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Dear Planning Planet Member,
Join the Global Community - did you know that this newsletter goes to the largest community of project controls professionals on planet Earth!
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TOP 5 MOST EXPENSIVE MEGAPROJECTS IN AUSTRALIA
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Fueled by abundant natural resources and a growing population, Australia is undergoing an unprecedented construction boom. From railways and roads to new tunnel systems designed to alleviate traffic congestion, read about this country’s largest and most complex ventures to look out for in 2023 and beyond.
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ARE YOU A ROSER CONSYS SOFTWARE USER?
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Are you a ROSER Consys software user?
We understand your concerns with the impending discontinuation of ROSER Consys by Prometheus. We also know that being asked to transition to a whole new, bespoke solution, designed for another customer, without a migration path is frustrating.
But, worry no more! IAMTech is here to transform your ROSER migration journey.
Having successfully worked with numerous ROSER customers, we're offering an efficient migration to our high value, low cost, STO software, iPlanSTO. Our confidence in our ability to facilitate this switch is unshakeable - so much so that we guarantee you a successful ROSER migration.
Join IAMTech, and experience the future of STO software, from a vendor happy to put the cost of the software subscription on its website!.
We're ready when you are. Your seamless switch to iPlanSTO awaits...
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SCHEDULE HEATH CHECK INDUSTRY GUIDELINES
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Industry rules, standards and guidelines exist to help the schedule logic and contribute to its overall quality, and software tool such as ScheduleReader and others have been created to make their implementation in practice easier.
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UNDERSTANDING MICROSOFT PROJECT FIXED COSTS
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Fixed costs are a function whereby you may assign costs to a task without creating resources. It is a useful function if you require a cash flow only but not so useful with a progressed schedule as the Actual and Remaining costs of a Prorated Fixed Cost are linked and proportional to the Actual and Remaining duration.
- A fixed cost is assigned using the Fixed Cost column.
- The fixed cost may be accrued at the Start, End or Prorated over the duration of the task. This option is selected from the Fixed Cost Accrual column. The default for the Fixed Cost Accrual is set in the File, Options, Schedule tab:
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- Fixed Costs will not be displayed in the Resource Sheet or Resource Usage views but are available in the Task Usage view and in Reports.
- Fixed Costs are added to resource costs and the total is shown in the Cost column.
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- Normally the Actual Costs and remaining Costs are linked to the % Complete when set as Prorated:
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- When the File, Options, Schedule, Calculation Options for this project: Actual costs are always calculated by Project is unchecked the:
- The Actual Costs may be entered by the user at any value, and
- The Fixed Costs no longer equal the Total Costs:
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Fixed Costs Issues
- When both Fixed Costs and Resource Costs are assigned to a task, there is no column to display only the total of either the Fixed Cost or the Resource Cost as they are added together in the costs column It is therefore recommended to be able to clearly understand the contents of a Cost column that either Fixed Costs or Resource Costs be assigned to a task but not both.
- The Actual and Remaining costs of a Prorated Fixed Cost are linked and proportional to the Actual and Remaining duration.
- When a Baseline is set, the Fixed costs and the Resource costs are added together.
- The Cost resource function has more functionality and should usually be used in place of Fixed Costs.
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Accelerate your understanding of scheduling software to advance your scheduling career and be able to prepare better schedules with Eastwood Harris books, training courses and online videos on the following software packages:
- Microsoft Project,
- Oracle Primavera P6 and
- Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject
Online video training is available through Udemy through following these links:
Please follow these links:
- Eastwood Harris books and training materials are available here Eastwood Harris.
- Eastwood Harris inhouse, one-to-one and public training courses are offered through Primaskills Pty Ltd, more details here>>>>.
- Resources for Oracle Primavera P6 users such as third party software that works with P6 and technical papers on Primavera P6 at Primavera.
Paul E Harris
Director Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd
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SCHEDULE READER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
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We are happy to announce the official launch of ScheduleReader’s Partnership Program. This is a unique opportunity for companies to become part of our fast-growing reseller network and enjoy the many perks available.
