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This
section includes three different types of software,
estimating tools, project cost management tools, and
earned value management tools.
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to see more on project estimating.
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to see more on project cost control.
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more on earned value management.
ARES PRISM - see Contruent,
Benchmark Estimating Software - A flexible,
easy-to-use estimating & bidding software that is
ideal for any industry. It allows you to streamline and
simplify your cost estimating processes, while improving
the consistency and accuracy of your quoting. Cloud and
desktop options available: https://www.benchmarkestimating.com
Cleopatra - A multi-faceted set of capabilities focused on improving project performance and maximizing capital investments including estimating: https://www.costmanagement.eu/
Contruent capital project management software (Formally ARES PRISM) uses the value of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence to create intelligent Dashboards giving full project visibility that is fast, accurate and in real time. Its integrated PPP cost management software solutions providing enterprise project controls software that oversees the complete project management life cycle, delivering dependable estimating, forecasting (EVM), procurement, cost control, and performance measurement: https://www.contruent.com/
InEight Estimate (Hard Dollar)- Streamline the entire estimating process by creating benchmarked estimates and bid proposals, then know where your project is going with budget management and real-time forecasting based on actuals received from the field: https://ineight.com/solutions/project-cost-management/
Namcook Analytics a predictive tool for the early sizing and risk profile analysis of software development projects that supports up to 60 development methodologies: http://www.namcook.com/index.html
QSM powerful estimation and project intelligence software, powered by the largest database of its kind: https://www.qsm.com/
RIB Candy & CostX: First principles
estimating, planning and project controls for the Built
Environment: : https://ribccs.com/oceania/
(see RIB CCS in
Construction Management)
ScopeMaster Based on requirements, calculates the real functional size of your teams’ work or backlog in ISO standard functional size measurements: https://www.scopemaster.com/
SEER® - Knowledge Based Estimation to support project planning and execution: https://galorath.com/our-products/
STACK - an easy-to-use, all-in-one, cloud platform for takeoff, estimating and proposal: https://www.stackct.com/
Unison Cost Engineering provides the framework, models, and data required for accurate, on-time estimates. The tool dynamically link cost, schedule, and uncertainty to technical requirements, including analysis, design, implementation, and verification: https://www.unisonglobal.com/product-suites/cost-engineering/
Click through to see more on Estimating.
ARES PRISM - see Contruent,
Cleopatra project cost management - A
multi-faceted set of capabilities focused on improving
project performance and maximizing capital investments.
The system includes estimating, budgeting, planning,
scheduling, cost management and control, Earned Value
Management (EVM), progress measurement, and benchmarking -
to analyze cost and productivity through the full life
cycle of enterprise level projects: https://www.costmanagement.eu/
Contruent capital project management software (Formally ARES PRISM). Integrated PPP cost management software solutions providing enterprise project controls software that oversees the complete project management life cycle, delivering dependable estimating, forecasting (EVM), procurement, cost control, and performance measurement: https://www.contruent.com/
EcoSys EPC - Enterprise Project Performance Software for Portfolios, Projects, and Contracts; including EVM: https://www.ecosys.net/
Empower - A browser-based analytical tool that integrates earned value, schedule, work authorization, and other key performance data to enable proactive management of complex projects. Empower is designed to quickly locate problem areas, identify trends, display information graphically, provide insight into data quality issues, and support data-driven audit initiatives, and integrated workflow: https://www.encore-analytics.com/
InEight control - Streamline the entire estimating
process by creating benchmarked estimates and bid
proposals, then know where your project is going with
budget management and real-time forecasting based on
actuals received from the field:
https://ineight.com/solutions/project-cost-management/
mpower - project cost and performance management
system designed and developed for use in engineering,
construction, maintenance and operations environments:
http://www.monitor-mpower.com/software/mpower/
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Chrono™ - A MS Project add-in that provides an all-in-one integrated system for integrated master schedule development including EVM and earned schedule management: https://rtconfidence.com/
CurvesPro
for Microsoft Project will create traditional Earned Value
charts from your MS Project schedules: https://projectprocorp.com/collections/
software/products/curvespro-software
Deltek Cobra - Comprehensive cost and earned value
management software to manage and analyse budgets, earned
value, actuals, and forecasts:
https://www.deltek.com/en/products/project-and-portfolio-management/cobra
Deltek wInsight Analytics - Seamlessly analyze
cost and integrate earned value performance into your
management processes:
https://www.deltek.com/en/products/project-and-portfolio-management/winsight-analytics
Project FlightDeck - offers automated calculation and reporting of ES metrics regardless of your scheduling tool using Project FlightDeck's Schedule Performance Analyzer© for Excel: http://www.projectflightdeck.com/Products.php
Easy EVM is
an introduction to implementing EVM in an organization
based on ISO 21508: Earned Value Management in Project
and Programme Management. Its purpose of is to
provide practical guidance to people, and organizations,
involved in either implementing an earned value management
system, or using information created by an earned value
management system. See
more.
