P6, Acumen Fuse & Risk, and Synchro – Putting it all Together 

on a Major Infrastructure Program

Presented by:

Project Controls Cubed (PC3)

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Overview

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Project Controls Cubed (PC3)

• Small company – it doesn’t require a big company

• Based in Manhattan Beach, CA

• Three Principles • Serelle Corn

• Jeff Campbell

• Bob Campbell

• Everything we will show you here we have done in the last year. Not theory.  

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P6 is the Data Engine

It’s all in the Cloud…

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Building the Master Program Schedule

• Standard Phases

• Standard Milestones

• Standard Gates

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Building the Master Program Schedule

•EPS/WBS•Cost Loading Req.•Planning Schedule

•Establish Schedule Acceptance  Stdsper Specs

•BIM Object Naming•Revit Federated Model•Synchro Server

•Accurate Actual Cost Reporting•Design/Construction Schedules Linkedinto Master Schedule

•Review Design Schedules•Risk Analysis on Design &Construction Schedules

•Build 5D Program WideConstruction Schedule

•Turn Over As‐Built 5D Model to Owner•Archive 5D Modelfor Future Projects with Similar Scope

Provide Construction Schedule PDF

•Accurate Actual CostReporting•Construction ScheduleAssimilation into Master

•Build Program‐Wide  Commission‐ing/Training Schedule

•Archive ProgramSchedule forFuture Projectswith Similar Scope

•Build/Update 5DSchedule from ContractorConstruction Schedules

•Build 5D Program WideCommissioning Schedule

•Review Contractor Construction Schedules

•Risk Analysis onCommissioningSchedule

•Provide 4D/5D Modelto Bidders •Or Show Animationat the Kick‐off 6

Linking Consultant Schedules into the Master Schedule

PROGRAM MGMT Schedule

DESIGN Consultant Schedules

ENVIRONMENTAL Consultant Schedule

CONSTRUCTION Contractor Schedules

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Managing the Master Program Schedule

• P6 is the data engine that drives the program

• Use  P6 Reflections so the Master Schedule can function as both a PLANNING tool and a CONTROL tool 

• Substitute approved consultant schedules and link them in the Master Schedule using activity codes

• Define reports using layouts

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Using Reflections During Planning

• Used to Control Project Schedule Integrity

• Create Budgets

• Record Actual Costs

• Run Performance Reports

• Used for Alternative Plans

• Alternative Scenarios

• Contract Packaging Options

• Cost‐Loaded Options

Create a Reflection 

Schedule in P6

Keys to Success:

• Understand the Merge Reflection Report

• Reflections do not delete• Delete the old to prepare 

for the new

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Useful Reports During Planning

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Useful Reports During Planning

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Important Synchro Tasks During Planning

• Establish BIM model parameters for 4D/5D.

• Develop Object Naming Convection.

• Shared coordinates do not transfer to Revit DWF’s.

• Navisworks cannot be updated.

• Implement the work‐around, a Program wide Synchromodel works including updating.

Flashing & Sheet Metal SPC-4.3.2.45 Metal Roof Panels 375 SF $10.00 $3,750 $4.71 $1,767 $0 $25.00 $9,375 $39.71 $14,892 $0.79 $297 SPC-4.3.2.45 Gutters and Downspouts 1 LS $0 $0 $477.50 $478 $477.50 $478 $22.50 $23 SPC-4.3.2.45 Misc. Flashings 1 LS $0 $0 $477.50 $478 $477.50 $478 $22.50 $23 SPC-4.3.2.55 Sealants & Moisture Seals 1 LS $0 $0 $955.00 $955 $955.00 $955 $45.00 $45

DIV 8 SPC-4.3.2.55 HM Door & Frame - Pair/Custom -(2'-0"x7'-0" & 3'-0"x7'-0") 1 EA $2,000.00 $2,000 $278.80 $279 $0 $0 $2,278.80 $2,279 $89.85 $90 SPC-4.3.2.55 HM Door & Frame (3'-0"x7'-0") 1 EA $1,050.00 $1,050 $156.82 $157 $0 $0 $1,206.82 $1,207 $50.54 $51

$0 $0 $0 SPC-4.3.2.55 Alum Door & Frame - Ext. Sliding Thermal, Safety Glazing - (3'-0" 2 EA $2,500.00 $5,000 $471.21 $942 $0 $0 $2,971.21 $5,942 $79.21 $158 SPC-4.3.2.55 Windows w/ Glazing 95 SF $45.00 $4,275 $19.63 $1,865 $0 $0 $64.63 $6,140 $3.30 $314 SPC-4.3.2.55 Finish Hardware 4 EA $1,000.00 $4,000 $418.19 $1,673 $0 $0 $1,418.19 $5,673 $134.77 $539 SPC-4.3.2.55 Louvers (Door Louver 2 EA $300.00 $600 $69.70 $139 $0 $0 $369.70 $739 $22.46 $45

