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nPlan’s Schedule Studio = ChatGPT for construction schedules - Planning Planet members get to try it out for free! |
The background: A few months ago nPlan invited planners to beta test an early version of ‘Schedule Studio’, a new tool which lets you create detailed schedules with Generative AI in minutes. So, what’s the update? Schedule Studio is now out of beta, meaning you can sign up and start generating schedules without having to sit on a waitlist!- Planning Planet members who sign up using this link will get 100 credits to try Schedule Studio for 30 days (enough to generate several schedules)
How it works: you paste in a scope and/or upload project documents, validate the assumptions and WBS the AI makes for the project, wait a few minutes and–voila–a detailed schedule is generated, which you can then export to P6 for further refinement.- nPlan says: it can reduce the time you spend building v1 of your schedule by >95%
Why it could be a big moment for the industry: schedules have traditionally been time-consuming, complex and expensive to build - that needs to change. Project leaders will finally be able to close the talent and skills gap that's been pinching scheduling capacity. nPlan’s Head of Product Leonie Mueck has recorded a video walkthrough of Schedule Studio - check it out if you’d like to find out more before signing up for your free trial | |
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CPM SCHEDULING BOOTCAMP - Full On Demand Series |
| Whether you’ve attended our previous bootcamp sessions or not—now’s the time to jump in. Even if you missed Parts 1-4, this is your chance to see how schedule analytics can transform the way you plan, track, and deliver your projects. Register today! |
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INTRODUCING ALICE PLAN |
| ALICE Technologies recently launched, ALICE Plan, an innovative 2D visual planning software that enables you to: - Visualise your schedule on your project drawings for effective spatial planning — all without the need for a 3D model
- Drag, drop, and sequence activities in real time — making planning easy and intuitive
- Review sequences in 2D with timelapse playback — improving stakeholder communication and alignment
To show you how this works, the ALICE team is hosting a webinar with a live demo walkthrough of ALICE Plan on Thursday, May 22nd at 8 am PST. You are invited to join this upcoming session: please save your spot for the webinar here. The session will also explore how visual planning paves the way for generative scheduling to enable teams to optimize projects for various objectives. |
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CLEOPATRA ENTERPRISE & DRYDOCKS WORLD PRESENT AN EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR |
How are leading organizations in the Middle East transforming their capital projects through digital innovation? Discover the answers to this and more in our exclusive session. Whether you're in the early stages of digital adoption or looking to optimize existing systems, this webinar offers actionable insights tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the Middle East’s project landscape. Register today... | |
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ARTICLE | DIVING INTO THE BASIS OF ESTIMATE (BOE): CHALLENGES & TIPS |
Struggling to create a clear and reliable Basis of Estimate (BoE)? A well-prepared BoE is more than just documentation, it’s the foundation for accurate estimates, sound decision-making, and successful project execution. Cleopatra Enterprise’s blog covers: - What makes a solid BoE
- Common challenges teams face when preparing a BoE
- Practical tips to make your BoE more effective and comprehensive
Read the full article to strengthen your BoE practices and improve project performance... | |
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ARTICLE | WHAT IS A COST BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (CBS)? APPLICABILITY & CHALLENGES |
Struggling to keep project costs under control? It might be time to rethink your structure. In project management, how you break down your costs can be just as important as how you manage them. That's where the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) comes in as a structured, clear, and powerful way to organize your budget. But implementing a CBS isn't always straightforward. Cleopatra Enterprise’s blog explores: - What a CBS is and why it is crucial in project management
- The complexity of setting up a cost breakdown structure
- How to conduct an analysis based on the CBS
- How Cleopatra Enterprise offers flexible breakdown views for different project roles
You can read the full blog here... | |
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IPLAN SOFTWARE |
| IAMTech's Turnaround Management Software, iPlanSTO, doesn’t erase your past. It brings it into the present. Retain all your past Turnaround workpacks and be able to copy them into your current event. No lost data. No wasted effort. Just smarter, faster, reuseable planning. The right solution coupled with the right partner can make adopting digital a seamless process. IAMTech don’t start from scratch - we build from experience. Click here to download our free eBrochure... |
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KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE |
| IAMTech Knowledge - Effective Turnaround Management in Industrial Operations: Turnaround and shutdown events are high-stakes, high-cost undertakings that can define operational success—or failure. In our latest article, we explore how effective TAR management, supported by digital tools like iPlanSTO, can reduce downtime, control costs, and boost safety across your operations. (Read More) |
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EVA32 LINE UP CONFIRMED |
EVA lineup published. Booking open. Sponsor. Support. Share the news. Thursday May 22 Armourers Hall EVA32 Fit for Purpose: Right Controls.Right Skills.Right People. Tickets, Thu, May 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite Conversation Club 15% discount code TRUMP15 If you want to sponsor support exhibit promote then get in touch asap. |
SCHEDULEREADER GAIN CLARITY, CONTROL, AND CONFIDENCE IN EVERY PROJECT PLAN |
| Gain Clarity, Control, and Confidence in Every Project Plan | ScheduleReader gives project teams secure, consistent access to schedule data without altering original source files. It improves communication, strengthens transparency, and keeps stakeholders aligned from planning through execution in construction, energy, and infrastructure projects.
Experience the full potential of XER file insights with ScheduleReader...
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A SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE TO THE "MOST POPULAR" SOFTWARE FOR US AS PLANNERS? |
| | | 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... |
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Construction CPM Conference 2025 and on to 2026 |
Construction CPM Conference 2025 has concluded, but offers to our friends at Planning Planet to view recorded sessions here. This is over 60 hours of accredited continuing education by software developers Oracle, Deltek and Elecosoft, as well as industry experts from around the world. Thank you,
FRED | |
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