LEOPARD PROJECT CONTROLS
Construction
Certified PMP, with over 11 years of experience in Oil & Gas and Construction projects. Expert in Primavera P6, MS Project, Asana, and Zoho Projects scheduling. Authored different Project Management, Scheduling and Planning articles.
How to add Risks in Primavera P6?
Risk Management is an important aspect of project management which involves the process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigation of potential risks to an organization or a project. The goal of risk management is to ensure that an organization can operate effectively and achieve its objectives, even in the face of uncertainty and adverse events. It is an ongoing process that involves regular review and adaptation in response to changing circumstances and new risks. Those risks can be delays, cost-overrun, poor quality, or risk of loss of market reputation. These all affect projects in different directions. Some of those risks are [...]
Primavera P6 Top-Down Estimation Process
Introduction to Primavera P6 Top-Down Estimation Primavera P6 contains a unique feature that allows the user to break down budgets into dispersed components by WBS and tasks throughout the project schedule. Projects will be allocated for a specific budget, and with this assigned cost, the Primavera P6 user will need to distribute the costs throughout the project schedule to specific tasks. Primavera P6’s top-down estimation feature helps the user quickly assign the budget for labor and non-labor based on weights per WBS and task. This article addresses how to use the Primavera P6 top-down estimation feature, which can be [...]
Suspending Project Work in Primavera P6
The Suspend Work Conundrum When Managing Projects In a perfect world, projects are executed on time and budget (or even ahead of schedule and below cost) and have a continual run until the end goal of the project is completed and closed out. Project managers and other project team professionals know that situations may dictate otherwise when executing a project schedule. A specific activity or group of activities may be temporarily suspended, or even the project itself may experience a suspension in operations due to an unforeseen circumstance. The suspension cause can vary as much as the type of [...]
OVERVIEW OF PRIMAVERA EXCHANGE CLOUD
Introduction Oracle Primavera's Exchange Cloud Service helps you save time and money by organizing, sharing, viewing, and archiving all your projects in a centralized place that is accessible to all interested parties. Easy and user-friendly document management, automated workflows and email notifications, perfect document uploading and transfer, and a smart collaboration between team members and Clients. By using this system, Client anticipation and projects are more likely to be successful. Overview of Oracle Primavera's Exchange Cloud Service The software provides a simple process for sharing, reviewing, and conserving for projects, increasing transparency and compliance, reducing delays and costs, and [...]
Risk Management in Construction Projects
Risk Management in Construction Projects Risk Management in construction projects is carried out to minimize the impact of adverse events and keep the project running smoothly. A risk is an uncertain event that may have a positive or negative effect on the project. The risk management process consists of the following steps: Identify Risks Analysis of the Risks Planning & Controlling Risks Risk Identification The first step in the risk management process is to identify the project's risks. It requires the collective effort of the project team and the stakeholders. The identification of all the risks should be made [...]
Sustainable Practices in Construction Project Management
Sustainability is becoming very important in construction projects due to growing resource constraints and the need for balance for economic, social, and environmental objectives. The construction sector is regarded as one of the most significant contributors to climate change. Large construction projects are typically complex and also involve many stakeholders, and their cooperation is required to achieve the deliverables ensuring high sustainability. What is Sustainable Construction Project Management? Sustainable construction project management means not only creating environmentally-friendly buildings, but it is the combination of using sustainable construction practices and materials to reduce waste and impact on the environment. Sustainable [...]
