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Herman Louw

First Name: 
Herman
Last Name: 
Louw

I am a highly competent and experienced construction planner and forensic delay analyst with extensive planning and project experience in Major Infrastructure Projects, which includes Civil and Earthworks, Structures, Roads, Bridges, Rail, Port, Buildings, Energy and Renewable Energy. 

I possess over 15 years’ experience in planning as well as management of planning units covering UK, South Africa, Australia and Middle East. I specialize in short and long-term planning, possession management, contractual time management, change management, forensic delay analysis, earn value management, commissioning and shutdown planning, procedures and project controls, as well as financial planning. I have a commendable record of solving complex problems through effective planning and strong implementation skills.  Proven leadership skills, including managing and motivating large teams to achieve company objectives.  Strong working knowledge of various improvement and planning methodologies and well versed in commercial processes and operational budget management.  An articulate communicator in both written and verbal communications. Dependable and reliable in supporting and enabling team effort to produce exceptional results. I possess excellent technical and operation skills with strong motivational abilities.  I am a firm believer in continuous self-improvement and in this regard, I continue to seek ways to better myself through further education and actual work experience.  
Professional Since: 
Apr-2001 (23.3 yrs experience)
Oldest experience: 
Sep 2003 (20.9 yrs experience, WARNING: 2.4 years variance with Professional Since)
Years Experience: 
49
Guild Accreditation: 
GPC Member

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