Primavera Training in Malaysia - Kent Chan

Training Schedules in Feb 2012

2012-01-10T04:12:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that the next training schedules in Feb are as follow:

1. Critical Path Scheduling Using Primavera P6 Basic to Advanced Level: 14-16, and 27-29

2. Planning & Scheduling Using MSP 2010 Basic Level: 07-08, and 21-22

You may call Kent 012-253 8283, or email to kentchanpe@gmail.com or login to www.kenchancpe.com for more information.

REVISED TRAINING SCHEDULES IN JANUARY 2012

2011-12-19T04:08:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that the revised training schedules in January 2010 are as follow:

1. MSP2010 - Basic Level (1-2): 10-11

2. Primavera P6 - Basic to Advanced Level(1-3): 03-05, 17-19

3. You may call Kent 012-2538283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com or login to www.kentchancpe.com for more information.

PRIMAVERA P6 -BASIC TO ADVANCED LEVEL

2011-12-02T23:35:00.001-08:00

he Course Facilitator: Kent Chan - Independent Construction PlannerThe Course Outlines in Primavera P6 - Basic to Advanced Level (1-3)Training Schedules in December 2011: 27-29Training Schedules in January 2012: 03-05, 17-19Level 1- Planning without Resources:Start Up and NavigationManaging the Enterprise EnvironmentCreating a New ProjectWorking with CalendarsCreating Primavera WBSWorking with ActivitiesFormatting the DisplayGroup, Sort and LayoutsFiltersLevel 2 - Planning with Resources and Costs:Understand ResourcesUnderstand ExpensesAssigning Resources and ExpensesResource OptimizationManaging Data in Schedule, Costs and ResourcesLevel 3 - Updating, Monitoring, and Controlling the Project:Managing BaselinesUpdating Progress Schedule As-plannedUpdating Actual Progress Schedules, Resources, and CostsMonitoring and Controlling the ScheduleReportsVisual Reports in Physical Progress and Financial Cash Flow

TRAINING SCHEDULES IN DECEMBER 2011

2011-11-13T22:51:00.000-08:00

The training schedules in December 2011 are published as follow:

1. Earned Value Analysis Using Primavera P6: 01-02, 19-20

2. Primavera P6 Ver.7 - Basic to Advanced Level (1-3): 06-08, 27-29

3. MSP 2010- Basic to Advanced Level (1-3): 13-25

You may call Kent 012-253 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com or visit www.kentchancpe.com for more information.

EARNED VALUE ANALYSIS USING PRIMAVERA P6

2011-10-08T04:56:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the training schedules for "EARNED VALUE ANALYSIS USING PRIMAVERA P6" will be conducted on 27-28 of OCTOBER 2011. Those who are interested to attend the class please call Kent 012-253 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com for more information.

Training Schedules in November 2011

2011-10-03T06:44:00.001-07:00

Please be informed that the training schedules in Nov 2011 are as follow:

1. MSP 2010 Basic to Advance level (1-3): 16-18, 28-30

2. Primavera P6 ver.7 basic to Advance level (1-3) : 21-23

Click the following hyperlinks to view the course outline: P6 or MSP 2010

Training Schedules in October 2011

2011-09-14T06:20:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the training schedules in October 2011 is as follow:

1. EVA Using Primavera P6 Ver.7: 27-28 October

You may call Kent 012-253 8283, or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com, or log in to http://www.kentchancpe.com for more information.

Revised Training Schedules in September 2011

2011-08-04T04:49:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the training schedules in September are as follow:

PRIMAVERA P6 VER.7 - BASIC TO ADVANCE LEVEL (1-3): 13-15, 19-21

MSP 2010 - BASIC TO ADVANCE LEVEL (1-3): 26-28

You are welcome to call kent 012-253 8283, or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com, or vist www.kenchancpe.com for more information.

