DETAIL ABSTRACTS OF SESSIONS 2013
Details subject to revision. For an Overview of 2013 Sessions, click here
(To view 2012 Abstracts, click here)
A "*" before the DAY/Session number below indicates a change after printing of conference book
Monday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM -- 75 minute session -- main auditorium
MON00 - Opening Keynote Session - Visions of the Future of CPM Scheduling
Come join Dick Faris (Oracle/Primavera) in a discussion of the future of CPM scheduling software.
.jpg "OracleLogo")
Monday, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM -- 75 minute session
MON11 - Identifying True Cost and Schedule Risk Drivers with Acumen Risk™
In a traditional risk analysis setting, the focus is often on using complex statistical calculations in order
to understand the overall impact of potential risk events combined. This presentation walks through an alternate, more intuitive approach to evaluating risk impact.
Using this method, both risk events and the team’s evaluation of proposed durations are considered during the analysis, providing more accurate risk-impacted
completion dates. This method also provides the unique ability to identify the true drivers of both cost and schedule risk, allowing for targeted focus and
mitigation efforts.
Key applications:
- Learn how to build meaningful schedule models combining risk analysis and risk events from a project risk register
- Understand how to pinpoint cost and schedule risk drivers and determine the most effective cost and schedule risk response plans
- Learn how to link schedule risk to cost risk in order to determine the impact of schedule delays on a cost estimate
Presented by Dr. Dan Patterson, , PMP, founder of
Acumen.
MON12 - Introduction to Oracle Primavera's Solution for Engineering & Construction
Come learn about Oracle Primavera's commitment, focus and discipline to engineering and construction solutions. A comprehensive approach to address the big and complex as well as the small and simple. Topics will include:
- Overview of total industry solution offering
- Integrating Cost & Schedule
- Changing the game - from creation to status collection to reporting
- Roadahead
Presented by Garrett E. Harley, director engineering and construction strategy
MON13 - Microsoft Project Dissected
Despite some detractor’s opinions, Microsoft Project (MSP) CPM scheduling software is here to stay, as many contracts are now mandating its use. Multi-billion
Dollar Department of Defense projects are being scheduled solely using MSP yet proper use of this software often stymies the modern construction scheduler. Why
is it so hard for construction-oriented schedulers to use MSP?
Most people using MSP on construction projects find that MSP is fine for planning the work but
very difficult to use when maintaining the status and forecasting accurate project completion. MSP is also difficult to use when performing delay analyses.
The secret of using MSP on construction-related jobs is understanding how it actually works. You can even ‘make’ MSP properly reflect the display of proper
Retained Logic, if you know how. This paper will explain how to best use MSP in place of P6 or other more status-oriented scheduling software.
Presentation by Ron Winter, based upon one co-presented
by this author and F. Burak Evrenosoglu, PE CCE PSP at the 2011 AACE Annual Conference
MON14 - Intro to Micro Planner software
This session will lead attendees from download of Micro Planner Manager software from the Micro Planner International website to delivery of the first
update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the team that developed the latest version of Micro Planner Manager
and Micro Planner X-Pert.
Demo software may be downloaded at http://www.microplanning.com
MON15 - Introduction to Synchro Professional
This is the Construction CPM Conference not a CAD user conference so let us see 4D planning and scheduling that improves the planning and scheduling
process and ultimately job site conditions.
Find out the details behind 4D CPM planning and scheduling; how Synchro’s technology partnerships with Oracle Primavera, Bentley Systems and others are
different and see for yourself why 4D works. Love it, or think you know all about BIM and Virtual Design and Construction software; but unless you’re a
seasoned Synchro user you really need to do yourself a favor and see this presentation for yourself. As a planner and scheduler make up your own mind. Many
construction contracts are now mandating 4D Scheduling not just static design coordination linked to the project schedule but 4D Scheduling, the real
thing. We have all seen the movies, the photo realistic 3D renderings, and the post processing results for visualizing the idea of your construction project
but have you ever created the CPM from the model, in seconds? Simulated site logistics? Run a job meeting to analyze various options, solved real job site
conflicts using side-by-side view points and then synchronised the results back to the master CPM schedule?
The good news is that while 4D can be as simple and limited as seeing your project schedule in full motion video produced by the BIM specialist for
marketing purposes, 4D is so much more with Synchro. This presentation will open your eyes to real planning and scheduling process improvements for
construction delivery.
Presented by Kirk Olson, Executive VP Synchro Ltd
MON16 - Introduction to Phoenix Project Manager
Phoenix Project Manager 3 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 3 to create and maintain project
schedules, and how to migrate your current scheduling efforts from Primavera P3, Suretrak, or P6 to Phoenix. Mr. Poulsen will also discuss the future
development direction of Phoenix Project Manager, and what users can expect from version 4 in 2012.
For more information: Phoenix Project Manager.
MON17 - GANTT Chart requiescat in pace
Henry Gantt is best known for the ubiquitous Gantt chart. When introduced in the 1910s, the Gantt chart was an innovation of worldwide-importance and
made its mark on such iconic projects as the Hoover Dam and the U.S. interstate highway network. A staple of construction scheduling seemingly destined for
the dust bin when CPM came on the scene in the late 1950s, the bar chart lives on as the graph of choice for MS Project, Oracle Primavera and other CPM
software. But, in this Author’s opinion, the bar chart has seen its day. The graphical path method or GPM®, a planning/scheduling method that improves on
CPM and has no use for bar charts, is gaining ground on CPM. Should GPM gain acceptance, project managers can look forward to the day when logic diagrams
and not bar charts are used to convey their schedules. This presentation lays out the case for GPM and is intended for professionals looking for a tool
worthy of the internet revolution.
