Are you about to roll out Primavera P6 to a large number of users? Getting Primavera P6 up and running is not always an easy task, especially from a people perspective. In order to seamlessly move to a new system you're going to have to consider your team, your projects and company goals. So, how exactly do you get your team up and running on Primavera P6? Here are 4 steps that you can
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The Power Of Oil And Its Recent Slump [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Worried that your project might be the next one canned due to the current oil slump? Closing 2014 oil prices were 49% in decline and if this continues it could reach the all time low we saw in 2008 where oil dropped 67%. The infographic below shows the big drops in oil from 1988 to 2014, and according to the data there's still hope. Although the longest recovery time was 157 months in 1990,
Just Like The Real Thing – Construction Simulator 2015
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Whether you are in construction or not, you've probably wondered what it would be like to operate a LIEBHERR 81k fast-erecting crane, right? The Construction Simulator is a fun way to experience what its like to be onsite and what it takes to execute simple and complex construction contracts. So what’s all the hype about the Construction Simulator 2015 for Windows? Published by German games
11 Killer Interview Questions For Hiring A Project Controller
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Hiring for any position is always risky business. There are no guarantees once the interview is over that the winning candidate can actually walk the talk and perform up to your needs. From a project controls standpoint, are you hiring people that can walk-in and get up and running quickly? Do they know the software inside and out? Are you certain they have the skills and procedural project
4 Tactics To Understand A Schedule You Didn’t Build
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You stepped into work today and were suddenly whisked away to a meeting, only to hear that you will be taking over full responsibility for someone else’s project plan and schedule. Whether you like it or not you will have to tackle understanding this new schedule. So what now!? Before you freak out in a quiet little corner, breathe and take the first steps of trying to understand as much as you
A Basic Overview Of Construction Submittals
Strolled into your office today to a desk buried under a stack of reports? Chances are they’re Construction submittals – samples of designs, shop drawings, diagrams, schedules, and material data that are delivered to an Architect, an Engineer or your client in general. Submittals are used as a tool to track the progress and materials being used, as well as making sure that everything is in
The Origins Of Hammocks In Project Scheduling
When I think of a hammock, the first thing that comes to mind is a hammock hanging in the nice cool breeze between two tall palm trees in the Caribbean. In an article written by Patrick Weaver “The Origins of Hammocks and Ladders”, published in the PM World Journal, we get a glimpse of the origins of hammocks and why they were created in the first place. A hammock is an activity that hangs
5 New Year’s Resolutions Every Project Controller Should Consider
We know it takes a lot of hard work to become a Project Controller. Most Project Controllers have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a field related to technology. There are just a few industry specific Project Controller’s curriculum in colleges and universities, so most learn by joining a project management team in a company in the industry they want to make a career. The general duty of a
4 Common Construction Bidding Errors And How To Avoid Them
13 days into the New Year and I’m assuming that many independent contractors have begun to seek out and propose bids in hopes of landing a construction job. Whether it is a small or large project the landscape is very competitive and requires a lot more than just presenting a proposal and knowing that you’re remarkable at what you do. To help get you in the right lane when pursuing a private or
Top Reasons Why eLearning Fits A Busy Lifestyle
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The adoption of eLearning in industrial fields has not been as fast as it could have been, but it is accelerating. This is due in large part to the advantages offered by eLearning over traditional classroom training. The difference in delivery, cost and effectiveness is considerable, enough to make even the most old-school project management professionals take a closer look at what eLearning has
12 Worldwide MEGA Builds – BILLIONS Over Budget [INFOGRAPHIC]
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What if you were given a construction project budget of $15 billion and your project ended up costing 3 times that amount once everything was said and done? It might seem outrageous, but it's quite common for major construction builds to double or even be 5 times over budget. So what happens next? Some serious payment plans of course! Was it due to poor cost estimations, unforeseen market
4 Simple Tips To Have A Productive Team During The Holidays
It’s that time of the year and the holiday craze is unavoidable – it’s everywhere you turn. Are you feeling the crunch as yet? As we get ready for the holidays socially and professionally, don’t forget to pencil it in when scheduling all of those projects. It’s well known that lack of time, pressure to reach end of year expectations and fear of having work tiptoe its way into holiday time can
Where will your Project Management Software be in the next 5 years?