Training Schedules in August 2011

2011-07-07T06:30:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the following modules will be conducted on:

1. Primavera P6 ver.7 - Basic to Advance Level: 02-04, 16-18 of August.

2. MSP 2010 - Basic to Advance Level: 09-11, 23-25 of August.

You may call Kent Chan: 012-253 8283 or email to: kentchancpe@gmail.com for more information.

Primavera P6 ver.7 - Basic to Advance Level (1-3)

2011-06-29T06:27:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the training schedules for:

1. Primavera P6 ver.7 - Basic to Advance Level (1-3) will be conducted on 19-21 of July.

2. MSP 2010 - Basic to Advance Level (1-3) will be conducted on 11-13, and 26-28 of July.

3. MSP 2001 - Basic to Advance Level (1-3) will be canceled from today onwards unless upon request.

Primavera P6 - Training Schedules Confirmation

2011-06-16T02:37:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the training schedules on 04-06 of July for the critical path scheduling using P6 ver.7.0 have been fixed. Please register for early confirmation.

You may call Kent 012-253 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com or visit this hyperlink for more information.

Training Schedules in July 2011

2011-05-21T00:02:00.001-07:00

Please be informed that the trainig=ng schedules in July are now published:

1.Primavera P6 - Basic to Advance Level (1-3): 04-06, 18-20

2.Microsoft Project 2007 - Basic to Advance Level (1-3): 11-13, 25-27

Revised Training Schedule In June 2011

2011-04-24T08:04:00.000-07:00

The Revised Training schedules in June 2011 are conducted on:

1.Microsoft Project 2007 - Basic to Advanced level: 15-17 of June

2. Primavera P6 Ver 7.0 - Basic to advance Level : 22-24 of June

TRAINING SCHEDULES IN MAY

2011-04-15T20:59:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the training schedules in May are published now:

1. Primavera P6 Level 1 & 2 : 11-12

2. Primavera P6 level 3 & 4 : 18-19

3. Primavera P3 : 24-26

4. Microsoft Project 2007 Basic Level 1 & 2 : 30-31

You may call Kent Chan 02-253 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com or log in to www.kentchancpe.com for more information.

TRAINING SCHEDULES IN APRIL 2011

2011-03-31T08:20:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the Training Schedules in April are published now. You may call Kent 012-253 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com for more information.

Primavera P3 Training Schedules in April 2011

2011-03-13T22:51:00.000-07:00

Please be informed the Primavera P3 training will be conducted on 27-29 (3 days) of April. You may login here for more information, or call Kent 012-253 8283 for further advice.

Primavera P6 Training Schedules in April 2011

2011-03-12T04:39:00.000-08:00

Primavera P6 course modules have been divided into Level 1 & 2 And Level 3 & 4. You can login to this webpage to know more information.

1.Critical Path Scheduling Using P6 for Level 1 & 2 will be conducted on 04-05 of April.

2. Critical Path Scheduling Using P6 for Level 3 & 4 will be conducted on 18-19 of April.

You may call Kent 012-235 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com for further advice.

Training Schedule In MArch 2011

2011-01-24T05:36:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that

1. Microsoft Project 2007 Basic level 1 & 2 will be conducted on 01-02, and 21-22 of March 2011.

2. Primavera P6 will be conducted on 7-10, and 28-31 of March,

3. Primavera P3 will be conducted on 14-16 of March.

Training Schedules in Feb 2011

2011-01-06T18:53:00.001-08:00

Please be informed that the following modules will be conducted in Feb 2011:

Primavera P6 : 14-17 of Feb 2011

Microsoft Project Advance level 3 : 22-23 of Feb 2011.

If you need more information, call Kent 012-253 8283, or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com

Training Schedules in January 2011

2011-01-04T00:41:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that Primavera P3 will be conducted on 24-26 of January 2011.
You may view the course outlines or call kent 012-253 8283, or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com for more information.

TRAINING SCHEDULES IN JUNE 2010

2010-05-09T20:57:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the Training schedules in JUNE 2010 has been published in my website. You may view the Course Modules in the calendar.

