- Advanced Leveling (More Control & Better Results)
REPORTS
- Tabular: 101 Predefined
- Graphical: 47 Predefined
- Advanced S-Curve
- Earned Value Analysis
- Web Publishing Wizard
- Cross-Project Reports
In summary, MS Project is easy to learn because it has much less features. But when you try to use it on an actual construction project, you will find it severely wanting and incapable of doing what you need.
One the other hand, Primavera & SureTrak, are the established project management software for the construction industry worldwide simply because these software products have been proven to work.
Best regards,
Jorge
Member for
22 years 11 months
Member for22 years11 months
Submitted by Bernard Ertl on Fri, 2003-09-12 12:35
The Planning Planner Team is currently in the process of creating a software comparison tool for all members to use. Please take a minute to review the current proposal and add your input so that this software comparison tool will be useful for you:
There might be some comparisons that Primavera would be willing to send you. You can write them and ask. Go to primavera.com and post your querry.
If you have current P3 maintenance, then you could probably search for the info yourself at their knowledgebase. I have seen some confidential comparisons made but Im not at liberty to reveal.
If you have a P3 dealer near you, theyre sure to have access to this information.
Jorge
Crown Systems (Philippines)
Member for
23 years 8 months
Member for23 years8 months
Submitted by Ed van der Tak on Mon, 2003-02-17 17:22
All depends on the structure and information needed within the different levels of your company. Both software packages (P3 and MSP 2002) can be delivered in a "normal" version or the Enterprise version. A combination of both (P3e with "normal" MSP 2002) might be an option but a formal procedure for the definition of the activities and codes needs to be in place. Based on your few lines I cant give you more info, but Im well prepared to react to a more detailed e-mail.
ARAM Planning Consultants is already working for several UK based construction and claim companies.
Let me know if your interrested and need more info.
Bye,
Ed van der Tak
ARAM Planning Consultants
The Netherlands
e.vandertak @aramplan.com
Member for
22 years 10 months
Member for22 years10 months
Submitted by Tara Muddappa on Mon, 2003-02-17 01:06
Member for
22 years 3 monthsRE: RE: P3 / MSProject 2002
Hi Anita,
A few differences between Primavera & MS Project:
PROJECT LEVEL
- Enhanced Security
- Concurrent Multi-user
- Specify Both Project Start & Finish Dates
- Correct Total Float
ACTIVITY LEVEL
- 9 Activity Types (vs. 2)
- Multiple Relationships between activities
- Accurate Late Dates for all activities
- Advanced Constraints and Multiple Constraints per Activity
- Suspend & Resume
- Automatic & Manual Scheduling
- Advanced PERT Features
RESOURCE & COST
- Central Database
- Advanced Resource & Cost Profiles (S-Curves, Resource Load Analysis)
- Dynamic What-If
- Advanced Leveling (More Control & Better Results)
REPORTS
- Tabular: 101 Predefined
- Graphical: 47 Predefined
- Advanced S-Curve
- Earned Value Analysis
- Web Publishing Wizard
- Cross-Project Reports
In summary, MS Project is easy to learn because it has much less features. But when you try to use it on an actual construction project, you will find it severely wanting and incapable of doing what you need.
One the other hand, Primavera & SureTrak, are the established project management software for the construction industry worldwide simply because these software products have been proven to work.
Best regards,
Jorge
Member for
22 years 11 monthsRE: RE: P3 / MSProject 2002
The Planning Planner Team is currently in the process of creating a software comparison tool for all members to use. Please take a minute to review the current proposal and add your input so that this software comparison tool will be useful for you:
Software Evaluation Tool Discussion
Bernard Ertl
InterPlan Systems Inc. - Project Management Software, Project Planning Software
Member for
22 years 3 monthsRE: RE: P3 / MSProject 2002
There might be some comparisons that Primavera would be willing to send you. You can write them and ask. Go to primavera.com and post your querry.
If you have current P3 maintenance, then you could probably search for the info yourself at their knowledgebase. I have seen some confidential comparisons made but Im not at liberty to reveal.
If you have a P3 dealer near you, theyre sure to have access to this information.
Jorge
Crown Systems (Philippines)
Member for
23 years 8 monthsRE: P3 / MSProject 2002
Anita,
All depends on the structure and information needed within the different levels of your company. Both software packages (P3 and MSP 2002) can be delivered in a "normal" version or the Enterprise version. A combination of both (P3e with "normal" MSP 2002) might be an option but a formal procedure for the definition of the activities and codes needs to be in place. Based on your few lines I cant give you more info, but Im well prepared to react to a more detailed e-mail.
ARAM Planning Consultants is already working for several UK based construction and claim companies.
Let me know if your interrested and need more info.
Bye,
Ed van der Tak
ARAM Planning Consultants
The Netherlands
e.vandertak @aramplan.com
Member for
22 years 10 monthsRE: P3 / MSProject 2002
Hi Anitha,
Though i have not used MS2002 extensively,but a review of the software suggest it is definetly inferior to P3.
I find P3 an excellent tool for network analysis and this is what is required to control and monitor a project.