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Data-Driven Cost and Controls Intelligence for Claims, Productivity, and Governance
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Learning Objectives
- Explain how standardized cost coding structures organize project data to enhance accuracy in financial reporting and forecasting.
- Demonstrate techniques for measuring labor productivity to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved project performance.
- Apply contract-driven project controls to translate routine project data into defensible information for dispute prevention and effective financial governance.
Program Description
This session brings together several interconnected areas: cost coding structures, measurable labor productivity analysis, and contract-driven project controls to show how everyday project data can be transformed into credible, defensible information for forecasting, dispute avoidance, and financial governance. The focus is on the practical techniques that cost control and project controls teams rarely get formal training on but rely on daily during challenging projects.
CPE Credit
This course qualifies for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits and is compliant with standards set forth by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
Participants in this course are eligible to receive up to 1.0 Continuing Education Credits (CPE’s) to fulfill professional accreditation requirements.
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Advanced Preparation: None
The Institute of Construction Advisors and Consultants is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Program Date
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time via Webinar
Field of Study
Accounting
Presenter
We are excited to introduce our esteemed speaker, who will be sharing their valuable insights and expertise during this session!
Charbel Abou Samra
PPA Consulting
Biography
Charbel Abou Samra, P.Eng, M.Eng, PMP, PSP, MBA
Managing Principal – PPA Consulting
Charbel focuses on construction claims, delay analysis, quantum evaluation, and dispute resolution for major construction projects. He is the founder of PPA Consulting, a Canadian consulting boutique that specializes in construction claims and dispute resolution, project controls, and constructability reviews. His career combines project management experience with construction cost estimating, cost control, and claims work. This blend enables him to assess cost and schedule issues with precision and to translate project records into organized evidence that supports strong and defensible conclusions in disputes.
Charbel works extensively with owners, contractors, and legal counsel. His experience includes schedule analysis, quantum assessment, and the preparation of expert reports. He applies structured analytical methods to clarify technical issues and to connect cause, progress, and outcome within the project record.
Charbel supports industry development through knowledge sharing, professional discussion, training, and speaking engagements on construction and dispute related topics. He is a Professional Engineer in Ontario and holds an MBA from the University of Toronto in addition to certifications such as PSP and PMP.
Registration Fee
Register Now: Secure your spot and join us for an insightful session with our esteemed speaker. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with an industry expert!
Registration fee is $25 (complimentary for ICAC members)