CALL FOR PAPERS FOR 2021
A majority of Sessions are reserved for CPM and Project Management Theory, Software Tutorials and Demonstrations, and other invited Speakers. A limited number of Sessions are available for Consultants to teach innovative means and methods and for software vendors to demonstrate new or improved products. A limited number of Project Showcase Sessions are also available. Members of the construction community are invited to submit abstracts describing how YOUR project delivery was improved by superior CPM scheduling and project controls. To apply for these available sessions, please prepare an Abstract (of 50 words or less to explain your topic to our attendees reading this page) and email to info@constructioncpm.com with subject "ABSTRACT".
PROGRAM and ABSTRACTS for 2021
For an Overview of 2021 Sessions, click here
-- for past conferences click here
ALL TIMES ARE PACIFIC STANDARD TIME
Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST -- 60 minute session
TUE00 - Welcome by Fred Plotnick -- and Networking with Five New Friends™
WELCOME to Construction CPM Conference 2021 - in the Cirrus Cloud but strictly Down to Earth
Those of you reading our Abstract Page who have REGISTERED for our Construction CPM Conference
("CCC") will have received instructions on how to LOG-In to our program. Please do LOG-In promptly by 10am EST or 7am PST
During the first twnety minutes we will discuss the technology behind our virtual program. This is being provided by our sponsor Drexel University.
Then sit back - you will have been assigned by CCC to small Groups of Six and will automatically be moved to a small breakout
room with your Five New Friends™. Chat for ten minutes and then .. you are assigned to another Five New Friends™. We should have sufficient time
for you to experience four instances of Meet and Greet with Five New Friends™. At the end of the hour you will be automatically reassigned to the
one of six Class Sessions you specified back in December (or as more recently updated.)
Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM PST -- 75 minute session -- main auditorium
TUE11 - What’s New in the Oracle CEGBU
A lot can happen in a year. Oracle has been busy improving all of the existing products, identifying how to incorporate transformative capability such as virtual
reality and artificial intelligence into the product suite, as well as facilitating our partners’ and customers’ digital transformation. Come to this session to get
highlights of the changes in P6, Primavera Cloud, Unifier, Aconex, Textura, and Analytics. Also, during this session we’ll present how Oracle is facilitating the
industry’s digital transformation through phase 1 and now phase 2 of the Oracle Industries Innovation Lab.
Presented by Frank Malangone | Senior Director, Product & Industry Strategy, Oracle
TUE12 - Automate Your Schedule Review Process with Acumen Touchstone
How much time do you spend manually evaluating schedules for quality and achievability? Not only is this process time consuming, and often unreliable, lessons learned
frequently die with the project. Join us to discover how to streamline the schedule review process with Deltek Acumen’s newest module, Touchstone!
In this session we will cover various schedule quality checks that can be done using Acumen Fuse, as well as how to use the metric criteria that you set up in the tool
to automate schedule checks with Acumen Touchstone. We will demonstrate how combining these two Acumen modules gives you the ability to perform in depth schedule
evaluations with Fuse, and how to consistently enforce your project schedule criteria by automating the collection, review, approval and storage of schedules in
Touchstone. Presented by Jarod Maloney, Senior Solutions Engineer, Deltek
TUE13 - Comparing Software - Our Shop Needs Folks Trained in 3 or More
In the current environment there are numerous platforms used to create Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules. Among these are: Primavera P6, Open Plan, Asta, MS Project
and a host of others lesser known programs. While these platforms are each capable of useful in creating a viable CPM schedule, each does so with a degree of
uniqueness. With regard to their usefulness in a claims situation, the disparities are even more pronounced. This presentation shows the similarities, differences,
advantages and disadvantages of using these platforms. Presented by Bruce Betz of Envison
TUE14 - Introduction to Phoenix Project Planner
Phoenix Project Manager is a project-focused CPM scheduling tool for the construction, energy and architecture & engineering markets.
In this session, Jay Poulsen, President of Phoenix Project Management, will discuss the use of Phoenix Project Manager to create and maintain project
schedules, and how to migrate your current scheduling efforts from Primavera or other enterprise platforms to Phoenix. Mr. Poulsen will also discuss the future
development direction of Phoenix Project Manager. For more information: Phoenix Project Manager.