Primavera Training Schedules in MAY 2010

2010-04-11T21:25:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the schedules for Primavera P6 training fall on:
06-09 of May, and 27-30 of May.
You may view the course outlines or call Kent 012-253 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com for more information.

PRIMAVERA P6 TRAINING IN MARCH

2010-03-21T21:13:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the Primavera P6 will be conducted on 25-28 of March. Register your name for early confirmation.
You may view the course outlines for more information or call Kent 012-2538283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com

TRAINING SCHEDULES IN APRIL

2010-03-13T21:31:00.000-08:00

Please be informaed that Primavera 6 training will be conducted on 01-04, 15-18, and 22-25 of April.
You may view the course modules, or call kent 012-2538283, or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com for more information.

PRIMAVERA P6 TRAINING

2010-03-03T05:44:00.000-08:00

Primavera P6 training will be conducted on 25-28 of March.
You may view the course modules or call Kent 012-253 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com for more information.

PRIMAVERA P6 TRAINING

2010-02-17T20:37:00.000-08:00

Intensive hands-on training using Primavera P6 is scheduled to conducted on 26-28 of feb 2010.
Please register for early confirmation.
You may view the course outlines or call kent 012-253 8283 or email to kentchancpe@gmail.com for more information.

Training Primavera P6

2010-01-18T06:34:00.001-08:00

Primavera P6 will be conducted on 8-11 of Feb 2010. If you are interested please send your feedback/enquiry or view the course modules for more information.

New Page - Articles

2009-12-29T06:47:00.000-08:00

You can click the following link to view interesting articles regarding the project management topics.

Training Venue - Independent Construction Planner

2009-12-17T06:33:00.000-08:00

It is the Roadmap to my Training Venue: Kent Chan - Independent Construction Planner
31-4, Jalan 10/116B, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park, 58200 Kuala Lumpur

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TRAINING SCHEDULES - JAN 2010

2009-12-14T08:34:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that the training schedules for the month of Jan 2010 is ready.

Click this training schedules to view the course modules to be conducted in Jan 2010.

You can also view the Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project 2007 course outlines.

Please register for confirmation ASAP or call kent 012-253 8283, or send your feedback/comment to kent chan.

My New Website - Kent Chan

2009-12-12T22:23:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that in future logon to www.kentchancpe.com for course modules and others information. The webpages are being enchanced to serve you better.

You may click the Link below to locate my Training Venue:

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Primavera P6 Course Modules

2009-12-05T19:25:00.000-08:00

The Hands-on training using Primavera P6 to manage your projects takes 4 days and covers the following levels:

Level 1 & 2 (2 days): Planning and Monitoring without Resources

Start Up and Navigation
Create a New Project
Create and Modify Calendars
Work Breakdown Structure
Adding Relationships
Filters
Group, Sort and Layouts
Format the Display
Tracking Progress without Resources
Reports

Level 3 & 4 (2 days) : Planning Resources, Roles and Cost, Monitoring and Controling a Resource Schedule

Add Resources
Add Roles
Assign resources
Assign Roles
Resource Optimization
Create Cost account
Assign Costs to Activities
Tracking the Progress
Managing Data
Reports

You may click here to view the course modules in my website. Or call kent 012-2538283, or email to kent@kentchancpe.com

December Training Schedules

2009-12-01T01:05:00.000-08:00

The December Training Schedules for Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project 2007 are out now. Hurry up to register your participation!

Build up your career from here and become a planning professional in the construction industries.

You may click www.kentchancpe.com to view the course modules. You are also welcome to call kent 012-253 8283, or email to kent.icpsprojects@gmail.com for more information about the courses.

Primavera P6 Training Schedules

2009-11-13T00:10:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that the Primavera P6 training for Construction will be conducted on 23-26 (4 days) of November. Register now for early confirmation.

The courses are tailored for begineers and experienced users too. You will be guided how to manage projects through the stages of initiation, execution, monitoring, and control using Primavera P6.

You may click this hyperlink to view the course outline and other information.

