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UAL was a large project involving numerous subcontractors that required the input of several BAM planners simultaneously. “We used Asta Powerproject extensively for the duration of the project to manage the many phases and stages of the programme.” explained Mick Davis, BAM’s Senior Planner for the project. A  four-year long operation of careful planning, scheduling, construction and communication culminated in the project receiving multiple awards across the industry. Read full case study.

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Michael McCullen, Executive Chairman of Asta, discusses an open approach to BIM in Construction Manager.

In focusing the industry on the target of achieving Level 2 BIM on all projects by 2016, the government is successfully keeping the construction industry moving firmly forwards. The recent NBS National BIM Report 2013 shows that around  39% of the building industry is aware of and currently using BIM. In 2010, when the survey team asked the same question, the figure was 13%.

While this is positive, it fails to highlight the fact that in today’s challenging economic environment, budgets are stretched and BIM requires investment not only in IT, but also in process change and training. For BIM to become a reality, understanding what wider changes are needed to improve project management as a whole is just as important as having the right tools to use.

At its heart BIM is about changing the role that information plays, and how it is handled. Information must enable workflows that span the entire construction value chain to drive better quality, timeliness and cost-effectiveness in the development of our built environment. It is not just about technology, although this is a key enabler of process change. It is about business, about reducing risk to every party, transparency and good communications, creating a win-win for all.

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With the government mandate that all major construction projects in the public sector must be working with at Building Information Management (BIM) Level 2 by 2016, now is the time to ensure that your company is ready to exploit the power of BIM for the planning and control of projects in time for the 2016 deadline.

This new, 2-day workshop run by Asta Development in conjunction with BIM experts from the BIM Academy and Northumbria University is designed for those in your organisation who have responsibility for the management of time, including: Planners, Schedulers, Project Controllers, Project Managers, Commercial Staff and Quantity Surveyors.

Working in small groups and with guidance from knowledgeable presenters with a wealth of industry experience, delegates wil each gain an understanding of the potential of BIM tools for optimising the planning and control of construction projects – as well as a practical insight into ways of BIM working. Click here for more information including a full agenda.

Exercises involve using Asta Powerproject and linking it to a 3D model to create a 4D programme for which Revit and Navisworks will be used. However, the methodology is applicable to the use of other software.

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Up until three years ago, CACI had been running a complex spreadsheet-orientated process in MS Project for managing the delivery of customer contracts and for consultant fee-earning calculations. Coupled with summary analysis reporting and the transferral of completed progress data for each project, CACI identified a need to move away from this labour-intensive process. At the same time it wanted to improve its forecasting ability across its wide range of customer projects. Such a business-critical process merited the implementation of a more efficient, joined-up and cost-effective model, allowing the company to manage a large and diverse portfolio of projects more effectively.

CACI Offices

After reviewing other systems, the Asta Powerproject suite was chosen as the preferred software. Simon Kelly, Operations Director, Business Intelligence within the IT Solutions division, was able to identify a system with the capabilities the business needed, and with the potential to bring cost efficiencies greater than the initial outlay simply by better managing workflow, automating reports and controlling all information centrally.

Simon explains about his division and how Asta Powerproject is used to enhance working practices. “We provide software applications, systems integration and ICT consultancy and delivery services for some of the largest public and private sector organisations across the UK, Ireland and Europe: from telecoms – offering Operational Support Systems solutions, strategic consultancy and network architecture and design services, to children’s services – offering software that gives a holistic view of a child across all touch points, like Social Services. We also provide services to the NHS — business intelligence, performance management,
financial cost solutions, and we have a history of running large services projects like the Scottish census and high-end web applications to central government departments.”

About CACI

CACI Ltdis a wholly owned subsidiary of CACI International Inc. operating out of the UK and Netherlands. It provides an unrivalled range of marketing solutions and information systems to local and central government and to most industries within the private sector. CACI takes pride in its ability to develop innovative yet practical IT solutions which provide real benefit to clients; it achieves this through a powerful combination of data, software and the expertise of its people. CACI’s services, systems and support span four main divisions covering IT Solutions, Location Planning, Integrated Marketing and Digital Solutions, each area reaching a wide range of industry sectors and all of which aimed at helping clients to streamline and improve business and realise operational efficiencies. CACI’s position as the leading IT systems and marketing solutions provider is built on a reputation for keeping customer needs at the forefront of business objectives and in support of this CACI places high importance on delivering to its customers at the highest possible levels. To help sustain its quality and timeliness of delivery, CACI has implemented a project portfolio management system from Asta Development, which it uses across all four of its divisions to maintain consistency.

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Delegates will gain a good understanding of the key legal and contractual implications such as the importance of the critical path, programme float and concurrency. Receive advice on writing detailed and meaningful reports and experience what it is like to be personally cross-examined by a Chartered Arbitrator! View provisional agenda.

Places on the course are limited so, to reserve your place, please complete and return the booking form or contact Shona on (0)1844 261700 and protect your company from delay and disruption disputes.

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May 23rd, 11.00 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

Project management software for technology organisations

A 45-minute webinar illustrating how Asta Powerproject can enhance project management in technology companies. Key features covered include:

1) Easy creation of accurate schedules, 2) Ability to accurately review the status of multiple projects, 3) Practical tools to optimise your project resources, 4) Use of Asta Powerproject’s powerful reporting tools.

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