Partner & Sponsor News November 2012

Guild of Project Controls...

As one of the key sponsors of the Guild we will start a regular Guild News Update in January 2013.  While we have been quiet, the teams have been beavering away creating documentation, procedures, website pages, methodologies and collaborating with the professional bodies and most importantly, the worlds largest companies and their project control teams.  The news is vast, the news is exciting and the news is coming.  Watch this space...

Together we make up the Largest Planning & Project Controls Community on the Planet...

So far, in 2012 we have had 2,517, 829 page views and we have handled 923,557 visitors in 2012. 

If we get the same activity in December we predict that we will need to handle 1,007,516 visitors in 2012. Phew, no wander the servers cost so much to maintain :)

The map to the left shows the locations of where we visit from.  The darker the colour, the more visits.

Source - Google Analytics.

We are trying to locate a few more good sponsors so we have the cash to implement the website functionality improvements and requests that need doing (are there any Planners with Drupal capabilities out there?). 

So if you know of any useful products or services that we might help advertise, please let us know.

AMEC Join The Team..

Did you know that AMEC are now collaborating and supporting the Guild of Project Controls?

Watch this space; together we (you, me) will change our profession for the better.  Recognition created by us for us.  It's coming...

Some AMEC News...

AMEC’s hands-on exhibition inspires young people to pursue a career in the energy sector

Trainees, apprentices and graduates from AMEC’s Project Controls teams recently took part in the Skills Scotland exhibition, in Aberdeen, where they interacted with more than 2000 pupils aged 14-18, from Aberdeen City and Shire schools, to help inspire them to pursue a career in the energy sector.

As well as demonstrating exactly how innovative and exciting the oil and gas industry can be, students visiting the AMEC stand were directed towards a video specifically designed for the event, which explained the concept of Project Controls.

Use the QR code to the right or click: Video.

Do you know who these men are and why they are important?

Some emerging leaders in inovative ideas and helping change the way some of us operate.

Another example of how we can collectively collaborate (poor English?) for the good of our profession.  Worthy of a few minutes to check them out.  Read more...

ASTA POWERPROJECT...

See how J Breheny used Powerproject for pinpoint sequencing in coastal defence works

J Breheny Contractors, one of the largest privately owned Civil Engineering companies in the UK talk about the Margate coastal defence works, where coastal conditions made project management with accurate project scheduling critical.  Read more...

Watch a short video on resources and costs

One of the benefits of using Asta Powerproject is the way it enables you to manage your project resources and costs efficiently. Watch this short video to find out more.  Read more...

25% discount on Asta Powerproject training courses in December!

A few places remaining.  Read more...  or call 01844 261700

How Traditional Risk Reporting Has Let Us Down...

Many of us can't count the number of times we have walked into a risk workshop and thought “Do we really have to sit through this in order to determine we are not going to finish on time?” 

However, certain reporting techniques and new ways of interpreting risk analysis results actually enable the project team to increase their chance of successful on-time.  Read more...

Calling all Synchro Users; you in the market for a Synchro User Conference?.. Read more...

How's Your Judgement?  How do you fare against the Norm?

As project people we make decisions all day long.  So we have teamed up with a very cool company called Judgement Index  These people have a tool which can compare your judgement with that of a sample we are creating using the leaders from within the project controls community. 

We will not try to explain it (as we would fail), but to quote the providers... 

"The Judgement Index is totally unique and one of the most highly mathematical, scientific and logically based assessment instruments ever created.  It empowers you to measure the value system and actual judgement capacity and capability of an individual."

Please visit their website to take a look at how they might be able to help you, but also watch this space...

Free Trial - Risk and Schedule Software...

BIM WORKING GROUP

Things are still underway (bit behind schedule!) with respect to how BIM interacts with Project Controls.  A working group is (almost) in place and they are investigating how this will impact us all moving forward - from a Project Controls perspective.

If you wish to be involved let us know at us [email protected] and we'll put you in touch with the team leader.

Sciforma Corporation, the Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software innovator, announced that its Sciforma project and portfolio management (PPM) software has earned a Positive rating by Gartner.

We are extremely proud of the rating we earned in this report, Sciforma CEO Yann Le Bihan said.  "Our product's flexibility allows the software to be adaptable to different markets, making Sciforma the only one mentioned in all four markets.  This announcement underscores our commitment to the market and to our customers in providing the highest level of technology, service and support."

Discover Project Portfolio Management with Sciforma in 3-minute videos:

http://www.sciforma.com/en-uk/page?id=342

http://www.sciforma.com/en-uk/page?id=344

About the Sciforma Project and Portfolio Management Software

The Sciforma PPM tool solves the five highest priority customer challenges and provides the predictability necessary for keeping projects on time and on budget.  It allows users to balance resources and properly assess risk by visualizing 'what if' scenarios.  It can also help companies select the right projects, decreasing risk while optimizing returns.  Sciforma is a customized software solution which can be easily tailored to fit the customer’s PPM environment and ensure that a company’s unique processes and methodologies are being followed.

Hall of Fame...

With the exciting news of Guild (planning & scheduling) Standards nearing completion PP would like to establish our own 'Hall of Fame' web-pages.

We are looking for exceptional people with a career in any or all of the disciplines in Project Controls - why would you want to do this?

Well, firstly there are many of you we at PP feel deserve the accolade and secondly we may if you wish us so to do enable individuals to give some input to the Guild Standards and potentially other areas as they arise in our quest to set a Global Standard of Excellence through... irrespective of being involved or not we'd like to hear from you.

We propose to achieve the 'Hall of Fame' website pages in the following manner:

• Either: Propose an individual for entry into the 'Hall of Fame' justify your choice and we will contact the person.
• Or: Send in your details and propose yourself - we will acknowledge receipt.

PP cannot guarantee to place every applicant in the 'Hall of Fame' and we have no other motive for doing the 'Hall of Fame' other than recognising individuals who are to all intents and purposes are role models for us all.  Privacy is paramount, we will not provide contact details on the site postings we also do not require photos; if members have other concerns please contact [email protected] and we will correspond directly.  'Hall of Famers' can be from any country or gender......we feel we need to help provide the prestige you deserve...

Contact [email protected] and we look forward to rewarding those of proven exceptional ability.