Oracle Primavera contract management / Stephen D. Kelly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, Stephen D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Construction industry--Management--Data processing.

Construction industry.

Production scheduling--Data processing.

Production scheduling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 p.)

Edition:

Version 14.

Other Title:

Oracle Primavera contract management business intelligence publisher v14

Primavera contract management

Place of Publication:

Birmingham, UK : Packt Pub., 2012.

Language Note:

English

Biography/History:

Kelly Stephen: Stephen D. Kelly graduated from Oregon State University in 1982 with a degree in Construction Engineering Management. He got his start with a mid-sized general contractor who was willing to take a chance with this college graduate and they both saw the benefits of a computer system in the contracting world. Even though the personal computer had not yet come to the scene, Steve was very interested in how computers could help the construction industry to manage time, cost and improve efficiencies. Steve used his knowledge gained at the University and a lot of "on-the-job training" along with his love for computers to advance in the construction industry. He then moved to computerized estimating and building estimating databases to allow estimators to become more efficient and more accurate. The problem was that the more accurate the estimator became, the more projects he would lose as he was more accurate and not bound to miss anything. After working for many years in the construction industry in various positions and organizations, Steve decided he wanted to work for many companies at once and help them computerize their business in the construction industry. At this time, Primavera had already placed itself in the forefront of the computerized scheduling market with its DOS product, Primavera Project Planner (P3). Primavera then bought Expedition and started to market this as a project communication and cost controls tool to accompany their flagship product. The rest (as they say) is history. Steve has been implementing and training with the Primavera suite since 1985. He has worked around the world in many large organizations to help them understand project controls and how to properly implement and use a tool such as Oracle Primavera Contract Management. His company, Pro Management Systems, Inc. has built many third-party applications to enhance the abilities of PCM. Steve has a passion, and is known for his desire to understand a business before even talking about the various tools available. Like he says, "I want to learn how you do business and then figure out how to possibly improve those processes and wrap the tools around them. " He relates project management to the fireman profession. He has given speeches on this comparison saying, "Even if a fire is put out quickly, there is always residual damage to deal with. " In other words, it is better to keep the fires from starting at all. He likens that concept to project management and uses the Primavera tools to allow his clients to be proactive rather than reactive. He says, "Why not let the computer tell me what information needs my attention, it is much smarter and faster than I ever dreamed. " Steve has a wonderful, supportive wife of 30 years, five children, and two grandchildren. He lives on a small farm in Oregon where he enjoys time in the out of doors.

Summary:

This book is packed with real world examples that cover concepts and usability of the core modules of a complex application. If you are Project manager or consultant looking forward to using and implementing Oracle Primavera Contract Management in your organization, then this is the best guide for you. No prior knowledge of PCM required.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Credits; About the Author; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Welcome to Oracle Primavera Contract Management v14; Contracts; The contract in simplified terms; Oracle Primavera Contract Management in a nutshell; Don't be afraid; Summary; Chapter 2: Information Overload; Types of project information; Where does all this information come from; Using a hierarchical structure; Storage of information; Summary; Chapter 3: So Much to Manage; Types of information; Information sent or received; Information sent; Information received

Module TypesRequests; Notices; Noncompliance Notice; Proposals; Changes; Summary; Chapter 4: The Almighty Spreadsheet; Overusage of the spreadsheet; Accountability; My spreadsheet; Spreadsheet = silo; Summary; Chapter 5: There Is a Better Way; What to use; Accessibility; Security; Integration; Capabilities; Configuration and customization; Output; Forms; Reports; Letters; Dunning Letters; There are options; Summary; Chapter 6: The Big Picture; Thirty-thousand foot view; The money; A matter of perspective; Understanding the hierarchy; Project hierarchy; The cost hierarchy; Summary

Chapter 7: System versus SiloTypical silo approach; What's wrong with this approach; The system approach; Summary; Chapter 8: Follow the Money; It starts with the Cost Worksheet; Contracts; Actuals; Procurement; Variances; Miscellaneous; Drilling down to the detail; Summary; Chapter 9: The Only Constant Is Change; Understanding the process; What happens on the Cost Worksheet?; Example of a Change Management matrix; Budget Contract Estimated Phase; Document Type; To and From; Cost Worksheet; Commitment Contract(s) Estimated Phase; Document Type; To and From; Cost Worksheet

Commitment Contract(s) Quoted PhaseDocument Type; To and From; Cost Worksheet; Budget Contract Quoted Phase; Document Type; To and From; Cost Worksheet; The Negotiated Phase; Budget Contract Negotiated Phase; Commitment Contract Negotiated Phase; The Final Phase; Budget Contract Final Phase; Commitment Contract Final Phase; Budget Contract Beyond Final Phase; Document Type; To and From; Cost Worksheet; Commitment Contract Beyond Final Phase; Document Type; To and From; Cost Worksheet; Following a change; Issues; Initiating the change; Rejecting a change; Types of changes; Summary

Chapter 10: Time to Get PaidCost Worksheet and payments; Difference between Payment Requisitions and Invoices; Setting up the Payment Certificates module; Cost options; Project Settings; Cost Settings (Contract level); Creating the Payment Requisition template; Adjusting and adding Pay Items; Processing payments; Invoices; Summary; Chapter 11: Reading your Crystal Ball; How is this possible; Forecasting; Trends; Summary; Chapter 12: Managing Drawings; What are drawings; Adding drawings to my project; One by one; Import; Third-party import tools; Managing drawings; Revising drawings

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Notes:

"Oracle Primavera contract management business intelligence publisher v14."

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781283901840

1283901846

9781849686914

1849686912

OCLC:

823719298