Presented by Gui Ponce de Leon, PE, PMP, LEED AP; CEO/Managing Principal, and Tim Mather
of PMA Consultants, Inc.
MON18 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Monday, 11:10 AM to 12:25 PM -- 75 minute session
*MON21 - Getting a Delayed Project back on Track using Schedule Remediation with Acumen 360™
Even the best-laid plans can fall victim to project slips and delays and even the most aggressive schedules can contain potential areas for acceleration. Acumen 360™ allows you to quickly run ’what if’ analyses that identify acceleration cases, hypothesize best and worst-case scenarios, and recover impact of already-incurred delays. Not only does Acumen 360™ provide the insight necessary for creating the optimal plan, but allows you to actually generate a faster, optimized schedule automatically and export it to your native scheduling tool. Learn how leaders in the construction industry are using Acumen 360™ to gain a competitive advantage for their projects and how it has been used as a tool for successfully overcoming claims and disputes.
MON22 - Practical Use of Oracle’s Primavera P6 EPPM Download to 1st Report
This session will lead attendees from download of Primavera P6 software from Oracle's website to delivery of the first report to management of the Contractor and
the Owner. This session is taught by two veteran users of P6™, Hannah Schumacher, Director of Scheduling Services for FDI Planning Consultants
(www.fdiplan.com) and
Charlie Jackson, Vice President of Primavera Services for Hill International (www.hillintl.com).
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™.
MON23 - Intro to Spider Project Software
Spider Project is an integrated project, program and portfolio management system that includes estimating, quantity based and conditional scheduling,
resource, material and cost leveling, risk simulation and analysis, advanced schedule and performance analysis. It includes a lot of unique features that
may of interest to session attendees. Introduced in 1993 Spider Project today is used by most construction companies in Russia and by many users in 29
countries.
This session will lead attendees from download of Spider Project software from the Spider Project Team website to delivery of the first update report to
management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by the leader of the team that developed the latest version of Spider Project, Vladimir Liberzon, this
session will explore the methodology used to create schedule models which may then be further expanded to corporate databases for use in future projects.
Demo software may be downloaded at http://www.spiderproject.ru/enter.php?ver=prof&lang=eng
*MON24 - Deltek’s PM Compass – Delivering Integrated Project Management (IPM)
Like all success-oriented businesses, you want to proactively and profitably navigate the current challenging business environment—but to do so, you
need to achieve comprehensive, real-time visibility and control of your operations including work scope and change management. Let’s face it, having
increased visibility and more control of projects gives your organization a clear understanding of the necessities: what needs to be done, who needs to
do it and whether or not your projects are performing on-track.
Making sure everyone stays focused on the right activities can be difficult, but it maximizes your opportunities to positively impact organizational
goals and drive value for your business. Think of it this way: When all levels of the organization can actively view project performance costs and
challenges, they gain a realistic understanding of the risks involved without having to rely on vague, subjective evaluations. We’ve all heard solution
providers claim “better performance” in one way or another, but Deltek’s PM Compass is the only platform that gives you the opportunity to truly see and
plan for any negative emerging trends— allowing your business to proactively adjust your project variables and positively affect the outcome.
Presented by Kim Koster, kimkoster@deltek.com, 571-926-0619,
the Director of Integrated Program Management (IPM) at Deltek, a leading provider of program controls and earned value management software for
project-focused businesses. Kim has 21 years experience in program management, specializing in earned value. She spent those years working for Raytheon
and ATK. Kim held multiple management positions in those organizations, including Product Line Business Manager, Javelin JV Controller, EVMS Focal Point,
and Business Systems Director. She has been a trainer in her organizations and has provided guidance to many project and executive teams. Kim is the
co-author of three publications, EVM for DummiesTM, GovCon for DummiesTM,, and IPM for DummiesTM. She holds a BBA from the University of North Texas.
MON25 - Jonathan Japka on Creating User Friendly Schedules - The Human Side
Mr. Japka will lead this session and explore what makes a good schedule not from a technical point of view but a human usability point of view. Why can
a schedule meet all the specification requirements; proper activities, reasonable durations, and valid logic yet still be considered a poor schedule. Learn
some simple and effective methods taking your scheduling skills to the next level.
Up for the challenge? Bring your Primavera P6 schedule on a USB backup ready for import. Be critiqued against the presented methods and see if you’re
creating great schedules! (Time permitting). Please arrive early or contact Mr. Japka beforehand if you want to participate in this portion of the
presentation. Jonathan_Japka@Japka.us.
MON26 - CPM AND THE SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE
Presented by Delbert Bearden
MON27 - Introduction to Asta Powerproject
Led by Michael Romero , Asta’s International Channel Manager and Wendy Corrigan from Project Integration, this session will show why over 60,000 users worldwide have made Asta Development’s suite of project and portfolio management software a leader in the industry. An introduction to Asta with a demonstration of the capabilities of Asta Power Project. Download a trial version of Asta’s powerful yet easy-to-use applications at www.astadev.com.
MON28 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Monday, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM -- 75 minute session
MON31 - Intro to RevelPoint Software
Join Mychal Brosamer, RevelPoint’s President, for a full demonstration RevelPoint Project Scheduling. RevelPoint is the construction industry's first
cloud-based enterprise level project scheduling software. Its cloud-based technology allows users to build, update and view schedules from anywhere, with
any device, at any time. Come see how all project participants (executives, superintendents, subcontractors) can update and view their information using
the same schedule but configured for their profile and security. We will discuss how companies are lowering IT costs by eliminating server hardware/software
and receiving instant software updates via the cloud environment. Built by construction industry professionals, RevelPoint focuses on critical industry
features. We will demonstrate ease-of-use features such as SmartCopy, Quick Filters, and QuickConnect that allow schedules to be built in half the time.