Primavera and Microsoft Project Courses

2009-10-03T19:19:00.000-07:00

We provide hands-on training in various courses that are conducted by Kent Chan - Independent Constructtion Planner. You are taught how to plan, monitor, and control the projects using the proper tools in the class. Please click the following hyperlinks to view the course outlines and other informations:

Critical Path Scheduling Using Primavera P6
Critical Path Scheduling Using Primavera P3
Planning & Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2007 - Level 1 & 2
Advanced Scheuling Using Microsoft Project 2007 - Level 3
Delay Claim Analysis
Earned Value Analysis

After the training, you are automatically become a member of ICP and enjoy the benefits in reading the project managment topics for free and most importantly you can post your problems anytime to me regarding the application of tools including your projects for life....Is it Great? You may call kent-012 2538283, or email to kent.icpsprojects@gmail.com or logon to www.kentchancpe.com for more information about other courses.

TRAINING SCHEDULES IN OCTOBER 2009

2009-09-24T07:10:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the training schedules in Oct 09 for Primavera P6 and MS Project 2007 are published now. If you request more information regarding the courses modules plese call Kent 012-253 8283, or email to kent.icpsprojects.com or logon to www.kentchancpe.com/course-modules.html for more information.

Primavera P6 Training Schedule in September

2009-09-10T08:06:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the next P6 training schedules will be conducted on 24-25 of September for Level 1 and 2, and on 28-29 of September for Level 3 and 4.

You may click this hyperlink to view the course modules.

You may call Kent: 012-253 8283, or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for further information.

Primavera P6 Training Schedules in September 09

2009-08-24T22:21:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the next P6 training schedules will be conducted on 17-20 and23-26 of September. Please register for early confirmation.
You may click this hyperlink to view the course outlines and other information regarding the P6 course modules.

Primavera P6 Training Schedules in September 09

2009-08-15T05:33:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the next P6 training schedules will be conducted on 2-5 of Sep, and 9-12 of Sep. Please register your participation for early confirmation.

You may click this hyperlink to view the course outlines and other information about the course modules. You may call Kent:(012-253 8283)or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

Export P6 project file to MSP 2007

2009-07-31T23:05:00.000-07:00

1. Select the project file in P6.
2. Select File > Export.
3. In the Export Format dialog box: select "Microsoft Project - XML 2007".
4. Click the Next button to open the Project to Export dialog box.
5. You can choose to save the file to the default location or change to other location.
6. Follow the instruction; click Next.. Next... Finish.

If you have doubt about this operation, email to kent@icpsprojects.com for advice.

PRIMAVERA P6 TRAINING

2009-07-30T01:11:00.000-07:00

Thw next training schedules in Primavera P6 will be conducted on 12-15 and 19-22 of August. Please register now for early confirmation. You may click this hyperlink to view the course outlines.

Earned Value Management Modules

2009-07-22T00:08:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the EVM modules using Primavera P6 will be conducted on 13-16 of August. If you are interested then request the registration form through kent 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

PRIMAVERA P6 TRAINING

2009-07-07T22:22:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the next training schedule for Primavera P6 will be conducted on 27-30 of July. You may call Kent 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com to request the registration form.

Please visit the course modules to see the course outlines and other information.

Key Concept of Earned Value

2009-06-19T20:23:00.000-07:00

Earned Value is a means for integrating Costs and Schedule. Earned Value refers to the determination of how much work has been performed on the basis of what was budgeted for the work that has actually been completed. The idea is that an owner has earned whatever amount was budgeted for the work that has in fact been completed. This value then becomes a measure against which other cost and schedule data can be compared in order to determine actual coast ans schedule status.
The earned value concept compares several measures to obtain an overall picture project status: BCWS, BCWP and ACWP. Comparing the BCWS and the ACWP values to the BCWP gives us an indication of variances from hte expected schedule variance and the cost variance.
If you are interested to get to the point to understand the concept of Varned Value and use it practically in your organization, then you can click this hyperlink to see the course modules. The proper tools is using P3 or P6 as suggested by Kent, the course facilitator.

