Unlock the potential of your projects with expert project controls consultants

Want to partner with a reliable project controls consultant to drive tangible success in your project portfolio? We are here to guide you every step of the way.

Navigate complexity, enhance performance, and achieve success with tailored solutions

Having worked with and helped 500+ companies with their project management efforts, we understand that successful project delivery hinges on effective construction project controls. That’s why we are dedicated to helping you optimize your project performance, mitigate risks, and achieve your strategic objectives with data-backed strategy-driven project controls consultancy.

Proven expertise

Why work with Compass Consult’s project controls consultants?

  • Proven expertise: With over 20 years of experience in the field, our team has successfully provided project controls consulting across various sectors, including construction, energy, and infrastructure. Our team has managed projects worth over $5 billion, showcasing our ability to navigate complex initiatives with precision, delivering measurable results.
  • Data-driven solutions: Our approach leverages data analytics to inform decision-making and enhance project outcomes. Studies indicate that data-driven organizations are 23 times more likely to acquire customers and 19 times more profitable than their competitors. By utilizing advanced analytics, we provide actionable insights that drive performance and reduce risks.
  • Customized strategies: Every project is unique, and we tailor project control strategies to align with your specific project objectives. Our project controls consultants collaborate closely with your team to craft solutions that integrate seamlessly with your existing processes, fostering innovation and supporting long-term growth while helping you achieve your objectives.

How our project controls consultants approach projects

Budget overruns

Initiation & planning

  • Project scope definition: We collaborate with you to define the project scope, ensuring all stakeholders understand the project's goals, deliverables, and boundaries, avoiding scope creep.
  • Risk management: We proactively identify and evaluate potential risks, creating mitigation strategies to minimize their impact. Effective risk management can cut project costs by up to 20%.
  • Resource planning: We create a detailed resource plan to ensure that personnel, equipment, and materials are available when needed, supporting efficient and timely project delivery.
Monitoring & reporting

Execution & control

  • Cost management: Our consultants enforce stringent cost control measures to track and manage expenses, helping your project stay within budget. Effective cost management increases the likelihood of staying on budget by 25%.
  • Schedule management: We use advanced tools, solutions, and techniques to craft realistic and tailor-made project schedules, closely track progress, and foresee potential delays, ensuring timely project completion.
  • Quality assurance: We implement rigorous quality control processes and conduct regular audits to ensure that your project meets or exceeds established quality standards with the aim of achieving reliable outcomes.

Monitoring & reporting

  • Performance measurement: We define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project success, offering real-time insights into progress and performance to keep the project on track.
  • Stakeholder reporting: We provide regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and keeping all parties informed about project status, progress, and any emerging issues.
  • Corrective action: We address any deviations from the project plan by working with your team to implement corrective actions, minimizing disruptions and maintaining project objectives.
Closure & handover

Closure & handover

  • Lessons learned: We perform a comprehensive review of the project to capture lessons learned and best practices, which will guide future projects and foster continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge transfer: We ensure a smooth transition from project completion to operational handover by providing thorough documentation and facilitating knowledge transfer for long-term success.

Ready to take control of your project?

At Compass Consult, we are committed to helping you achieve your project objectives through our expert project controls consulting services. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your success.

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Case Study

Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric


Circular Quay Tower (Salesforce Tower)


Client:
Schneider Electric

Contract value: $1.5 Billion

Project Snapshot: 

The Salesforce Tower is a skyscraper under construction in Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia. The building will be the city’s tallest office building at a height of 263.1 metres on its scheduled completion date of mid-2022. It is part of a A$5 billion redevelopment of the Circular Quay precinct, alongside the new buildings of Quay Quarter Tower, One Circular Quay, 56 Pitt Street, Sydney, 200 George Street, the terminus of the new CBD and South East Light Rail and redevelopment of the ferry wharves. The building is being constructed by Lendlease.
Software company Salesforce acquired naming rights to the tower in late 2019 and will occupy 24 levels of the building upon its completion.

Our Scope:

Primavera P6 Programme Consultancy Support for Scheider Electric. Includes Delay and Extension Of Time Claims.