DIV 9Gypsum Board

SPC-4.3.2.50 Walls 870 SF $1.38 $1,201 $1.74 $1,516 $0 $0 $3.12 $2,717 $0.47 $410 SPC-4.3.2.50 Ceilings 56 SF $1.38 $77 $3.48 $195 $0 $0 $4.86 $272 $0.47 $26

Lt Ga. Metal Framing $0 SPC-4.3.2.50 6" Wall Studs 600 SF $0.94 $561 $2.09 $1,255 $0 $0 $3.03 $1,816 $0.67 $404 SPC-4.3.2.50 2.5" Furring 900 SF $0.58 $525 $6.44 $5,796 $0 $0 $7.02 $6,321 $1.12 $1,011 SPC-4.3.2.87 Ceramic Tile SPC-4.3.2.87 Ceramic Mosaic Floor Tile 56 SF $10.00 $560 $11.15 $625 $0 $0 $21.15 $1,185 $3.59 $201 SPC-4.3.2.87 Ceramic Wall Tile 130 SF $10.00 $1,300 $13.94 $1,812 $0 $0 $23.94 $3,112 $4.49 $584 SPC-4.3.2.87 Tile Backer Board 130 SF $1.00 $130 $3.48 $453 $0 $0 $4.48 $583 $1.12 $146 SPC-4.3.2.87 Acoustical Treatment SPC-4.3.2.87 Lay-in T Bar Ceiling 150 SF $2.50 $375 $2.09 $314 $0 $0 $4.59 $689 $0.67 $101 SPC-4.3.2.87 Resilient Flooring SPC-4.3.2.87 VCT Flooring 150 SF $3.00 $450 $1.18 $178 $0 $0 $4.18 $628 $0.38 $57 SPC-4.3.2.87 Resilient Base 40 LF $3.00 $120 $1.39 $56 $0 $0 $4.39 $176 $0.45 $18

Painting SPC-4.3.2.50 Gypsum Board 860 SF $1.80 $1,548 $0.68 $582 $0 $0 $2.48 $2,130 $0.06 $53 SPC-4.3.2.50 Paint exposed steel members 9,210 LBS $0.20 $1,842 $0.17 $1,558 $0 $0 $0.37 $3,400 $0.03 $286 SPC-4.3.2.50 Paint steel members/canopy 0 SF $0 $0 $0.00 $0 SPC-4.3.2.55 Doors and Frames 2 EA $80.00 $160 $112.75 $226 $0 $0 $192.75 $386 $20.71 $41

DIV 10 SPC-4.3.2.80 Toilet Accessories SPC-4.3.2.80 Paper Towel Dispenser 1 EA $180.00 $180 $20.91 $21 $0 $0 $200.91 $201 $6.74 $7 SPC-4.3.2.80 Toilet Seat Cover Dispenser 1 EA $167.00 $167 $36.94 $37 $0 $0 $203.94 $204 $11.90 $12 SPC-4.3.2.80 24"X36" Mirror 1 EA $139.00 $139 $55.76 $56 $0 $0 $194.76 $195 $17.97 $18 SPC-4.3.2.80 Toilet Paper Dispenser 1 EA $17.80 $18 $23.21 $23 $0 $0 $41.01 $41 $7.48 $7 SPC-4.3.2.80 42" Grab bar 2 EA $31.50 $63 $27.88 $56 $0 $0 $59.38 $119 $8.98 $18 SPC-4.3.2.80 Mop Rack 0 EA $90.00 $0 $27.88 $0 $0 $0 $117.88 $0 $8.98 $0 SPC-4.3.2.80 Fire Extinguisher Cabinet 2 EA $134.00 $268 $34.85 $70 $0 $0 $168.85 $338 $11.23 $22 SPC-4.3.2.80 Metal Canopies 0 SF $0 $0.17 $0 $0 $0.03 $0 SPC-4.3.2.80 Metal Lockers 2 EA $307.05 $614 $22.55 $45 $0 $0 $329.60 $659 $4.14 $8

DIV 11 SPC-4.3.2.80 Unit litchen w/ sink and undercounter ref 7 LF $400.00 $2,600 $45.10 $293 $0 $0 $445.10 $2,893 $8.29 $54