Our Partnership Network is an integral part of our everyday operations.
Learn more...
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CHATGPT TACKLES DOCUMENTATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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Newsletter on AI in design and construction now available
WPL Publishing Company announces the launch of Construction AI, a website service aimed to help the A/E/C industry understand and utilize AI tools like ChatGPT to aid with day-to-day document challenges. The site, ConstructionIndustyAI.com, and its attendant biweekly newsletter, AI Construction News, has engaged international experts in the field of safety, architecture, engineering and construction to report and instruct on how the A/E/C community can immediately put AI tools to use to improve personal productivity, as well as better project outcomes.
WPL’s president Paul Levin, PSP Emeritus, a retired construction schedule engineer, publisher of the award-winning Construction Claims Advisor newsletter and author of numerous books, articles and expert reports over the years, is behind the effort. “For years,” notes Levin, “I gave AI only passing thought as marketing-hype to sell software applications. Once I got involved – my very first question asked for birthday ideas for a 2-year-old – it became quickly apparent that there is a myriad of uses in project management and other aspects.” After much further study, Levin concluded that this is something others should know about, hence the start of Construction AI. To accomplish this, WPL sought out and engaged international experts in the field of safety, architecture, engineering and construction who have become experienced with ChatGPT/AI to report and instruct on its use - both to improve personal productivity as well as better project outcomes.
In addition to the site and newsletter, WPL also announces the release of The Guide to ChatGPT for Design and Construction. This 75-page exclusive Guide is designed to help both beginner and experienced users alike understand and deploy ChatGPT. With more than 24-use case examples, all levels of employees that engage in the design, development and execution of construction projects will not only discover uses for ChatGPT but understand how to use it effectively.
As part of the website launch, WPL is offering a $100 charter discount to those that subscribe by July 31, which includes a free copy of the ChatGPT Guide. Visit ConstructionIndustryAI to subscribe. Portions of this press release were written with ChatGPT!
About WPL Publishing Company, Inc. WPL publishes newsletters and provides online training for the architect/engineering and construction industries focusing on esoteric topics including construction claims, scheduling and dispute resolution since 2003.
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MEET CLEOPATRA ENTERPRISE AT CHEM / PETROCHEM AND REFINERY SHUTDOWNS AND TURNAROUNDS CONFERENCE 2023!
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Chem / Petrochem and refinery shutdowns and turnarounds conference 2023 is renowned for bringing together industry experts, professionals, and organizations from the chemical, petrochemical, and refinery sectors to share knowledge, insights, and best practices.
As project controls and turnaround experts, Cleopatra Enterprise is excited to showcase their revolutionary software solution that is set to transform the way projects are managed and executed in the Chem/Petrochem market, leveraging advanced digitization techniques to streamline and optimize the entire project life-cycle, enabling significant improvements in time-efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
More info and register...
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BLOG: BEST PRACTICES FOR SHUTDOWNS, TURNAROUNDS, AND OUTAGES (STO) ESTIMATING: INSIGHTS FROM CLEOPATRA ENTERPRISE
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STOs are critical events in industrial plants and facilities, requiring accurate cost estimation for successful planning and execution.
In this article, Cleopatra Enterprise shares valuable insights on how to improve STO estimating processes, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost management.
Explore the key best practices as advised by experts in the field!
Read blog...
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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.
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CONSTRUCTION CPM CONFERENCE 2024
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The next LIVE event for Construction CPM Conference 2024 will be held at San Antonio January 14-17 2024
More info here... Seeking Presenters... Latest News...
A FULL DAY of lectures from the SmartPM team on Basics through Analytics and Oversight
To obtain your Zoom Invite please send request to [email protected].
Our Continuing Mission Since 2011
- To explore leading edge CPM scheduling concepts
- To seek out new expert schedulers and software solutions
- To boldly go where no scheduling conference has gone before
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