MAAS Civil
MAAS Civil


Tronox Atlas Mine Project

Client: MAAS Civil

Contract value: $200 Million

Project Snapshot: 

Tronox is planning to commence a fourth mine called Atlas-Campaspe in the Murray Basin. Atlas Campaspe is located 80 km north of Balranald and approximately 270 kms from Broken Hill. Development on the ground commenced in 2018. At this stage, initial clearing along the mine path has been completed and topsoil stripping, in accordance with the environmental plan, is proceeding. Construction at the site and rail siding is planned to commence in early 2019 with production starting in the second quarter of 2022.

Our Scope:

Primavera P6 Programme Consultancy Support for MAAS Civil. Includes Delay and Extension Of Time Claims along with progress updates.

Alimak Group
Alimak Group


Sydney Harbour Bridge Project

Client: Alimak Group

Contract value: $29.4 Million

Project Snapshot: 

The NSW Government through Roads and Maritime Services has signed a contract with Manntech in Australia for a vertical access solution project based on BMUs, worth MSEK 170. The BMUs will be designed and manufactured at the Manntech factory in Germany. This is the largest order ever awarded to Alimak Group.
The project covers design, manufacturing, installation and service of two large motorized high complexity gantries spanning the bridge carrying Building Maintenance Units (BMUs), to enable full access for maintenance purposes on the iconic structure.

Our Scope:

Primavera P6 Programme Consultancy Support for Alimak Group. Includes Delay and Extension Of Time Claims along with progress updates.

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Dupont

The client: DuPont is an American multinational chemical company first formed in 1802 by French-American chemist and industrialist Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours. The company played a major role in the development of Delaware and first arose as a major supplier of gunpowder.


The challenge

With a diverse and global network of research centers and manufacturing sites, DuPont has
a dedicated project controls team for each location that manages the entire project portfolio within their sites. Managing project data from different sites across the organization caused a challenge for reporting at an enterprise level causing delayed reporting, manual errors, and mismatches in key resource directories to name a few. It was time to move to a cloud-based solution that would provide a connected, holistic view of the enterprise project portfolio structure and position them for the next stage of growth.


The results

Working in partnership with Compass Consult to enhance their Primavera P6 capabilities
has ensured DuPont now have a centralized Project Controls system on the cloud, this
increases visibility across all site with real-time reporting and dashboard capabilities
while gaining increased efficiencies in resource management and accurately forecasts
project progress and funding requirements

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Dupont

The client: DuPont is an American multinational chemical company first formed in 1802 by French-American chemist and industrialist Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours. The company played a major role in the development of Delaware and first arose as a major supplier of gunpowder.


The challenge

With a diverse and global network of research centers and manufacturing sites, DuPont has
a dedicated project controls team for each location that manages the entire project portfolio within their sites. Managing project data from different sites across the organization caused a challenge for reporting at an enterprise level causing delayed reporting, manual errors, and mismatches in key resource directories to name a few. It was time to move to a cloud-based solution that would provide a connected, holistic view of the enterprise project portfolio structure and position them for the next stage of growth.


The results

Working in partnership with Compass Consult to enhance their Primavera P6 capabilities
has ensured DuPont now have a centralized Project Controls system on the cloud, this
increases visibility across all site with real-time reporting and dashboard capabilities
while gaining increased efficiencies in resource management and accurately forecasts
project progress and funding requirements

Slide


Dupont

The client: DuPont is an American multinational chemical company first formed in 1802 by French-American chemist and industrialist Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours. The company played a major role in the development of Delaware and first arose as a major supplier of gunpowder.


The challenge

With a diverse and global network of research centers and manufacturing sites, DuPont has
a dedicated project controls team for each location that manages the entire project portfolio within their sites. Managing project data from different sites across the organization caused a challenge for reporting at an enterprise level causing delayed reporting, manual errors, and mismatches in key resource directories to name a few. It was time to move to a cloud-based solution that would provide a connected, holistic view of the enterprise project portfolio structure and position them for the next stage of growth.

Slide


Dupont

The client: DuPont is an American multinational chemical company first formed in 1802 by French-American chemist and industrialist Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours. The company played a major role in the development of Delaware and first arose as a major supplier of gunpowder.


