SIG: Megaprojects

Megaprojects are the world’s most complex projects, which are often developed by public and private entities to address societal needs. These projects are notoriously difficult to manage given several dimensions affecting complexity, resulting in common delays and significant over-budgets.

IPMA Megaprojects Special Interest Group members have access to the latest academic and industrial thinking about the management of megaprojects. We bring together experts to advance our understanding of the best practices to manage complex projects.

The Megaprojects SIG advocates for a systemic understanding of the problems and solutions, incorporating all debates and presenting events to advance the understanding of megaproject delivery.

The large majority of megaprojects are classified as infrastructure (airports, ports, railway, bridges). We are members of the project management community, managers delivering megaprojects, and also major and large-scale projects, all of whom benefit from more sophisticated discussion and networking.

We engage with policymakers, and students attend from all continents (mainly MSc and PhD levels).