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WEBINAR: ARES PRISM FOR SMALL & MEDIUM SIZED PROJECTS |
| | This 30-minute, 2-part webinar highlights both progress management and performance measurement in ARES PRISM project controls software. In Part 1, we discuss how to measure progress using various methods in the PRISM Cost Management module. We explore how your progress data can come from scheduling, engineering, MS Project, or even measuring progress at the contract line item level, etc. In Part 2, you'll learn what you can do with this project progress data by covering performance variance analysis. | |
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XER SCHEDULE TOOLKIT |
Our new range of tutorials are designed to help you make the most out of XER Schedule Toolkit, a cost effective, easy to use software application that converts data from complex planning software packages (such as Oracle’s Primavera P6, Asta Power Project, and Microsoft Project).... | Our Online Tutorials... The topics include; - How can I try XER Online without committing to purchase?
- How to produce an S-Curve without cost or resources
- Producing a Gantt chart in a Microsoft Excel worksheet
- How to view the critical path of a schedule
- Deleting a project from the database
- Refresh a project schedule with the latest update
- How to assign a project baseline
- How to share project viewing access with other toolkit users
There are also a wide range of tutorials that explain how to log in, upgrade or change your subscription, understanding price plans and much, much more. Take a look at our tutorials here... | |
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WHAT ARE P6EXTERNAL DATES? |
P6 has dates that are called External Dates. Do you know that they are a constraint, they may significantly change your program and may be created without you knowing? External Dates can be career shortening if you do not know how they are created, how to find them, delete them or turn them off! If you wish to understand about External Dates then look at this paper with is an extract from my Planning and Control Using Oracle Primavera P6 PPM book by clicking on this link>>> Accelerate you understanding of scheduling software and advance your career with Eastwood Harris books and training material on: - Microsoft Project,
- Oracle Primavera P6, and
- Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject
More information and links to sellers at our website>>> Paul E Harris, Director, Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd | | |
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PROJECT CONTROLS ONLINE EXPO - Claim a 10% discount if you are from PP |
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CONSTRUCTION CPM CONFERENCE 2021 WILL BE IN THE CLOUD |
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JANUARY 19 – 21, 2021
Join the Continued Debate Open to 2019 Attendees and those signing in Interactive Discussion and Debate Powered by Drexel University Engineering Management and plan to join us for our entire 2021 program of EDUCATION – TRAINING – NETWORKING – FUN How will CCC21 be different? - EDUCATION: CCC21 starts NOW. Please join our Great Debate:
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ALTERNATIVE TO PRIMAVERA AND ASTA? |
| 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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WEBINAR - COST ESTIMATION: A TALK WITH BAYER’S HEAD OF COST ESTIMATION EMEA |
| Webinar - Client success story Digital transformation in cost estimation: A talk with Bayer’s Head of Cost Estimation EMEA Thursday, 19 November - 09:00 am CST / 04:00 pm CET This is a free 50-minute session. Join us at this webinar as we discuss the ins and outs of Bayer’s cost estimating transformation journey. Get your questions answered by the Head of Cost Estimation EMEA of Bayer and Project Controls Expert of Cleopatra. Register NOW... About the webinar - client success story The outdated, manual estimating systems that didn’t meet the project requirements any longer couldn’t stop the Cost Estimating Team of Bayer from creating value. A future-proof solution was a must. And Cleopatra Enterprise was happy to help the whole estimating process evolve to the next level where digital meets integration. In this online session, we will share a true insider’s look into Bayer’s project controls transformation journey with Cleopatra Enterprise, the integrated project controls tool, and the support of an experienced team of cost engineers. Join the webinar to learn about - The challenges Bayer faced through the outdated estimating system
- The hunt for a future-proof solution
- Reasons to choose Cleopatra Enterprise as the project controls software system
- The state-of-the-art way of cost estimating at Bayer via a short demo
- Results achieved with the new system
- Q&A with Marc Grün, Head of Cost Estimation EMEA at Bayer and our host Vanessa Sutterlüti, Project Controls Expert at Cleopatra Enterprise
Featured Speakers | | Marc Grün, Head of Cost Estimation EMEA at Bayer After several years in the project environment, Marc joined BAYER and started with developing methods for Life Science Cost Estimates. After successfully implementing the new methods and workflows he took the role as Head of Cost Estimation within BAYER. His team is responsible for all CAPEX cost estimates in the EMEA region and support projects in the US and Asian region on a regular basis. | | Vanessa Sutterlüti, Project Controls Expert, Cleopatra Enterprise After accumulating several years of international experience, Vanessa now works as Project Controls Expert and Sales Executive at Cost Engineering Consultancy serving companies in North America and Europe with the advanced software solution Cleopatra Enterprise. Furthermore, Vanessa is a regular speaker at project control events. |
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