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MEGA PROJECTS: THE MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR TRAFFIC JAM |
| The unique challenges of mega-construction projects often arise due to two things - (1) being consistently over budget and (2) consistently behind schedule, resulting in a costly roadblock. Our Chief Customer Officer, Karl Vantine, shares his perspective on how to steer clear of this multimillion-dollar traffic jam. Read more here... |
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ENTERPRISE ASSET MANAGEMENT (EAM) SYSTEMS & PROCESSES |
| Maintenance, turnarounds, and ongoing capital modifications of large assets / plants are complex undertakings that involve a collaborative effort of hundreds or even thousands of skilled workers and management. Thousands of individual work activities must be planned, scheduled, and executed in a carefully coordinated manner involving multiple specialised teams, while continuously adhering to rigorous safety and regulatory standards. So how do we get optimal return on investment from systems and software? Read the full blog here... |
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ScheduleReader Introduces version 9.3 |
| With ScheduleReader version 9.3 you can now view project plans exported from Primavera P6 22.12, Experience a whole new level of user interaction and efficiency, view activity type descriptions on every page from a project’s printout, and more to streamline your project tasks successfully. Learn more about the new features implemented in the new version. |
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BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF TRUST – ACHIEVING PROJECT SUCCESS WITH RELIABLE DATA |
| | Hexagon conducted a survey in partnership with ProjectManagement to identify high-performing organizational behaviors that can help improve project outcomes. The survey quickly gleaned over 800 responses primarily from project professionals working in the Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or IT industry. While sifting through the responses, we measured the performance of the organizations represented by the effectiveness of their projects. Read more here... |
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99 TRICKS AND TRAPS FOR ORACLE PRIMAVERA P6 PPM PROFESSIONAL - THE CASUAL USER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE UPDATED FOR VERSION 22 |
Paul E. Harris has just released his new title 99 Tricks and Traps for Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional - The Casual User’s Survival Guide Updated for Version 22 and this may be ordered from links here>>>. Books are available in paperback, spiral, Kindle, Kobo, Google books and training course providers may buy instructor PowerPoint slide shows through this link. Paul E. Harris has also written a paper that expands on the information published by Oracle by outlining the changes a PPM user will see in P6 Version 22 and adding some comments on the usability of the features. Click on this link to see What’ New in P6 Version 22 PPM>>>. For people who would like to see the changes in previous versions please click on these links: Accelerate your understanding of scheduling software to advance your scheduling career and be able to prepare better schedules with Eastwood Harris books, training courses and online videos on the following software packages: - Microsoft Project,
- Oracle Primavera P6 and
- Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject
| | Online videos available through Udemy by following these links: Please follow these links: - Eastwood Harris books and training materials are available here>>>
- Eastwood Harris inhouse, one-to-one and public training courses are offered through Primaskills Pty Ltd, more details here>>>.
- Resources for Oracle Primavera P6 users such as third party software that works with P6 and technical papers on Primavera P6 here>>>
Paul E Harris Director Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd |
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CONVERT PRIMAVERA P6 GLOBAL TO PROJECT DATA |
| Global data in XER and XML schedules can often be conflicting and cause problems when external .xer/.xml files are imported into a P6 database. Keep data values unique and avoid database pollution and corruption during an import of external project file by using ScheduleCleaner to convert Global to Project data. Continue reading... |
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BE ON TOP OF YOUR COST CONTROL AND EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT - JOIN THE COURSE AT COST ENGINEERING ACADEMY |
Are you on top of your cost control and earned value management (EVM)? Cost control involves tracking project costs to ensure they remain within budget, while EVM measures project performance against a budgeted plan. Without effective cost control and EVM, projects are at risk of: - Cost overruns
- Schedule delays
- Quality issues
All of which can ultimately lead to project failure... Join the upcoming Cost Control and Earned Value Management course by Cost Engineering Academy and secure your project performance! Register now... |
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CLEOPATRA ENTERPRISE IS GETTING READY TO MEET YOU AT AACE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPO 2023 |
Cleopatra Enterprise will exhibit at AACE International Conference & Expo 2023! At this premier annual event, network with the industry's key players, learn from educational seminars and attend technical presentations. Visit the Cleopatra booth to learn how the capabilities of #Cleopatra10.0 can help your projects as a #1 Total Project & Turnaround Management Platform Join the event... #CleopatraEnterprise #AACE2023 #AACEconference #projectcontrols #turnaround | |
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EVA28: BRIDGING THE KNOWING–DOING GAP, WITH THE CONTROLS TO TAKE BACK CONTROL |
Controls are the tools which – in the hands of the right people – are going to put this country back together again. Join us at EVA28 – sponsored again this year by RPC – to learn more about how you could be part of this and the critical roles that Earned Value and Performance Management will be playing in the process. Read more... EVA28 is a one day, single-track conference A full programme of inspiring and insightful 30-minute presentations explores resilience – both human and organisational – adaptability, innovation, sustainable practice such as Degrowth and Circular Economy and more. How will data analytics cope with a variable future? How can we establish project skills for all, disappearing the project manager so that everyone can do it? 11th May, 2023, Armourers’ Hall, Moorgate, London. Quote RPC25 for a 25% RPC Customer discount on combined conference and dinner tickets |
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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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CONSTRUCTION CPM CONFERENCE 2024 |
| The next LIVE event for Construction CPM Conference 2024 will be held at San Antonio January 14-17 2024 More info here... Seeking Presenters... The next Virtual event for CCC24 will be held April 10th, 2023 and is FREE to past Attendees and Invitees. A FULL DAY of lectures from the SmartPM team on Basics through Analytics and Oversight To obtain your Zoom Invite please send request to info@constructioncpm.com. Our Continuing Mission Since 2011 - To explore leading edge CPM scheduling concepts
- To seek out new expert schedulers and software solutions
- To boldly go where no scheduling conference has gone before
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