With regards to Construction Industry, the 3 main elements which can flip the fortune of the project (and even organization) between Success and Failure are Cost, qualification certificate ( you could look here - http://ild.edu.af/blog/profile/nathanjoyce ) Time & Budget! These three elements will also be often associated with the capability of the staff working on the project, and it's normally believed that if a project fails, the project team especially the management staff wasn't competent enough.

But is it really the lack of ability of the project personnel that constricts them from delivering their best? Well... it's not the inability, but actually the lack of relevant knowledge which keeps them bounded.

We do not deny the truth that years of expertise in almost any particular industry teaches one a lot about that particular field, but it does not necessarily endows the person with requisite management skills.

Understanding the "Hows and Whats" of a job will be just not enough... but in regards to projects, Project Management skill set is what actually matters...

Below is a glint of how PMP certified individuals are an advantage over the uncertified professionals, and the way they serve as an asset for almost any organization:

Important Project Management Mindsets: PMP Certified people are trained on major project management mindsets for example Risk Management, Communication Management, and Time Management, each of which plays a really important role in relation to:

Connecting & communicating with key stakeholders