TUE15 - Challenges of Resource Constrained Scheduling for Informed Decision Making
TUE16 - Pandemic Caused Schedule Impacts
by Greg Hall of Keiwit
Tuesday, 9:15 AM to 11:00 AM PST -- 105 minute session
Construction CPM Conference Curated Virtual Exhibit Hall Experience
Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM PST -- 75 minute session
TUE31 - Connecting CPM and Lean Scheduling
Construction productivity has remained stagnate for decades, while manufacturing productivity has nearly doubled in the same frame. Oracle Construction & Engineering
introduced the first integrated Critical Path Method and Lean Scheduling solution to specifically address this problem. Attend this session to learn how effective
collaboration results in more predictable, reliable, and productive construction projects. Presented by Mark Jenkins of Oracle
TUE32 - Deltek Schedule Acceleration Techniques
TUE33 - Comparing Softwares Reporting/Resolving Out-of-Sequence Performance
Presented by Ron Winter
TUE34 - MicroPlanner XPERT Still does ADM
TUE35 - The New Wave in Schedule Delay Analysis
For years, forensic schedule delay analysis has been a time-consuming and painstaking process for schedule analysts. In some cases, delay analysis methods are selected by
analysts to tell a story more favourable for their clients. While tools have always been available to assist the process, much of the painstaking work of schedule delay
analysis is left to the analyst. A new wave of software tools is addressing these issues. After 2 years of research and development, we believe we have developed a
breakthrough technology. This talk will cover issues we encountered and how they were addressed. We'll conduct a delay analysis as a group to show how technology can make
the process more objective, easier, and faster. Presented by Brian Leach, Steelray Software
TUE36 - Why are you doing that and is it best for the project?
Schedule creation and review can be proactive or reactive, depending on the proficiency of the project team. This session will explore traditional methods,
metric-driven alternatives, and cutting-edge technologies to enhance the project. Schedules should be the best plan of the likely outcome and derived through
the collaboration of both parties. Presented by Keith Rines of McDonough Bolyard Peck.
Tuesday, 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM PST -- 45 minute session
Networking with Five New Friends™
Tuesday, 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM PST -- 75 minute session
Chris Caddell, President-Elect of AACE
Chris is pleased that 40% of attendees at Construction CPM Conference are members of the Association for Advancement of Cost Engineers International. And he hopes to
convince our other 60% to join. While the primary goals of CCC are to educate and train, AACE's primary goal is to bring forth new knowledge and subject to peer
review and debate. As Senior Vice-President of Turner & Townsend, Chris can share why our industry and the industries we serve need both AACE and CCC.
Tuesday, 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM PST -- 45 minute session
Networking with Five New Friends™
Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM PST -- 90 minute session
Night at the Movies with Five New Friends™
Tuesday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM PST -- 90 minute session
Smoke & Mirrors Program: Appreciation of a Fine Cigar Night with Five New Friends™
Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST -- 60 minute session
WED00 - Welcome by Fred Plotnick -- and Networking with Five New Friends™
WELCOME to Construction CPM Conference 2021 - in the Cirrus Cloud but strictly Down to Earth
Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM PST -- 75 minute minute session
WED11 - Schedule Updating Using P6 Professional NTP to 1st Update Report
This session will lead attendees in the proper use of Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM from Notice-to-Proceed (or acceptance of the initial baseline schedule)
to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. This session is taught by two veteran users of P6™,
Hannah Schumacher, Sundt Construction Inc. www.sundt.com and
Charlie Jackson, Vice President of Project Life Span, LLC.
Many Contract Documents are now requiring the use of the latest version of Primavera software (P6™) due to its enterprise capabilities and its use of latest
technologies including the capabilities to interact other software applications; therefore it is important for the Scheduler to understand how to use this
software most efficiently in their battle to complete their projects in a timely manner.
Primavera’s latest release of P6™ contains many features that can assist in developing schedules quickly and efficiently. However, a new or in-experienced user
would be overwhelmed in the struggle to prepare the schedule using P6™ and these advanced features without proper training or “Basic Training”.
This session will focus on the presenters’ experiences and their lessons learned regarding the effective use of P6 ™ in the schedule development process as they
apply to the Planning and Scheduling development processes. The Scheduler should be able to apply the implementation and execution “Lessons Learned” outlined in
this presentation to develop schedules quickly and efficiently using P6™.
WED12 - Better Planning with Open Plan
Finding good planners is becoming increasing difficult. Deltek Open Plan helps teams improve schedule quality and deliver medium-to-large and/or multiple projects on
time and on budget. With multi-project analysis, critical path planning, resource management and risk analysis, join us for this session to discover how Open Plan
caters to the differing needs of business, resource and project managers. Seeing is believing, and scheduling just got whole lot easier!
Presented by Rob Edwards, Product Director, Deltek
WED13 - Introduction to Elecosoft Powerproject Schedule Tool for Planners
See how Elecosoft Powerproject makes scheduling easier and more cost effective.
