Thursday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM -- 75 minute session
Opening Session with Jim O'Brien, Dick Faris, John Owen, Joel Koppelman and Fred Plotnick
The history, evolution and possible futures of CPM as a tool for aiding construction professionals will be examined by this distinguished panel. Jim will open with the origins of the methodology and the difficulties of working with mainframe computer service centers run by the priests of CPM. Dick and John will continue the story with the transition to personal computers and the difficulties of creating user friendliness for additional members of the project team. Joel will discuss where we are now headed, along with other members of the panel. Fred will moderate, and add a short tutorial on the necessary discipline required by users of modern software as we embrace the greater power and freedom provided.
Thursday, 9:35 AM to 10:50 AM -- 75 minute session
R01 - Introduction to Oracle P3 Software
This session will lead attendees from download of P3 software from Oracle's website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a veteran user of P3, Gordon Aronson, emphasis will be given to P3's professional features, superior calculations, and ease of use.
R02 - Introduction to Oracle P6 Software
This session will lead attendees from download of P6 software from Oracle's website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the Primavera team that developed the latest version of P6, ...
R03 - Introduction to Deltek Open Plan Software
This session will lead attendees from download of Open Plan software from Deltek's website, or from the CD provided in the back of of the text CPM in Construction Management, 7th Edition, to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the Welcome Software team that developed the original version, and now of the Deltek team that developed the latest version of Open Plan, ...
R04 - Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010
This session will lead attendees from download of Project 2010 from Microsoft's website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the Microsoft team that developed the latest version of P6, ...
R05 - Introduction to Phoenix Project Manager
This session will lead attendees from download of Phoenix Project Manager from their website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the team that developed the latest version of Phoenix Project Manager, ...
R06 - Project Showcase: Fluor Corp P6 and COBRA
Details to be provided via Deltek
ClinicR1 - available
Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM -- 75 minute session
R07 - Bridging from Oracle P3 to P6 - Lone Wolf to Team Player
This session will assist those users of P3 or SureTrak who desire to move up to P6 with the transition. Taught by a member of the Primavera team that developed the latest version of P6, ...
R08 - Oracle P6 Advanced Features
This session will continue instruction in P6 features such as resource loading, leveling and smoothing, cost loading and past period reporting, and graphics. Taught by a member of the Primavera team that developed the latest version of P6, ...
R09 - Deltek Open Plan Advanced Features
This session will continue instruction in P6 features such as resource loading, leveling and smoothing, cost loading and past period reporting, and graphics. Taught by a member of the Welcom software team that developed the original version, and now of the Deltek team that developed the latest version of Open Plan, ...
R10 - Intro to PMA Netpoint software
This session will lead attendees from download of Netpoint software from PMA's website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the PMA team that developed the latest version of Netpoint, ...
R11 - Gordon Aronson on Document Management for the Contractor
There are many document related items that can make a contractor's use of important documents far more effective, faster, and more useful. The emphasis here is not on software, but rater approach. There is no question that software of some flavor is required to make the system most efficient.
R12 - Project Showcase: - Herzog Rail Transit Project
Details to be provided...
ClinicR2 - available
Thursday, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM -- 75 minute session
R13 - Oracle Contract Manager
This session will lead attendees from download of Contract Manager (previously known as Expedition) software from Oracle's website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the Catalyst (Oracle/Primavera Partner) team that provided input to development of and now markets this latest version of Contract Manager, ...
R14 - Featured Orlando Project (Disney/Universal?)
R15 - Oracle P6 Enterprise Features
This session will lead attendees from download of P6 software from Oracle's website by your organization's system administrator to deployment to program and project managers, team members and senior management. Taught by a member of the Primavera team that developed the latest version of P6, ...
R16 - Intro to Micro Planner software
This session will lead attendees from download of Micro Planner Manager software from the Micro Planner International website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the team that developed the latest version of Micro Planner Manager and Micro Planner X-Pert.
Demo software may be downloaded at http://www.microplanning.com/default.aspx?tabid=2095
R17 - PMI COS SEI Session #1
R18 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicR3 - Deltek Open Plan
Thursday, 3:35 PM to 4:50 PM -- 75 minute session
R19 - Intro to Oracle (Pertmaster) Risk Analysis
This session will lead attendees from download of Risk Analysis (previously named Pertmaster) software from Oracle's website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the Primavera team that developed the latest version of Risk Analysis, ...