Come see how RevelPoint allows you to schedule in both Critical Path and Vertical Production (Line of Balance) Methods giving the manager unprecedented
graphical views of the project. RevelPoint will demonstrate its relevant, easy to read reports, charts, and graphs that are all searchable and can be
simply exported to PDF, Word, and Excel. We will discuss how a RevelPoint user can prepare a status report to an owner or executive with little or no
additional effort. We will review RevelPoint’s numerous forensic features including the ability to compare any two schedules and identify all changes,
calculate the schedule in true CPM mode (suppresses constraints), perform “what if” scenarios without modifying the schedule data, tools for Time Impact
Analysis, and so on. Finally, we will discuss how RevelPoint is fully scalable -effective for small companies with a few projects as well as large,
multi-national companies with significant enterprise requirements.
MON32 - Practical Use of Oracle’s Primavera P6 EPPM 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,
Director of Scheduling Services for FDI Planning Consultants
(www.fdiplan.com) and
Charlie Jackson, Vice President of Primavera Services for Hill International (www.hillintl.com).
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™.
MON33 - Cost and Schedule Integration: An Industry Update
In the past few months, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued DI-MGMT-81466B, a new data item description (DiD) entitled the Integrated Program Management Report, or “IPMR.” Meant for cost reimbursable contracts with an earned value management system (EVMS) requirement, it combines the previous contract performance reporting (CPR) requirements with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) data into a single electronic submittal. This additional emphasis on cost and schedule integration is not just limited to the federal contracting environments, however—several large engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors have recently implemented internal requirements to better integrate cost and schedule within their own project management and control practices. The presenter for this session, Michael R. Nosbisch, Vice President of Project Time & Cost, Inc., has supported both federal and commercial projects, and will examine the state of cost and schedule integration across all of industry. Included will be a detailed discussion of several “recommended practices” that leverage his 24 plus years of combined experience as a practitioner, functional manager, and consultant.
MON34 - Using Deltek Open Plan to Manage the Revitalization of I-95
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is working on a long-term, multi-phase infrastructure initiative to improve and rebuild I-95 in
Pennsylvania. Several projects are presently in design or construction on I-95 in Philadelphia, Bucks County and Delaware County. In addition, some
future projects are in the planning stage and other projects have been completed. This presentation will focus on how Deltek Open Plan is used to manage
the portfolio of design and construction projects that make up the 2 billion dollar I-95 revitalization. We will describe how all parties (design,
PennDot, construction) all update the projects on a monthly timeframe and the basis of the criteria on when this happens so all data is consistent.
Presented by Envision Consultants, Ltd.
MON35 - Schedule Planning and Production Control in Vico Office
This advanced course is designed for planning teams who want to learn more about location-based management theory and how it is used in complex,
commercial construction projects. 4D BIM scheduling is comprised of 4 components in Vico Office: quantities by location, flowline theory, on-site production
control, and 4D movie simulations. In this session, we will focus on the planning functional subset of locations, flowline, and using scheduling simulations
to explain the project to the Owner. However, as any good Scheduler knows, planning the schedule is only half the battle; the other half is managing to the
schedule on-site. We will examine the skills and toolsets necessary to perform on-site production control. We will tackle measuring work put in place by
location and comparing actuals to planned; using forecasts to help Supers see potential conflicts far in advance; and working as a team to solve scheduling
conflicts and avoid cascading delays.
Participants in this session will enjoy a deep dive into:
- Location Breakdown Structure: Intrinsic to model-based scheduling is the planner’s ability to define multiple location structures for trade-specific work sequences. These locations are then used to perform location-based quantity takeoff which is the input for location-based cost and schedule planning.
- Schedule Planning: In model-based scheduling, the planning process is a scientific derivation of the BIM model geometry for quantities, combined with locations and crew productivity rates.
- Flowline Theory: This scheduling approach asserts that subcontractors can work at optimum productivity rates with optimum safety and craftsmanship if their location is free of unnecessary materials and other crews and if they work continuously from location to location.
- Scheduling Simulation: Your Owner deliverables should be more than a simple schedule movie – it needs to be a powerful playback of the scientifically-derived Flowline schedule based on quantities by location and crew productivity rates. Use it to illustrate the schedule to the Owner, supplemented by the cost- and resource-loaded schedule.
- On-Site monitoring: Using a simple Control Chart, team members update the Task per Location status on a daily or weekly basis and project stakeholders can easily identify schedule problems.
- Forecasts: Forecasting tools enable planners to easily analyze project schedules based on actual progress.
- What-If Scenarios: Run what-if scenarios to determine outcomes should work continue as-is.
- Collaborative Planning: Design solutions to alleviate the problem (more manpower, different locations, commitments from other Subs).
- Communication: Design 4D simulations specifically for each trade to better communicate what needs to be achieved on-site.
MON36 - Additional Steps Required To Perform A Delay Analysis With P6
The introduction of P6, by Primavera, has made the dispute resolution analysis process more expensive than it was using P3. There are many reasons why
P6 has made the delay analysis process more labor intensive and thereby more expensive. The authors of this presentation will explain what parts of the
process are more difficult using P6 and how they now perform these elements of the analysis.
The authors of this presentation, Glen R. Palmer, PSP, CFCC, J. Scott Palmer, PE, PSP and Greta Martin, PE. PSP,
are widely experienced in all dispute resolution analyses and have testified as experts.
MON37 - Integrated Program Management with PRISMG2
The goal of Integrated Program Management is to provide project teams with accurate situational awareness, allowing teams to predict and influence
project success. Lack of insight can lead to costly surprises and limit the ability of the team to provide meaningful corrective actions. It can be
challenging to understand risks and trends and how they will impact a project. EVMS covers cost and schedule but IPM also includes cost estimates, risk
analysis and technical performance. This presentation will provide an applied definition of IPM and demonstrate a practical approach to projects and
programs with ARES Project Management’s integrated project cost management system – PRISMG2.