Find out why Elecosoft Powerproject (aka Asta) is being adopted throughout the US by construction companies of all sizes. Hear how firms like Saunders Construction,
Encore Electric and PCS have improved performance, gained widespread use and reduced training costs by turning to Elecosoft Powerproject. All, while also saving on license costs.
Elecosoft Powerproject is the only construction-specific scheduling software offered with concurrent licensing which allows multiple users on a team to share one license.
We’ll show you how innovative features like Elecosoft Powerproject’s unique “drag & drop” functionality make scheduling faster and more enjoyable.
Come see how easy Elecosoft Powerproject is to learn and use, how it’s powerful features were built with you in mind, and how it performs more reliably than other scheduling options everyday…all
over the world. Presented by Asim Tareen
WED14 - Cost and Schedule Integration
Setting separate targets for cost and schedule makes project decision making complex and not reliable. In our presentation we will discuss setting integrated project
success criterion and requirements to the schedule model that may help to optimize project management decisions basing on both cost and schedule considerations.
Presented by Vladimir Liberzon, PMP, GPSF, GCMF, Augustin Purnus, PMP, and Liubov Guzhova of Spider Project Team.
WED15 - Jim Zack on Are Arbitration & Litigation Too Expensive?
In the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries polo was thought to be the “sport of kings” because
it required a king’s wealth to maintain and field a successful team. In the 21st century,
arbitration and litigation seems to have replaced polo as one of the most expensive forms
of epic, if not lethal combat undertakings in modern society. As a result, many legitimate
construction claims and disputes are abandoned because one or more of the parties
involved are unable to afford the legal process. Third party construction mediation,
arbitration, or litigation funding in the U.S. is emerging to alleviate this situation. These
situations present both extreme risk and potential opportunity as well. This paper
discusses how third party litigation financing has come of age over the past decade. For
various reasons the construction industry has lagged other industries in this approach to
litigation but can now participate. Litigation funding, or the independent funding of
litigation costs by third parties, is now a multibillion dollar industry. Third party
financing of construction mediation, arbitration, or litigation or non‐recourse litigation
funding represents a significant new risk management tool in the construction industry
for claimants to help quantify pending claims and balance upside goals with downside
liquidity risks. The paper describes how litigation funding operates when one of the
parties to a dispute employs this option to finance the pursuit of a construction claim.
The paper also outlines the benefits and the risks of using construction litigation funding.
WED16 - Accelerate Your Cloud Maturity & Digital Transformation Strategy
Get a head start on the new year by joining us for an insightful session on how to accelerate your digital transformation strategy and better understand where you
fall on the Cloud Maturity scale. With over 20 years of hosting Cloud-based software we’d like to share our expertise with project management professionals, to help
streamline your digital transformation strategies and how we can help move you along the Cloud Maturity scale quicker. Our session will share how the cloud experts
at LoadSpring are obsessed with aligning with the needs of your IT and project teams worldwide, while also assisting with selecting the perfect cloud type and cloud
hosting provider, which are critical for digital transformation success. Presented by Jim Smith, Executive Vice President – Cloud Solutions at LoadSpring Solutions.
Wednesday, 9:15 AM to 11:00 AM PST -- 105 minute session
Construction CPM Conference Curated Virtual Exhibit Hall Experience
Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM PST -- 75 minute session
WED31 - Schedule Updating Using P6 Professional NTP to 1st Update Report
This session will lead attendees in the proper use of Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM from Notice-to-Proceed (or acceptance of the initial baseline schedule)
to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. This session is taught by two veteran users of P6™,
Hannah Schumacher, Sundt Construction Inc. www.sundt.com and
Charlie Jackson, Vice President of Project Life Span, LLC.
Many Contract Documents are now requiring the use of the latest version of Primavera software (P6™) due to its enterprise capabilities and its use of latest
technologies including the capabilities to interact other software applications; therefore it is important for the Scheduler to understand how to use this
software most efficiently in their battle to complete their projects in a timely manner.
Primavera’s latest release of P6™ contains many features that can assist in developing schedules quickly and efficiently. However, a new or in-experienced user
would be overwhelmed in the struggle to prepare the schedule using P6™ and these advanced features without proper training or “Basic Training”.
This session will focus on the presenters’ experiences and their lessons learned regarding the effective use of P6 ™ in the schedule development process as they
apply to the Planning and Scheduling development processes. The Scheduler should be able to apply the implementation and execution “Lessons Learned” outlined in
this presentation to develop schedules quickly and efficiently using P6™.