DIV 14 SPC-4.3.2.65 Fire Protection 176 SF $0 $0 $9.40 $1,654 $9.40 $1,654 $0.60 $106

DIV 22 SPC-4.3.2.65 Water closet, tank-type, 2-pc, floor-mount 1 EA $690.00 $690 $251.31 $251 $0 $0 $941.31 $941 $42.25 $42

Rough in SPC-4.3.2.65 Lavatory, 19"x17", wall-hung, vit china 1 EA $408.00 $408 $251.31 $251 $0 $0 $659.31 $659 $42.25 $42 SPC-4.3.2.65 Kitchen Sink, stainless steel, 19"x18" 1 EA $650.00 $650 $274.87 $275 $0 $0 $924.87 $925 $46.21 $46 SPC-4.3.2.65 Roughins 3 EA $650.00 $1,950 $314.14 $942 $0 $0 $964.14 $2,892 $52.81 $158 SPC-4.3.2.65 Duplex Pkgd Sewer Lift Station, 100-gal, 24 gpm 1 EA $4,500.00 $4,500 $3,141.40 $3,141 $0 $0 $7,641.40 $7,641 $528.08 $528 SPC-4.3.2.65 Duplex PS Control Panel 1 EA $2,000.00 $2,000 $314.14 $314 $0 $0 $2,314.14 $2,314 $52.81 $53 SPC-4.3.2.65 1 RP Backflow Preventer 1 EA $1,100.00 $1,100 $78.53 $79 $0 $0 $1,178.53 $1,179 $13.20 $13

Schedule BIM ModelEstimate

Same Naming Convention

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Important Synchro Tasks During Planning

• Establish BIM model parameters for 4D/5D

• Use• Consistent nomenclature

• Shared coordinates

Flashing & Sheet Metal SPC-4.3.2.45 Metal Roof Panels 375 SF $10.00 $3,750 $4.71 $1,767 $0 $25.00 $9,375 $39.71 $14,892 $0.79 $297 SPC-4.3.2.45 Gutters and Downspouts 1 LS $0 $0 $477.50 $478 $477.50 $478 $22.50 $23 SPC-4.3.2.45 Misc. Flashings 1 LS $0 $0 $477.50 $478 $477.50 $478 $22.50 $23 SPC-4.3.2.55 Sealants & Moisture Seals 1 LS $0 $0 $955.00 $955 $955.00 $955 $45.00 $45

DIV 8 SPC-4.3.2.55 HM Door & Frame - Pair/Custom -(2'-0"x7'-0" & 3'-0"x7'-0") 1 EA $2,000.00 $2,000 $278.80 $279 $0 $0 $2,278.80 $2,279 $89.85 $90 SPC-4.3.2.55 HM Door & Frame (3'-0"x7'-0") 1 EA $1,050.00 $1,050 $156.82 $157 $0 $0 $1,206.82 $1,207 $50.54 $51

$0 $0 $0 SPC-4.3.2.55 Alum Door & Frame - Ext. Sliding Thermal, Safety Glazing - (3'-0" 2 EA $2,500.00 $5,000 $471.21 $942 $0 $0 $2,971.21 $5,942 $79.21 $158 SPC-4.3.2.55 Windows w/ Glazing 95 SF $45.00 $4,275 $19.63 $1,865 $0 $0 $64.63 $6,140 $3.30 $314 SPC-4.3.2.55 Finish Hardware 4 EA $1,000.00 $4,000 $418.19 $1,673 $0 $0 $1,418.19 $5,673 $134.77 $539 SPC-4.3.2.55 Louvers (Door Louver 2 EA $300.00 $600 $69.70 $139 $0 $0 $369.70 $739 $22.46 $45

DIV 9Gypsum Board

SPC-4.3.2.50 Walls 870 SF $1.38 $1,201 $1.74 $1,516 $0 $0 $3.12 $2,717 $0.47 $410 SPC-4.3.2.50 Ceilings 56 SF $1.38 $77 $3.48 $195 $0 $0 $4.86 $272 $0.47 $26

