Automating Multi-Currency Estimate Development and Forecasting with P6-Calculator
Learn how P6-Calculator helped a client with automations and streamlining of processes

P6-Calculator made for easier forecasting

Client Overview
Client is a large contractor in the Philippines who deals with projects in many countries and many industries. The amount of data that is needed as a large contractor can be daunting without automations and streamlining of processes.
Challenges
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Gathering field data for progress to date and forecasting remaining to complete amounts
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Working in multiple currencies with clients in many countries
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Simplifying schedule development and calculations from budgets
Results
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Deployed P6-Calculator to assist with resource rates varying by project since P6 does not allow more than 5 different rates
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P6-Calculator allowed for different taxes, overhead and profits per resource for more flexibility in cost calculation
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Calculated values in multiple currencies for better transparency
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Complex calculations of budgets versus actuals and percent completes for easier forecasting in the field