Latest Trends and News for Oracle Primavera P6

Here in Primavera-land it seems like eLearning is the new norm! We've seen many traditional Primavera P6 training providers launch online Primavera P6 training courses or some sort of Primavera P6 eLearning this year. Quick brag....Plan Academy has some of the best, most comprehensive courses you'll find! From a learner's perspective, this is a great opportunity as there are now many more

The Power Of Oil On the Construction Industry [INFOGRAPHIC]

Worried that your project might be the next one affected by the recent crude oil price increase? Closing 2014 oil prices were 49% in decline, back then we feared it could reach the all time low we saw in 2008 where oil dropped 67%. Now in 2022, crude oil prices saw a 40% increase reaching an all time high and getting very close to the 2008 recession highest oil prices. The infographic

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

20 Quotes To Supercharge A Project Controller’s Daily Habits

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Project controls are 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

Primavera P6 Version 20.12 Is Out. Here’s What’s New.

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Just before the Christmas break, Oracle quietly released Primavera P6 Professional version 20.12. I've had a few days to explore this latest version of P6. Here's what's new in Primavera P6 Professional version 20.12. In case you forgot, Oracle publishes updates to the on-premise version of Primavera P6 annually in December. So we've all had a full year to adjust to Primavera P6 version 19.12 -

How To Help Your Project Controls Team Love Online Learning

Offering online learning for a construction project controls team, to me, seems like a no-brainer. Project controls is tough work. If I had a team of project controllers, I would want them to feel valued and supported in their jobs as much as possible. Because I'm in the business of educating project teams, I do my best to stay on top of workplace trends related to learning, productivity and

The Best Construction Bidding Websites You Should Know About

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If you haven't heard, there are some great construction bidding websites out there that can help contractors find new projects that are the best fit for their area of construction expertise. Searching for construction bid opportunities online can be a real pain for contractors. Where should you look to find the best construction jobs to bid on? Should you visit your local municipal or

12 Best BIM Books You Should Have On Your Bookshelf

The best resources are books, in digital format or hard-copy. With the number of BIM (Building Information Modelling) software’s to choose from, the design process for professionals has become more automated but also, efficient when designing buildings, tunnels, and bridges. If you’re just starting out you may be wondering, “what is BIM anyway?”. According to Autodesk, “Building Information

13 of The Best 3D Modelling Software You Need To Know About

Our construction industry is moving towards the visualization of sites to improve the coordination and reduce labour costs. 3D modelling software is now used during the pre-planning and design stages making sure there are efficiencies and coordination identified early on reducing rework and costly change orders during the construction process. We have compiled a list of 13 3D modelling

6 Unusual Construction Builds That Push The Limits

Pushing the limits has become the norm, especially when it comes to the new construction builts that are cropping up all over the world. No matter the state of the earth, engineers, architects, and contractors always accepts the challenge and seems to make it work. Founded by Fred Mill’s, TheB1M.com website was created as a place to view the best construction videos from all over the globe. B1M

Top 10 Construction Magazines You Should Be Reading

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Construction professionals are always looking for the newest technology and news to keep them up with the latest in their field. Magazines are one of the top worthy tools that construction professionals use along with participating in trade shows and conferences. However, since magazines are sometimes free or low-cost tools, they are still a preferred method of learning and skill development

3 Top Timesheet & Time Tracking Software

Looking for the best timesheet and time tracking software? There are many and multiple options in the market that can be integrated with project management products. Tracking time makes you not even more efficient but also can help on maximizing the resources available for your construction projects. We have looked at a many different timesheet and time tracking software and I have compiled

6 Wearable Construction Innovations To Watch Out For In 2019

Technology is moving at a very fast pace and we should be aware of the latest wearable construction innovation. Wearable innovation can save companies and contractors thousands of dollars due to enhanced safety and training to your workers. Every year the construction industry spends more than $1 billion in fines and loss of productivity that could be avoided by using wearable construction

Top 6 Free Construction Estimating and Project Planning Tools

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Managing a construction project is a multifaceted endeavour. With the number of resources out there that can confuse anyone, accurately cost estimating and planning your construction project shouldn’t be one to suffer. With a wide range of open-source and free management tools available to help connect a team, implementing one of these tools can assist in making sure that the project plan

