CONSTRUCTION PLANNING & PROJECT CONTROLS TRAINING

PM Excellence Ltdwww.pmexcellence.co.uk

Registered in England: 11050390VAT No.: 300279932

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Introduction

Our two-day CPD accredited (15 CPD hours) Construction Planning and Project Controls training is not focussed on planning software "pushing buttons" but on the systems, processes and procedures of undertaking construction planning and integrated project controls throughout the project lifecycle.

The training is drawn from best practices in both contractor and client environments in the delivery of mega and complex programmes like London2012 Olympics, Crossrail and High Speed 2 (HS2). It uses examples from them to demonstrate the application in robust planning and project controls.

Who is this Training for

The training teaches construction delivery professionals (planners, cost engineers, project managers, engineers, construction & site managers, contract managers) how to undertake construction planning with emphasis on an integrated approach to project controls hence enabling their organisations to enhance their project controls capability.

The training is also essential for Engineers that are keen to transition into planning and project controls and we also provide Primavera P6 training to facilitate this process.

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› We discuss the Project Planning Process using the PRINCE 2 Methodology and address how to develop a construction programme from scratch

Project Planning Process based on the PRINCE2 Model

DAY ONE - we cover the following:

Introduction to Project Controls, Systems,

Processes & Procedures

› Baseline Management

› Progress Management

› Change Management

› Reports Management

› Project controls set up

› Planning tools & systems

Introduction to Project Planning

› Importance of project planning

› Types of programmes

› Critical Path Method

› Relationship types

› Total float and free float calculations

› Time risk allowance and terminal float.

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Construction Planning Course Content

Schedule Narrative & Contents› Discuss the importance and contents of a

Schedule narrative for communicating programmes

Use & Management of Milestones› Discuss the types and importance of

milestones as control points for the programme› Managing interfaces using give and get

milestones

The Application of the NEC4 Contract Clauses in Managing the Programme

Design Management Process & Planning including the use of Engineering Progress

Performance Reports (EPPR)

› The NEC contract has become the de facto contract of choice for public sector projects in the UK and increasingly being adopted abroad. We use the NEC4 contract to review the key clauses that affect the management of the programme and time to enable effective management of entitlement and minimise disputes and claims

› Differences between the NEC4 and NEC3 in relation to the programme.

› It is paramount for the planner to understand the Design process as design significantly impacts the success of a project

› We review the design process of the project using RIBA, GRIP and the V- lifecycle stages including the deliverables produced and progressive assurance required at each of the review gates

› Tracking and reporting design performance using the Engineering Performance Progress Report (EPPR) and alignment with Earned value

› What should be included in the design programme

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Tender/Procurement Process& PlanningWe cover the tendering/procurement process widely used in the U.K. and what the role of the planner is in supporting the tendering process in:

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Tender evaluation (MEAT)

Tender programme evaluation

Programme management evaluation

The procurement activities to be include in the programme & tracked

What the planner's role is in supporting the whole procurement process and how to prepare a tender programme

Dealing with long lead items

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DAY TWO - we cover the following:

Consents & Permits

› Types of consents –Planning, traffic and environmental

› Statutory approval periods

› Consideration of utility permits and outage periods.

Undertaking & Assurances

› Discuss obligations with regard to Undertakings & assurances and their management in the programme.

Resource Levelling & Smoothing

› Difference between Resource levelling and Resource smoothing

› Application in optimising the schedule

Delay & Forensic Schedule Analysis

› Difference between delay & disruption

› Causes of delay & disruption

› The different types of delay analysis methods, their application, advantages and disadvantages (SCL delay & disruption protocol).

Change Management

› Illustration of programme change management (use of before and after programmes)

› Impact of change on EVM.

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Personal Skills› We discuss the soft skills

required to enable one to be an effective planner that adds real value to the team.

Project Controls Reports› Different types of Project

controls reports and how these facilitate informed decision making by management

› Dashboard reporting.

Programme Quality› Key considerations in

developing a robust and quality programme and ensuring programme integrity

› DCMA 14 schedule quality checks.

Earned Value Management› What is EVM?› EVM process and calculations › Application of EVM in

Primavera P6› Earnings rules / Earned value

techniques / Rules of credit.

Testing & Commissioning› Testing and commissioning

using the V-lifecycle› T&C phases for complete

system integration.

Asset Completion & Handover› Asset completion, handover

process and deliverables.

Risk Management & how to undertake Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)› Qualitative risk analysis and managing the risk register› Quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) – A live demo of a QSRA will be

done during the training › Interpretation of QSRA risk analysis outputs.

