2. • There are literally dozens of good project management
software applications out there, with Microsoft Project
being one of the most popular mid-range project
management packages, and the likes of Primavera being
popular at the higher end. Free and open source project
tools are also available to download or use via a web
browser.
3. • At the most basic level, project management products will help your
organisation to manage projects from start to finish, and allow
employees at different levels to have an input into the process.
• Project management software has been around for a number of
years now and as a result, it does far more than just manage the
projects themselves.
• Project applications can also carry out scheduling, cost control and
budget management, resource allocation, collaboration,
communication, quality management and documentation or
administration.
• The aim with these is to handle all aspects and complexities of larger
projects and help keep costs down.
4. • Collaborate on Projects
Project management software gives employees a way to collaborate
on projects by sharing documents, timelines and status updates.
• Delegate Tasks
Use project management software to easily delegate tasks to the
appropriate employees.
• Stay on Schedule
Project management software lets project managers add a start and
expected completion date to projects and tasks they include in the
system.
• Track Projects
Keep track of the progress of projects with project management
software. The software will let you know what's been completed, as well
as by whom, and what still needs to be done
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5. • Provide a Snapshot
When training new staff members and introducing them to projects your
company works on, project management software offers a snapshot of the
project you can share to get new staff up-to-speed. The snapshot allows you to
show employees the project from start to finish, give them background
information and let them know how the project will move forward.
• Communicate with Clients and Vendors
Project management software enables businesses to share and collaborate
with clients and vendors in addition to employees. Companies using project
management software can provide their clients with usernames and passwords
giving them access to project files. Clients can give feedback, make edits and
review progress. CNN Money asserts that, because businesses need to be
connected to vendors and clients, project management technology is essential.
6. • project management tools needs to manage the following types of data
• Resources
Skills, experience and other attributes
Working calendars and resources availability
• Projects
• Tasks
• describing the activities required to produce each key deliverable,
which are normally labeled as milestone tasks
• Assignments – work estimates needed to achieve each task, for
each resource
• Cost rates needed to compute the actual costs and the value of work
done, to be compared with the budget
7. • Estimating & Takeoff Software
• Software for project planning
Types of project management software
a desktop application, a web-based software or it can also
be a hosted software solution that allows access from
remote locations through Internet or Intranet.
8. PlanSwift Construction :
PlanSwift is an on-screen
digitizing and takeoff system
that is suitable for both
commercial and residential GCs
and sub-contractors in a
number of industries, such as
electrical, heavy/highway,
plumbing, and custom and
production homebuilders
11. • MS Project
1. Progression of tasks
2. Workers’ hours and salaries
3. Costs of equipment and supplies
4. Keeping progress on schedule
5. Budget overruns
12. • Balance resource capacity
• Plan, schedule and control complex projects
• Allocate best resources and track progress
• Monitor and visualize project performance
• Conduct what-if analysis and analyze alternative project
plans