PlanSwift + Primavera P6 Professional Training and Workshop
Computer-Aided Construction Project Takeoff and Scheduling
This course is designed for civil engineers, architects, project schedulers, quantity surveyors, and construction managers who want to master computer-aided project takeoff and scheduling techniques.
JULY 7-11, 2025
6PM to 10PM (20 hours)
LIVE ONLINE (MS Teams)
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Course Description
This training and workshop provide construction professionals with practical skills in digital quantity takeoff and project scheduling using PlanSwift and Primavera P6 Professional. The course covers the essential tools and functionalities of both software applications, enabling participants to streamline project takeoffs and develop well-structured construction schedules. Through hands-on exercises, participants will gain proficiency in efficiently managing construction project data, improving accuracy, and optimizing workflow processes.
Course Objectives
The course aims to equip participants with the technical skills needed to perform digital takeoffs and construction scheduling using PlanSwift and Primavera P6 Professional. By integrating these tools into their workflow, participants will enhance their ability to manage project documentation, organize construction activities, and maintain structured project timelines. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Navigate and utilize PlanSwift efficiently, understanding its tools, tabs, and key features.
- Perform digital takeoffs, including area, linear, segment, and count takeoffs.
- Apply quantity takeoff techniques such as manipulating points, subtracting sections, and duplicating scaled pages.
- Utilize PlanSwift commands and shortcuts to improve workflow efficiency.
- Understand the fundamentals of Primavera P6, including software setup, database management, and navigation.
- Develop structured project plans using Enterprise Project Structures (EPS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Define and manage project activities, establish activity relationships, and assign dependencies.
- Apply the Critical Path Method (CPM) to analyze project timelines, identify float, and manage scheduling data.
- Implement resource management by assigning resources to project schedules.
Entry Competencies
This training is designed for construction professionals involved in project planning, scheduling, and quantity takeoff. Participants should have a basic understanding of construction drawings, project documentation, and scheduling concepts. While no prior experience with PlanSwift or Primavera P6 is required, familiarity with traditional takeoff and scheduling methods will be beneficial. A fundamental knowledge of construction processes and basic computer skills are recommended to maximize the learning experience.
Prerequisites
No Prerequisites.
Technical Requirements
1) desktop/laptop computer (with mouse for ease of control)
2) stable internet connection
3) headset (for better listening) – optional
4) webcam – optional
Minimum desktop/laptop hardware requirements:
– Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD equivalent
– 4GB RAM
– 128GB SSD or HDD
– Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 OS (64-bit system, x64 based processor)
COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION TO PLANSWIFT – (2.00 HOURS)
- OVERVIEW OF PLANSWIFT TOOLS, TABS, AND ITS FEATURES
- PLANSWIFT TAB
- HOME TAB
- PAGE TAB
- TOOLS/OTHER TAB
- VIEW TAB
- ESTIMATING TAB
- TEMPLATES TAB
- SETTINGS TAB
CREATING A SWIFTJOB – (1.00 HOUR)
- IMPORTING PLANS OR BLUEPRINTS (PDF & CAD FILE)
- CREATING FOLDERS FOR PAGES
- ADDING/DELETING PAGES
- RENAMING PAGES
- ADJUSTING PAGE ORDER
- LEVELING PAGES
- ADJUSTING THE ROTATION OF PAGES
- SCALING PAGES
- ADDING AN OVERLAY OF A PAGE
PERFORMING BASIC TAKEOFFS – (6.00 HOURS)
- CREATING NEW TAKEOFF ITEMS
- AREA TAKEOFF
- LINEAR TAKEOFF
- SEGMENT TAKEOFF
- COUNT TAKEOFF
- MANIPULATING POINTS
- SNAP
- ORTHOGONAL
- FREEHAND
- CREATING ARCS AND CIRCLES USING BASIC TAKEOFFS
- ADDING, MOVING, OR DELETING POINTS IN EXISTING TAKEOFFS
- SUBTRACTING FROM SECTIONS
- POINT-TO-POINT (P2P)
- BOX
- COPYING AND PASTING TAKEOFF ITEMS
- DUPLICATION OF SCALED PAGES WITH EXISTING TAKEOFF ITEMS
- CREATING A NEW SECTION OF A TAKEOFF ITEM
- ON A SAME PAGE
- ON A DIFFERENT PAGE
BASIC COMMANDS AND SHORTCUTS – (1.00 HOUR)
- HOTKEYS / KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
- ZOOMING
- PANNING
- MAGNIFYING
- NAVIGATING PAGES
- CREATING BOOKMARKS
- SHOWING A LEGEND IN A PAGE
- OPENING AND CLOSING TABBED PAGES
- UNDOCKING TABBED PAGES
INTRODUCTION TO PRIMAVERA P6 PROFESSIONAL – (1.00 HOUR)
- OVERVIEW
- DATABASE CONFIGURATION
- STARTUP AND NAVIGATION
ENTERPRISE PROJECT STRUCTURE (EPS) – (0.33 HOURS)
- DEFINITION AND IMPORTANCE
- CREATION OF EPS
PROJECTS IN PRIMAVERA P6 – (0.33 HOURS)
- CREATION THROUGH PROJECT WIZARD
- PROJECT DETAILS
WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS) – (0.33 HOURS)
- DEFINITION AND IMPORTANCE
- CREATION OF WBS
PROJECT ACTIVITIES – (4.00 HOURS)
- OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
- ACTIVITY TYPES, RELATIONSHIPS AND LAG
- ADDING ACTIVITIES TO PROJECTS
- ESTABLISHING ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS
CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING – (1.00 HOUR)
- CPM OVERVIEW
- FLOAT
- DATA DATE AND SCHEDULING
RESOURCE AND COST MANAGEMENT – (3.00 HOURS)
- TYPES OF RESOURCES
- CREATING AND ASSIGNING RESOURCES
- COSTS
