PTAG https://ptaginc.com/ Project Management and Advisory Solutions Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:08:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/06/favicon-32x32.png PTAG https://ptaginc.com/ 32 32 Celebrating Intern Appreciation Day at PTAG https://ptaginc.com/celebrating-intern-appreciation-day-at-ptag/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-intern-appreciation-day-at-ptag Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:07:22 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11896 Intern Appreciation Day provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of emerging professionals and reflect on the importance of creating meaningful early-career experiences. At PTAG, our interns are more than observers. They are active contributors who bring curiosity, fresh perspectives, and a strong commitment to learning. Throughout Intern Appreciation Week, we were proud to highlight […]

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]]> PTAG Advisor Akira Tokuhiro Featured on Unpacking Japan https://ptaginc.com/ptag-advisor-akira-tokuhiro-featured-on-unpacking-japan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ptag-advisor-akira-tokuhiro-featured-on-unpacking-japan Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:59:45 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11877 PTAG Advisor and Ontario Tech University Professor Akira Tokuhiro recently joined Tobias Bieker for an interview on Unpacking Japan, recorded in Osaka in late May 2026. The conversation explores project and infrastructure delivery through the perspective of an experienced engineer, educator, and advisor. Drawing on his international background and academic leadership, Akira brings a valuable […]

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]]> PTAG’s Mike Davidson Presents CII Research on Best Practice Implementation and Project Performance https://ptaginc.com/ptags-mike-davidson-presents-cii-research-on-best-practice-implementation-and-project-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ptags-mike-davidson-presents-cii-research-on-best-practice-implementation-and-project-performance Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:18:43 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11891 At the 2026 Construction Industry Institute Annual Research Conference, PTAG’s Mike Davidson, presented with Research Team 410 on the connection between CII Best Practice implementation and capital project performance. The research found that projects with high implementation of CII Best Practices achieve 8% better cost performance than projects with low implementation. This makes implementation maturity […]

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]]> Robin M. Mikaelsson Receives CII’s 2026 Outstanding Volunteer Award https://ptaginc.com/robin-m-mikaelsson-receives-ciis-2026-outstanding-volunteer-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=robin-m-mikaelsson-receives-ciis-2026-outstanding-volunteer-award Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:17:09 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11887 PTAG congratulates Robin M. Mikaelsson on receiving the 2026 Construction Industry Institute Outstanding Volunteer Award. The award recognizes Robin’s longstanding commitment to advancing the capital projects industry through volunteer leadership, industry research, and collaboration. His work with CII has helped champion Advanced Work Packaging and strengthen knowledge-sharing among owners, contractors, and practitioners around the world. […]

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]]> Ted Blackmon Receives CII’s 2026 James B. Porter, Jr. Award for Technology Leadership https://ptaginc.com/ted-blackmon-receives-ciis-2026-james-b-porter-jr-award-for-technology-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ted-blackmon-receives-ciis-2026-james-b-porter-jr-award-for-technology-leadership Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:12:32 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11883 PTAG congratulates Ted Blackmon on receiving the 2026 James B. Porter, Jr. Award for Technology Leadership at the Construction Industry Institute Annual Research Conference. The award recognizes technical expertise and leadership that help move the capital projects industry forward. Ted’s work in Advanced Work Packaging has influenced how owners and contractors plan, sequence, and execute […]

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]]> PTAG at Downstream USA https://ptaginc.com/ptag-at-downstream-usa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ptag-at-downstream-usa Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:58:51 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11817 U.S. refining leaders know the pressure. Tighter margins. Aging assets. Contractor-heavy execution. Complex turnaround slips on critical path represents millions in lost margin Behind all of it the craft workforce that executes the, and less operational knowledge than a decade ago. At refinery scale, value is rarely lost on the obvious problems. It’s lost in […]

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]]> PTAG Heads to CII’s 2026 Annual Research Conference https://ptaginc.com/ptag-heads-to-ciis-2026-annual-research-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ptag-heads-to-ciis-2026-annual-research-conference Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:05:02 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11880 PTAG will be in Denver for the Construction Industry Institute’s 2026 Annual Research Conference, taking place July 20–22 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. CII’s research and best practices are embedded in the PTAG Playbook and directly inform how we support complex capital programs. At this year’s conference, our team will be engaging in discussions […]

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]]> National Indigenous Peoples Day — 30 Years https://ptaginc.com/national-indigenous-peoples-day-30-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-indigenous-peoples-day-30-years Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:37:17 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11734 June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. This year marks the 30th anniversary. We want to say something honest about what that means and what it asks of us. More than 630 First Nations communities across this country. Métis peoples across the Prairies, Ontario, and British Columbia. Inuit communities who have held the […]

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]]> PTAG to Attend the Global Energy Show https://ptaginc.com/ptag-to-attend-the-global-energy-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ptag-to-attend-the-global-energy-show Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:52:44 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11688 The PTAG team (Ugo Santone, Garry Makar, Andrew Dubreuil, Trevor Posyluzny, Ryan Devereux, Sonia Brar, Alicia Ward) is looking forward to attending the Global Energy Show, taking place from June 9 to 11, 2026, at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Canada. As the energy industry continues to navigate increasing project complexity, evolving market demands, and […]

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]]> PTAG Congratulates Ted Blackmon on Election to the National Academy of Construction Class of 2026 https://ptaginc.com/ptag-congratulates-ted-blackmon-on-election-to-the-national-academy-of-construction-class-of-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ptag-congratulates-ted-blackmon-on-election-to-the-national-academy-of-construction-class-of-2026 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:05:12 +0000 https://ptaginc.com/?p=11678 Congratulations to PTAG’s Ted Blackmon, on being elected to the National Academy of Construction Class of 2026. The National Academy of Construction recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the effectiveness of the construction industry over the course of their careers. Election to the Academy reflects peer recognition of exceptional leadership, personal integrity, and […]

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