R20 - Deltek Open Plan Enterprise Features
R21 - Intro to Acumen Fuse software
Acumen Fuse™ is a metric analysis and visualization tool assessing schedule, cost, risk and project performance. Using libraries of metrics, Acumen Fuse™ provides a powerful means of pinpointing problematic areas and activities within a project and providing solutions for resolution. Advanced slice and dice analysis is achieved through a unique visualization approach using Acumen Fuse ribbons which can be generated by activity fields and custom attributes. This session will explore use of Acumen Fuse on a variety of CPM software file formats including Oracle Primavera P6 and Risk Analysis (Pertmaster,) Deltek Open Plan, Microsoft Project 2003, 2007, 2010, and others.
Demo software may be downloaded at http://www.projectacumen.com/products/fuse/trial 
R22 - Intro to Spider Project software
This session will lead attendees from download of Spider Project software from the Spider Project Management website to delivery of the first update report to management of the Contractor and the Owner. Taught by a member of the team that developed the latest version of Spider Project, Vladimir Liberzon, this session will explore the methodology used to create schedule models which may then be further expanded to corporate databases for use in future projects.
Demo software may be downloaded at http://www.spiderproject.ru/enter.php?ver=prof&lang=eng
R23 - PMI COS SEI Session #2
R24 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicR4 - available
Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM -- 75 minute session
Keynote Session with Irv Richter of Hill International
Friday, 9:35 AM to 10:50 AM -- 75 minute session
F01 - Introduction to Oracle P3 software (repeat of R01)
F02 - Introduction to Oracle P6 software (repeat of R02)
F03 - Introduction to Deltek Open Plan (repeat of R03)
F04 - Lessons from CPM in Construction Management, 7th Edition
This classic, originally written by James J. O'Brien in 1964, continues to be used as a primary teaching textbook, a ready reference, and as an industry bible cited in numerous federal, state, municipal and private contract specifications.
F05 - Jonathan Japka on "How to prepare a WBS"
F06 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicF1 - Spider Software Advanced
This clinic will lead attendees from basic data entry and report generation skills in Spider Project (provided in yesterday's session R22) to use of advanced features including resource and cost control and consideration of risk.
Friday, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM -- 75 minute session
F07 - Oracle P3 Advanced Features
Taught by a veteran user of P3, Gordon Aronson, this session will continue instruction in P3 features such as resource loading, leveling and smoothing, cost loading and past period reporting, global change, exporting, and graphics including pure logic and time scaled logic diagrams.
F08 - Oracle P6 Advanced Features (repeat of R08)
F09 - Deltek Open Plan Advanced Features (repeat of R09)
F10 - Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010 (repeat of R04)
F11 - Theory on Resource Leveling
F12 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicF2 - Acumen Fuse
Friday, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM -- 75 minute session
F13 - David Hulett on Risk
F14 - Intro to Phoenix Project Manager (repeat of R05)
F15 - Intro to Micro Planner software (repeat of R16)
F16 - Ron Winter on Implementation of the DCMA 14 Point Test
Relax, the Government Has Set New Standards, and is Here to Help You.
We can all breath easier now that the USA Government has determined a simple list of Pass/Fails checks to determine if your CPM schedule meets quality standards. Departments such as the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) have created a simple checklist that they require all major Defense projects to pass. The use of this DCMA 14-Point check has now been incorporated in various analysis software packages. Literally hundreds of Federal and State construction projects are now specifying this test. All that you the Scheduler needs to do is attend the presentation of this paper and your future success is assured.
And if your job is to review a submitted CPM - Relax - Now its so easy even a Cave Man can do it.
F17 - Intro to Bentley CAD software
F18 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicF3 - available
Friday, 3:35 PM to 4:50 PM -- 75 minute session
F19 - Intro to Oracle Risk Analysis (repeat of R19)
F20 - Intro to PMA Netpoint software (repeat of R10)
F21 - Intro to Spider Project software (repeat of R22)
F22 - Mike Stone on Running a Successful Consulting Practice in Challenging Times
F23 - Intro to Acumen Fuse software (repeat of R21)
F24 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicF4 - available
Saturday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM -- 75 minute session
S01 - Fred Plotnick & Jim Zack on CLAIMS
Professor Fredric L. Plotnick will present recommendations of techniques for claims analysis most likely to provide a most accurate determination of responsibility. Chief ... of Fluor Corporation's Claims Department, James G. Zack, will then present recommendations of techniques for claims analysis most likely to persuade the judge, arbitrator or fact-finder in a variety of venues in both the United States and throughout the world.
S02 - Gary Humphreys on EVM
S03 - P6 Reports for All
S04 - Open Plan Tips & Tricks
This favorite of sessions for experienced Open Plan users will explore tips and tricks that have been discovered by or reported to the Deltek team responsible for this product.
S05 - bim/4D/green topic #1 by Catalyst
S06 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicS1 - Spider Software Enterprise
This clinic will lead attendees from basic data entry and report generation skills in Spider Project (provided in sessions R22 and F21) to use of advanced features including further expansion to corporate databases for use in future projects.
