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WEBINAR: CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR A PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION |
| 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... |
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PERSPECTIVES ON PROJECT COST DATA |
| Video Blog Tank Terminal Industry: Early Phase Estimating Methods Watch this video blog in which we explain 2 suitable estimating methods. In early phases of projects within the Tank Terminal industry, you may not have all the details ready to estimate your costs. Yet, you need to make estimations for critical things like project screening, determination of feasibility, concept evaluation, and preliminary budget approval. Fortunately, with limited information, you’re still able to make estimations based on two methods: factorized estimating and quantitative estimating. Check out this video blog to learn about the 2 methodologies and their advantages and disadvantages. | | Infographic How to fix the top 10 Project Cost Management mistakes With all that goes into managing a project, making sure things are done right, within budget, and on time is a challenge, especially when we fall victim to the same mistakes.
The Cleopatra Enterprise team is familiar with the good, the bad, and the ugly of projects based on over 25 years of experience in the field.
Download the infographic to get a list with the most common project cost management problems that we have seen and our proposed solutions to fix them. What’s in the infographic? - Being Reactive Instead of Proactive
- Poor Communication & Visibility with Stakeholders
- Underestimating Time & Budget Needed
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ELECOSOFT (ASTA) POWERPROJECT VERSION 16 BOOK AND TRAINING MATERIAL |
Elecosoft has recently released Powerproject Version 16 and Eastwood Harris has published by book and PowerPoint training material for this version. This book is intended to be used as a self-teach book and user guide, or a training manual for a two-day training course. PowerPoint slide shows are available for training companies to purchase. More information, sample book and links to sellers at this web site: click on this link>>>. 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 and after clicking on the link search for Paul E. Harris. Eastwood Harris published books and training material on: - Microsoft Project,
- Oracle Primavera P6 and
- Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject
Details at Eastwood Harris
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8 MUST-ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE IMPLEMENTING A PROJECT CONTROL SYSTEM |
| On the hunt for the ideal project control software for your company and find that you are stuck? We present you with 8 must-ask questions you need to ask yourself before making a purchase. With so many similar project controls solutions in the market today the comparison between products becomes harder especially if you are not familiar with the right terminology. EcoSys: A solution that answers the 8 questions Hexagon’s EcoSys, an Enterprise Project Performance (EPP) Software brings your entire project portfolio (or multiple portfolios) into a single system, offering improved visibility and control. Increased visibility allows for superior strategic alignment and delivery. It provides you the capability to view project data, costs, scheduling, productivity, and performance to make informed strategic decisions more quickly to increase efficiency and protect margins. Curious? Discover more about Enterprise Project Performance and how your company can benefit from implementing a Project Control System. | Watch our On-demand Webinar: Learn more about other company’s experiences, how to differentiate competing software offerings and how to position your organization for a successful implementation. | | Read our Blog Post: Written by James Crowell an industry consultant for Hexagon’s PPM division, based in Singapore. This Blog post features all the 8 must-ask questions and the ideal answers to them. |
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A MESSAGE FROM STEVE WAKE. FREEMAN OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| The day will be full of like-minded people creating a real Charter for Responsible Project Management with the vision the plan and the people on the ground to make it happen. Attend. Support. Speak. Exhibit. Questions? swprojects@blueyonder.co.uk |
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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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UNDERSTANDING PRIMAVERA P6 HISTOGRAMS |
| 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. Read more |
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HOW TO PERFORM A DCMA 14-POINT SCHEDULE QUALITY ASSESSMENT WITH ONE CLICK OF A BUTTON |
| The DCMA-14 check points can help you to guarantee and maintain the quality and health of your schedules, and the schedules you often receive from contractors and external collaborators. By performing a DCMA 14 analysis you can quickly identify Lags, Leads, Missed Tasks, Negative Float and any other weak points in your project schedule so you can take timely corrective actions to keep your project on track. Learn more about the 14 different checkpoints, and how you can perform the DCMA 14-Point Assessment with a simple click of a button. |
| RECOMMENDATIONS: TOP 15 BOOKS TO LEARN PRIMAVERA P6 | | Looking to upgrade your knowledge or get started on learning how to use the P6 software? A good book is always a great source of information you can rely on. Check out this list of 15 Primavera P6 books and instruction manuals that you might find handy while mastering this project planning and management software. |
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