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
March 04 2025
03 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Introduction to Construction Cost Estimating
This is an introductory seminar 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 seminar 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 projec..

Saleh Mubarak
April 10 2025
03 : 00 PM EST
75 Minutes
Adjusting Prices in Cost Estimates
This webinar discusses all factors a typical construction cost estimator must consider when preparing an estimate, approximate or detailed. It has two different tracks: approximate and detailed cost estimates, although many of the factors are the same in both cases. The seminar discusses adjusting unit prices based on an increase or decrease in production rate. It discusses the impact of fluctuation in prod..

Saleh Mubarak
May 13 2025
03 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Construction Projects Cash Flow and the Progress Payment Cycle
The webinar 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 their mutual impact on other aspects of th..

Saleh Mubarak
June 17 2025
03 : 00 PM EST
75 Minutes
The Competent Construction Project Manager
The webinar includes a brief on:Responsibilities of the construction PM: This includes all responsibilities the PM has to do directly or indirectly by delegation. Included are responsibilities towards own staff and field crews, subcontractors, main office management, client/owner, and other parties (architect/engineer, third-party project management consultant, vendors, relevant government organizations, an..

Saleh Mubarak
July 15 2025
03 : 00 PM EST
75 Minutes
Choosing the Right Contract and Delivery Method
The webinar includes coverage of types of contracts and delivery methods, starting with definitions. We then discuss types of contracts with characteristics and pros and cons of each of them. We discuss under what circumstances each type of contract would be recommended. Later, we discuss delivery methods and what they mean to the owner. Although delivery methods are not a type of contracting method, they a..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
75 Minutes
Calculating Activities Durations for the CPM Schedule
We start with an introduction to estimating or calculating the durations of the schedule’s activities. We discuss the work production rate and its relationship to both unit price and activity duration. We briefly cover factors that influence crew productivity such as weather, design complexity, and labor skill level. We give a few examples of adjusting productivity based on project conditions. We then show ..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
Lags, Leads, Constraints, and Calendars in CPM Networks
We start with an introduction to types of lags and leads in CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules and the impact of each type on activities and project dates. We go through tips to simplify and minimize the number of lags.Later we discuss types of constraints and calendars and their impact on activities dates and on the entire project.We conclude with general tips and recommendations.Areas Covered Introducti..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
75 Minutes
Linear Scheduling Method, LSM
Linear Scheduling Method, LSM, has been known for a long time with several variations and several names. It is basically a graphical scheduling method where the project can be displayed as a few simple lines, with slope reflecting production. Although it started in the manufacturing industry, many experts argue that it is a good and suitable method for certain types of construction projects, mainly “linear”..

Saleh Mubarak
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
Project Scheduling for Beginners
Introduction to project scheduling in the construction industry: theory, concepts and definitions. The intro also includes the importance of project scheduling (why schedule projects), bar charts, and logic networks. The seminar covers the steps to create CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules: Breaking down the project into activities Estimating activities’ durations Defining logical relationships (interdepe..

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
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
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 ..

Schedule Acceleration: The Time-Cost Trade-off
This webinar discusses the concept of construction project schedule acceleration: What, why, and how. It discusses the topic from both the owner's and the contractor’s perspectives. It shows how cost, both direct and indirect, reacts to schedule acceleration, and thus the time-cost trade-off. It discusses steps for shortening the duration of the construction project, using the concept of the critical path m..

Soft Skills For The Project Management Team
This is an introductory seminar that covers a wide spectrum of soft skills everyone needs. It includes tips in areas such as time management, change management, conflict management, communications in the diverse and multi-cultural environment, leadership, team building and teamwork, and emotional intelligence. Having only 90 minutes for the entire seminar will not give enough time for each of the soft skill..