreement was discussed and views were exchanged on various matters of mutual interest.

Paul Ho
President
HKIS (QSD)

Membership

As at April 2006, membership of the ISM numbers 4,245. This comprises the following breakdown: Land Surveyors (1,019), Property Consultants/Valuation Surveyors (977), Quantity Surveyors (2,045) and Building Surveyors (232).

Standard Methods of Measurement

Having published the SMM2 in 2000, the ISM QS Division has nearly completed the preliminary draft of the SMM3 tabulated version which caters for computerised coding and digitised CAD measurements. The ISM is also involved with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) in drafting the Guide Book on the use of the Malaysian Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM).

Dialogue With Government Departments

The ISM continues to be highly regarded by the Malaysian government and has been very active in dialogue/meetings with various government departments. These meetings included discussions with the Attorney General, the Department of Royal Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of International Trade and Industries, the Malaysian Industries Development Authority, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Health and Safety.

Partnering With Universities

The ISM has signed Memorandums of Understanding with five local universities to work in collaboration on various higher educational and professional activities that will be of mutual benefit. Examples include conducting industry research, refereeing research papers and mentoring pre/post university graduates.

Congresses

The ISM conducted two national congresses in 2006. The first was the ISM 8th Surveyors Congress from 14-16 June 2006 at the Istana Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The theme of the congress was “Realising Visions”. The next was the QS National Convention from 4-5 September 2006 held at the Sheraton Subang Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The theme was “Leading Through Innovation”.

CPD Seminars

The ISM continues to be very active in the delivery of CPD seminars for its members. Seminar topics have included QS Software Awareness, the Bahrain International Formula One Racing Circuit Project, the Psychology of Crimes and the Physical/Electronic Design of Secured Homes, Is China a Difficult Country to Conduct Business – A QS Perspective and What Your Employer Looks For in a Registered Quantity Surveyor.

Membership Increase

As at 30th April 2006, total membership of the IQSSL has increased to 750 (from 621 in December 2004).

Boards of Management

Following the last Annual General Meeting, the IQSSL formulated a number of new boards to carry out its various activities. These boards are the Board of Quantity Surveying Education, the Professional Affairs Board, the Membership Affairs Board, the Board of Quantity Surveying Publications and the Board of Management. All board chairmen are council members of the Institute. Each board is given a Terms of Reference approved by the executive council and their progress reported monthly in the executive council meetings.

College of Quantity Surveying

The College of Quantity Surveying is the institute's education arm currently carrying out Institute examinations. Functions of the College are governed by the Board of Management chaired by Mr. H. D. Chandrasena. Institute examinations are now conducted in two semesters with each semester consisting of a minimum of 17 weeks of lecturing. The College has submitted results of the Level One and Level Two examinations for council approval. The second semester started in May 2006.

The College is planning to have a Higher National Diploma course in Quantity Surveying for School leavers soon. During the past year the IQSSL has recognised a private course in Quantity Surveying and it will be accredited once the criteria laid down by the IQSSL is met at the end of the course.

Assessment of Professional Competency (APC)

The IQSSL conducts the APC twice a year in February and July. During the past year 5 people achieved corporate membership whilst 25 achieved Registered Member status. The IQSSL grants direct membership to corporate members of the RICS and the AIQS through a professional interview. This may vary though depending on the route that an applicant become a corporate member of these two institutes. The IQSSL has decided to make it mandatory from 1 January 2006 for new graduate members to obtain experience with both a Contractor and a Consultant to be eligible to appear for the APC.

Overseas Groups

The IQSSL has given its permission to form overseas groups in countries where IQSSL members reside. Representative members have initially been appointed in Dubai, Qatar and Australia and they are managed through the Membership Affairs Board (MAB). A guideline pertaining to the formation and functioning of these groups has recently been issued. It is envisaged that this initiative will extend to other countries in the near future.

Fee Scales

The IQSSL Council has approved a new Reference Scale of Professional Charges, Memorandum of Agreement and Conditions of Engagement for practicing members.

CPD Compliance

After much discussion, the IQSSL has formulated guidelines and the format for recording CPD compliance. CPD compliance will soon be made mandatory.

Future Plans

The IQSSL is planning to appoint a CEO to manage the administrative activities of the institute. A Distance Learning Program is also being planned by the IQSSL to meet the high demand for quantity surveying education in rural/remote areas.

Membership

Membership of the NZIQS has risen substantially in recent years with a 25% increase in membership numbers since 2003 after a decade of reducing numbers. There are now a total of 1030 members (including student members). The term ‘Registered Quantity Surveyor’ used in New Zealand is now the intellectual property of the NZIQS (through trademark protection).

New Zealand Construction Industry Council

The NZIQS is a founding member of the New Zealand Construction Industry Council (CIC), which represents 27 major institutes and organisations directly involved in construction in New Zealand. The CIC is recognised as the single most representative body of the industry and regularly engages with the New Zealand government to provide advice on legislation and regulations affecting the industry. The NZIQS has supported the CIC in producing several documents including Design and Documentation Guidelines, a Discussion Document followed by a Principles Document for Best Practice in Procurement and a Construction Health and Safety paper for industry guidance. Further information about the CIC can be found at http://www. nzcic.org.nz.

