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
May 12 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
August 13 2025
03 : 00 PM EST
75 Minutes
Warning Signs of Claims Disputes
This webinar will shed light on some warning signs of claim disputes that the parties involved must pay attention to. These signs involve all major parties in a typical construction project, mainly the owner and the general contractor. Other parties, such as designers and subcontractors, may also benefit from these tips, as they may be involved in such disputes. The webinar will start with an introduction t..

Saleh Mubarak
September 10 2025
03 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Construction Project Management in Challenging Locations
This seminar goes over all thoughts that a contractor must contemplate before starting or even signing a contract for a construction project in a challenging location. Planning is the key, and it must start as early as possible. This seminar goes over many of these thoughts: what to expect and what to do about it. Most of these steps are proactive, suggesting solutions and alternatives. Tips cover issues su..

Saleh Mubarak
October 08 2025
03 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Bar Charts and Logic Networks
Introduction to bar charts and logic networks that are used in project planning and scheduling: concepts, definitions, and examples. The seminar covers the history of bar charts and scheduling methods, types of bar charts, and advantages and limitations of bar charts. We also cover logic networks with a brief mention of arrow networks, and then a focus on node networks with several examples. We go through s..

Saleh Mubarak
February 10 2026
03 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Tips in Construction Cost Estimating
This seminar is important for construction cost estimators and all the contractor’s team members who deal with the cost estimate. It provides valuable tips that can make a big difference during both the estimating / planning and the execution phases. The seminar includes tips in quantity take off, mathematical intuition and judgment, estimating the cost of labor and labor addons, estimating the cost of equi..

Saleh Mubarak
May 06 2026
03 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Optimum Scheduling: How Does it Work?
In almost all cases of construction projects, the owner specifies the project start date according to personal and business considerations, regardless of the impact of the time of the year on work production rates. If the contractor studies the impact of moving the project start date and/or accelerating work during the favorable time of the year, he may find that lots of money can be saved. Owners may agree..

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
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
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..