Presented by Britt Creer – Sr. Project Controls Consultant –
ARES Project Management.
MON38 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Monday, 3:35 PM to 4:50 PM -- 75 minute session
MON41 - Improving Schedule Quality with Acumen Fuse®
Schedule quality has a direct correlation with overall project success. Assess schedule quality and forecasting accuracy with Acumen Fuse diagnostic
capabilities. Going beyond traditional filter-based checks, Acumen Fuse includes assessment metrics for float, logic quality, level of detail, risk
exposure, lags, constraints and more. This presentation will discuss the importance of schedule integrity, the key building blocks of a sound schedule
and several key metrics for ensuring schedule integrity and realistic forecasting.
Demo software may be downloaded at http://www.projectacumen.com/products/fuse/trial
MON42 - Primavera and BI Publisher: a Perfect Match
Do you want to report on data across multiple systems, showing data from P6, PRA, and PCM on the same report? Do you want to schedule reports that can
be sent in batch to a list of recipients? In PDF, in Word, in Excel, or even PowerPoint? Do you want to use Oracle's standards-based flagship reporting
product? Well wait no more! With the release of P6 version 8 and PCM 14, Oracle's BI Publisher is the default reporting engine for Primavera. BI Publisher
has a long history at Oracle, and is ingrained into many of its products, including E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards. Come learn how to get
the most benefit from BI Publisher within your Primavera systems, and across your company.
Presented by Daniel Williams
MON43 - Industry Trends Noted in CPM in Construction Management, 7th Edition
This classic, originally written by James J. O'Brien in 1964, continues to be used as a primary teaching textbook, a ready reference, and as an industry bible
cited in numerous federal, state, municipal and private contract specifications. Professor Plotnick will discuss trends in CPM as used in Construction, as noted
in the evolution of the text from the initial to the current seventh edition.
Q&A will also cover suggestions by Attendees on materials to add (or retire) for the upcoming 8th Edition (2015)
MON44 - About PMI Credentials and PMI Scheduling Community of Practice SEI Town Hall
A short presentation and Q&A on PMI credentialling, conducted by PMI staff. And then another signature session of the Scheduling Excellence Initiative (SEI) of the PMI Scheduling Community of Practice (SCoP). Please - no throwing of chairs this year. Conducted by Chris Carson, Chair.
MON45 - Implementing Location-Based Scheduling: Four Hospital Case Studies Using Vico Office
MON46 - 4D Scheduling Increases RI Department of Transportation’s ROI
Over the past year RIDOT has increased the use of 4D scheduling for preconstruction planning. This session will take attendees through a recent
Rhode Island Department of Transportation project in which RIDOT, working with their consultant - Turino Group, developed a 4D schedule for an $80 million,
three-year Highway/Bridge Reconstruction on Interstate I-95. This project is a traditional Design Bid Build Project that will be out for bid this October,
31 2012. The Owner of Turino will review how RIDOT utilized 4D to assess an optimum completion date, phasing, constructability, and review how the ROI of
4D schedules can be seen prior to putting a project out to bid. The 4D enhances the use of CPM and provides a great tool to communicate and facilitate
project decisions. The outstanding feedback received from owners and engineers will also be included throughout the presentation.
Presented by David Giardino, PMP, Owner of Turino Group Inc. in Providence, RI. Turino uses CPM Services to provide scheduling and project controls during
the preconstruction and construction phases for a variety of clients in New England.
For more information please visit www.turinogroup.com.
MON47 - How to cost load a schedule for USACE's QCS/RMS
Cost loading a schedule for USACE’s QCS/RMS is often a source of much misunderstanding and frustration on the part of the Schedulers. An understanding
of the reasons and requirements for cost loading a schedule to support QCS/RMS is of great help. Simply put; understanding the data in and structure of
the SDEF File is the first step; understanding the reason for cost loading the schedule is the second reason to understand the SDEF File. The bottom line
is, if you want to be paid for the work performed then you need to cost load you schedule, that is, your schedule becomes the Schedule of Values (SOV)
forming the basis of your monthly progress payments. This session will, provide a basic understanding of the requirements for cost loading a schedule
and an understanding of the data in the SDEF File that will allow you to get paid.
Presented by David Long
MON48 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM -- 75 minute session -- main auditorium
TUE00 - Keynote Session - Intersection Scheduler and Attorney
Help kick off our litigation track with Andy Ness of Jones Day, Washington DC.
Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM -- 75 minute session
TUE11 - Discovery and Privilege Issues for Experts
Presented by Steven Bennett of Jones Day NYC
TUE12 - Dick Faris Oracle Primavera Town Hall
User Wish List and Q&A on the road map for Oracle and Primavera product lines
TUE13 - Introduction to Schedule Analyzer Software
Schedule Analyzer software has a history almost as long as Primavera’s. The P3 version of Schedule Analyzer was introduced in 1991 and the P6 version in 2003.
Since 2003, we have had over 150 upgrades including adding hundreds of new reports and several dozen P6 interface features, as well as incorporating P6 changes.
Over our history, we have sold well over a 1,000 licenses.
Come see how Schedule Analyzer is different from any other software with advanced analyses based
upon construction experience, time-saving features that take the drudgery out of a schedule review, and a thoroughness in investigating absolutely every feature
of P6 that almost borders on Obsessive–Compulsiveness.
