From Complex Logs to Clear Insights: How Morgan Sindall Streamlined Scheduling Accuracy
From Complex Logs to Clear Insights: How Morgan Sindall Streamlined Scheduling Accuracy
About Mark Franklin & Morgan Sindall
Name: Mark Franklin
Job Title & Company: Head of Planning at Morgan Sindall
Industry: Water & Highways
Scheduling and project planning are core functions of my team at Morgan Sindall. We are responsible for preparing the monthly contract programme submissions and assisting the delivery team with the preparation, delivery, and review of the weekly work plans. Accurate scheduling is crucial to ensure the smooth execution of our projects.
Before Using XER Schedule Toolkit
Challenges & Limitations
Before using XER Schedule Toolkit, the main challenge we faced was assessing the structural soundness of our P6 schedules. While P6 allows for downloading a log file with various parameters, it doesn’t provide a tangible scoring system or actionable insights for improvement.
Existing Solutions
We had considered Acumen Fuse as an alternative solution, but it proved to be costly and limited by the number of available licenses within our business unit, making it an impractical choice.
Your Experience with XER Schedule Toolkit
How We Discovered XER Schedule Toolkit
I was introduced to XER Schedule Toolkit by Rik White, who manages our Loadspring account and P6 database.
Why We Chose XER Schedule Toolkit
The decision to use XER Schedule Toolkit was likely influenced by its cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and the ability to have multiple users with read-only licenses, which suited our team structure.
Getting Started
Getting started with the Toolkit was seamless, and I found the tutorial videos to be especially helpful in guiding us through the setup and usage.
Favourite Features
The main advantage of using the Toolkit is that it has allowed us to improve the quality of our P6 schedules. The schedules now meet Morgan Sindall’s standard parameters and thresholds, which helps ensure consistency and accuracy across our projects.
The Impact & Results
Improvements Noticed
Since adopting the Toolkit, we have seen a noticeable improvement in the quality of our P6 schedules. They now meet the required standards and are more structurally sound, making our scheduling process more reliable.
Efficiency Gains
Although we haven’t quantified the exact time saved, the improvement in the quality and accuracy of our schedules has significantly enhanced our efficiency and reduced errors.
Recommendation
Would You Recommend XER Schedule Toolkit?
Yes, I would recommend XER Schedule Toolkit for the reasons stated above. It offers a cost-effective, efficient, and user-friendly solution to improve the quality of P6 schedules.
Advice for Those Considering It
If you’re considering XER Schedule Toolkit but are unsure, I would tell you that it’s a worthwhile investment. It improves schedule quality and ensures that your projects meet required standards without the high costs and limitations associated with other solutions like Acumen Fuse.
Final Thoughts
Mark Franklin and his team at Morgan Sindall adopted XER Schedule Toolkit to improve the quality of their P6 schedules. Prior to using the Toolkit, they faced challenges with assessing schedule integrity and lacked a clear, actionable scoring system. After using the Toolkit, they have seen significant improvements in schedule quality, with schedules now meeting the company’s standards and thresholds. Mark recommends XER Schedule Toolkit for its cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to enhance the structural soundness of project schedules.