PROJECT CONTROLS
Successful performance of a project depends on appropriate planning. The execution of a project is based on a robust project plan and can only be achieved through an effective cost and schedule control methodology. The development of a suitable project control system is an important part of the overall project management effort and supports the achievement of project objectives. It has been proven time and again that project performance can be improved if dedicated project controls systems are in place. Good project control practices can result in more predictable cost and schedule outcomes.
We help project teams and management determine how far a project has progressed at any given time regarding schedule, cost, productivity, and risk and compare against contractual expectations, scope, performance criteria, and milestones. Controls can be applied to all phases of a project, from preconstruction to closeout.
Project Planning
The purpose of a project management plan is to serve as a guide for the execution and control phases. The project plan provides all the information necessary for the execution phases such as the project’s goals, objectives, scope of work, milestones, risks and resources. Then, this information helps project managers monitor and control the progress of the project.
Vertex can help tailor a plan for your specific project needs. This includes gauging risk and developing mitigation strategies that will help you save time and money. From concept to closeout, we’ll help you develop a plan you can build on.
Schedule Development
A project schedule is a timetable that organizes tasks, resources and due dates in an ideal sequence so that a project can be completed on time. A project schedule is created during the planning phase and includes the following:
- A project timeline with start dates, end dates and milestones.
- The work necessary to complete the project deliverables.
- The costs, resources and dependencies associated with each task.
- The team members that are responsible for each task.
Vertex utilizes standard industry scheduling methods and software to develop, monitor, and report the progression of construction projects such that our clients are informed quickly and accurately of project events, potential problems, and corrective actions.
INDUSTRY SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
- Primavera™
- Microsoft Project™
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULING METHODS
- Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
- Program Management Schedules
- Preliminary Schedules
- Linear Schedules
- Periodic Scheduling Updates
- Planned and As-Built Analysis Schedules
- Resource and Cost Loaded Schedules
- Construction Project Acceleration
- Schedule Delay Analysis and Quantification
- Total Float Management
- Time Impact Analysis
- Monte Carlo Risk Simulations
- “What if” Scenarios
- Window Analysis
- Critical Chain Method Analysis
- Linear Schedule Analysis
- Collapsed As-built
Schedule Oversight and Reporting
Effective scheduling is imperative to the success of your project. Our construction schedule experts will apply years of experience throughout a variety of industries to assist with setting up preliminary project schedules and providing recurring reviews and updates as the project progresses to allow you to make informed decisions and ensure your project comes in on time.
Schedule Analysis
Schedule forecasts are the estimates or predictions of conditions and events in the project’s future based on the analysis of information and knowledge available at the time the schedule is calculated. In the project management, forecasts are updated and reissued based on work performance information provided as the project is executed. The information is based on the project management’s past performance and expected future performance.
