LEOPARD PROJECT CONTROLS
Project Scheduling
Melanie Calverley is an experienced professional with several years of knowledge and practice in Project Management as a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst on multi-million/multi-billion dollar projects, Project Controls, Strategic Planning, Engineering Planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation, Configuration Management, and writing/editing. She commands full utilization of Primavera P6 software, MS Project, and MS Project Server. Her career background includes industry experience in oil and gas, energy, aerospace/defense, IT, litigation, and media.
Calverley has extensive experience in the planning and scheduling arena since 1999, as well as extensive experience in the aerospace and oil and gas industries combined. Calverley has worked for the large and high-visibility players in the aerospace industry - Boeing and Lockheed Martin, as well as the large companies in the O&G industry, such as Schlumberger, GE Energy, and Chevron. She supported NASA directly and a host of smaller sub-contractors over the years before exploring the O&G and IT industries. Calverley understands the strict, organized flow of the aerospace industry's horizontal and vertical logic integration, the criticality of resource loading, and the reporting functions that support Earned Value Management (EVM). She has also participated in various audits such as DCMA audits, JSRs, ISRs, and CAM reviews. In 2013, Calverley was responsible for implementing a full EVMS in Primavera for Cameron International's (now Schlumberger) Process Systems Division across the globe. The system was fully tested and successfully implemented and run in the United States, Brazil, the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Middle East.
Calverley owns her own business, Calverley Consulting, LLC, which has been operational since 2017. Calverley is also a solid writer, editor, and process flow documentation expert. She possesses a full command of the proper English language, and she is also a published book author. Calverley developed and championed multiple process flows and written documentation via policies and procedures for various well-known companies.
Using and Managing Primavera P6 Issues
Introduction to Issues and Notebook Topics in Primavera P6 Primavera P6 users can take advantage of tracking their project concerns with its ability to store and communicate project issues and notebook topics. Issues often arise during the execution of a project, and being able to conveniently document, store, and communicate these issues to the project team can be valuable throughout the project's lifecycle. This Primavera P6 feature also provides a means to compare data to future execution projects. This article will cover how to use and work with Primavera P6 issues. Working with Primavera P6 Issues and the Different [...]
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 [...]
THREE-POINT ESTIMATION IN PROJECT PLANNING
Introduction Estimating the duration of activity requires collaboration with the project team to evaluate the information you have about that activity and its resources. Usually, you can start with an approximate estimate and fix it later. We can use the following five tools and techniques to make the most accurate assessment of your task. Expert Judgment You will receive special assessments from members of your project team or from industry professionals who are well-known and experienced in the work to be performed. If you do not get opinions from experienced professionals, chances are your reviews are false! Analogous Estimating [...]
COMPRESSION TECHNIQUES IN PRIMAVERA P6
Introduction There are two main types of compression techniques namely Fast Tracking and Crashing. In Fast Tracking Compression Technique, project critical path activities can be performed in parallel to save time, while in Crashing Compression Technique, additional resources are added to the selected activities in a critical path to reduce time duration. There is an increased risk with fast-tracking, while there are higher costs involved in a Crashing Technique. Fast Tracking Compression Technique Step 01: To explain the fast-tracking technique, we have chosen a prepared schedule with eight activities in Primavera P6. Activities “A”, “C”, “D” and “H” under [...]
BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF PRIMAVERA P6 CALENDAR
Introduction It is a surprise that many people are not very knowledgeable about using the Primavera P6 Calendar effectively. When you think about it, nobody teaches you how to use them properly, so it's most probable that primavera Calendars are not being used effectively. Primavera P6 Calendars Calendars allow you to specify the working days and working hours available in a day. It is also possible to define holidays, recognized holidays, work shutdowns, and specific working / non-working days of the project. You can configure an unlimited number of calendars according to different work models. There are three different [...]
Best Practices for Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling
Project Schedule Activities All project schedule activities should have sufficient detail, but not too detailed, and a consultant should have it scheduled. The keys to successful activity development include the following criteria. Definable scope of work One primary trade per activity Definable geographical boundary: By Floor / Area / Building or Work Type: Design / Permitting Between 1-20 workdays Continues work within the activity No Starts and Stops Use smart numbering and descriptions that are clear in any report (with or without organization) Project Schedule Activity IDs All activities should have smart IDs that one can distinguish easily with [...]
