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02 Sep

Posted at 19:45h in Progress Measurement System
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There still are many Projects/Companies utilizing MSP to run their Major Projects (due to certain reasons). When utilized, one of the requirements is showing the Plan% per activity and the Summary Level. There is no such a feature in MSP, therefore, many use some static formula either all in one column for a few. Those formulas are all static and use the information of each line (activity, summary level) and has no relationship with other rows and the Summary Levels. As...

21 Jun

Posted at 20:02h in Earned Value Management
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We recently received a request to calculate the Estimate at Completion (EAC) for a Project. The request seemed somewhat unusual because the Project Control team was issuing EAC figures every month. The Project was already 80% complete, and the Client wanted a more accurate EAC to justify their request for additional budget. The monthly EAC figures were constantly changing, causing confusion!! It's important to note that the scope of the EAC calculation was specifically for the PMC contractor and not the...

12 Jun

Posted at 21:36h in Project Management
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Have you ever faced a situation where a Project Manager requested you to calculate the required number of Resources for a specific discipline, but there was no detailed Schedule or the Schedule was not resource loaded? On occasions of this nature, linear calculations are often used, assuming a fixed number of resources and a consistent production rate throughout the Project. On the contrary, that approach is far from reality due to several factors:: Mobilization of resources occurs non-linearly, meaning they may...

04 Jun

Posted at 20:02h in Resource Management
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Introduction: To develop an efficiently resource-loaded Schedule is a crucial task for Construction Planners at all levels. However, the process is more often a complex one, leading to inaccuracies and time-consuming manual data capture. At Khono PC, we have created SAT (Scheduling Assistance Tool) to revolutionize this process. Utilizing SAT, Planners can effortlessly undertake resource loading, ensure accuracy, eliminate manual calculations, and easily make adjustments where needed. Join us as we explore the benefits of SAT and how it can transform...

22 May

Posted at 18:24h in Resource Management
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Introduction: An S-Curve is a well-known concept utilized in Project Management, to track and visualize the Project’s progress. However, developing  accurate S-Curves can be a challenge to many Planners. In this short article, we will explore various processes for developing S-Curves and highlight the impact of incorrect S-Curves on Projects. Additionally, we will emphasize the significance of using resource/cost-loaded Schedules as the primary data source for generating reliable S-Curves. Processes for Developing S-Curves: 1- Extract...

05 Jun

Posted at 20:39h in Resource Management
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We were recently requested to assist a Project’s Client in reviewing the Project Schedule, Planning System, Risk Analysis and verify the Completion Date of the recent Baseline. Since re-baseline, the actual curve is running between Early and Late curves whilst the Schedule does not show any slippages (image below). It seems that the Project should be finished as per the re-baseline date which the same was emphasised by the contractor as well! So, what was our approach for this Project? Verified the...

22 Nov

Posted at 09:21h in Resource Management
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Generally, on any Project’s contract, there is a clause for Baseline Schedule development, submission and approval (acceptance) by the Client. What items should be checked by a client? Some of the items are as follows: Contractual datesClient’s deliverable/interfaces datesClient’s turn around durationIntegrity of the Schedule e.g. Calendars, Settings, WBS, compliance with CPM, resource/cost loading, etc.Activity ID, Activity Name and CodesCovered Scope of work The Client rejects the Schedule when they find issues. Then the contractor incorporates the client’s comment in the schedule...

16 Nov

Posted at 06:29h in Resource Management
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Khonopc has recently been tasked to check the Schedule and its progress reports on an EPC Project. The Client had quested to have the Schedule resource/cost loaded. The Contractor’s Planner added some names and roles in the resource tab and the Client planner approved it. Less than a month later, both Client and Contractor realised that the progress report produced and calculated through P6 did not seem correct.  We were thereafter requested to assist in resolving the issue! We have seen...

08 Nov

Posted at 11:38h in Resource Management
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In EPC Projects, the story of weight value, progress, and invoice calculation never stops. It is almost impossible to satisfy everybody and, whatever decision gets made, someone will oppose it. In this post, we will look at the story from another angle which Contractors would like! Generally, in the EPC project, the cost of the procurement is high and could get to 50% or even higher. To have more certainty in the completion of projects and to keep the Contractors motivated,...

14 Jun

Posted at 18:35h in Resource Management
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What is the Duration of these activities:? Construction of Pump FoundationInstallation of Tower InternalElectrical Cabling of Compressor Can we estimate / calculate the durations without knowing the scope of work (quantity), No. of resources, Production rate of the resources, etc.? The answer obviously is: No. In a progress review meeting, the Client enquires as regards late activities and how the slippage could be recovered? The contractor, responds by implying that they will add more resources on these activities and will catch-up! How many resources should...