5 Highest Paying PMP Jobs You Should Know About

Once you’re done with the PMP certification, you might be asking what the next step in your professional career is. Well, it’s time to land a high paying PMP job now that you have the knowledge and requirements to get a very nice position. First, you'll need to understand that a high paying job search takes time and experience but being PMP certified is a great step in your future and

Global Construction Disputes: Trends You Should Watch Out For in 2019

Arcadis Contract Solutions released their Global Construction Disputes 2018 Report – Does the Construction Industry Learn from Its Mistakes? The 30-page report highlights key themes and patterns that has been occurring within the global dispute market that can be used to reflect the market trends. According to Arcadis, in 2016- 2017, the most common cause of disputes was a failure to properly

10 Game Changing Productivity Books You Should Read

In this digital age we are always on call, always connected and always on the go. Whether it’s in your professional or personal life, staying productive can be difficult. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your daily work load, doing busy work isn’t going to get important things done, you’ll only be stuck in this never-ending cycle. To help give you a push to get organized and started, I’ve

24 Project Controls Books That Every Project Controller Should Have In Their Library

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Every industry has its publications that are held to that lofty status of go-to guides, and project controls is no exception. Rather than spend valuable time weeding through the volumes that are available out there, we bring you the top 24 can't-miss project controls books that every good project controller has on their shelf. And now I've kept the promise I made on a recent webinar. Top Project

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Construction Manager? [Quiz]

As you move forward in your career, there usually comes a time when the question's “am I happy or am I manager material?” arise. It’s normal to have these thoughts, but to soar in what you’re interested in and is currently doing takes personal awareness and always identifying and improving on the skill sets and knowledge required for that position. Managers hold a valuable role and it can

How To Control Cost: Earned Value Management Basics

Cost is one of the triple constraints in project management and one of the most important of every project. While challenging to manage and control, not impossible and there are many tools and methods out there to help you. One of the most accepted tools is the Earned Value Management (EVM) process that can capture project health and performance easily. The process incorporates project

Rent vs Buy Construction Equipment: How To Decide

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How many times have you looked into buying or renting a tool or equipment? Still figuring out if there is ever a right or wrong decision? Well, there isn’t. Today’s construction industry is so competitive that even the slightest additional cost can knock you off from that top bidder spot. Construction tools and equipment are buy and/or rent in certain instances, but the final decision

7 Inspiring Construction Videos You Should Watch

There is so much to go through and learn about construction, but it doesn’t always have to be concepts and schemes. There are many construction wonders around the world and equipment’s to know about. We’ve put together a list of 7 construction videos that you must see. You can either enhance your construction knowledge, get inspired or at least be entertained. Take some time out, unwind and

New Stats: Global Construction Dispute Trends

Update: [Arcadis Contract Solutions 2018 Report] Arcadis Contract Solutions released their Global Construction Disputes 2017 Report – Avoiding the same pitfalls. The 30-page report offers insight into the global construction contract landscape with recent stats and trends about constructions disputes. According to Arcadis, in 2014, the most common cause of disputes was a failure to properly

These Top 3 Drivers Ensure Project Success According To PMI

The latest Pulse of the Profession® report from PMI reveals that too much money is being wasted on poor project performance. In today's world when an average of 9.9% of every project dollar is lost to lousy performance, it's time for project professionals to achieve higher results by learning to adapt, adjust and innovate. However, before you become a champion performer, you've got to

17 Construction Mobile Apps Every Contractor Should Know About

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We’ve all become accustomed to using our smartphones for vital things like banking and email, but did you ever think you would be using it to track where you last left your tools? Mobile apps are helping to speed up business processes and make it easier to access and record information. And new innovative apps are helping construction professionals get results too. In 2014, 36% of construction

8 Project Management Infographics That Everyone Must See

Casting your net in the realm of project management may be a bit overwhelming for some– especially when you’re not exactly sure where to start if you’re a newbie. Regardless, always learning more will put you ahead of the crowd and make the logistics of it all less difficult. Sometimes a great project management infographic is exactly what's needed. I’ve compiled 8 project management

These 4 Project Controls Software Trends Will Make Waves in 2018