Managing Your Projects Successfully

2009-06-13T05:32:00.000-07:00

Learning Primavera or MS Project does not make you become an planning expert. In other word, learning how to manage your project in success using the proper tools is what your should go for. Kent Chan will assit you to become a planning expert.

First, you will be taught the concept of CPM before you start using the tools; secondly, you will be guided along by Kent to create a live project using either Primavera or MS Project from initial stage in planning and schedulng, through the usage of resources and costs, tracking the actual progress, and to managing the data and reports.

You can click this hyperlink to view the course modules and the personal profile of the course facilitator-Kent chan.

Critical Path Scheduling Using Primavera P6

2009-05-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

If you really want to understand the concept of Critical path method and using the proper tool in managing your projects, then choose this course to upgrade your career and prospect. Start your hands-on training on 03-06 of June.

You may click here to view the course module or call kent:012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

Primavera Pertmaster

2009-05-13T01:37:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that Primavera Pertmaster will be conducted in July. If you are interested to participate the training please click this hyperlink to view the course outline and other information. You may contact kent 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

Primavera P6 Training for Oil & Gas Industry

2009-04-21T03:22:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that the Primavera p6 training for Oil & Gas industry will be conducted on 15-16 and 18-19 of May. Those who are interested to attend the class please register early. You may email to kent@icpsprojectts.com to request the registration form. You are welcome to click this hyperlink to see the course modules.

Hands-on Training in May 2009

2009-04-13T07:58:00.000-07:00

The training schedule in May 2009 is rolling out now. If you are interested to attend the training in Primavera or MSP 2007, please register your name early. You may request the registration form from Kent: 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com.
Please click this hyperlink to see more courses.

Primavera P6 Training Schedule in April

2009-03-01T01:23:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that the P6 Training will be conducted on 02-05 of April 2009. Please log on to this hyperlink to view the course outline. You can contact Kent 012-2538283 or email to kent@icpsproject.com for more information.

Primavera P3 Training

2009-02-18T01:55:00.000-08:00

Primavera P3 training will be scheduled to start on 26-28 of February 09. Please register your participation ASAP. Free workshop in CPM before the application of tool.
Please login to this hyperlink to view more courses. Call kent @ 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

What is Earned Value Management?

2009-02-13T21:29:00.000-08:00

Earned Value Management (EVM) helps project/cost managers, planners, owners to measure project performance. It is a systematic project management process used to find variances in projects based on the comparison of worked performed and work planned.

EVM is used on the Cost and Schedule Control and can be very useful in project forecasting. The project baseline is an essential component of EVM and serves as a reference point for all EVM related activities. EVM provides quantitative data for project decision making. If you want to control your project budget it is the technique that you need most!

Brief History:

Earned Value has been used since the 1960’s by the Department of Defense as a central part of the C/SCSC (Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria).

EVM is being used in a wider variety of government contracts, and is spreading through the private sector as a valuable tool for project managers.

EVM Benefits

EVM contributes to:
• Preventing scope creep
• Improving communication and visibility with stakeholders
• Reducing risk
• Profitability analysis
• Project forecasting
• Better accountability
• Performance tracking

EVM Tools: Preferably Primavera P6
Primavera provides a compliant system that dramatically reduces the work necessary to track Earned Value. Graphic representations are automatically generated using the latest project information from a centralized database.

Who should attend this Earnved Value Management Course?

Project Managers, Cost Managers, Planners, Contractosr, Owners.... and New Users.

Those who are interested to know more about this course, please login to www.icpsprojects.com or email to kent@icpsprojects.com or call Kent at 012-2538283

New Course in April 09 - Primavera Pertmaster

2009-02-12T18:01:00.000-08:00

What is Pertmaster?

Primavera PertMaster v8, a new version of its project risk analytics software for project management environments. Primavera Pertmaster addresses full lifecycle risk management through advanced Monte Carlo based cost and schedule analysis including: uncertainty around initial decision making during project selection, increased accuracy of project schedules during planning and successful execution and operations.