Lt Ga. Metal Framing $0 SPC-4.3.2.50 6" Wall Studs 600 SF $0.94 $561 $2.09 $1,255 $0 $0 $3.03 $1,816 $0.67 $404 SPC-4.3.2.50 2.5" Furring 900 SF $0.58 $525 $6.44 $5,796 $0 $0 $7.02 $6,321 $1.12 $1,011 SPC-4.3.2.87 Ceramic Tile SPC-4.3.2.87 Ceramic Mosaic Floor Tile 56 SF $10.00 $560 $11.15 $625 $0 $0 $21.15 $1,185 $3.59 $201 SPC-4.3.2.87 Ceramic Wall Tile 130 SF $10.00 $1,300 $13.94 $1,812 $0 $0 $23.94 $3,112 $4.49 $584 SPC-4.3.2.87 Tile Backer Board 130 SF $1.00 $130 $3.48 $453 $0 $0 $4.48 $583 $1.12 $146 SPC-4.3.2.87 Acoustical Treatment SPC-4.3.2.87 Lay-in T Bar Ceiling 150 SF $2.50 $375 $2.09 $314 $0 $0 $4.59 $689 $0.67 $101 SPC-4.3.2.87 Resilient Flooring SPC-4.3.2.87 VCT Flooring 150 SF $3.00 $450 $1.18 $178 $0 $0 $4.18 $628 $0.38 $57 SPC-4.3.2.87 Resilient Base 40 LF $3.00 $120 $1.39 $56 $0 $0 $4.39 $176 $0.45 $18

Painting SPC-4.3.2.50 Gypsum Board 860 SF $1.80 $1,548 $0.68 $582 $0 $0 $2.48 $2,130 $0.06 $53 SPC-4.3.2.50 Paint exposed steel members 9,210 LBS $0.20 $1,842 $0.17 $1,558 $0 $0 $0.37 $3,400 $0.03 $286 SPC-4.3.2.50 Paint steel members/canopy 0 SF $0 $0 $0.00 $0 SPC-4.3.2.55 Doors and Frames 2 EA $80.00 $160 $112.75 $226 $0 $0 $192.75 $386 $20.71 $41

DIV 10 SPC-4.3.2.80 Toilet Accessories SPC-4.3.2.80 Paper Towel Dispenser 1 EA $180.00 $180 $20.91 $21 $0 $0 $200.91 $201 $6.74 $7 SPC-4.3.2.80 Toilet Seat Cover Dispenser 1 EA $167.00 $167 $36.94 $37 $0 $0 $203.94 $204 $11.90 $12 SPC-4.3.2.80 24"X36" Mirror 1 EA $139.00 $139 $55.76 $56 $0 $0 $194.76 $195 $17.97 $18 SPC-4.3.2.80 Toilet Paper Dispenser 1 EA $17.80 $18 $23.21 $23 $0 $0 $41.01 $41 $7.48 $7 SPC-4.3.2.80 42" Grab bar 2 EA $31.50 $63 $27.88 $56 $0 $0 $59.38 $119 $8.98 $18 SPC-4.3.2.80 Mop Rack 0 EA $90.00 $0 $27.88 $0 $0 $0 $117.88 $0 $8.98 $0 SPC-4.3.2.80 Fire Extinguisher Cabinet 2 EA $134.00 $268 $34.85 $70 $0 $0 $168.85 $338 $11.23 $22 SPC-4.3.2.80 Metal Canopies 0 SF $0 $0.17 $0 $0 $0.03 $0 SPC-4.3.2.80 Metal Lockers 2 EA $307.05 $614 $22.55 $45 $0 $0 $329.60 $659 $4.14 $8

DIV 11 SPC-4.3.2.80 Unit litchen w/ sink and undercounter ref 7 LF $400.00 $2,600 $45.10 $293 $0 $0 $445.10 $2,893 $8.29 $54

DIV 14 SPC-4.3.2.65 Fire Protection 176 SF $0 $0 $9.40 $1,654 $9.40 $1,654 $0.60 $106

DIV 22 SPC-4.3.2.65 Water closet, tank-type, 2-pc, floor-mount 1 EA $690.00 $690 $251.31 $251 $0 $0 $941.31 $941 $42.25 $42

Rough in SPC-4.3.2.65 Lavatory, 19"x17", wall-hung, vit china 1 EA $408.00 $408 $251.31 $251 $0 $0 $659.31 $659 $42.25 $42 SPC-4.3.2.65 Kitchen Sink, stainless steel, 19"x18" 1 EA $650.00 $650 $274.87 $275 $0 $0 $924.87 $925 $46.21 $46 SPC-4.3.2.65 Roughins 3 EA $650.00 $1,950 $314.14 $942 $0 $0 $964.14 $2,892 $52.81 $158 SPC-4.3.2.65 Duplex Pkgd Sewer Lift Station, 100-gal, 24 gpm 1 EA $4,500.00 $4,500 $3,141.40 $3,141 $0 $0 $7,641.40 $7,641 $528.08 $528 SPC-4.3.2.65 Duplex PS Control Panel 1 EA $2,000.00 $2,000 $314.14 $314 $0 $0 $2,314.14 $2,314 $52.81 $53 SPC-4.3.2.65 1 RP Backflow Preventer 1 EA $1,100.00 $1,100 $78.53 $79 $0 $0 $1,178.53 $1,179 $13.20 $13

Schedule BIM ModelEstimate

S a m e     N o m e n c l a t u r e

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Scheduling Tools During Design

• All four tools come together during Design.