PAQS Congress 2006

The SISV would like to thank the PAQS Organising Committee and all others who helped to provide a great team effort in ensuring a very successful event. Congratulations to the Organising Committee Chairman, Mr. Teoh Wooi Sin and his team.

ICEC World Congress 2006

The 1st ICEC & IPMA Joint Global Congress was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia in April 2006. SISV delegates at the Congress were Mr Goh Ngan Hong, Mr Seah Kwee Yong and Ms Iris Teng.

The theme of the congress was Value Management and gurus from around the world shared their in-depth knowledge and expertise on how project stakeholders (both external customers and internal stakeholders) could impart their Corporate Management values (corporate plans & strategies) over the Project Management team (responsible for delivering the product in return). These values include Corporate Mission Strategic Plans, Balanced Score Cards and Analysis on Risk and Earned Value on Ventured Capital. Mr Seah spoke on the “Impact of Corporate Governance on Project Management” while Mr Goh shared his research findings on “Construction Project Risk Identification”.

During the ICEC Meeting that preceded the Congress, the SISV bid for Singapore to host the 2010 World Congress with provisional approval granted. The final confirmation will be resolved at the 2008 ICEC world congress to be held in Toronto.

The SISV are very proud to announce that Mr Edward Tang of the SISV was awarded the “ICEC Distinguished International Fellow” Award. This is a very prestigious international award and is just recognition of the valuable contribution Edward has made to the international quantity surveying community. Mr Goh received the award on his behalf.

ICEC Accreditation of SISV CPD Program

The ICEC Certification and Accreditation Committee has certified the SISV’s Continuing Professional Development program. The SISV’s program has been added to the list of certified programs on the ICEC web site (http://www.icoste.org/accred.htm). SISV members who successfully complete the CPD program will be able to use the post-nominal ICECA and the ICEC logo on their letterheads. More information on the correct use of the post-nominal and logo can be found on the ICEC website.

Reciprocity Agreements

The SISV now has reciprocity agreements with the AIQS, HKIS, NZIQS and RICS which allow mutual recognition of corporate members practicing in the respective countries. Corporate Members of AIQS, HKIS, NZIQS and RICS, who have attained one year local working experience, can apply to become SISV members subject to passing an APC interview. The SISV has issued a professional stamp to all qualified quantity surveyors, who are members or fellows, which allows them to practice as a professional quantity surveyor.

Strategic Development Committee

The SISV has set up a Strategic Development Committee to look into the changing role of the quantity surveying profession and the sustainability of quantity surveying practice. The Committee has identified the key areas of concern such as the changing requirements and expectations of the quantity surveying profession and difficulties faced in attracting good students to join the profession and then remain in the profession. A paper has been completed by the Committee to establish and chart out the immediate and future directions of the SISV within the next 5-10 years. Implementation measures have also been identified to promote, improve and upgrade the profession and to make quantity surveying a “profession of choice”.

Project Management Certification Programme

The Certification Programme in Slovenia - IPMA SloCert is the programme of ZPM Slovenian Project Management Association. The programme is the integral part of the IPMA Certification Validation Management Programme.

It was signed in 1999 agreement between IPMA and ZPM. The first three assessors were appointed in 1999 by IPMA. In this year the certification programme started.

There are four levels of certification. Levels A.B,C are based on competence (knowledge, experience and personal attitudes), level D is primarily based on knowledge. The certificates are valid for 5 years, except level D which has no limited duration.

Certification regulations and guidelines as NCB National Competence Baseline have been prepared for the programme as well as marketing materials, certification procedures etc. The used languages in certification are English and Slovene.

Until the June 2006 75 candidates were certificated, 14 candidates have had recertification already.

In 2006 the SloCert certification programme was accredited by ICEC International Cost Engineering Council.

The programme is run by Certi fication Body. The present manager of the programme is dr. A. Skarabot.

Slovenian Project Management Award

Mission and Goals

YPM is a student section which operates within Slovenian Project Management Association (SPMA). It unites students and yet uncertified young project managers willing to develop their potentials. The section's goal is to promote project management and help its members with their professional work. The section also cooperates in SPMA's projects.

Goals:

• To promote project management among students and other young professionals;
• To assure students the chance to get practical experience during the time of studies (cooperation with companies, organization of workshops, internships, etc.);
• To provide the students and young project managers with project management knowledge;
• To meet and get to know other members of YPM; and
• To work with other similar organizations - national and international.

Directions of work

YPM works in accordance with IPMA YC and SPMA goals:

• Promotion and development of project management;
• Identification of needs of project management and business management;
• To raise professional knowledge of project management young crew; and
• To promote professional and personal development of each PM YC member.