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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.


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 noticed the dashboards pinned to the back wall. He glanced at them, smiled, and said, "Finally, I feel like I share the office with a real planner." That moment, simple as it was, spoke volumes about the silent presence dashboards can hold. Wall dashboards may not always carry the depth or precision of detailed project documentation. In many ca
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


A New Way to Present Project Progress with Excel and PowerPoint
In search of a more flexible and visually engaging way to present project progress, I created this dashboard using a combination of...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Dec 15, 20201 min read


How to Create a Dashboard for a Multi-Project Program
Building a dashboard for a single project is challenging enough—but when it comes to a full program that includes multiple projects, the...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Dec 2, 20201 min read
Why You Should Analyze the Latest 3 Months Separately
When it comes to evaluating project performance, most reports focus on cumulative progress since day one. But sometimes, this long-term view hides valuable short-term trends. That’s why I always recommend doing a dedicated analysis for the latest three months —especially before publishing your latest update. So, why take the extra step? The main reason is to uncover the recent behavior of the project . By zooming in on the past three months, you get a clearer view of the curr
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Nov 23, 20201 min read


What Makes a Construction Financial Report Truly Valuable?
In project cost control, financial reports play a vital role in shaping decisions. They are not just numbers on a page—they are the point...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Nov 2, 20201 min read


Building a Quality Dashboard: Start with the Forms
Quality control is often labeled as the responsibility of the project manager—but when it comes to reporting, the weight naturally shifts...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Oct 21, 20201 min read


Why Daily Site Reports Are the Backbone of Project Control
A good and well-organized daily site report is one of the most valuable documents in any construction project. It may seem like a routine...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Oct 6, 20201 min read


What is an executive summary?
When I wanted to create a better executive summary report, I started where many of us do—I asked Google. One of the first responses I...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Sep 21, 20201 min read


Accuracy Is Half the Job. Presentation Is the Other Half.
In the project control world, accuracy is everything. It’s what gives your work credibility. It’s what justifies decisions. And it’s what...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Sep 15, 20201 min read


Your Schedule Still Under A Risk.
Are you comfortable with all the estimations you made to your schedule? Wait; still, one thing will change your mind. I finalized my...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Sep 14, 20203 min read


How a Single Infographic Can Replace 30 Pages of Reports
There’s a saying I stand by: “Infographics can tell what equals 30 pages telling.” Tables are great—no doubt—but let’s be honest: they...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Sep 11, 20201 min read


When the Project Is No Longer Yours: A Reflection on Subcontracting Culture.
Recently, I’ve observed a growing trend—particularly here in the Middle East, and perhaps globally—where main contractors are...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Aug 13, 20201 min read


The First Page Is Where It Counts
How many pages are in your progress report? I’ve asked myself that question many times—especially when I feel tempted to add more...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Aug 3, 20201 min read


Human Effort Is Not a Number: Rethinking Productivity in Planning
“I do not believe in applying human efforts into numbers or productivity rates. People are not like machines.” This has been my...
Ahmed Abel Fattah
Jul 28, 20201 min read
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