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Sun, 2007-09-30 23:03
Leonard Mon
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Hi To All,

Im just a new member & had just finished my formal trainings on P5.0. I am fortunate enough to learn more about the ABC’s of P5.0

Just want to solicit from anyone your tips on how I can manage & handle project planning as a have given new assignment related to planning in our Hi-rise building projects.

Hoping to receive your valuable tips pls.

your support & cooperation is highly appreciated.

best regards to all.

leonard
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Tue, 2007-10-09 03:50
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Toby Hunt
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John

The only other resource I suggest you review is the PMI College of Scheduling (see www.pmicos.org).

Regards

Toby
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Fri, 2007-10-05 04:49
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Leonard Mon
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Hi Chris, thanks for the additional information you’ve sent. I am sure I can get more usefull info on the sites you have mentioned.

Highly appreciated Sir.

J. Leonard
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Fri, 2007-10-05 02:58
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Chris Oggham
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Hi John,

Ed is absolutely right about PMBOK, it is extremely useful. Another good source is the Planning Engineers Organisation, lots of information on the site, and if you have any queries, the Chairman, Gary France, is a member of Planning Planet.

Another site I’ve found helpful is Ron Winter Consulting, and yes you’ve guessed it Ron Winter is also a member of Planning Planet.

Also useful is Wideman’s Glossary of Project Management Terms; and finally
for a bit down-to-earth common sense coupled with a bit of light relief try 100 Rules for Project Managers

Chris Oggham
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Wed, 2007-10-03 04:49
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Edderic See
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John,

You can also try PMBOK (Project Management body of knowledge). It will help you a lot. Thanks.

Regards,

Ed
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Wed, 2007-10-03 04:33
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James Barnes
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you can also get it from Amazon UK

Link to book on Amazon

hmm, link seems not to work. paste the following into your browser or search for Paul Harris Primavera on amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planning-Scheduling-Primavera-Engineering-Constr...
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Wed, 2007-10-03 03:41
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John,

FOR PAUL HARRIS BOOK,

Search for Paul harris in PP and send him a Private Message (PM) OR

order from: www.eh.com.au

OR www.amazon.com

OR www.primaveratools.com

Cheers,

Raviraj
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Tue, 2007-10-02 23:49
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Armando Moriles
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Good luck John...


Thanks for the information...Working abroad is not just part of my long term plan...


Regards,


Arman
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Tue, 2007-10-02 21:43
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Leonard Mon
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Hi Arman,

Thanks for the advise, it will be of help to me..

Actually, it is just by chance in which the company I’m working with is in need of a Project Planner. My Boss knew that I have a background & little knowlwedge on Primavavera who had asked me to handle the task. Hence, I purposely went for Primavera classes during my short leave.

Again, I hope i can deal with my new task earnestly & easily. Just the same if i need some help or information, I will write you & hope your always be of assistance to me.

By the way, do you have plans of working abroad? You know Project Planner is in demand in the Middle East with good comparative salary package.

Thank you again & Best regards.

Leonard


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Tue, 2007-10-02 19:52
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Armando Moriles
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Hi John,

I’ve never been worked abroad and therefore have no idea how it works out there but, my friends are very successful and they stayed there a quiet sometime now.

Anyway, good luck and keep it up...All I could say for the moment is for you to be specific of what they need and focus on it. Don’t think of something which they don’t ask yet. By the time they’ll ask for something you don’t know, for sure you already have gained ground, recognition, respect and easy for you to buy time.

As you said your new assignment is related to planning works on high rise project. Be specific to meet everybody’s expectations. Is your job just related to planning or is it really planning alone???

God Bless!!!

Arman
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Tue, 2007-10-02 08:03
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Leonard Mon
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Hi Ed,

Thank you for your reply.

I beleive I will learn this by doing, I mean in actual work itself.

Just in case I do have questions & clarifications, pls. do extend your ideas & input.

Best regards.

John Leonard
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Wed, 2007-10-03 01:51
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Ruel Bacani
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John,

just be proactive...don’t hesitate to ask question.
GOOD LUCK in your new endeavour.
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Tue, 2007-10-02 02:46
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Edderic See
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Hi John,

Are you working for the contractor or the owner? If you are working for the contractor, then a lot of detail planning is necessary (Pre-construction, long lead packages, work cycles etc.). If you are using P5, I believe you have a primavera administrator involved in running the system. He or she is proficient in using the software.

Regards,

Ed
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Mon, 2007-10-01 01:02
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Armando Moriles
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Hi John,

I have a little bet of experience on high rise projects...

I would suggests you would pay attention on your tower crane analysis, etc...

my email address arman.moriles@leighton.com.ph


Regards,

Arman
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Mon, 2007-10-01 23:04
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Leonard Mon
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Dear Arman,

Thank you for your reply.

Actually, I am now based in Doha-Qatar. Just arrived here from the Philippines for 3 weeks vacation & spent my vacation attending formal classes on P5.0

I forgot to ask my instructor where I can buy the Book of Paul Harris on P5.0 for engineering & construction.

Just in case, you knew where to buy this book there in the philippines, please reply me as I am planning to buy one for me to further my knowledge on P5.0 application.

best regards,

john leonard
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