• P6 remains the schedule generator.

• Use Acumen FUSE for Consultant Schedule Reviews.

• Acumen Risk analysis on higher quality schedules.

• Weather risk analysis using Acumen Risk.

• Use Synchro to review Designer’s Construction Schedules.

• Build program wide Synchro 5D model including all equipment.

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Acumen FUSE for Design Schedule Reviews

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Adjust Schedule for Risk

• Project Manager will normally prepare a Risk Register with Program risks and specific Project risks

• Many tools to help evaluate, manage the mitigate these risks

• Best one to assist schedule and cost risk analysis is Acumen RISK

• Allows analysis of any combination of risks

• Quickly see the drivers that affect schedule certainty

• Select a probability level to help set required program float (cost and schedule)

• Will give a risk adjusted Critical Path (CP) versus standard CP

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Examples of Risk Analysis S3

• Risk analysis on schedules which passed S2 requirements are high quality.

• Acumen Risk analysis including duration and cost uncertainty on individual activities generates realistic risk adjusted schedules which can be imported back into P6 and Synchro.

• Provides a quantifiable basis for schedule and cost contingency.  

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Using Synchro for Construction Schedule Reviews

• Traditional means of reviewing construction schedules is inefficient and relatively ineffective 

• Synchro gives more thorough and less expensive schedule reviews

• Much easier to visualize constructability issues

• Coordinate site logistics

• Identify construction issues in advance and put corrections in specifications before they become a construction change order

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Synchro Benefits During Design

• Anticipate construction sequencing issues not evident from traditional analysis

• Assures a realistic method of construction lies behind bid document durations

• Provides better planning of site logistics, particularly on constrained sites

• Should reduce RFIs and Change Orders

• Assists operational shutdown planning

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Example of Synchro Model Results

• First model of a Biological Nutrient Removal Facility at PDR stage shows

• Items missing from the schedule

• Items constructed out of sequence

• Areas with difficult construction sequencing

• Federated model shows:

• Haul routes and staging areas

• Conflicts between projects

• Equipment movements 20

Weather Risk Analysis –Using FUSE and RISK

• Example of a weather analysis we performed.  Haven’t seen this done before

• Process• Create risk adjusted schedule in Acumen

• Import back to the P6 cloud

• Synch to Synchro

• Baseline the risk adjusted schedule into your current Synchro schedule

• Display a 4D model of the variance between the two schedules.  

• Revolutionizes the risk process.  Assures a high integrity schedule.  • Synchro assures entire scope is included and sequence is current.  

• Fuse assures the schedule meets specification

• RISK allows you to visually see the risk adjusted schedule 21

Weather Risk Analysis –Using FUSE and RISK

• Expands the risk process.  Assures a high integrity schedule.  • Synchro assures entire scope is included and sequence is current.  

• FUSE assures the schedule meets specification

• RISK allows you to visually see the risk adjusted schedule

• Doing this now.  Not theory.

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Scheduling Tools During Bid & Award

• Option to Release Synchro model to bidders

• Benefit of tighter, better informed bids

• Controversial – Spearin Doctrine –Could be interpreted as dictating means and methods• Can include disclaimers

• Showing the model at the Pre‐Bid Conference

BID & AWARD

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Scheduling Tools During Construction

• Current Program Status  ‐ Starting Construction

• Plan to use Synchro to review Contractor’s Schedules for content integrity

• Use Acumen FUSE for schedule quality reviews

• Several management issues• Determined that Designer should maintain BIM Model

• We will use Synchro model for schedule reviews but not release model to Contactors

• We input Change Orders to keep model current 24

Scheduling Tools During Commissioning & Closeout

• Synchro is a good tool for visualizing commissioning 

• Shows duration of shutdowns

• Good visualization for training O&M

• Records as‐builts

• Good basis for next project

COMMISSIONING CLOSEOUT

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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

• Build a Master Schedule in P6 and validate it in FUSE

• Create a RISK adjusted schedule and baseline into P6

• Synch the proposed construction schedule into Synchro to reveal any constructability issues and verify durations

• Compare side‐by‐side animations of Base 5D schedule and Risk adjusted 5D Schedule

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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

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