Report Progress from the Field, Straight to the Planner
Send activity status updates from site as proposals inside ScheduleReader, so the scheduler can review them and update the Primavera schedule.
The idea
Close the Gap Between the Office and the Field
Field teams rarely hold a Primavera P6 license, but they are the ones who know what happened on site this week. Progress Update gives them a simple way to report it back.
Field Proposals
Project participants insert update proposals for ongoing activities straight in ScheduleReader.
No Change to the Source
Proposals are saved in a separate file. The original .xer or XML schedule is never modified.
Scheduler Decides
The scheduler reviews the proposals in Primavera P6 and approves or rejects each one.
What you get
Field Teams Propose Updates, Schedulers Decide
Team members insert updates for ongoing activities while working on site. The proposals are saved in a separate .xls or .xlsx file created in progress update mode, next to the schedule or on a shared location.
- No Primavera P6 license needed for the field
- Feedback from every team member in one spreadsheet
- Nothing is written back to the original schedule
Two roles
Designed to Improve Project Execution
Quality status reports and coordinated communication between project teams are two key factors during the execution stage.
Project Scheduler
Prepares the schedule using Oracle Primavera P6 and distributes it to the project team.
Team Members
View the plan on site and insert update proposals, saved in a separate .xls file. The scheduler reviews and imports the file into Primavera P6 to approve or reject the changes.
What can be updated
The Parameters Field Teams Can Change
Through the Progress Update functionality, team members can insert proposals for activity updates in the Activities and Assignments views.
- % Complete
- Actual Start
- Actual Finish
- Activity Status
- Activity Codes
Why not a PDF
A PDF Cannot Take an Update Back
Progress Update replaces the loop of emails and spreadsheets that a static report forces on the team.
Propose Feedback from the Field
View project schedules while working on site and report the status of assigned activities back to schedulers, planners and managers.
Save Time
Centralize feedback from all teams through one secure channel, instead of gathering status updates through other means.
Enable Two-Way Collaboration
Give teams a clear view of the current project status and their own activities, and keep them engaged from start to completion.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Field Teams Need a Primavera P6 License?
No. Team members install ScheduleReader, open the shared schedule and propose updates. The scheduler handles the import into Primavera P6.
Where Are the Update Proposals Saved?
Proposals are saved in a separate .xls or .xlsx file created in progress update mode, on a shared location, next to the schedule, or in a personal folder. The original schedule is never modified.
Which Parameters Can Be Updated?
The project parameters that can be updated include % Complete, Actual Start, Actual Finish, Activity Status and activity codes.
Can Field Teams Do More Than Update Existing Activities?
Yes. Team members can also propose new activities that are in progress, or flag activities that are canceled and should be deleted from the plan.
How Does the Scheduler Apply the Updates?
The scheduler reviews the reported status in the Excel file and chooses whether to import the new values into the original schedule in Primavera P6 or reject the proposals.
Does the Update Change the Schedule Automatically?
No. Updates are proposals only. Nothing is written to the original .xer or XML file until the scheduler approves it in Primavera P6.
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