Speaker Profile
SALEH MUBARAK
Saleh Mubarak, Ph.D.
Construction project management professional, professor, consultant, author, public speaker, and trainer
Ph.D. in civil engineering from Clemson University, USA, specialized in Construction Project Management
Experience: 30+years, diversified:
o Industrial: private and public sectors, in the U.S. and internationally. Positions occupied include project engineer / manager, cost estimator, planner / scheduler, project controls manager, cost manager, training manager.
o Academic: faculty member/professor, head of a department.

Saleh Mubarak
January 18 2024
03 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Remaining Duration: The Overlooked Aspect
This seminar focuses on schedule updating, steps, and tips, for better results. We dive deep into each activity, especially those in progress, to measure or calculate:Work performed and the time it took (actual duration)Work yet to be performed and the time it is expected to takeWe, further, compare the actual baseline and see how much we conform to the baseline, as things in construction projects, often do..

Saleh Mubarak
January 26 2024
03 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
The Maze of Activities Percent Complete in Construction Schedules
This seminar discusses the different types of percent complete used in construction schedules: Individual activities, assemblies, and entire projects. However, the focus will be on the percent complete for individual activities as they form the basis for two important project information pieces: monthly progress payments and recalculated (updated) project finish date. The seminar defines each percent comple..

Saleh Mubarak
February 01 2024
03 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Measuring Work Progress in Construction Schedules
This seminar discusses the different methods of measuring work progress and their applicability in a typical construction project. It starts with defining project controls that include the budget/cost and schedule. It also covers the types of percent complete along with their definition and methods of calculation. The seminar will go over steps when updating the schedule to tell the contractor where the pro..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Construction Cost Estimating Using RS Means Database and Online Estimating
This webinar contains two major components: An explanation of the RS Means database and its categories and components. The webinar explains all the displayed numbers and how they are calculated and how they should be adjusted. A quick overview of the RS Means Online system and how it can be used for itemized (detailed) estimates, assemblies, and summary estimates.Areas CoveredA quick overview of the RS Mean..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Construction Projects Cash Flow and the Progress Payment Cycle
The seminar starts with definitions and the importance of cash flow diagrams, mainly for contractors. Secondly, we go into preparing these diagrams and updating them. Several issues and scenarios will be discussed. Thirdly, we explain the cycle of progress payment requests and connect it to cash flow diagrams. Lastly, we discuss the importance of these diagrams and mutual impact on other aspects of the proj..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Direct Versus Indirect Expenses in Construction Projects
This seminar discusses construction expenses, their type, and classification. It goes into each category and explains it in simple terms. We discuss labor, materials, equipment, other (government fees, lab tests), subcontracts, job (project) overhead, general (main office) overhead, contingency allowance, profit allowance, and inflation/escalation allowance. We then go into a brief analysis of all these exp..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
Simplifying CPM Schedules: Dealing with Logic, Lags, and Constraints
This seminar will go briefly over the creation of a typical construction CPM schedule: Breaking down the project into activities, estimating their duration, and sequencing them. It will provide many hints that aim to simplify the schedule and make it more “user-friendly” for the field people. The schedule will also be easier to work with for:Schedule updating, measuring work progress, determining percent co..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Train the trainer: The Secrets of Motivational Presentations
This webinar has two parts: The presentation (written materials) and the delivery (voice, body language). We start with discussing the meaning and types of communication as well as characteristics of good communications. Next, we discuss planning your talk or presentation and how you can influence your listeners. We talk about the presentation itself and what is the format for best results. Then we mention ..

Choosing the Right Contract and Delivery Method
This Webinar starts by explaining the types of contracts, along with the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each type. It does the same for the delivery methods. It also discusses types of owners and then tries to describe the most appropriate contract and delivery method for the situation. This is a crucial education for owners that help them make the right decision at the right time. It als..

Conflict Management
This is an introductory seminar that covers topics related to the prevention and resolution of conflicts. It includes an introduction to conflicts; definitions, types, and potential consequences. It also includes important tips for preventing/avoiding conflicts, as well as resolving them in the most effective manner when they happen. It goes on to describe important conflict management skills along with exa..

Contractors: When to Say No to Owners
This webinar covers situations when the contractor is pressured or tempted to accept terms that are unfair, unrealistic, or dangerous. Each situation/scenario is discussed and analyzed in order to allow the contractor to make the right decision. Every decision has consequences; good or bad, but the decision needs to be based on accurate information as well as good logical thinking. This webinar helps the co..

Delay claims: Prevention and Management
Delay claims are part of project management, however, the way we deal with them can make a big difference. Delay claims cost money and time, as well as strain the relationship between the contracting parties. So it is better to take all precautions to prevent them from arising, and then learn a few hints to manage those that do happen, in the most effective way. This seminar will go over the definition of c..

Early Warning Signs of Construction Claims & Disputes
It is axiomatic that claims and disputes on a project do not simply appear out of nowhere. Experience indicates that when a dispute occurs, there is normally a back story or history of events, decisions, lack of decisions, etc. that can be traced back from a few weeks to several years that gave rise to the dispute. It is these past events or decisions that are identified as the “early warning si..

Human Versus Technology: Where are We Going? What is the Right Balance?
This webinar takes the audience through a time journey looking at some of the advancements of technology that were thought of as a dream a few years ago. Technology is not just for amazing and pleasing people, it has to be used to help businesses improve productivity, save money, and make the work conditions better in all aspects. This webinar goes over some innovations in the architecture, engineering, and..

Introduction to Construction Cost Estimating
This is an introductory webinar on construction cost estimating. The knowledge and skills of the cost estimator can make the difference between winning and losing, or between success and failure. This webinar takes a panoramic view of construction cost estimating from inception to final completion; explaining main concepts and giving valuable tips for cost estimators as well as the entire construction proje..