Oracle Primavera Contract Management, BI Version 14 - Softcover

Stephen D. Kelly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849686904 ISBN 13: 9781849686907

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

A one-stop reference to concepts and usability of the core modules of a complex application

Overview

• Contract Management concepts
• Understand PCM from thirty-thousand feet to the ground.
• What you learn can be used when working with previous versions.
• Section on the new Primavera Unifier

In Detail

Oracle's Primavera Contract Management, Business Intelligence Publisher Edition is a document management, job cost, and field controls solution that keeps construction projects on schedule and on budget through complete project control.

"Oracle Primavera Contract Management, Business Intelligence Publisher Edition v14" explains the concepts behind the core modules and how to use them.

"Oracle Primavera Contract Management, Business Intelligence Publisher Edition v14" makes this complex application understandable. You will understand the concepts behind the core modules and how to use them.

This book starts with some basic introduction to Contract management and then covers the advantages and disadvantages of using a spreadsheet in managing information on a project. The book then covers in detail the concepts involved with how it works from a 30,000 foot view and explains the concept of how Oracle Primavera Contract Management is diametrically opposed to a spreadsheet mentality.

The book also covers the aspects of how Oracle Primavera Contract Management manages the money and contractual relationships on a project.

What you will learn from this book

• The concepts of Contract Management differs with each organization, learn how PCM is designed to work your way
• Learn how to manage the over-abundance of data in a project and find what you are looking for quickly
• There is too much information to keep in your head; use PCM for easy storage and retrieval.
• The Cost Worksheet is your friend, learn how to use it to your benefit.
• The Change Process can be daunting, learn the various methods to manage this potentially complex procedure.
• Learn to set up the Change Process to match your business; don't be forced into a box.
• Payments are key to a successful business, learn how to manage them quickly and easily
• Improperly managed submittals are the second highest reason for losing money on a project; learn that your project does not need to be part of this statistic.
• Learn how to use the drawings module to know who has what and when.
• Learn how PCM can help out in the field.

Approach

This book is packed with real world examples that cover concepts and usability of the core modules of a complex application.

Who this book is written for

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.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen D. Kelly

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849686904
• ISBN 13: 9781849686907
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208