Presentation by Ron Winter, PSP
TUE14 - Synchro Scheduling Tips & Tricks
This session will offer a more in depth look into how Synchro works with P6, MS Project, PMA and other scheduling software. A P6 example will be used to reflect
how changes incorporated into your updated project schedule can be synchronized back to a Synchro file using the different options in Synchro and how changes made
within Synchro can be incorporated into your project schedule. We will look at how to update and schedule in Synchro as well as the cost and labor, material, and
equipment resource loading features of Synchro.
Presented by Cathy Morgan.
TUE15 - Linear scheduling integration in a CPM network
For linear projects such as road, transmission line, rail, pipeline or tunnel projects, linear planning is the method of choice as it reflects both schedule
and location based constraints such as environmental, permitting, crossings, rivers and elevation. TILOS™ incorporates all distance and schedule data into to a
single time location (march chart) or a Gantt chart, allowing the project team to readily understand the challenges of the project, optimize the plan and manage
the execution of the job.
TILOS™ presents a new approach of how the CPM can be enhanced to meet demands of linear schedules. Special distance based constraints
for activity relationships can be defined in order to prevent crew overlaps. The results of these constraints are converted to two time-based lags on which the CPM
network is calculated, including floats and critical path information. Data in TILOS ™ can easily be exchanged with other project management systems such as
Primavera™ or Microsoft Project™.
This session will demonstrate a complete project lifecycle using TILOS™ to: rapidly create a schedule based on templates and
site data; explore the use of the tool for execution and project control; and illustrate data exchange with Primavera™
Demo software may be downloaded at
http://www.linearproject.com/tilos-trial-version-en.html
TUE16 - Estimating Fallacies - Excessive Detail Does Not Help
A critique of the PMI Practice Standard for Estimating and the idea that 'bottom up' estimating always equals improved accuracy.
Estimating durations and costs can be done in great detail using sophisticated tools. However, detailed is not synonymous with accurate! Excessive detail
can reduce accuracy, devalue the estimate and create unrealistic expectations leading to a perception of failure when the project fails to achieve the
impossible.
Bottom up estimating is only more accurate for work in the short term where all relevant information is available and current. This means the technique
works for small internal projects with a maximum duration of a few weeks and for the near term work on larger projects where the people involved in doing
the work, the actual complications and degree of difficulty of the work and the current performance levels are known.
Greater accuracy can usually be obtained on larger projects using other techniques such as vendor bid analysis, parametric or analogous approaches. Adding
inaccurate detail simply confuses the estimate without improving the accuracy of the overall answer! This paper will lay out a practical framework for
estimating and communicating estimates to management in ways that do not generate false expectations.
Presented by Pat Weaver (patw@mosaicprojects.com.au)
TUE17 - Worldwide Collaboration with Netpoint
A simulated demostration of two teams, on two continents, collaboratively planning the details of a project.
TUE18 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Tuesday, 11:10 AM to 12:25 PM -- 75 minute session
*TUE21 - No More Claims - Classic by Dr. Plotnick
This is a repeat of a Classic presentation by Dr. Plotnick at the 2006 Primavera Conference
TUE22 - Humphreys on EVM
This lesson focuses on various earned value measurement techniques, the challenge of planning and recording status for material, equipment
and purchased services and will introduce the basics of both numerical and graphical analysis. It focuses on techniques for validating performance
measurement data as presented in Contract Performance Reports. It reviews the various earned value data analysis techniques and includes methods
of creating and graphically analyzing performance trends. The lesson focuses on EV based methods of forecasting and validating Estimates at
Completion (EACs) and considers the impact of baseline changes on EAC computations.
Presented by Paul F. Bolinger, Engagement Director,
Humphreys & Associates, Inc.
TUE23 - Working Within an Enterprise Environment: An Initial Overview
This session is an overview of working within a scheduling enterprise system. It focuses primarily on the “power” scheduler, and their importance in keeping the system highly effective for the casual web user, and other “power” schedulers. Examples are drawn from implemented systems, along with lessons learned, and what often happens in “real life.” This session will be presented by Barry Meyers, PSP, PMP, Managing Director Enterprise Solutions at Orcas Project Controls; and Stephanie Thatcher, President at Orcas Project Controls (www.orcasprojectcontrols.com).
TUE24 - David Hulett on Risk
TUE25 - Chris Carson on Topic TBD
TUE26 - “Herding the Cats”
The transformation of the Columbus, Ohio Downtown Riverfront consisted of 28 distinct and diverse Projects ($157M) from 2008-2012. A few of those
projects included demolishing and rebuilding bridges across the Scioto River, Courthouse Renovations, New Utilities and Sewage, Road Reconstruction
and Street Renovations, River Front Development, a new Floodwall, Parking Garages and a Mall Demolition. In addition, the construction of the award
winning “Scioto Mile” consisting of 145 acres of interconnecting Parks, 15,000 square-feet of 1,000 lighted interactive fountains, the country’s largest
outdoor climbing wall, the world’s most authentic replica of the Santa Maria, Dining Facilities, State of the Art Performing Arts Pavilion, with connecting
bike paths and pedestrian ways. The projects had multiple owners, both public and private, and the projects were managed with little impact to a fully
operational Downtown that was home to the State Capital, Federal and County Offices, Businesses, Restaurants, and The Ohio State University within 2 miles.
How do you accomplish this in a one-square mile vicinity within a 4 year time period with an immovable end date celebrating the Columbus Bicentennial?
You do it with Scheduling and Coordination that raises the bar.
Presented by Debra T. Shelton, PMP, PMI-SP and Daniel Weis, CMIT of the
H.R. Gray Construction Management Firm.
TUE27 - Introduction to Oracle’s Primavera P3 Project Planner Software
This session will lead attendees from download of Primavera P3 software from Oracle's website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a veteran user of Primavera P3, Ted Douglas, emphasis will be given to Primavera P3's professional features, superior calculations, and ease of use.