Pertmaster is a full lifecycle risk analytics solution integrating cost and schedule risk management. Pertmaster provides a comprehensive means of determining confidence levels for project success together with quick and easy techniques for determining contingency and risk response plans.

Key new developments in Primavera PertMaster v8 include:

Cost/schedule trade-off analysis: Dramatically and visually show the relative benefits of alternative risk mitigation approaches.

A highly intuitive interface: Offers fast access to product functions and substantially reduces the learning curve for new users.

Extended integration: Provides seamless integration with Primavera P6™ and Microsoft Project 2007.

Standard risk assessment: Users can create standard template risk functions, views and menus that facilitate the assessment of risk in project and portfolio management.

Primavera P6 Training Schedule in MAR 09

2009-02-09T16:21:00.000-08:00

The next training schedule will be conducted on 01-04 and 7-10 of March 2009. Those who are interested please register your participation. Click this hyperlink to view the course outline or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more detail information.

March Schedule: Primavera P6 + Delay Claim Analysis

2009-01-24T00:09:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that the Primavera P6 training will be conducted on 7-10 of March(4 days) for P6 and 11 of March (1 day) for Delay Claim Analysis using P6. Those are interested to attend the courses please register now...

Visit the hyperlinks: Primavera P6 and Delay Claim Analysis for the course outlines, or contact Kent-012 253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

Contract Administration Using Primavera Expedition

2009-01-21T19:35:00.000-08:00

This new course - Primavera Expedition will be rolled out in the middle of March 09. The targeted audiences are Contract & Project Administrators/ Managers, Project Controls Manager, and New Users
Please click Expedition to view the course outline. You may register your participation right now. Contact kent: 012-253 8383 or email: kent@icpsprojecs.com for more information.

Primavera P6 Training in February 2009

2009-01-21T16:26:00.000-08:00

The Primavera P6 Training will be scheduled to start on 5-8 of February. Please register your participation. You may login to www.icpsprojects.com and click the Primaver P6 to view the course outlines......................................................

2009-01-08T22:37:00.000-08:00

The Primavera P6 Training will be scheduled to start on 17-20 of January. Please login to www.icpsprojects.com to view the course outlines. This course is intended for Oil and Gas industry.

Primavera P6 Training -The last session in December 2008

2008-12-19T23:48:00.000-08:00

Special discount for those who ae interested to attend the Primavera P6 training from 29-31/Dec/08 and 01/Jan/09 (4 days). The course fee is only $ 1,800/participant (original fee=$2,000/participant). Please click on the folowing hyperlink to view the course outline.
You may contact Kent : 012-2538283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

2009 JANUARY TRAINING SCHEDULES

2008-12-13T06:42:00.000-08:00

The Primavera P6 & Microsoft Projec 2007 Training Schedules are published. Please login to www.icpsprojects.com to view the course outlines. Special arrangement can be made for those (at least 2) who are interested to attend the Primavera P3-ver 3.1 course.

Primavera P6 Training Schedule

2008-11-24T19:05:00.000-08:00

The P6 training will be scheduled to start on 14-17 of December. Hurry up to register. Call Kent: 012-2538283, or email to kent@icpsprojects.com

Please logon to: www.icpsprojects.com for more courses.

TRAINING SCHEDULE IN DECEMBER

2008-11-17T20:39:00.000-08:00

Please be informed that the training schedule for MS Project 2007 and Primavera 6 in December has been published. Those who are interested to register the course(s) are welcome to call Kent: 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com. Thanks.

New Course - Delay Claim Analysis Using primavera P6

2008-10-27T08:52:00.000-07:00

This new course is designed specifically for Primavera P6 users who have already completed the Primavera P6 training. If you are interested to know more about this course, please logon www.icpsprojects.com/delayclaim.html for more information.

Why Should We Update the Project Schedule?

2008-10-25T22:13:00.000-07:00

Project owner X told me yesterday: Why should we update the schedule since we are on schedule?
Project manager Y said: We have not made any progress this period, why should we update the project schedule?

