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"PROVEN PRACTITIONER" A PLANNING PLANET PRODUCT
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PROVEN PRACTITIONER...
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XER SCHEDULE TOOLKIT
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XER Schedule Toolkit can help a Project Controls Manager by making the job of viewing, analysing and collaborating across a portfolio or projects easy. It does this by allowing you to:
- Import projects from industry standard project planning software, such as Primavera P6, Asta Power Project and Microsoft Project.
- ·Share access to view and analyse project schedules with your team and wider project stakeholders, thereby encouraging collaboration in the project planning process.
- Check and improve the quality of your project schedules by analysing them against industry-standard metrics which in turn help drive improvements in project delivery.
- Compare differences between multiple versions of a project schedule and identify trends and the causes of change.
- Generate, customise, and share interactive dashboard reports with project stakeholders.
- Access your projects from anywhere in the world through our cloud-based software.
From Project Controls Managers to the troops on the ground, everyone involved with delivering projects can benefit from having XER Schedule Toolkit to hand.
Find out more...
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EVA 25: REMADE, REMODELLED
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As a current member of the Planning Planet Community we are inviting you to the series of 25 broadcasts scheduled to run on Thursdays from October 1 to May 13 2021.
You will also (if in the UK) have the opportunity to attend a dinner currently planned for the evening of Monday 2 November at the Armourers Hall Moorgate, which has been the home of EVA for many years. We hope you will be able to come along and converse as we have done over the last two years; there are a limited number of seats so be quick to get in touch and try to secure a seat.
You can help
- By attending and keeping the conversation going anyway
- If you have the means and inclination to help with costs then here is the link to Eventbrite.
Bringing the event to the attention of others in your professional network and encouraging them to support. Working with us to shape a broadcast with yourself as presenter, interviewer or interviewee. Suggesting other topics or people you think would be of interest.
If I don’t hear from you before then I hope to see you online at 1600 Thursday October 1 and potentially in person on Monday 2 November at the Armourers.
You will receive invites and confirmations as we near the dates.
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ISSUES WHEN P6 TASKS HAVE MIXED CALENDARS
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Issues When P6 Tasks Have Mixed Calendars
by Paul E Harris
There are a number of issues when there are mixed calendars in a schedule, such as when some tasks have an 8 hour per day calendar and some with a 12 hour per day calendar.
To read a short article which is an extract from this book on the issues and solutions to this issue, please click on this link>>>
Accelerate you understanding of scheduling software and advance your career with Eastwood Harris books and training material on:
- Microsoft Project,
- Oracle Primavera P6 and
- Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject
More information and links to sellers at our website>>>
Paul E Harris,
Director,
Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd
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COST MANAGEMENT MATTERS
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Project Benchmarking: The Power of Metrics in the Construction Industry
In benchmarking, it is critical to think about which projects and which variables can be compared with each other. For example, apples and pears, both are a part of the category “Fruit”. Can we compare them? The weight of an apple and a pear might be comparable. Still, the nutrients per gram will differ since we are talking about two different types. Therefore, this comparison will not give relevant information about the performance of the apple, neither for the pear. Read more
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How to structure Cost Data using Breakdown Structures
Working as a project controller, you will very likely encounter long lists of commitments, actuals, and other cost data that need to be reported on a frequent basis. To ease the job of structuring the project data, breakdown structures prove to be the answer. They allow otherwise flat data to be viewed from many angles, serving the needs of the various stakeholders in the project, e.g. management, clients, and engineers. Read more
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The journey of improving turnaround performance: Lyondellbasell case study
Lyondellbasell is among the world’s largest producers of ethylene and propylene oxide. The Channelview complex is one of the largest petrochemical facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast, covering an area of nearly 3,900 acres.
Find out how Cleopatra helped Lyondellbasell estimate the cost of STOs through the entire turnaround project Download Case Study
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CONSTRUCTION CPM CONFERENCE 2021 WILL BE IN THE CLOUD
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A message from Fred Plotnick...
I think we are doing something extrodinary with our "Virtual" conference.
We are doing live streaming of Speakers BUT we are adding - only because we considered all that may be in a Virtual world - pre-lecture Attendee discussion.
During the presentation, Attendees may post Queries to the CHAT function. A Speaker may respond as recieved or more likely at the end of prepared presentation. But since all Queries are written (and with attribution) the Speaker may also respond beyond the end of the 15 minute Q&A session to individuals via email, or to be posted to our post-conference Q&A button, see At a Glance
This is really worth a look.
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HIGHWAYS ENGLAND CASE STUDY
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Highways England’s Road to Success – Cost Certainty, Increased Accountability, Dependable Reports & Improved Organisational Project Maturity
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Download this new case study to learn how Highways England, a government-owned company operating England’s motorways, overcame inconsistent data, lack of control & accountability, and a heavy reliance on spreadsheets. By implementing ARES PRISM programme management software, they have budget and schedule accountability, a standardized cost management approach, and improved reporting and visibility into project performance. See how Highways England has since enhanced their project management maturity level and has experienced efficiency and cost savings due to the reduction in manual intervention. Read more...
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ALTERNATIVE TO PRIMAVERA AND ASTA?
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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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PROJECT CONTROLS GLOBAL & PARTNERS
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Project Controls Global
Planning Engineers, Project Controls & Dispute Resolution Talent Management
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Dear Planning Community
We would like to assure you that PCGlobal are here to help in these difficult times. PCGlobal will catch you & assist when you’re in need of employment. Once the market is back to the busy we all know is coming.
As quite a lot of you know, PCGlobal have changed lives & direct 1000s to build a career pathway in various ways, be that with a new job, showing you your strengths and weakness via assessments to give you a visual on what you need to work on then guiding you to true project controls certifications via our unique partnership with The Guild of Project Controls.
PCGlobal know that it tough out there right now, but with all the big projects within Roads, Railways, Infrastructure & Power there is a BIG light at the end of this dark tunnel we are living through right now. The government, knowing the economy is in a bad situation has put things as a priority, so you will get through this, you will get work & we can work together making sure you are with the right people like PCGlobal & our partners.
HELP YOURSELF: If you are not working, I suggest using this time to better yourself, get in touch with [email protected] after you have set up or updated your profile on www.planningplanet.com ask for your self-assessment station to be opened & go though the 12 modules. Use this time to better yourself. PCGlobal, it will be FREE as long as you email PPadmin using code PCGlobal11 as your reference.
If you are looking for work please email us your CV , If you are a client and want to have the very best technically competent professionals on your team then get in touch.
Candidates: CV & cover letters please, register with the RIGHT talent management people PCGlobal.
Clients: Don’t be fooled by keyboard jockeys or number crunching “they talk a good game people” use us & get truly technically competent professionals within 3 days of your request, that’s a guarantee; worldwide.
Keep Healthy physically, mentally and emotionally, we are in this together.
PCGlobal looks forward to working with you.
David Logie | Director & Principle Consultant, Project Controls Global
M: +44(0) 7549 651 736 E: [email protected]
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