TUE28 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM -- 75 minute session
TUE31 - Upcoming changes to AACEi’s RP/LOP
Presented by Kenji Hoshino, CFCC, PSP of Project Controls & Forensics, LLC.TUE32 - What’s Your Exposure
A Presentation of Deltek COBRA Software
TUE33 - Avoiding the 'Tipping Point to Failure'
Most organizations remain blissfully unaware of Gladwell’s tipping point. The tipping point marks the boundary between linear changes and catastrophic
change and unfortunately, it is impossible to predict where a tipping point may occur until after it has been reached. However, project controls can help
predict the point if you look for the right things.
The reason this is an important consideration for all project managers and project organisations is that leading up to the tipping point, increases in
project complexity have predictable increases in difficulty and the situation is manageable. Once the tipping point is reached, the situation flips from
predictable and manageable to unmanageable within the current context. New paradigms are needed to first stabilise the situation, then recover. But there
is no fixed point for this change; the tipping point is influenced by the capability of the performing organisation and its people and the degree of
complexity of the work they are asked to accomplish.
Push a project to the point where the overall tipping point is reached and there is a sudden breakdown that causes a significant negative change in the
likely project outcomes. Recovery is no longer a simple process of marginally increasing the resources deployed, what’s needed is a massive change in the
capability of resources. This paper will:
- Explore the concept of a ‘complexity quotient’ and identify elements that are controllable by the organisation such as optimising the amount of information in the project control systems.
- Examine the concept of the tipping point and highlights the role of project 'control' systems in identifying potential early warning indicators that may be used to see the 'tipping point' approaching.
- Considers how an organisation can deal with a project that has ‘tipped’ either as the consequence of an unforeseeable event, a ‘black swan’, or through an inexorable build up of complexity within the work. The concept of organisational resilience is defined.
Presented by Pat Weaver (patw@mosaicprojects.com.au)
TUE34 - The Amazing History of Primavera Software (as told by a Complete Outsider)
Founded in 1983, Primavera Systems, Inc. has had an amazing string of software successes; some developed directly and others purchased. Products such as P3,
SureTrak, Pertmaster, Prosight, P6 and dozens of others have provided it with more than 450,000 users in more than 60,000 companies world-wide.
This presentation
focuses on the CPM schedule-based portion of the products and details feature changes and major fixes over time. This information has proven invaluable to P3
forensic experts in the past and will undoubtedly be of use in many future P6 dispute resolutions. The author is an expert in this field and is a complete
Oracle/Primavera outsider, so no punches need to be held.
Presented by Ron Winter, PSP
TUE35 - Phoenix Project Manager Project Example
TUE36 - How to Maximize Project Efficiency with Real-Time Earned Value Management
Earned value management (EVM) will be a leading company performance distinctive competency in 2013, separating those that understand production accuracy
from those that suffer in profitability areas without a sound process. EVM is driving and generating more buzz in the commercial civil infrastructure
industry for its power to multiply the efficiency and results of a project. True EVM contributes to real-time decision-making and risk mitigation by
combining scope, cost, and schedule to provide key trends and insight. Any time a project lacks the timely inclusion of performance activity data to
calculate productivity and cost, the actual status of a project goes into the“unknown” bucket. The buzz around EVM isn’t just a trend. EVM is crucial for
providing immediate project status, and giving the information needed to most of construction projects.
In this session, Hard Dollar’s COO Ron Babich will address:
- How keeping earned value as a focal point will allow you to deliver comprehensive RFPs, win more bids, and make your projects flourish
- How staying on top of the project’s earned value allows for the scheduling performance and cost performance to be optimized, preventing problems before they occur
- How EVM can help you set and manage expectations, and make adjustments to budgets based on time estimates
TUE37 - Bridging from Oracle’s Primavera P3 to Primavera P6
This session will assist those users of Primavera P3 or Primavera SureTrak who desire to move up to Primavera P6. Taught by a member of the Primavera team that developed the latest version of Primavera P6.
TUE38 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Tuesday, 3:35 PM to 4:50 PM -- 75 minute session
TUE41 - Proof of Delay and Disruption Damages in Court
This session will discuss various types of construction delays and the evidence contractors need for proving or defending claims related to delay and disruption
damages. In addition, this session will address ways in which to quantify a claim for delay damages, including the use of scheduling experts. Finally, this session
will include a discussion of how certain clauses within construction contracts can impact delay and disruption claims.
Presented by Krebs, Farley & Pelleteri
TUE42 - Introduction to Oracle Business Tools
TUE43 - Timely Time Extensions
Presented by John Orr
TUE44 - PMI Scheduling Community of Practice SEI Town Hall Session #2
Please - no throwing of chairs this year. Conducted by Chris Carson, Chair Scheduling Excellence Initiative (SEI) PMI Scheduling Community of Practice (SCoP).
TUE45 - Protecting St. Bernard Parish from Hurricane Isaac
An incredible story of building of more than 8 miles of wall in rural St. Bernard Parish in 8 months. Presented by Cajun Constructors.
TUE46 - Document it Right with a Construction Field Recorder
If we have court reporters for legal transcripts and, field records are used in Court as a contemporaneous record, then, Why aren’t Construction Field
Recorders trained in field processes, practices and general knowledge?
Presented by Gordon Aronson
TUE47 - Spider Project Advanced
This clinic will lead attendees from basic data entry and report generation skills in Spider Project (provided in yesterday's session) to use of advanced features including Quantity Based Scheduling, Conditional Scheduling, Skill Scheduling, Resource Critical Path Calculation, Cost and Material Leveling, Resource Constrained Schedule Optimization, Cash and Material Flow Calculation and Management, Application of Corporate Norms, Management of Parallel Budgets, Intelligent multi-dimensional Risk Analysis, Trend Analysis, Management of Success Probability Trends and Project Time and Cost Buffers, and many others.
