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Large software implementations can be overwhelming sometimes so we have put together this on-demand webinar to share some of the best practices that we have picked up along the way. We explore five key factors behind successfully implementing project cost management software including: integrated coding structures, solution design document, commitment & decision-making, staffing & partnerships, and training.  Learn about what you need to do prior to implementing, what actions to take during the discovery stage, and how to get your entire team successfully trained.  Read more...

Expert Dialog

Perspectives on Project Cost Data

Join the live session as we discuss the ins and outs of Project Cost Data. 

How can cost data help you achieve your project and business goals? How can you properly maintain your cost database and improve its usability?

Discover how a well-structured, complete, and up-to-date cost database can make the life of an estimator much easier by helping to create quick and accurate cost estimates.

We’ll demonstrate the power of cost data for Management Teams – from automation to reporting. Also, we’ll take a look at our own CESK database which is used throughout a range of industries all over the world. Register now.

During this Expert Dialog, we’ll cover:

• The importance of a structured cost database for project success
• Key challenges of developing and maintaining a cost database
• The benefits of cost data for both Estimators and Management Teams
• An inside look at CESK Database and its latest data enhancements
• Q&A with the CESK Data and Cleopatra Enterprise Experts

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IMPORTED P6 PROJECTS CALCULATING INCORRECT COSTS

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Earned Value Management (EVM)

Measure Progress, Predict Outcomes & Improve Performance.

Real-time visibility into project performance among other benefits!

Let’s talk about Earned Value Management (EVM), and how this method can help organizations deliver projects on time and on budget.

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a method that allows the project manager to monitor, measure and manage projects performance. Using standard metrics applied to scope, cost, and schedule, EVM provides tools and techniques adopted by many organizations.

One of the biggest challenges managers face when in implementing Earned Value Management is the use of diverse and not integrated systems for each phase from scheduling to cost estimating and cost management.

Nowadays there are many solutions in the market that will solve a problem, however just few are able to integrate with other platforms. No integration between systems and poor access to the right information at the right time means a less effective Earned Value Management process.

Despite sounding complicated the EVM method can be an easy and effective process for your organization requiring mainly a solid platform for budgeting, forecasting and change management.

Hexagon’s solution for Enterprise Project Performance, EcoSys, can help you create a centralized hub for EVM that gives you a full picture of project performance providing a complete overview on what has been done, where you are now and where you need to be.

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Understanding Primavera P6 Histograms

Understanding the distribution of work throughout a project is critical to managing projects and identifying risks to the project timeline. Find out how to create histograms and how they can help you to examine the resource allocation over the project lifecycle.

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Primavera P6 databases can contain dozens of tables and large amounts of data, and sometimes unexpected problems can arise as you import, export and exchange information. These issues may result in extremely slow imports or sometimes be the cause for more serious data corruption that can damage the database integrity.

What are the most common issues companies face with and how can you avoid them? Read more

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