There has never been a valid reason for not updating the schedule. Because the time has elapsed, doing nothing is doing something. The only way to determine the current progress status is to update the schedule. Remember that unless actual progress occurs exactly as planned, the critical path will change as actual progress is recorded over the life of the project.

Accordingly, even if no progress was made in the current period, the schedule still needs to be calculated based on a current cut-off date. If indeed no progress has been made, all activities on the critical path based on the last update will have slipped by amount of time since the last update and activities formerly not on the critical path may now be critical.

The reporting, or update, period is typically established at the beginning of the project and, once it is agreed upon, the project schedule should be updated at this interval regardless of progress made. Also established at the beginning is the updating process: Who is or are responsible for recording the actual progress on site? Is there any standard format or system for recording progress? Who is responsible for updating the schedule (project manager or project engineer? planner?) and which of the major stakeholders (owners? sponsors?) are to review and agree on the recorded progress and the actual dates?

Once the progress data is agreed upon, update the schedule and examine the current progress status and, if cost-loaded, the earned value. Compare the current progress status versus the targeted (as-planned) schedule to check whether the project is either on track or slip and the earned value is performed as planned

If created and maintained properly, the schedule will be an accurate reflection of real world conditions and a useful tool for planning and monitoring the balance of the project. Do not make the mistake of assuming that the construction schedule is a static document; it must be periodically updated to be useful. Remember to record activity percent complete, start and finish dates and change the data (status) date prior to re-calculating the schedule.

Please post your comments or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for further discussion.

Hands-on Training in November Schedules

2008-10-16T23:35:00.000-07:00

Table above for the training in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project 2007.
You may log on to www.icpsprojects.com for more information about the courses.

Kent Chan 012-253 8283,
kent@icpsprojects.com
www.icpsprojects.com

Primavera P6 Training Schedule

2008-10-05T22:15:00.000-07:00

The training is scheduled to start on 20-23 of October. The whole course takes 4 days from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Please login to www.icpsprojects.com to see more information about the course. The course modules cover 4 levels:

Level 1 : Planning without respources
Level 2 : Tracking progress without resources
Level 3 : Scheduling with resources, roles and budgets
Level 4 : Monitoring and controlling a resourced schedule

Drop a few lines to kent@icpsprojects.com for further information and advice.

Primavera P6 Training starts from here....

2008-09-26T01:32:00.000-07:00

New and experienced users:
Get a better undestanding and practical training in Primavera P6. The whole course takes 4 days from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Please login to www.icpsprojects.com to see more information about the course. The course module covers 4 levels:

Level 1 : Planning without respources
Level 2 : Tracking progress without resources
Level 3 : Scheduling with resources, roles and budgets
Level 4 : Monitoring and controlling a resourced schedule

Drop a few lines to kent@icpsprojects.com for further information and advice.

P6 file imported to Project 2007

2008-09-23T18:43:00.000-07:00

Question by Ong:
Does P6 keep all the format (eg. level (this is most important), linkage, resources, cost etc) when export to Ms Project format?

Answer:
Yes, all the formats you mentioned will be exported to Project 2007, but you need to do some modification in the Advanced tab from the Task Information dialog box for some tasks; examples like deadline, constraints fields and/or constraint type...

Change the Project Start date in P6

2008-09-13T19:18:00.000-07:00

1. Select the project you want to change the project start date in the
Project Workspace.
2. Select View, Show on Bottom, Project Details…
3. Click on the Dates tab: change the dates both in the
Planned Start and Data Date fields.

4. Open this project by right-clicking it in the Project workspace
and then select Open Project

5. Press F9 and check the date in the Current Data
Date field; make sure that the data date is the one just you have
changed.