TUE48 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM -- 75 minute session
WED00 - Keynote Session - Reflections on Planning & Scheduling
Start your day with Chris Carson of Alpha Corporation on a wide ranging discussion of the state of our profession, its tools, and its technical societies.
Wednesday, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM -- 75 minute session
WED11 - Concurrent Delay: The Owner's Newest Defense
Presented by James G. Zack, Jr., CFCC, CCM, FAACE, FRICS, PMP, Executive Director, Navigant Construction Forum
*WED12 - Presentation by Tim Butler MSS Project Analytics
WED13 - Disney Magic by Disney Imagineering
WED14 - Oracle Primavera Unifier - the next generation for Contract Management
*WED15 - Schedule Margin – Are You a Believer
Schedule Margin – Are You a Believer?
Project Teams today have to go above and beyond to manage every aspect of their projects. Cost reserves are common place and a dollarized reserve is on
most projects, but putting reserve in the schedule is that even possible? Schedule reserves, schedule margins, or buffers can be used interchangeably and
are talked about in the PMBOK , GAO Cost Estimating Guide, and is referenced in DID 81650. So it seems as if there is a requirement or at least an implied
requirement for schedule contingencies to be a part of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)? Yet how many of us are actually utilizing methodologies for
calculating schedule margins on the projects we manage? Can we actually have schedule margin and still truly comply with the industry standards? Is rigorous
risk management actually being performed on the project if there is not consideration for risk measurement in the schedule?
In this session we will discuss methodologies to calculate schedule margin and ways to implement it on projects. We will discuss the issues that schedule
margin may have on EVM and possible solution paths. In addition, we will discuss the conditions a schedule must have in order to truly utilize schedule
margin as a management tool. Come join us and learn how to start using the concept or methodology of schedule margin to deal with contingencies associated
with the plan, allowing project teams to have better predictability and more control over their projects.
Presented by John Owen, the Product Manager for the Schedule and
Risk components of the Integrated Program Management solution at Deltek. After managing a computer department dedicated to project scheduling in the Oil
and Gas industry for 5 years, John saw the light in 1986 and joined Welcom in London to support and develop the Open Plan project scheduling system. In
2003 John became Vice President of Development for Welcom in Houston, responsible for development of the entire Welcom Project Management solution including
Cobra and Open Plan. Since 2009 John has managed the Deltek IPM Sustaining Engineering group before transitioning back to Product Management in April 2012.
WED16 - Spider Software Enterprise
This clinic will lead attendees from basic data entry and report generation skills in Spider Project to use of advanced enterprise project management
features and techniques including creating and application of corporate databases and typical fragment libraries, using multiple WBS, schedule optimization
and calculation of Resource Critical Path for projects and portfolios, setting right project and portfolio success criteria, project portfolio management
tools and techniques, project prioritization and management of projects in the enterprise environment, advanced methods of project and portfolio performance
analysis.
Many of these methods and features are unique though widely and successfully used in Russia and Eastern Europe.
WED17 - Implementing an Enterprise Environment: Nuts, Bolts, and Beyond
This session focuses on key components necessary to consider when developing a successful scheduling enterprise system that is utilized by management, project managers, project engineers and/or “power” schedulers, and the various other roles. A strong emphasis is placed on methods to provide controlled and consistent system outputs. Examples are drawn from real life, along with lessons learned. This session will be presented by Barry Meyers, PSP, PMP, Managing Director Enterprise Solutions at Orcas Project Controls; and Stephanie Thatcher, President at Orcas Project Controls (www.orcasprojectcontrols.com).
WED18 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Wednesday, 11:10 AM to 12:25 PM -- 75 minute session
WED21 - Attorneys Prepare for the Mock Trial
While the Mock Trial is theatre, the preparation required for a trial is real. Daniel D. McMillan and Jeffrey B. Kirzner of Jones Day, the attorneys who will be featured in the Mock Trial, will explain the preparation required for trial of a complex construction dispute. They will discuss the roles of testifying experts, consultants and jobsite staff, factual investigation and development, common pitfalls made by owners and contractors and trial strategy. They will also discuss alternative forms of dispute resolution used in the construction industry, such as arbitration, mediation and disputes review boards, and how these alternatives differ from traditional litigation when preparing or defending complex claims and disputes.
WED22 - Oracle's Primavera P6 Tips & Tricks
This favorite of sessions for experienced Primavera P6 users will explore tips and tricks that have been discovered by or reported to the Oracle team responsible for this product.
*WED23 - Renovating the Sheraton Canal Street - A Scheduling Advendure
WED24 - Oracle Primavera Contract Management: From Infomaker to BI Publisher - Learning the Basics
Infomaker has been the standard form and report writing tool for Primavera's Contract Management. With the release of version 14, Oracle has dropped IM and
replaced it with BI Publisher. BI Publisher is a very capable report writing tool. It does, however, have its idiosyncrasies. The objective of this Presentation
is to expose the attendee to BI Publisher, showcase its capabilities, point out some common stumbling blocks and help usersmake an informed decision about moving
to BI Publisher.
Presented by Ben Schulz, Sr. Consultant, Catalyst USA, Inc.
WED25 - Controls Communicate?
A critical look at what can, and what cannot be achieved by project control systems (people, tools and outputs) in the effective management of projects from a
communication, motivation and stakeholder management perspective. Decisions about which projects and programs to select for best benefit to the organisation,
assurance that these projects and programs continue to deliver these benefits, and support to the managers of projects and programs have one thing in common:
information. Information from your project control systems supports the decision makers, informs people and organisations of the work required to be done, monitors
progress, and provides support and assurance at all levels of the organisation of progress or of the need for intervention.