Saturday, 9:35 AM to 10:50 AM -- 75 minute session
S07 - ABA Forum for Construction on Tips for Experts
S08 - Intro to Deltek Cost Application software
S09 - Intro to Oracle Business Tools
S10 - Deltek Open Plan Reports for All
S11 - bim/4D/green topic #2
S12 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicS2 - available
Saturday, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM -- 75 minute session
S13 - Attorneys Prepare for the Mock Trial
S14 - Intro to Hard Dollar software
S15 - Oracle P6 Tips & Tricks
This favorite of sessions for experienced P6 users will explore tips and tricks that have been discovered by or reported to the Oracle team responsible for this product. ...
S16 - Intro to Deltek Business Tools software
S17 - bim/4D/green topic #3
S18 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicS3 - available
Saturday, 12:30 PM to 2:15 PM -- 105 minute session
Mock Trial Luncheon Theatre
Judge Marshall's court is again in session for this year's Mock Trial presentation. So pick up your box lunch, be seated, and enjoy the show! Judge Marshall will teach the LAW. Two attorneys, renown for international and domestic construction litigation, will be providing examples of trial techniques, setting traps for unwary experts. And two experts will be providing examples of bad and good behavior, as well as providing the facts of the case to Judge Marshall and the jury (you!).
Saturday, 12:30 PM to 1:20 PM -- 50 minute session
S19 - aaaa bim/4D/green topic #4
S20 - Intro to Deltek COBRA
S21 - Oracle P6 System Administrator Tips & Tricks
This session is devoted to System Administrators responsible for maintaining an Oracle's P6 implementation for ten to thousands of users.
S22 - available
S23 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicS4 - available
Saturday, 1:25 PM to 2:15 PM -- 50 minute session
S24 - BIM/4D/green topic #5
S25 - Intro to Synchro
ABSTRACT LANGUAGE ...tba
Demo software may be downloaded at http://www.synchroltd.com/demo_request.htm
S26 - Innovations in Program Controls - Integrating Scheduling and Cost Processes and Systems
EcoSys summarizes steps organizations are taking to integrate their Scheduling and Cost Management processes and systems. Case studies from contractors and owners in the oil and gas, utilities and rail sectors will demonstrate how organizations have succeeded at integrating long range planning and fiscal year budgeting with scheduling, budgeting and program controls processes. The single end-to-end process across multiple organizations manages funds, budgets, forecasts, commitments, and earned value--resulting in a secure enterprise database that provides transparency for internal and external stakeholders into long-term and near-term plans and performance
S27 - available
S28 - Project Showcase: - available
ClinicS5 - available
Saturday, 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM -- 75 minute session
S29 - Mock Trial Recap by Judge John Marshall
The trial is over. Features of software were demonstrated. Competing styles of Expert Witnesses were observed. But now Judge Marshall will discuss what lessons of LAW and lessons of the LEGAL PROCESS we should take home from this theatrical performance.
S30 - Oracle P3/P6 User Forum
Attendee users of P3 and P6 products may mingle with Oracle / Primavera employees and each other to discuss common issues, exchange contact information, and schedule post conference opportunities to continue to learn how to get the most from the software. Light refreshment will be provided courtesy of Oracle (subject to approval of Oracle).
S31 - Deltek Open Plan User Forum
Attendee users of Open Plan may mingle with Deltek employees and each other to discuss common issues, exchange contact information, and schedule post conference opportunities to continue to learn how to get the most from the software. Light refreshment will be provided courtesy of Deltek (subject to approval of Deltek).
S32 - Microsoft Project 2010 User Forum
Attendee users of Microsoft Project 2003, 2007 and 2010 products may mingle with Microsoft employees and each other to discuss common issues, exchange contact information, and schedule post conference opportunities to continue to learn how to get the most from the software. Light refreshment will be provided courtesy of Microsoft (subject to approval of Microsoft).
S33 - Phoenix Project Manager User Forum
Attendee users of Phoenix Project Manager may mingle with PPM employees and each other to discuss common issues, exchange contact information, and schedule post conference opportunities to continue to learn how to get the most from the software. Light refreshment will be provided courtesy of PPM (subject to approval of PPM).
S34 - SEI Midyear Business Meeting
Attendees who are members of the PMICOS Schedule Excellence Initiative, or who would like to join SEI, may mingle with SEI officers and each other to discuss common issues, exchange contact information, and schedule post conference opportunities to continue to develop and promulgate industry best practices. Light refreshment will be provided courtesy of PMI (subject to approval of PMI).
ClinicS6 - available