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The Project Portfolio Management Software Market will be worth approximately $3.9 Billion by 2019! So who says Project Management isn't still trendy? According to a new report, sales of PPM software is set to grow from $2.3 billion in 2014 to just shy of $4 billion in 2019. It is anticipated that North America will be the biggest market implementing PPM software (Virtual Strategy Magazine).
10 Primavera P6 Layouts You Must Implement
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It can get difficult to analyze the mountain of schedules you’re responsible for and our good friend Jerome Ijachi Odeh has recently pulled together a list of 10 Must-Have Primavera P6 Layouts....ones you probably should be using everyday. So to help you take advantage of P6's powerful layout features (like these ones we've already told you about), here is a little sneak peek of 10 must-have
5 Risks Companies Face In The Oil & Gas Industry
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The Oil & Gas industry takes major risks to gain valuable global opportunities. Some risks involve adopting new regulations and laws, climate change, and dealing with the force of the government and stakeholders among many other things. To handle these risks effectively, you need to know what you're up against when proposing a mega project, especially in Oil & Gas. So here are 5 risks
8 Steps Project Controls Professionals Must Take for a Killer LinkedIn Profile
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For years, LinkedIn was the ugly stepchild of Facebook … a little more professional, a little harder to use, a little less fun. In the last several years, however, LinkedIn has earned widespread recognition for its ability to bring professionals, such as project planners or project management experts, together in an environment unsullied by embarrassing photos or notes on what you ate for
How To Recognize Chaotic Project Management Practices [INFOGRAPHIC]
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15.7 MILLION New Project Management Roles will be created between 2010 and 2020. Project management is making a big impact in several industries like Construction, business services and Oil & Gas among many others. 68% of projects fail due to poor project management according to IBM. With the increasing demands of project management, try avoiding the negative statistics and become a
What is a KPI [in under 100 words]
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How do you know if your car is performing well? I’m assuming one would monitor the dashboard - tracking gas level, oil and engine lights, speed etc. Just like that, a KPI is a metric that helps you track whether you're going to reach your targeted goal. KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator. It helps you determine if a project is succeeding or failing, and if the goal will be met. KPIs are a
[Quiz] World’s Biggest Construction Projects – Did They Come In On-Time or On-Budget?
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Project nightmare or dream development? The CN Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Big Dig....did these construction projects hit their targets? Take a break and complete the quiz to see if you know how these iconic construction projects performed - did they come in on-time or on-budget? Enjoy & Have fun! Sources: The Channel Tunnel Top 10 Billion Dollar Cost Overruns on
The Hidden Reality Of Corporate Culture [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Since we are all so caught up with technology and the digital realm in today's society, what do you think organizations will be like in 100 years? Do you think there will be more internal chaos or will everyone just get along and 'rivals' will be a long lost term? The infographic clearly displays the art it takes to running a successful organization. This is great to learn from - take away the
5 Things You May Not Have Known About PMOs
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Corporations are crushing on PMOs. PM Solutions just released their yearly report - The State of the Project Management Office and according to their report, PMOs are delivering a 27% decrease in project failures to their organizations. 80% of companies in the report have a Project Management Office - that's up from a 2000 study that revealed only 47% of companies had a PMO at that
Looking To Build Your Professional Network?
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Building connections with similar businesses and professionals with equal aspirations and drive will help generate your visibility and reputation in the project management domain. According to the infographic below, "90% of project professionals have a main goal of building their network". So how are you building your professional network and connecting with the right people? Follow us on
12 Quotes To Supercharge A Project Controller’s Daily Habits
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Project controls is vital to any construction contracting business. Providing practical estimates of appropriate time, cost, and results of the project is an essential foundation leading up to effective decisions made by management. For project controls planners, finding inspiration for success may be as guide-less as a feather floating in mid-air, or requires as much effort as trying to
6 Interview Must-Dos To Nail That Project Controls Job
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So you’ve spent a few weeks filling out applications and making phone calls, and finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for - you’ve just received a call for the job opportunity that you’ve had your eyes on. To increase your odds of landing the job, here are 6 must-dos that should be on the top of your priority list. 1. Do Your Research Make sure you know who you will be working with. Make
Project Management according to Google Autocomplete
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Ever wonder how project management is portrayed according to the globally charged search engine Google? At times you don’t quite know how to say what you want to search for in Google, but nevertheless you continue to type something into the search engine anyway, hoping that it will tell you what you were thinking. This is nothing new; the suggestions tend to be entertaining, unexpected, may
