Never import an XER file or open a report again with Power BI

In many cases, planning engineers need to import XER files to review the progress status on a specific data date. Project controllers may want to check historic progress reports to review some of the following: – Forecasted Completion date and project delays. – Project overall or area-wise variance %. – Cost Variance Breakdown. – Earned Value Breakdown. Planning Engineers […]

How can companies save a lot of money with Power BI?

As the market has become more competitive, companies seek to reduce costs and increase profits. It is now easier than ever to do so when companies strategically leverage the right technology. Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Virtual Arguments and SaaS are all forms of emerging technologies that can be used in any industry. I have seen that the […]

Leverage in Planning and Project Control

Many planning engineers are unable to deliver the expected results in their projects. In many cases, it is not because they lack the project control knowledge but because there is “so much to do, so little time”. In a progress update cycle here is what a planning engineer needs to do: Collect progress data. Update […]

Progress Dashboard in Project Control

There is no standard format for progress dashboards. Some planning Engineers make the mistake of showing unnecessary content in the dashboard while others miss important progress data. This article will explain the followings about dashboards. What is a progress dashboard? The story framework of a progress dashboard. Dashboard Presentation. Automation Level of Details What is […]