Project management

When organisations look to improve project, program or portfolio delivery, the first question is often: “What kind of Project Management Office (PMO) do we need?”

It is a useful question, but not the best place to start. A PMO only creates value when it fits the way an organisation actually makes decisions, manages commercial performance and escalates risk. Without that fit, even a well-resourced PMO can become a reporting layer that improves visibility but does not improve control.

Australia’s energy transition is reshaping not only how infrastructure is delivered, but also what communities expect from it.

For projects like Marinus Link, success is no longer measured solely by technical performance or economic efficiency. Increasingly, it is defined by how effectively projects create shared value, ensuring that the communities hosting critical infrastructure experience meaningful, lasting benefits.

Data centre programs move fast and involve many delivery partners, work packages, approvals, and operational handovers. They also operate under tight expectations around uptime, resilience, security and compliance, with complex dependencies such as power and network readiness, procurement lead times, commissioning, and operational acceptance. 

With so much activity happening in the energy sector right now, what steps can organisations take to ensure they are “REZ ready”? RPS Executive Manager, Ben Rayward on why project management basics matter.

We explore the role that hydrogen could play in Australia's net zero journey.

RPS’ Project Manager Luke Staples transitioned from a military career to civilian life. Now, he applies his Defence skills to new challenges, bridging these two worlds.  

For over a decade, Lee's work as a project manager has spanned defence, health, and large-scale commercial projects. 

Biniam Micael Sbhatu explores the challenges and solutions around achieving net zero carbon emissions affordably in data centre developments.

Chris Lavery, Director of Programme Management, discusses the barriers Housing Associations are facing and his recommendations for tackling the decarbonisation challenge ahead.

How a retentionist strategy and a test and experiment approach helped save roughly 1.2 tonnes of embodied carbon on the development of Béton House.

The Build to Rent market has shown resilience throughout the pandemic and holds potential to meet resident needs for home-working environments and outdoor space. With this shift in priorities, the pressure to meet housing demand and soaring house prices, demand for Build to Rent is on the rise.  

One of the most important tasks of a project controls team is establishing and maintaining a project’s current baseline. 

Birmingham’s Port Loop development is pioneering the way for how large-scale residential sites could be delivered in the future

Birmingham's tallest residential tower, The Mercian, exemplifies a modern approach to city living and sets the tone for evolving resident expectations. 

Technology is transforming how live fire ranges are designed and built, and soldiers are upskilling for defence in the digital age.