Program- and project-related quality and risk management (PQM)
Experience shows that programs and large projects are often characterized by significant complexity. With this in mind, targeted PQM is essential. Transparent project management, adequate risk control, and good information flow ensure that Drees & Sommer Switzerland can help all parties involved achieve greater planning security. This also facilitates the achievement of essential project goals.
PQM: efficient management for successful projects
A PQM system provides project and program organization with a framework that promotes the systematic use of opportunities through standardized processes and stringent governance while simultaneously mitigating risks across all organizations. In this way, PQM directly contributes to the project outcome and has a sustainable positive impact on it.
At Drees & Sommer, PQM means precisely meeting customer requirements while simultaneously achieving optimal economic success for the company.
Achieving project goals: How PQM and financial planning pave the way
We support project and program organization as a partner across all phases and hierarchical levels by implementing project-related quality and risk management as well as sound financial planning, and introducing proven best practices. This ensures that critical project and program goals are achieved.
Our PQM ensures regular review and transparent communication of the project status, identifies project risks, and sets measures for resolution. We use PQM to ensure that interfaces within the project organization are coordinated and all essential requirements are included early on. We also offer comprehensive services in financial planning, including cost management and design-to-cost strategies, to achieve your project goals.
Our PQM services include:
- We support the overall project performance in project-related quality management throughout the entire duration of the project.
- We review and supplement the risk analysis already carried out by our customers, taking into account the project organization, and review the quality management concepts.
- We assist our clients in creating and maintaining the QM agreement with the project participants.
- We lead and structure PQM processes in accordance with SIA 2007 guidelines: Quality in Construction, Ed. 2001, Chap. 3 and in close consultation with the client.
- Operational support of the client or program management in project organization and control (including creation of the project manual, implementation of risk management and measures monitoring, implementation of cost and schedule controlling, coordination and scheduling), continuous reporting, as well as conducting the contract management and change and claim management.
The continuous assessment and evaluation of events, actions, and developments that could hinder the achievement of goals and the successful implementation of the strategy is essential for every organization and project:
- We conduct the risk identification, analysis, and evaluation together with you and support you in developing risk strategies, implementing defined measures, and updating the risk forecast.
- We develop and implement risk management systems with you, focusing strongly on timeliness and accuracy/reliability of cost forecasts.
Even in large construction projects with special requirements, we can support you with our expertise in implementing a risk management system, i.e. advising the client on the identification, evaluation, and control of risks (dangers and opportunities) in collaboration with other project participants.
Our expertise in implementing risk management also relates to:
- Public or private buildings of critical infrastructure (airports, hospitals, production factories).
- Highly complex construction projects with multiple stakeholders and complex commissioning.
- Special projects involving construction and relocation during ongoing operations.
Your experienced partner
With Drees & Sommer Switzerland, you definitely have a partner who already has extensive experience in setting up and implementing PQM and risk management systems. Our team at our offices in Basel, Lausanne and Zurich fully meets the tasks and requirements placed on our advisory support service thanks to the expertise and individual project experience we have gained over the course of numerous projects. In addition, Drees & Sommer has the experience to tackle any potential problems straight away using the correct, tried-and-tested methods and tools, and to offer you support from a single source in any project situation, if required.
