Last updated: June 4, 2026
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Project management is contextual. The right decision on one project — about scheduling, contingency, risk treatment, claim strategy, contract interpretation or executive escalation — may be wrong on another. Material published on PMMilestone.org distils widely accepted practice, but it cannot substitute for the judgement of a qualified professional who understands the specifics of your project, your contract and your jurisdiction.
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5. AI assistance disclosure
PMMilestone.org openly uses artificial intelligence in parts of its content workflow — typically for drafting, formatting, language editing, code generation supporting the calculators, and structured summarisation of established project controls concepts. All technical material is reviewed by a project controls professional with substantial industry experience before publication. The editorial responsibility for accuracy and tone rests with the platform's founder and editor, Dr. Hassan Eliwa, regardless of which tools were used in production.
AI-assisted content can occasionally contain plausible-looking errors. Readers who identify factual mistakes are encouraged to report them via the contact page, and corrections are published when warranted.
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