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Ahmed Abdelfattah
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Welcome to my blog, where I share my insights on the construction industry through regular posts. In today's interconnected world, ideas can travel quickly, and even a single thought can create a significant impact. If you have an or idea you'd like to discuss, please reach out to me via email and send your article so I can feature it on my blog under your name.
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From Chaos to Clarity: Managing Complex Programs with Smart Dashboards
When you’re leading a program made up of multiple projects, the challenge is rarely about one single deadline or milestone. It’s about...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Sep 24, 20252 min read


When Curves Speak: How the S-Curve Reveals the Real Story Behind Project Progress
In the world of project management, numbers often dominate the conversation—percentages, completion rates, performance indices, and targets. Yet, behind all those metrics lies a story that only the right visualization can tell. The S-Curve is that story. It is more than a line on a graph; it’s a pulse, a rhythm, a living indicator of how a project breathes, accelerates, or slows down through its lifecycle. An S-Curve doesn’t just show where a project stands; it tells how it
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Turning KPIs into Insight: How Smart Dashboards Bring Projects to Life
In project management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet — they are the pulse of the project. They tell you whether the team is moving in the right direction, how resources are performing, and where attention is needed most. But too often, KPIs get lost in endless tables and reports, turning insight into confusion. That’s why visual dashboards have become essential — they transform data into clarity. The dashboard shown here was des
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Mastering EPC Projects: Why Smart Dashboards Are Your Secret Weapon
In the world of large-scale infrastructure and industrial developments, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects stand...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Why Dashboards Matter in Construction Management
In the world of construction projects, information moves fast, and decisions often need to be made on the spot. Having a clear, well-designed dashboard is one of the most powerful ways to bring clarity to complex data and keep the project team aligned. A project dashboard is not just a collection of charts—it is a visual story that highlights what matters most. One of the most valuable features of such dashboards is the Calendar Highlight . Instead of digging through schedule
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Why Rolling Wave Planning is the Healthiest Approach for Projects
When it comes to project scheduling, one common misconception is that creating a detailed program from day one guarantees control and...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Visual Engineering – Rethinking Dashboards Beyond the Numbers
In the world of engineering and project management, dashboards are more than just reports—they're storytelling tools. The dashboard in...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Eye on Progress, Eye on Resources: The Visual Strategy That Changes Everything
In any complex project, it's easy to get lost in scattered reports — one for progress, another for resources, and a third trying to...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Jan 23, 20232 min read


If You're a Senior, Be the One Who Prepares, Presents, and Answers.
In the world of project management, leadership is not just about giving approvals or holding titles. It is about ownership. And one of...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Single Page Excel Dashboard for Time, Performance, and Manpower.
Managing a project efficiently starts with having the right tools—and this Excel dashboard is designed to give you clarity, control, and...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Powerful One-Page Dashboard for Construction Projects Project's Performance & Commercial Updates
When managing a construction project, clarity is everything. This one-page Excel dashboard is designed to bring together three of the...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Aug 9, 20222 min read


Elegant Dashboard for Construction Time Management
Time control is one of the most challenging aspects in construction projects. With multiple packages running in parallel and dependencies...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Apr 18, 20222 min read


The Value of a Clear Corner Box in Project Dashboards
There are many ways to design and present a dashboard page—but for me, there is one element I never leave out: a small, clean corner box...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Nov 25, 20212 min read


What Makes a Perfect Progress Dashboard? Insights from Global Experts
Project Calendar Analysis showing elapsed days, remaining days and total delays.
Full explanation on the reason behind the delays.
Critical
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Nov 17, 20212 min read


A Good-Looking Simple Progress Dashboard.
It is not about the tool you use to generate your dashboard, it's all about how is your passion towards what you do. It became obvious to...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Jul 14, 20211 min read
When the Wall Speaks: The Subtle Power of Visual Planning
. I still remember that morning clearly. A colleague of mine—someone who had shared the same office space with me for months—finally...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Apr 26, 20212 min read


Keeping It Simple: A Dashboard That Speaks in Seconds
I believe simplicity is not just a style—it’s a strategy. Nothing confuses decision-makers more than an overload of data. In fast-paced...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Feb 8, 20211 min read


How to Keep the First Page Simple in EPC Project Dashboards
EPC projects are rarely simple. With multiple critical paths, overlapping scopes, dependencies between engineering, procurement, and...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Jan 12, 20212 min read


Why a Good Dashboard Presentation Matters More Than You Think
A well-designed dashboard is more than just a report—it’s a reflection of your professional identity. Whether you are presenting to a...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Dec 20, 20201 min read


A Simple and Effective PPT Report for Construction Progress
Presenting construction progress in a clear and organized format can make all the difference—especially when sharing updates with...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Dec 18, 20201 min read
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