WED32 - Better Planning with Deltek Solutions
Presented by Rob Edwards, Product Director, Deltek
WED33 - ASTA Risk
Presented by Asim Tareen
WED34 - Introduction to PSCS®
Introduction to PSCS Plotnick Schedule Control System
True CPM - RDCPM® - and More
WED35 - Latest on AACE 29RP-03
There is a LOT of NEWS
WED36 - Rebuilding the Past - A Case Study About As-Built Schedules
This $500 million power facility project was one year behind schedule to reach substantial completion. The Turnkey contractor had been inundated with multiple
subcontractors claims for delays, lack of access to the work site, interference by other subcontractors and late receipt of owner furnished equipment. The task was
to review and analyze the two-year project construction schedule and determine the causes for the delays. The problem was that the subcontractors’ schedules were
not integrated into the master project schedule to effectively perform the critical path delay analysis. This presentation focuses on the challenging process of
developing a “composite” baseline schedule, reconstructing the as-built schedule and then the validation of the accuracy of as-built status prior to performing
the project delay analysis. Presented by Ted Douglas.
Wednesday, 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM PST -- 45 minute session
Networking with Five New Friends™
Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM PST -- 75 minute session
Keynote Address by Fredic L Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE
Author of CPM in Construction Management, Creator and Host of Construction CPM Conference on
Planning & Scheduling Basics for New Schedulers -- A Refresher for Experienced Practitioners
Wednesday, 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM PST -- 45 minute session
Networking with Five New Friends™
Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM PST -- 90 minute session
Secrets of our Resort Chefs (or other program TBD)
Wednesday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM PST -- 90 minute session
BINGO with Prizes
Thursday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST -- 60 minute session
THU00 - Welcome by Fred Plotnick -- and Networking with Five New Friends™
WELCOME to Construction CPM Conference 2021 - in the Cirrus Cloud but strictly Down to Earth
Thursday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM PST -- 75 minute minute session
THU11 - AACEi Contract Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Midyear Meeting
THU12 - I am hiring an expert for a delay and disruption case. Why should I choose you?
by Dan Lund III of Phelps Dunbar
THU13 - Unlocking the Critical Data Hiding in your CPM Schedule
CPM Scheduling programs haven’t changed much in the last 40 years, but best practices in schedule management and analysis have evolved considerably. This course
is designed to discuss the many KPI’s that can be calculated from schedule data that have proven to add value in performance, risk and delay management, yet were
never made available in the CPM programs themselves. Presented by Michael Pink of SmartPM
THU14 - Effective Project Collaboration is More Critical Than Ever
The current working environment resulting from the COVID pandemic is placing greater demands on project teams. People are working remotely and may be dispersed across
time zones around the world. As companies try to meet the challenge of continuing to execute projects, weaknesses in systems, tools, and processes have become more
apparent or even magnified. The focus of this presentation is to demonstrate how effective project collaboration can reduce the issues related to delayed
decision-making, uncertainty about the current status of project deliverables, insufficient access to information, and lack of clarity or insight into the roles and
progress of action items. Implementing robust and clear Project Controls processes and tools to support the team in executing the work is the most effective means to
meet project objectives. With an increased focus on infrastructure projects, planning tools, such as TILOS, can bring significant value when used inside collaborative
platforms such as ISETIA. The interfaces of tools and work processes will be demonstrated in this presentation.
Presented by Lorne Duncan of Petroglyph. rev 2.jpg){kind=logo}
THU15 - TBD
THU16 - TBD
Thursday, 9:15 AM to 11:00 AM PST -- 105 minute session
Construction CPM Conference Curated Virtual Exhibit Hall Experience
Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM PST -- 75 minute session
THU31 - AACEi Planning & Scheduling Subcommittee Midyear Meeting
THU32 - Legal Impact of Covid-19
by Martha Curtis, Esq.
THU33 - TBD
THU34 - TBD
THU35 - TBD
THU36 - TBD
Thursday, 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM PST -- 45 minute session
Networking with Five New Friends™
Thursday, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM PST
THU01 - Keynote Session - Mock Trial 2021
Judge Marshall's court is again in session for this year's Mock Trial presentation. So top off your cup of coffee, be seated, and enjoy the show! Judge Marshall
will teach the LAW. Two attorneys will be providing examples of trial techniques, setting traps for unwary experts. Two experts will be providing examples of bad and
good behaviour. One fact witness with actual knowledge will entertain as he provides the facts of the case to Judge Marshall and the jury (you!)
Mock Trial 2021
Thursday, 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM PST -- 30 minute session
Networking with Five New Friends™
Thursday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PST -- 90 minute session
Save the Universe - Interactive Gaming with your Five New Friends™
Thursday, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM PST -- 90 minute session
Evening of Karaoke with your Five New Friends™
-- page under construction
-- speakers please provide updated Abstracts for this web page and conference booklet - limit 50 words
-- we will insert your supplied hyperlinks - program subject to change without notice