Communication is the mechanism for creating this information (the data in a control tool is useless until it is communicated). Therefore communication is the only
tool to effectively control the delivery of organisational value through the mechanism of a project!
This paper will explore how communication in the form of information exchange controls and assists the work of organisations create value and drive performance,
and the effect caused by the way these control systems are developed to assure management that the work is progressing as planned.
Presented by Dr. Lynda Bourne and Pat Weaver.
WED26 - True Scheduling Integration of Risk, Quality, and Space with CPM Scheduling
Depending on size, every project has between a handful to tens of tasks which require additional scrutiny. Such effort goes beyond traditional time
analysis, even relative to resources. Additional primary factors affecting time analysis are risk, quality , and space conflict.
Traditional risk analysis, as it relates to CPM is complex and lacking in many respects. It does not take advantage of prior experience and history, it
takes a lot of time to set up and run through for larger projects, and it fails to provide quick what-if mechanisms. It is also important to analyze tasks
that require quality or space consideration in the context of time.
WED27 - Time-Profit Trade-Off of Construction Projects in Extreme Hot Weather Regions
Minimizing the duration and maximizing the profitability of construction projects in extreme hot weather regions are two challenging objectives vital for
the project success. In order to optimize these two important objectives, construction planners need to analyze and optimize the project resource utilization
decisions taking into account the impact of extreme hot weather conditions. These decisions, which include choosing the project’s starting date and the
resource utilization of the project activities, will ultimately determine the time, cost, and profit of the construction project. This paper presents a
mathematical model that minimizes the project duration and profit under extreme hot weather conditions. Hence, it works best in areas with extreme hot
weather, where construction productivity highly fluctuates during the year. In order to optimize the project duration and profit, the model optimizes the
resource utilization of the project activities as well as the project start date. The paper discusses the model formulation to identify the decision
variables and the optimization objectives for this important construction scheduling problem; and the implementation of the model using three modules
(i.e., scheduling, project profit computation, and multi-objective genetic algorithm).
Presented by Saleh A. Mubarak, Ph.D., Head, Dept. of Civil & Architectural Engineering, and Ahmed Senouci1, both of College of Engineering, Qatar University
WED28 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Wednesday, 12:45 PM to 2:30 PM -- 105 minute session -- main auditorium
WED31 - Mock Trial Luncheon Theatre
Judge Marshall's court is again in session for this year's Mock Trial presentation. So pick up your box lunch, be seated, and enjoy the show! Judge Marshall will teach the LAW. Two attorneys, renown for international and domestic construction litigation, will be providing examples of trial techniques, setting traps for unwary experts. And two experts will be providing examples of bad and good behavior, as well as providing the facts of the case to Judge Marshall and the jury (you!).
Wednesday, 12:45 PM to 1:35 PM -- 50 minute session
WED32 - Oracle's Primavera P6 System Administrator Tips & Tricks
This session is devoted to System Administrators responsible for maintaining an Oracle's Primavera P6 implementation for ten to thousands of users.
*WED33 - An Afternoon with Synchro - Advanced Tips & Tricks
This will go above and beyond the regular Level 3 Synchro training and take the user onto the next level using the full capabilities of Synchro Professional.
WED34 - Enhanced Field Reporting for Oracle Primavera Contract Manager by CDP
WED35 - TBD
WED36 - TBD
WED37 - TBD
WED38 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 25 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Wednesday, 1:40 PM to 2:30 PM -- 50 minute session
WED42 - Oracle's Primavera Contract Management System Administrator Tips & Tricks
An administrator's work is never done. In supporting the Oracle's Primavera Contract Management, an administrator is asked to tackle a large number of disparate issues on a daily basis. And while most issues have a known solution in the Oracle support site, finding the solution can be a challenge in itself. In this session we review the overall architecture of Contract Management (both in JBoss and Weblogic) from an administrator's point of view and discuss some common issues, showing how each can be identified, replicated, and solved.
*WED43 - An Afternoon with Synchro – Case Studies
We will provide examples and workflows where these advanced features have been implemented.
WED44 - GIS Mapping of Primavera Project Schedule information by CDP
*WED45 - TBD
WED46 - TBD
*WED47 - TBD by Linear Project
WED48 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 25 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.
Wednesday, 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM -- 75 minute session
WED51 - Mock Trial Recap by Judge John Marshall
The trial is over. Features of software were demonstrated. Competing styles of Expert Witnesses were observed. But now Judge Marshall will discuss what lessons of LAW and lessons of the LEGAL PROCESS we should take home from this theatrical performance.
WED52 - Oracle's Primavera P6 TBD
*WED53 - An Afternoon with Synchro – Synchro Workshop
Stephen Dolan and Cathy Morgan will be available for one on one support to answer questions about Synchro.
WED54 - TBD
WED55 - TBD
WED56 - TBD
WED57 - OPSIG Oracle Primavera Special Interest Group Network Event
Roundtable Discussion and Conference Wrap-up.
In the dynamic construction environment, owners are making more use of scheduling and project management tools. As a Primavera User, what new scheduling
and project management requirements are we seeing? And have you seen any new solutions this week at the conference?
This Session, sponsored by OPSIG will provide the Primavera User Community an opportunity to share practices and techniques within the engineering and
construction industry and to share their insights from this conference. Attendees will also have an opportunity to gain an insight of the OPSIG organization
as a collective voice to Oracle Primavera.
WED58 - Oracle Primavera One-on-One Clinic
Two 30 minute sessions to clinic with a representative from a Oracle Primavera Partner for One-on-One assistance.
Sign up when you register or at
the conference. Click here to register.