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This blog discusses CPM scheduling, engineering law and other aspects of project management.

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Fred,Just reading your column in Oct., 2015. Wow, I am happy to hear this. As a PM for over 30 years, who has an affinity for scheduling, I had given up on Primavera because...

Hi Fred,<br/>Another "integrative" software I have been very impressed with is Jean-Yves Moine's "CUBIX 360". <a href="http://3d-wbs.blogspot.com/" rel='nofollow'>http://3d-wbs.blogspo...

I was recently asked by a client to develop an equation to estimate the risk-related costs associated with implementing a recovery schedule. Using a ratio of the free floats for activit...

We love change orders as a drywall sub, just let us get our contract work done and pay us promptly on the change, not 6-9 months after we installed the work which often happens.

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Critical Path Method Scheduling

Don't Delay: Sign Up Now For The 10th Construction CPM Conference

Come 'kick the tires' of competing software, learn and have fun, starting Jan. 19th at Disney World
Fredricplotnick
Fredric L. Plotnick
December 20, 2019

There are three days of classes, plenary keynotes, basic and advanced training, claims prevention, discussion and hands-on opportunities with the competing software solutions.


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December 30, 2016
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Stop by because here's what we'll be talking about at the Construction CPM Conference in Orlando.
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A Good Fit? On the Subject of Lean and Critical Path Method Scheduling

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Should Past Trends Be The Basis of Future Forecasts?

Contribute ideas to an AACE best practice plus come to the Construction CPM Conference
Fredricplotnick
Fredric L. Plotnick
October 7, 2016
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Comment on an AACE Recommended Practice on the measurement and use of past trends to forecast future progress and hear the latest on the Construction CPM Conference.
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Should Project Owners Make Key Decisions on Schedules?

If the first instructions are on costs and cost loading, it does not bode well for on-time completion
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Fredric L. Plotnick
September 6, 2016
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Why do contractors so often allow the owner to select the personnel and software for the project schedule?
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Conventional and Unconventional Wisdom – A Recap

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Fredric L. Plotnick
April 13, 2016

We do have an influence on what software firms develop and market. This blog has previously suggested an owner is better served by requiring use of risk analysis. To learn how software is evolving to meet our needs read on...


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Why You Should Join Us in New Orleans for the 2016 Construction CPM Conference

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Fredric L. Plotnick
January 11, 2016
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See the seven compelling reasons to join us starting January 31.


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Trends for Construction Planners and Schedulers to Watch in 2016

Risk is up, earned-value management down and other observations.
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Fredric L. Plotnick
December 24, 2015
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What planners and schedulers for the construction industry should be thinking about.


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