04 Oct 2024 Project Controls News

Dear Planning Planet Member,

Join the Global Community [1] - welcome to the newsletter; did you know that this newsletter goes to the largest community of project controllers on planet Earth? 

New nPlan offer for Planning Planet members - get a 2-week 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 [2] 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. [3]..

With iPlanSTO [4]A smooth Turnaround can be more than just a pipe-dream.

Seamlessly Scope, Plan, Estimate, Schedule, and Execute your next Shutdown, Turnaround, or Outage with iPlanSTO — Benefit from a Return on Investment (ROI) of up to 29x the subscription cost.

Visit IAMTech ROI Calculator [5] to calculate your ROI today!

With real-time progress tracking and the ability to integrate seamlessly with your P6 schedule coupled with iPlan's S-CURVE, Turnaround Teams are presented with the most up-to-date information for use during their morning meetings rather than relying on outdated information.

This significantly increases the chance of bringing the plant back online and to schedule.

Click here [6]to download our free ebrochure.

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 [7]...

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 [8]...

Did you know that STO events are up to 21% more successful with Risk Assessments? Or that high-scoring turnarounds have up to 85% of planned maintenance?

Cleopatra's Global STO Survey enclosed the best practices and determined key success drivers based on the data collected by industry professionals.

You can hear a detailed explanation of these findings and many more during their upcoming webinar!

Save your spot [9]... 

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

Register Now [10]...  

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 [11]...

Accurate and timely measurement of project progress is paramount in construction project management. It provides critical insights into the overall project performance, allowing for proactive decision-making and risk mitigation

Explore the various methods for tracking project progress using Primavera P6 and ScheduleReader. 

Learn more [13]...

Microsoft Project is a powerful tool that can help you create the perfect project plan, and by integrating it with Seavus Project Viewer you can further efficiently facilitate the project execution and streamline the project information with the right stakeholders downstream and upstream the organization.

This webinar will explore how Seavus Project Viewer complements Microsoft Project, offering significant benefits to both project managers and organizations.

Register here [15]...

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 [16]...   Ask questions here [17]...

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

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 [18] to help further this goal [19]....