The challenge

With a diverse and global network of research centers and manufacturing sites, DuPont has
a dedicated project controls team for each location that manages the entire project portfolio within their sites. Managing project data from different sites across the organization caused a challenge for reporting at an enterprise level causing delayed reporting, manual errors, and mismatches in key resource directories to name a few. It was time to move to a cloud-based solution that would provide a connected, holistic view of the enterprise project portfolio structure and position them for the next stage of growth.


The results

Working in partnership with Compass Consult to enhance their Primavera P6 capabilities
has ensured DuPont now have a centralized Project Controls system on the cloud, this
increases visibility across all site with real-time reporting and dashboard capabilities
while gaining increased efficiencies in resource management and accurately forecasts
project progress and funding requirements

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FAQs

What is Earned Value Management (EVM)?

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a structured methodology utilised in project management to evaluate a project's performance concerning cost, schedule, and scope. It involves comparing the planned value (budgeted cost of work scheduled) with the actual cost incurred and the value of work completed. Through this comparison, project managers can identify discrepancies from the project baseline and implement corrective measures when necessary.

How can EVM benefit my construction project?

EVM offers numerous advantages for construction projects, including enhanced project control and visibility, early detection of potential cost and schedule overruns, informed decision-making, improved communication and collaboration among stakeholders, and ultimately, higher project success rates.

What are the key components of EVM?

Earned Value Management relies on three primary components:

  • Planned Value (PV): Represents the authorized budget for work scheduled to be completed at a specific point in time.
  • Earned Value (EV): Represents the value of work actually completed, measured against the project schedule and budget.
  • Actual Cost (AC): Represents the total cost incurred for the work performed on the project to date.

How do I calculate Earned Value (EV)?

There are various methods to calculate Earned Value (EV), depending on the project's nature and complexity. One common approach involves multiplying the percentage of work completed for a specific activity by its budgeted cost.

What is the difference between Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI)?

  • Cost Performance Index (CPI): This ratio compares Earned Value (EV) to Actual Cost (AC). A CPI of 1 indicates the project is on budget, while a CPI greater than 1 suggests positive cost performance (less spent than planned for work completed) and vice versa.
  • Schedule Performance Index (SPI): This ratio compares Earned Value (EV) to Planned Value (PV). An SPI of 1 indicates the project is on schedule, while an SPI greater than 1 suggests progress ahead of schedule and vice versa.

How can I use EVM to identify potential project risks?

Discrepancies from the baseline (variations between Planned Value, Earned Value, and Actual Cost) can serve as indicators of potential project risks. Analysing these trends enables project managers to pinpoint areas where the project may deviate from its intended course and take proactive measures to mitigate associated risks.

Is EVM a mandatory requirement for all construction projects?

EVM is not obligatory for all construction projects. However, it is a recommended practice for complex projects, especially those with substantial budgets or tight schedules. Government contracts may also stipulate specific EVM requirements.

What software tools can help me implement EVM?

Several project management software tools support EVM implementation. Primavera P6, as mentioned on our webpage, is one such example, enabling users to monitor and analyse EVM data effectively.

How can I learn more about the benefits of EVM for construction projects?

Various online resources and industry organisations offer detailed insights into EVM and its advantages for construction projects. Our website serves as a valuable starting point, alongside professional associations and project management communities. Feel free to explore these resources for a deeper understanding of EVM's benefits in construction project management.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Compass Consult ensure the success of my project?

We use a comprehensive approach that includes strategic planning, risk management, and continuous performance monitoring, ensuring that every aspect of your project is optimized for success.

What is the typical duration of a project controls consulting engagement?

The duration varies depending on the complexity and scope of the project. We work with you to establish a timeline that meets your needs and ensures successful delivery.

How do you handle changes in project scope or objectives?

We have a structured change management process to evaluate and integrate changes. This includes assessing impacts, adjusting plans, and ensuring alignment with overall project goals.

What tools and technologies do you use for project controls?

We utilize advanced project management tools and technologies to provide real-time reporting, risk management, and performance optimization, tailored to your project's requirements.

How do you ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the project?

We maintain regular communication and engagement with all stakeholders through meetings, updates, and feedback sessions, ensuring their needs and expectations are consistently addressed.