04 Nov 2022 Project Controls News

Dear Planning Planet Member,

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On the 15th-16th of November Cleopatra Enterprise team will be presenting at the world’s largest project controls event - Project Controls Expo UK 2022, - as the gold partner! 

Join Cleopatra in Wembley Stadium, London, UK, and gain a chance to:

• Meet the Cleopatra Enterprise representatives in person at booth #30
• Hear their experts speaking on the topic “Project controls in the data-driven world” at 11:05 AM in the Technology zone on Day 1
• Witness Cleopatra announcing the winner of the “Transformation Project of The Year” award as the headline sponsor of the awards night.

Register now to not miss the event [2]...

A prestigious research firm worked with twelve organizations to test and confirm the sources of value generated by ARES PRISM project controls software.

They collected data points to quantify the impact seen post-implementation and the results are in! Curious to know what business impact a project controls solution would have on your organization?

Download the full white paper [4] today!

Primavera P6 look-ahead schedules are compressed versions of the overall project schedule.

Look-ahead schedules can be prepared easily and efficiently in Primavera P6 by using filters to show only activities of interest that fall into the parameters set in the P6 filter.

Learn more [6]...

Capital projects are incredibly complex and expectations for the project organization have never been higher. Yet, too often project leaders are not empowered with the processes and tools to accurately know what’s happening or to proactively improve project outcomes.

In this webinar [7], we discuss the challenges being faced and the path to project success that can make both you and your organization a champion. 

Read more here [7]...

It is essential that users understand the Default Project functionality when a user opens two or more projects in Oracle Primavera P6 together. It is especially important that users understand the implications when the projects have different Scheduling Options. Oracle Primavera P6 Version 20 has changed way the Default Project is set and it may now be set in the Scheduling Options form. Thus, it is also very important that users understand what the implications of the both the Default Project and the changes in the way it is set in Version 20.

To download this paper and understand this function please click on this link>>> [8]

Accelerate your understanding of scheduling software to advance your scheduling career and be able to prepare better schedules with Eastwood Harris books, online videos available through Udemy [10] and training material on:

• Microsoft Project,
• Oracle Primavera P6 and
• Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject 

Details at Eastwood Harris [11]

Paul E Harris

Director Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd

Scheduling software is a must for schedulers. Among the two main options are Microsoft Project and Primavera P6. Being able to determine which software to use for certain projects or even for some services in construction scheduling, can significantly enhance the efficiency of the construction scheduling process and contribute to the production of a higher quality CPM schedule.

Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project are unique in their own ways and offer an array of options for schedulers.

Continue reading to learn more [12]...

Do you know how to successfully optimize, analyze, and visualize data for your project controls? In this webinar, project controls experts Sharon Bosch, and Shamir Sheikkariem will demonstrate how by introducing PowerBI in combination with an advanced project controls software tool – Cleopatra Enterprise.

Learn how such a power couple can help you bring your cost estimation and project controls to their highest potential while reducing project costs and saving time!

Register now [13]...

Last year Cleopatra Enterprise published a survey to deepen their understanding of the project controls trends and developments. After receiving responses from over 300 organizations worldwide, Cleopatra Enterprise is proud to present the report, summarizing the most curtail findings of the survey, including:

• The key factors for delivering successful projects
• What high performing project teams have in common
• Barriers and benefits of using today’s project controls tools and technology
• …and more!

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PsACE (Public Sector Advisory Community for Estimating), a group established in 2019 to advance the estimating profession within the Public Sector, is hosting its first conference on 24 November 2022 at Armourers Hall, Moorgate, London, EC2 5BJ.

Estimating continues to gain considerable attention and this conference provides a rare opportunity to get together and workshop key themes to test thinking with the wider community. Their aspiration is to work collaboratively with all sectors, public and private, to improve their profession and you can also influence its direction. You will hear from senior leaders, the developments in estimating within the Public Sector and contribute to discussions throughout the day.

PsACE's ambition requires diversity and welcomes all professions, not just restricted to estimators.

Please book tickets here [16]...

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 [17]...  Ask questions here [18]...

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