Ep 18 | Designing for the Desert | Feras Al-Tarawneh on Project Governance & Giga-Project Delivery

Описание: Designing for the Desert | Ep 18 | Mastering the Macro-Scale | Feras Al-Tarawneh on Project Governance & Giga-Project Delivery

In this episode of Designing for the Desert, we step into the "command center" of large-scale architecture. While vision and technology are vital, the success of a giga-project often lives or dies in the realm of governance, contract precision, and strategic leadership.

We are joined by Feras Al-Tarawneh, a seasoned Senior Projects Manager whose background spans the full spectrum of the built environment—from the creative rigors of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) to the disciplined execution of a PMP and the legal complexities of International Arbitration (ACIArb).

Feras shares his insights on how to maintain design integrity while navigating the immense pressures of budget, timeline, and multi-stakeholder interests in the Middle East's most ambitious developments.

🕒 Inside This Episode:
The Architecture of Governance: Why project structure is just as important as the building’s structure.

Managing Giga-Projects: Navigating the unique challenges of "mega-scale" developments in the desert.

The Bridge Between Design and Law: How understanding arbitration and contracts (ACIArb) protects the architectural vision.

Risk vs. Innovation: Balancing the push for cutting-edge design with the necessity of rigorous project controls.

Leadership in AEC: Moving from an Architect to a Strategic Project Leader.

👤 About the Speaker:
Feras Al-Tarawneh is a distinguished professional in the AEC industry with over two decades of experience. With a rare combination of architectural design sensibility and high-level project management expertise, he has led massive teams through the lifecycle of complex, iconic developments. He is an active member of the AIA, a certified PMP, and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

🕒 Episode Chapters:
00:00 | Introduction: The Architecture of Governance

02:15 | Feras Al-Tarawneh’s Journey: From Design to Strategy

07:40 | The "Giga-Project" Mindset: Managing Scale in the Desert

13:25 | The AIA-PMP Synergy: Balancing Creativity with Discipline

18:50 | Risk Management & International Arbitration (ACIArb) in AEC

25:10 | Protecting Design Integrity Across Complex Contracts

32:45 | Strategic Leadership: Managing Multi-Stakeholder Interests

40:30 | The Future of Project Delivery in the Middle East

48:15 | Final Advice for Aspiring Project Leaders

52:00 | Outro & Next Episode Preview

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