Two New Versions of Primavera(R) Contractor Simplify Construction Scheduling; Standard and Deluxe Versions Give Contractors and Subcontractors the Right Sized Tool for the Job.PHILADELPHIA -- Primavera pri·ma·ve·ra 1 or pri·ma ve·ra n. 1. A tree (Cybistax donnellsmithii) of Mexico and Guatemala, having opposite, palmately compound leaves, yellow flowers, and close-grained, light-colored wood. 2. Systems, Inc., today announced the release of the latest versions of Primavera Contractor, the only planning and scheduling solution built specifically for the construction industry. Primavera Contractor helps contractors and subcontractors build accurate schedules that are easy to understand and use.
Primavera Contractor's new capabilities include:
-- Project Kickstart(TM) Wizard - a step-by-step guide to
creating an accurate project schedule to get projects started
quickly. The wizard provides a library of options to help
contractors think through project phases, plan resources and
find out about obstacles early so that the project plan
continues to run smoothly. Real-life construction project
samples (residential, hospital, highway, building, etc.) are
included. Customized templates make it easy to build a
schedule faster.
-- Easy-to-use features allow contractors to manage data better,
go back to a previous step, transfer information with simple
drag-and-drop capability, and combine schedule data from
Microsoft(R) Excel using import/export.
-- Progress Spotlight helps contractors get paid faster by
submitting progress reports in just one step. The new Progress
Spotlight and Baseline Maintenance tool also identifies
upcoming tasks and if a project scope changes, the schedule
adjusts automatically to match.
-- Two versions are available to meet the specific needs of
contractors and subcontractors:
-- Standard - simplifies schedules for projects up to 750
activities
-- Deluxe - handles scheduling more complex projects up to
2,000 activities
-- Industry reports, forms and graphics for submittal to owners
and prime contractors are easier to understand. The expanded
Reports Wizard and superior graphics help contractors generate
high-quality reports and great graphics quickly.
"Primavera is known for producing accurate schedules that contractors can rely on," said Fredric L. Plotnick, renowned scheduling expert and co-author co·au·thor or co-au·thor n. A collaborating or joint author. tr.v. co·au·thored, co·au·thor·ing, co·au·thors To be a collaborating or joint author of: "He and a colleague . . . of CPM (1) (Critical Path Method) A project management planning and control technique implemented on computers. The critical path is the series of activities and tasks in the project that have no built-in slack time. in Construction Management. "Through its Standard and Deluxe de·luxe also de luxe adj. Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile. adv. versions, Contractor provides contractors and subcontractors in the field with a stronger tool that helps them better manage small to mid-size projects." "Kickstart Wizard Instructional help in an application or system development environment that guides the user through a series of multiple choice questions to accomplish a task. For the most part, wizards are more effective than the help menus found in most applications, which often border on the atrocious. showed us step-by-step how to build our project schedule and make updates quickly - without extra paperwork," said Fred Zeitter, Senior Project Manager, A&E Construction, Inc. "That lets us focus on what we're here to do - deliver a finished building for our client." "We are constantly finding new ways to meet the needs of the construction industry," stated Joel M. Koppelman, Primavera CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Primavera Contractor simplifies scheduling for contractors and improves their overall project management process - helping them to be more successful in their businesses and deliver their projects on-time and on-budget while getting paid faster." Availability Primavera Contractor Standard Version is available at $495.00 and the Deluxe Version is available at $995.00. To find out more about Primavera's simple project planning project planning - project management and scheduling solution, or to upgrade your current system, visit www.primavera.com/contractor_simple or call 1-800-973-1335. About Primavera Primavera is a software company whose clients depend on its project, resource and portfolio management solutions to identify which projects are most important and to make it easy for people to work collaboratively, productively and successfully. As the industry standard in construction and engineering for over 20 years, Primavera solutions are used by general contractors A general contractor is an organization or individual that contracts with another organization or individual (the owner) for the construction of a building, road or any other execution of work or facility. and subcontractors as well as public and private owners to improve scheduling and planning, negotiate change, and increase collaboration to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on budget. Primavera solutions have ensured the success of projects collectively worth more than $5.5 trillion One thousand times one billion, which is 1, followed by 12 zeros, or 10 to the 12th power. See space/time. (mathematics) trillion - In Britain, France, and Germany, 10^18 or a million cubed. In the USA and Canada, 10^12. , including the management of the Pentagon Pentagon Huge five-sided building (1941–43) in Arlington, Va., that is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. Designed by George Edwin Bergstrom, it was, on its completion, the world's largest office building, covering 34 acres (14 hectares) and offering reconstruction, construction of China's Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges Dam, 607 ft (185 m) high and 7,575 ft (2,309 m) long, on the Chang (Yangtze) River, central Hubei prov., China, 30 mi (48 km) W of Yichang. The largest concrete structure in the world, the dam was constructed from 1994 to 2006. and the infrastructure development of the London Underground The London Underground is an underground railway system - also known as a rapid transit system - that serves a large part of Greater London, United Kingdom and some neighbouring areas. It is the world's oldest underground system, and is one of the longest in terms of route length. transit system. For more information, visit www.primavera.com. Primavera and the Primavera sundial logo are trademarks of Primavera Systems, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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