NEWS UPDATE..

Dear Planners, Schedulers and Project Controls Professionals.

Here is an update from us with some current and, we hope, pertinent news.

Regards... Planning Planet Team

Is building time into BIM a key to success?

Every firm in construction is watching the approach of BIM with huge interest. BIM, or building information modelling, is a crucial part of the construction strategy through which the government seeks to create high-impact changes within this vital British industry. Read full article by Paul Bamforth, Managing Director of Asta Development, published in Project Manager Today

• Link to http://www.astadev.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BIMTime0412-13-141.pdf

Asta and BIM

Read about Asta and BIM and watch videos from some of our technology partners at:

• Link to http://www.astadev.com/asta-and-bim/

 Asta and Tekla announce new link to enhance BIM project scheduling

Asta Development and Tekla have announced a new solution which enhances interoperability and information flow between Tekla Structures and Asta Powerproject software. To read the full story,

• Link to http://www.astadev.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Asta-and-Tekla-announce-new-link.pdf

Come and see us at the following events

Asta will be exhibiting at the following events and look forward to seeing you there if you are able to attend.

• BIM Show Live, London 9-10^th May http://www.bimshowlive.co.uk/
• APM Conference, London  27^th June http://www.apm.org.uk/Conference
• Planning & Scheduling Symposium, London 12^th July http://www.planningandscheduling.co.uk

RECRUITMENT WATCH...

Welcome to the April edition of the planning recruitment watch, brought to you by Project Resource Ltd. We bring you the latest trends in planning recruitment across the UK, helping you plot your next career move.

Demand for planners has picked up across the country since the start of March. Whilst there was some concern after a dip in February, requirements from employers are now coming in faster than at any other point since the New Year.

Across the Midlands and Anglia we are seeing renewed demand for intermediate planners from power, water and civils backgrounds looking to work on either a permanent or contract basis.

This demand for intermediate planners is repeated in London where a post recession skills shortage has created a growing number of vacancies for planners with rail or heavy civils project experience.

Both the North West and South West are reporting constant and consistent demand for intermediate to senior planners with demonstrable experience in the nuclear, power and oil & gas sectors. In addition, our Manchester planning team are reporting an ongoing desire to speak with planners with EPC experience to work on perm and contract positions in the North West.

If you are a planner and are considering your next career move, please visit our website today, we may have the perfect role for your experience and requirements. We also offer a referral scheme that rewards you for your recommendations, click here for details.

ASTA DEVELOPMENT...

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