Project Insights

About Project Insights

Welcome to Project Insights, the ultimate project management podcast exploring project controls and delivery certainty through engaging discussions with PMA Consultants and industry experts, revealing effective strategies, best practices, and innovative approaches. From project planning and risk management to resource allocation and industry trends, our show equips you with the knowledge and tools to excel in any project, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting. Join us to sharpen your project management skills and embrace a future of successful project execution.

Publisher

Bryan

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Aug 2023

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Turning Data Into Delivery

   Host Amanda Donovan talks with PMA’s Lowell Knaus, PMIS National Practice Lead, and Jonathan Galuska, Managing Director, about why so many project management information system (PMIS) implementations fall short and what owners can do to get more value from their investment. They discuss why planning should begin well before software configuration, starting with an assessment of current processes, a clear vision for the future, and strong executive sponsorship. The guests also explain how chan...

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Lynnfield Public Safety Complex & Town Hall Renovation

   Town Administrator Rob Dolan, DPW Director John Scenna, and PMA's Ian Sheridan discuss Lynnfield's new fire headquarters, police station, and renovated town hall — covering the town-funded budget, the CM-at-risk approach, and unforeseen challenges like PFAS contamination and a two-year staff relocation.

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Construction Cost Estimate Owners Can Trust

   In this episode of Project Insights, host Amanda Donovan is joined by PMA's Saumil Maniar and Terrance Cooper to explore what it takes to build construction cost estimates that owners can actually trust. The two experienced estimators share what high-performing owners consistently get right, how to spot red flags in contractor and consultant estimates, and practical approaches to modeling escalation and risk in today's volatile market. From early conceptual estimating and value engineering to...

Who has been a guest on Project Insights

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Gui Ponce de Leon
• Dr Vivek Puri
• Amanda Donovan
• Dan Patterson
• Francisco Cruz

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

66,424

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

27

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Books guests

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