Chunnel Tunnel Csa

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This analysis aims to investigate how project management theories are demonstrated and applied in the real world. Efforts are made to connect relevant subject concepts with the reality of project management in organizations. These are done through the analysis of The Channel Fixed Link: Le Projet Du Siecle by Graham M. Winch, which was last revised in October 2006. The case documents an extensive list of events that occurred in the construction of a fixed link between Britain and France. In addition, extensive research is done in order to grasp a better idea of the topic. 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses are identified and discussed in the stated project, and each item mentioned will be elaborated and discussed in close relevance to project management concepts. In addition, further elaborations will be made on how the identified weaknesses can be potentially overcome. Background The first notion of building a fixed link between Britain and France came in 1802, and this was followed by many other similar proposals, which were all abandoned due to a host of reasons, ranging from military grounds to need for political stability. It was only in March 1986 that the concession agreement was signed. The Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) was set up to supervise the two concessionaires, Channel Tunnel Group (CTG) and France-Manche (FM), on the project, on behalf of the two governments. A Maître d'Oeuvre (MdO) was also appointed to help supervise the project. Funding for the project came largely from private banks, and Eurotunnel became the main holding company after it acquired both CTG and FM. Transmanche-Link (TML) was formed by a combination of British and French contractors hired for the project. A series of events followed the commencement of the project, which included the extensive feud between Eurotunnel and TML over management issues and costs overruns, delays in

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