Easy EVM Workbook, is a simple spreadsheet that performs the calculations needed to apply EVM to normal projects. It is recommended for use on straightforward engineering projects up to $20 million and ICT projects up to $10 million, both with a pragmatic work package design. See more.
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AI -
The application includes some elements of
Artificial Intelligence, click
to see more.
- FREE - Some
options are free for a period of time (some tools are
completely free)
Camms Risk - Enterprise risk management software to manage risks, audits, incidents and hazards: https://www.cammsgroup.com/solutions-page/risk/
InEight Risk Management - incorporate real,
on-going risk assessments so you easily manage risk from
bid, to execution and mitigation — right through to
retirement.: https://ineight.com/process-solutions/risk-management/
nPlan - AI - Data-driven risk analysis and assurance nPlan's AI forecasts project outcomes using historical data, making risk assurance easier, faster, and more reliable by using machine learning to analyze schedule and predict outcomes: https://www.nplan.io/
PRC Software - Risk Management Software Suite for
Project & Program Controls: https://www.prcsoftware.com/software
- PRC Enterprise Risk Register is a web-
based software solution which allows
for the tracking of project, program and portfolio risk
- PRC Enterprise Cost Risk Analysis
- PRC Enterprise Schedule Risk Analysis is a
schedule Monte Carlo software solution.
Risk Decisions - Predict! The Predict! suite of management and analysis software provides everything your organization needs to manage risks across projects and programs, plus a range of risk resources, consultancy, and support: https://www.riskdecisions.com
Riskonnect - Risk management software solutions that can be integrated into one platform to manage risk and compliance across your organization and beyond (including Sword GRC solutions): https://riskonnect.com/
RiskyProject - A complete suite of project risk analysis and project risk management software in one seamless package that integrates with scheduling and planning tools: http://intaver.com/
RiskTools
- Easy-to-use tools to help you manage project risk and
cost contingency, see the short explainer video (30
seconds) at: https://www.risktools.com.au/explainer-video-2/
- RiskValuer:
https://www.risktools.com.au/riskvaluer-video-2/
- EstimateManager: https://www.risktools.com.au/estimatemanager-video/
- IssuesValuer: https://www.risktools.com.au/issuesvaluer-video/
- UncertainCostManager (UCM) enables any simulations
to be run across any combination of the above toolsets or
project grouping for programme and portfolios cost
management.
A subscription for any of the toolsets may be purchased
here:
https://payment.risktools.com.au/?product
Safran Risk - Enterprise project and risk management, including powerful and intuitive schedule and cost risk analysis for complex projects: https://www.safran.com/
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Key:
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AI -
The application includes some elements of
Artificial Intelligence, click
to see more.
- FREE - Some
options are free for a period of time (some tools are
completely free)
Chrono™ - A MS Project add-in that provides an all-in-one integrated system for integrated master schedule development, schedule risk analysis, and earned schedule management: https://rtconfidence.com/
Deltek Acumen Risk - Account for scope uncertainty, work complexity, risk events, weather events and opportunities to determine true cost and schedule risk. Acumen Risk is full-featured and very user friendly: https://www.deltek.com/en-au/products/project-and-portfolio-management/acumen/modules/acumen-risk
Full Monte Schedule Risk Analysis - From Barbecana a cost and schedule risk analysis tool for Microsoft Project and P6. Calculates the range of probable dates for every single activity/milestone in the project in a single analysis and identifies all potential critical paths through the project. Sensitivity Analysis helps identify key areas to reduce uncertainty in deliverable outcomes: https://www.barbecana.com/full-monte/
NetRisk™ - A module for NetPoint® (see above) that allows you to perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis: https://pmatechnologies.com/netrisk
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AI -
The application includes some elements of
Artificial Intelligence, click
to see more.
- FREE - Some
options are free for a period of time (some tools are
completely free)
JANUA - decision intelligence software is designed
with a 6-step decision-making framework in mind to enable
fast and precise action-review cycles, it supports RACI,
RAPID®, DACI, Advice Process and Janua™ frameworks. The
decision workflow is managed, and all decision are
documented in the decision register: https://www.janua.com/
iThink - Decision and system modelling
tool: https://www.iseesystems.com/store/products/ithink.aspx
MACBETH - Measuring Attractiveness by a Categorical Based Evaluation Technique, management of complex problems involving qualitative value scores and weights: http://m-macbeth.com/
Key:
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AI -
The application includes some elements of
Artificial Intelligence, click
to see more.
- FREE - Some
options are free for a period of time (some tools are
completely free)
