This will be the final edition of Construction Project Controls & BIM Report in its current newsletter format. However, WPL Publishing is considering its options for providing comparable information in a different format in the near future. Current CPC/BIM subscribers will be given their choice of a refund or transfer of their subscription to another product that is available through www.wplpublishing.com. Stay tuned.
In this final edition of CPC/BIM, John Jurewicz evaluates the Finnish application Tekla in his column on building information modeling (BIM). Tammy McCuen explores the common element in green building and BIM. And, Gordon Aronson concludes that Oracle Primavera P6 is being used for scheduling but not for critical path method scheduling. In addition, Doug Findley determines that P6 is a much better tool than P3 to use for today's project management. We also report on the Construction Specifications Institute and Construction Specifications Canada release of the 2010 edition of UniFormat. And as always, don't forget Industry Updates.
John Jurewicz evaluates the Finnish application Tekla.
Tammy McCuen provides an overview of green building and building information modeling principles that yield optimal project results.
Doug Findley concludes that P3's end is a not bad thing but that P6 is a much better tool to use for today's project management.
Gordon Aronson concludes that Oracle Primavera P6 is being used for scheduling, but not for critical path method scheduling.
In just a few short weeks, scheduling author and engineer Fredric L. Plotnick, Ph.D., Esq., P.E., will open his first annual Construction CPM Conference. Starting Jan. 12 in Orlando, this three-day, multi-track conference will feature construction management experts, consultants and vendors to explore all aspects of construction scheduling. Tracks will include best practices, claims support, earned value, case studies, training sessions and clinics. Notable keynote speakers will include Joel Koppelman and Dick Faris of Oracle Primavera, John Owen of Deltek Open Plan, and Irv Richter of Hill International. Highlights of the event will include an exhibit hall with multiple vendors of CPM software, and on Saturday, Jan. 15, there will be a mock trial to help attendees understand the do's and don'ts of testifying as a schedule expert in a construction litigation case. For more information, visit www.constructioncpm.com.
