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Fri, 2008-09-05 04:01
Andrew McGuigan
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Hi all

For some years now I have been using MS project as primarily a scheduling tool.

However in my industry I am aware the larger construction companies use the likes of Primavera and Aster Power Project.

I am a professional Project Manager with some considerably years of experience I am currently working for an architectural practice, providing an Employees Agent role on behave of our clients. As part of my on going career strategy I am considering moving to planning as it is an area which has always interested me. I have access to both Primavera P3 and Aster Power Project and am considering in mastering one of the two.

My question is a) which one would be a better choice given the above factors? b) if the choice is Primavera should I upgrade to P6?

I would appreciate all your advice

Thank you.
Andrew
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Sat, 2008-09-06 05:07
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Andrew McGuigan
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Alexandre

I am sorry but i don’t really understand the meaning of your statement. As for training I always go on the basis of self learning as a starting point. I am a strong believer that it is very possible to master two applications especially when both are in fact doing the same job.
Do you schedule a project in Excel? Wow i bet that takes some time. Thanks for the offer of training but i think i will decline, good luck.

Regards
Andrew


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Fri, 2008-09-05 08:18
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Andrew McGuigan
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Mal et al

True i am based in London UK. This does pose and interesting question, in the UK Powerproject is the leading construction industry software. However I would consider relocating to another country if the opportunity arose.

Could one master both programmes?

Regards
Andrew

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Fri, 2008-09-05 06:47
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Mal Leadbetter
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Alexandre

Understand what you are saying.

However, Andrew (the topic starter), from his profile is based in London.

Regards

Mal
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Fri, 2008-09-05 05:08
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Mal Leadbetter
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PowerProject for me

Quite capable of having multiple projects in 1 file to share resources and report on etc.

Cheaper than P6, better service from the supplier. Need I say more
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Fri, 2008-09-05 04:11
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Arnold Puy
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Hi Andrew,

Yes.. I am using P3x for 5 years, P5 for 2 years & P6 for almost 1 year. For me, P6 is an upgradable of P5. P6 is the best for me.


Thanks.

Arnold
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