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New nPlan offer for Planning Planet members - get a no-commitment trial of its Insights software and see for yourself why people are getting excited about AI in construction

For a limited time, Planning Planet members can trial nPlan Insights, the AI-powered planning, forecasting and risk management software that’s changed the way project teams at the Transpennine Route Upgrade, HS2, Shell, Kier, Costain and many other owners and contractors deliver work.

Sign up for a trial of Insights to explore:

• The Insights page, where the Predictive AI engine under the hood of Insights surfaces the project activities most in need of pre-emptive mitigation
• Driving Paths, which automatically performs a Critical Paths Analysis of your schedule and allows you to interact with the resulting visualisation
• Barry, our project controls AI agent, which has been specially trained to process and reason about your project data

…and much more besides!

The software runs in a web-browser and comes with demo data pre-loaded, meaning you don’t need a schedule to put the software through its paces (which also saves you from having to wrangle with your IT department); similarly there’s no need to speak to an nPlan salesperson to get started with a trial, simply head to their website and hit the green button (pictured) to sign up and log-in.

Join Contruent for True Talks, a monthly thought leadership series hosted by Chief Strategy Officer Andy Verone. The series convenes thought leaders and experts across industries, including energy, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, transportation, and more. Each 30-minute conversation provides valuable discussions and insightful perspectives around emerging trends and topics across construction, engineering, and tech.

Subscribe and watch the latest episodes here...

BS202001 Specification Standard is now available for comments

A proposed draft of BS 202001 has been published for public consultation. The deadline for comment is 10 January 2025

The draft is available for comment via the online review portal...

If you have not yet done so, you will need to register on the review portal in order to access and comment on the draft. This should be very straightforward and not take more than a couple of minutes.

When finalised this standard should be relevant for any organisation, any leader and for any management consultant.

Traditional CPM tools lack one essential feature necessary for the planning and scheduling of today’s large scale projects—the ability to make a schedule flexible.

That’s where ALICE comes in.

ALICE is a smart planning and scheduling platform that understands construction constraints, and builds in the flexibility required for your existing P6 or MS Project schedules. This enables rapid, adaptive exploration of optimal solutions as project requirements change, such as resource constraints, procurement delays, and more.

To showcase this essential feature, the ALICE team is hosting a live webinar and demo of ALICE on Wednesday, October 23rd.

Register here to secure your spot for this live product demo...

AI is coming your way; Or are you already using it?  Let us know your outlook on AI and receive your own copy of our exclusive Guide to ChatGPT in Construction

WPL Publishing Company, publishers of the AI Construction News newsletter, is running a short 6-question survey and would love your input. Please let us know what you think below. All participants who complete the survey will receive a complimentary copy of the 75-page Guide to ChatGPT in Construction published by AI Construction News, a $125 value! 

Click here to take the survey...

Learn how benchmarking, when done right, can unlock powerful insights, streamline decision-making, and boost project performance. Cleopatra experts will show you real-world examples, walk you through practical strategies, and help you overcome common roadblocks to success.

Perfect for Cost Engineers, Project Managers, Data Analysts, and Commercial Leaders

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Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages (STO) are high-stakes projects with no margin for financial errors. This is where the expertise of a cost engineer proves invaluable.

Cost engineers ensure that each phase of the project is meticulously planned and executed within budget. From building accurate cost estimates to managing vendors and mitigating risks, they play a vital role in keeping the project on track financially.

Interested in understanding how a cost engineer can make a significant impact on your STO project?
Explore Cleopatra Enterprise's latest blog by expert Zachariah Varghese to delve into the critical responsibilities of cost engineers in STO preparation.

Read the blog now...

In the construction industry, project delays have long been a challenge and 2024 is no exception. These delays not only increase costs but can also damage reputation, leading to a loss of future business.

To further enhance project timeline management, using specialized scheduling tools like Schedule Reader can significantly improve project oversight. Schedule Reader allows project managers, schedulers, and team members to view, analyze, and communicate schedule data without requiring complex project management software licenses like Primavera P6.

Learn more...

Become part of the fast-growing network that supports the growth of the leading XER file viewer.

Join the growing network of over 100+ partners worldwide and contribute to ScheduleReader becoming the most popular tool for presenting project data from XER, and XML schedules exported from Oracle® Primavera® P6®.

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A superior alternative to the "most popular" software for us as planners?

Spider Project

Spider Project offers numerous unique functional features and is the only PM software that optimizes resource, cost, and material constrained schedules and budgets for projects and portfolios.

Check it out here...   Ask questions here...

Construction CPM Conference will be next be held in Philadelphia PA next January 19-22 2025.

Prices are still $875 but go up November 1st

Come to Construction CPM Conference to learn proper PLANNING, and to compare and contrast the solutions provided by these software developers. Go Home Trained in Three or More! Consider new features and Add-Ons to help YOU understand how to use these tools to best manage OUR projects.

Come join us in Philadelphia to help further this goal....