6. Click on the Schedule button.

Quickly enter the same text in multiple table rows

2008-08-31T06:20:00.000-07:00

In some table format display columns, you can use the Fill Down feature to quickly enter the same text in successive rows.
• To copy text from one row to successive rows within a column, select the row containing the text you want to copy and the rows you want to copy the text to, and then choose Edit, Fill Down.
• See example:

Export Primavera P6 project to Microsoft Project file

2008-08-29T04:54:00.000-07:00

1. Open the projects you want to export.
2. Choose File, Export.
3. Choose Microsoft Project and select the type of file to which you want to
export.
4. Choose Project.
5. Mark the Export checkbox for all projects you want to export. Double click
in the Export File Name field if you want to change the name and location of
the Microsoft Project file.
6. Add a new template or modify the existing template (if necessary). The
template contains options for exchanging data with Microsoft Project.
7. Click Next to review the settings for your export.
8. Click Finish.

If your project is very far behind time, try one of this method..

2008-08-11T00:25:00.000-07:00

Shortening the critical path

The critical path is a series of activities that determines a project's completion time. The duration of the activities on the critical path controls the duration of the entire project; a delay to any of these activities will delay the finish date of the entire project. Critical activities are defined by either the total float or the longest path in the project network.

To shorten the duration of a project, focus on the critical path. Filter the critical activities and make any of the following adjustments:
• Enter shorter original and remaining durations (work faster).
• If resources are assigned to an activity, reduce the durations of those resources or increase the number of units assigned to reduce the duration of the activity itself (use more people or equipment).
• Change the appropriate calendar, changing some nonworkdays to workdays (more worktime).
• Use start to start relationships to overlap activities (work on more activities at once).
• Divide long activities into several shorter-duration activities, so that portions of the activity can be overlapped (work on several portions of an activity simultaneously).
Activities can appear critical without being on the critical path, if they are part of an open-ended chain. To make these activities appear noncritical, so that you can focus on the critical path, choose Tools, Schedule. On the General tab, clear the Make Open-Ended Activities Critical checkbox.

Using the Data Date in Primavera P3 and P6

2008-08-10T06:52:00.000-07:00

For all P3 and P6 users:

The data date is the last date you recorded progress in the form of actual dates, percent of work completed, revised remaining duration, or actual quantities or costs.

Activities are scheduled from the project data date, using the project start date as the initial data date.

Be sure to change the data date and reschedule a project each time you record progress for activities. For example, suppose you update the schedule every Tuesday and the current data date is Tuesday, November 4. When one week elapses and it is November 11, update progress through the end of the day November 10, then advance the data date to November 11. The schedule revises based on the actual dates, delays, and other changes you recorded during the past week.

Always assume that the data date starts the workperiod; the data date can be the beginning of the hour, day, week, or month. Work accomplished on the data date is not included because it is the beginning of the period.

During the project, the data date moves forward toward the project completion date. The actual dates can serve as historical data for planning another project.

If you have problem understand what I explained, please call Kent 012-2538283 or email to Kent: kent@icpsprojects.com for discussion.

Primavera training in P3 and P6

2008-08-09T01:29:00.000-07:00

If you are not sure whether to choose P3 or P6 for your project planning, then consult Kent Chan for advice. You can access the training courses in www.icpsprojects.com.

Kent

Primavera P6 Simplified

2008-08-06T16:58:00.000-07:00

For newcomers and experienced users:
Get a better undestanding and practical training in Primavera P6. The whole course takes 4 days from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Please login to www.icpsprojects.com to see more information about the course. The course modules covers 4 levels:

Level 1 : Planning without respources
Level 2 : Tracking progress without resources
Level 3 : Scheduling with resources, roles and budgets
Level 4 : Monitoring and controlling a resourced schedule

Drop a few lines to kent@icpsprojects.com for further information and advice.

Primavera or MS Project

2008-08-04T19:07:00.000-07:00

Which software do you choose to use in your project planning? Primavera or MS Project?
Do you understand what is called total float? Do you face any problem when your project is ahead of time, yet you are not able to see the positive value in the Total Slack column in MS Project? You are welcome to provide tips how to solve this problem if you know. Primavera does not have this problem to show the positive value in the Total Float column it seems. (note: Total slack in MS Project = Total Float in Primavera).
Feel free drop me a few lines if you like to contact me personally at the following: kent@icpsprojects.com