Construction Programme› What to include in a

construction programme› Good practice in developing a

quality construction programmes

The Trainer

For more information on PM Excellence, please visit our website http://www.pmexcellence.co.uk/ where you will find testimonials from past students.

Patrick Opio, BSc MSc MSc DIC MAPM

Patrick has over eighteen years UK and overseas experience in planning and project controls in the delivery of mega and complex infrastructure projects in both client and contractor environments.

He has been involved in iconic programmes like High Speed 2, Crossrail, London 2012 Olympics, King's Cross St. Pancras Redevelopment, Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) and Oil and Gas developments.

He has a Masters in Concrete Structures and Business Management from Imperial College and a Masters in Information Systems Engineering from London South Bank University. He also holds Train the Trainer certifications.

He started his career as a Civil Engineer eventually progressing into Project Planning and Controls.

Patrick prides himself in making things happen.

› APMG Project Planning and Control › APMG Earned Value Management

› Prince2 › Primavera P6

Patrick is an experienced trainer and is a Member of the Association of Project Management. He is an accredited trainer for the following certifications:

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Testimonials

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The course was filled with quality content and after completing the course, it had surpassed what I had imagined. It is delivered well and the manual is filled with everything an aspiring planner will need.I also attended PM Excellence's interview preparation I had a successful interview with one of the leading companies who deal with project controls. Many thanks to PM Excellence and best of luck.

Sean Condron, Project Engineer - High Speed 2

I recently took the "Construction Planning Training" course with PM Excellence. This was a very interactive and informative course! I don't think I can recommend it enough. In those two days I've learned so many things and the good thing is if you don't understand something the tutor will explain it to you as many time as he have to so you can actually understand it. It's a very practical course for future planners and for people who are already in the industry. Cheers Patrick!

Nikolay Vasilev, Senior Planner - Price Building Services - New Tottenham

Hotspur Stadium

After being advised by a friend about PM Excellence's training, I decided to come to London from Spain to take both Construction planning and Primavera P6 training. One month after completing the training, I got a job with a well-known engineering company in London as a construction planner on Crossrail 2. PM Excellence covered all my expectations to become a planner and thanks to them I got involved in this professional field promptly, I strongly recommend them.

Daniel Urrea, Arup - Crossrail 2

I have recently undertaken the "Construction Planning Training" course with PM Excellence and I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Patrick was our trainer over the two day course & to be honest, I could have done with another day to absorb the information that is provided on this course. Patrick is an absolute mine of information. The course material was clear & well laid out. He took time to explain everything very well & listened to all questions and answered them clearly.The course covers every stage of project planning from beginning to end &, as I say, the volume of material, information & knowledge available from the course is priceless.

On a personal note, the after-course support is excellent, & I will be taking further courses with PM Excellence.

Stewart Andrew, Senior Engineer -Crossrail Anglia

The course was great, very straight forward and very clear. It shows clearly what it means to be a planner, what to do and how to do it. I am very happy for taking the course and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in becoming a planner or wants to improve their skills.

Bogdan Gandac, Project Planner -Affinity Water Project

This was a very comprehensive training about everything Project Controls. From the fundamentals of planning, to the nitty gritty of quantitative risk analysis, cost management, programme reporting, etc., the trainee should come out of this course with confidence about the whole spectrum of project controls. I believe the training is not confined only to Construction Planning, as everything I learned applies fully to my Oil and Gas Industry. The trainer exudes a lot for passion for the profession of Project Controls, and that should rub off on anyone attending.

Emmanuel Kirunda, Project Delivery Engineer - Tullow Oil Plc

This two days course covers all the topics needed for Planning Engineers and is explained with real examples from real projects the trainer has been involved. This course is not about computers or software but about knowledge and understanding of the processes. You can also ask questions at any moment to make sure you don't miss the point in any of the topics.I would highly recommend this training to anyone with some construction experience who wants to pursue a Planning career.

Juan C. Perez Castillo, Senior Project Controls Engineer - Turner &

Townsend

A definite training to attend for anyone who has worked in Major projects and wants to move into Project PlanningProject planning explained with good presentation and course notes. I will recommend PM Excellence to anyone who wants to get into Construction Project Planning.

Femi Akinrele, Freelance Planner

The whole two days were pitched well, he kept the energy level up, was practical, professional and really built my confidence and showed me areas to concentrate on in the real world.

Victor Sorae, Aspiring Planner

This is what some of our delegates have to say about the course

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